NovaVue 6.0 Release Information

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“Introducing NovaVue 6.0: New Features and Enhancements” Content:
“We’re excited to announce that NovaVue 6.0 is now generally available! :tada: This release includes several new features based on your feedback and industry trends. You’ll find enhanced dashboards for better data visualization, expanded generator monitoring to meet NFPA 110 requirements, weather data integration, and support for additional device types. This release also improves building data management, making it easier to keep track of complex systems. Check out the Release Notes for more details and a full list of new features. Let us know your thoughts or any questions below!”

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Release notes for 6.0 below:

NovaVue 6.0 Release Notes

Release Version: 6.0

Release Date: October 1st, 2024

Target Audience: Engineers, Energy Managers, and Facility Managers

New Features & Enhancements

1. Building, Site, and Organization Level Dashboards

  • Overview: New hierarchical dashboards provide a detailed view of energy performance across buildings, sites, and entire organizations.

  • Key Metrics: Each dashboard displays critical KPIs, such as Energy Usage Intensity (EUI), Real-time Alarms, and Energy Source Data.

  • User Benefit: Enables quick identification of high-level trends with the ability to drill down into specific buildings or facilities for more granular analysis.

2. Expanded Generator Monitoring

  • Overview: Enhanced support for generator monitoring, including all alarms and data points required to meet NFPA 110 compliance standards.

  • Monitoring Capabilities: Includes full visibility into operational states, alarm conditions, and performance parameters for backup power systems.

  • User Benefit: Ensures compliance and operational readiness for critical power systems, reducing risk and improving emergency response capabilities.

3. New “Weather” Device Integration

  • Overview: Users can now create a “Weather” device to automatically import and visualize weather and atmospheric data specific to the building’s location.

  • Features: Integrated weather data includes temperature, humidity, air pressure. These are key metrics that impact building performance.

  • User Benefit: Facilitates better energy modeling and forecasting by incorporating real-time environmental factors into energy management analytics.

4. Building Data Management Enhancements

  • Overview: Additional fields allow users to capture and display key building attributes such as images, square footage, and unique characteristics.

  • Features: New data entry fields make it easier to manage and visualize building-specific information within the platform.

  • User Benefit: Provides contextual information for better energy analysis and reporting, leading to more effective energy benchmarking.

5. Support for New Manufacturers and Device Types

  • Overview: Added support for over 10 new manufacturers and hundreds of new device and meter types.

  • Compatibility: The expanded support includes a broader range of energy, environmental, and automation devices.

  • User Benefit: Simplifies system integration for multi-vendor sites, ensuring seamless data collection and management across diverse facility setups.

Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements

  • Dashboard Loading Times: Reduced loading times for complex dashboards, resulting in a smoother user experience.

  • UI/UX Enhancements: Minor interface updates to improve navigation and usability throughout the platform.

Availability

NovaVue 6.0 is now generally available for all customers. For more information or to upgrade to this release, please contact support@novapwr.com or visit our website at https://www.novapwr.com

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