Manufacturing Month with Computrols CEO
October is Manufacturing Month, and to celebrate, our CEO, Drew Mire made a short video explaining why we choose to make our products here in the USA.
Continue reading Manufacturing Month with Computrols CEOCelebrity Halloween Visitor at Computrols HQ
This year for Halloween, we received a surprise visitor at our Headquarters in Gretna, LA. Despite his best intentions, our uninvited guest was determined to cause mischief. With Q4 around the corner, we couldn’t allow this so we had to find a way to defeat him… Or so we thought…?
Continue reading Celebrity Halloween Visitor at Computrols HQComputrols December Web-Based Training Course
CBAS Level I – December 9th to 11th
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a web-based CBAS Level I Training course December 9th to 11th. Each day will include 3 to 4 hours of lecture with time for Q & A.
Continue reading Computrols December Web-Based Training CourseComputrols Partners with Oldach Associates
Computrols is delighted to welcome Oldach Associates of Puerto Rico, as the newest member of the Computrols distribution partner family.
In 1955, John Oldach moved from Chicago to Puerto Rico and founded Oldach Associates LLC. Originally, the company focused on the pharmaceutical market, providing HVAC units and components to mechanical contractors, technicians, designers, and consultants.
Continue reading Computrols Partners with Oldach AssociatesCBAS Power User: Chris Cauthen
Tell us a little about yourself…
I’ve been a Chief Engineer for fourteen years. I worked at Greenway Plaza from 2001-2019 where I began working with Computrols, and now I am at 600 Congress with Endeavor Real Estate.
What’s the Value of Universal Inputs and Outputs (I/O)?
When Computrols began manufacturing in the early 90s, we made a conscious decision from day one, to always include true universal inputs and outputs on our flagship parent-level control boards. The way our founders saw it, if we chose to restrict the total number of points to a combination of binary and analog-only points, we would ham-string our technicians, distribution partners, and customers that strive to be self-performers.
Continue reading What’s the Value of Universal Inputs and Outputs (I/O)?Computrols Partners with Precision Mechanical
Sean McDermott is one of the co-founders of Precision Mechanical Services, LLC which was started back in 2007. When they started the company, their focus was on refrigeration and HVAC services, which also included construction services. This included repair and replacement of steam systems and hydronic systems. Their work was concentrated in hospitals and pharmaceuticals.
Continue reading Computrols Partners with Precision MechanicalGeorge’s CBAS Tips, June 2020
4-20mA to 0-10VDC Conversion
When working with Analog Inputs, sometimes you may find yourself needing to work with a 4-20mA device. These devices can be powered from an external DC voltage source or the LX controller itself – please refer to the label on the controller for wiring diagram examples.
CBAS Power User: Robert Hadley – Facilities Manager, Collins Aerospace
Background/Biography
My name is Robert Hadley, and I am currently a Facilities Manager for Collins Aerospace in Miramar Florida.
I have an information technology background. I spent four years as a computer technician and eventually worked my way up the ranks to become a team leader to support a team of 30 technicians.
I decided to make a career change and took a job as an Apprentice Building Engineer back in 2004. I have been in property and facilities management ever since.
