What is the Matrix?

Through intuitive design and technology, the Matrix is a family of embedded network controllers, providing many features and functions not found in competitive building controller products. Using Matrix, users can control and manage their building automation system over any network or Internet connection. Included within the AspectFT control engine is an embedded web-server. With this, users can interact with their system using any standard web-browser.

Utilizing the AspectFT runtime engine, Matrix can be programmed to act in multiple applications, including:

Affordable Area Control – Matrix provides users with a hardware platform capable of supervising a network of controllers, including the ability to perform aggregate alarming, trending, scheduling, and run custom logic routines in a logical and efficient manner.

Applications Scalability – Scale your projects based on size not data points.

Networked Data Routing – Matrix creates the ability to route field-bus data such as PUP, BACnet, and Modbus to IP-based communications for server-based applications using Aspect Facility, Enterprise, or select third-partyoperator workstation products commonly installed in larger scale applications.

Web-based Interaction – Matrix can be configured to provide data and control information through web-based graphics. Through this, end-users can interact with their DDC system using any standard web-browser with a Java plug-in, free from www.java.com.

Database Connectivity – Providing the ability to store, retrieve, interrogate and manipulate data from MySQL or MSSQL-based databases, Matrix includes a high-speed embedded ARM-based processor and a Linux-based operating system to ensure stability and timing. The Matrix also includes standard options providing both a web-based user interface capable of serving dynamic graphics and data, as well as a library of drivers and communication options to bridge any communication gap. These products are designed to provide both stand-alone control for small installations, as well as networked control for large scale, enterprise applications.