CAPS^® 4.43 Update

Time-Saving Selections

• ABB variable frequency drives (VFD) can be selected on many popular fan models. This makes selecting, configuring, ordering, and installing VFDs much faster with fewer errors
• New hooded pipe portal: a complete line of pipe portals is now available to save time and coordination with other manufacturers   
• HVLS model DM can now be selected and configured using size and performance-based selections
• Expanded the user interface (fast data entry, multi-line editing, global editing) to include all round, AMD/AMS, and face & bypass dampers

New or Redesigned Products

• New SP sizes with integrated lights/humidity sensor and two-speed capable selections
• Reintroduced the concrete block fan, model CBF-205
• AX Upblast Series 200 selections now available for roof upblast configuration
• USF Gen 2 continuation
  • Expanded to include direct sizes 27 through 40
  • Direct drive through size 24 now have High Wind with NOA
• Expanded the residential energy recovery offering with a new model and multiple configurations

Availability Updates

• Improved standard lead time on many models, reference Lead time bulletin
• Expanded Quick Build program on models SQ (QB5), KSQ (QB15), SP-LP sizes (Next-Day), and crossover hoods (QB5)
• Moved the following products from Extended to Standard lead times:  AER with fabricated steel propeller and BAER
• Expanded damper actuator offering (see damper section for details)

Efficiency/Code Updates

• Added ability to set “Efficiency Code Required” for fans in the Job Level defaults
• Added “Comply with Minimum Efficiency Standard” question for ceiling exhaust fans
• New selections of non-tempered MSX units shipping to California to comply with updated codes (CA Title 20)

• Discount request changes Bulletin 40-23
• Added ability to set “Efficiency Code Required” for fans in the Job Level defaults under Preferences for new fan selections (Title 24 California, 2015 Washington State Energy Code, and ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1) – no logic changes beyond the job default
• CAPS user experience improvements click here
  

• Added special stock offering for those stocking offices

• CAPS v4.43 Training Video - Axial
• BAER enhancements
  • Expanded performance up to 54,000 cfm and up to 3.3 in. wg
  • AMCA Air, Sound, and FEI now available on all sizes and configurations
  • List price adjustments
  • Short wall housing is available on all sizes
  • Propeller guard accessory added to sizes 24 through 36
  • Lead times updated from extended to standard
• AER enhancements
  • Removed AER/S2 cross-model selection to speed up AER selection time
  • AER with fabricated steel propeller updated from extended to standard
• Stocked upblast models RBUMO and RBU now available in the CAPS stock product tree
• Explosion-proof actuated dampers updated to ship loose only
• 24VDC actuated dampers updated to ship loose only
• Wall collar kits are no longer available on AER/BAER
• ABB VFD option available on model AER, up to 15 hp, pre-programmed
• Updated axial product simplification plan (see video)
• Started motorized damper lifter obsoletion on RDU, RBU, RBUMO Bulletin 38-23

• CAPS v4.43 Training Video - Ceiling Fans
• Added integrated humidity selections: SP-LP0511H and SP-LP0511HL (lighted)
• Added two-speed capable selections: SP-LP0810W and SP-LP0510WL (lighted)
• SP-LP selections are available on Next-Day Quick Build
• Reintroduced the CBF-205 (concrete block fan)
• Reintroduced the aluminum grill option
• Obsoleted the aluminum wheel on SP-Bs
• Obsoleted non-115 volt selections on SP-B110 and SP/CSP-A510
• Expanded residential energy recovery with a new ASSURE-140 (standard and mirrored)
• SP-AP and SP-LP selections can now have ceiling radiation damper (CRD)
• Added mandatory “Comply with Minimum Efficiency Standard” question

• CAPS v4.43 Training Video - CVI
• USF redesign (Gen 2) continued
  • Sizes 27 through 40, direct drive arrangement 4 and 8, backward inclined (B6) and airfoil (A2) wheels
  • Control options
    • ABB VFD option up to 30 hp
    • 3-phase Vari-Green® up to 10 hp
  • High Wind w/ NOA
    • Sizes 4 through 24, direct drive, wheels A2, B6, B7, steel wheels
    • Various mountings
• Obsoleted model OPA (alternates: MOA or HPA)

• CAPS v4.43 Training Video - Inline
• Lead Time updates
  • Added Quick Build program for model SQ mixed flow (QB5 Best)
  • Added Quick Build program for model KSQ (QB15 Best)
• Start obsoletion of model SAF for August 2024 (replaced by KSQ)
• KSQ enhancements
  • Added performance baffle to achieve pressures up to 3.75 in. wg
  • Added 1/15 hp Vari-Green® option
  • Motor starters available
• ABB VFD option (ACH180) available on SQ mixed flow
  • Pre-programmed
  • Up to 15 hp

• CAPS v4.43 Training Video - Dampers
• Enhanced user interface: fast data entry, multi-line editing, global editing of grid entries, conflict resolution
  • Round Life Safety (FSDR/SMDR)
  • Round Control (VCDR/VCDRM)
  • Round Backdraft (WDR)
  • AMD/AMS and Face & Bypass dampers
• Life safety damper models FSD and SMD now have a Siemens GXVD actuator option
• Life safety and commercial control damper models FSD, SMD, and CVD now have a Siemens GJD226.1 actuator option
• Heavy-duty damper models now have a TRIAC® actuator available (high torque spring return lower cost alternative)
• Damper models FSD and SMD can have compact actuator with RRL/OCI, TOR closure device
• Sleeve and transition CAPS accordion for FSD, SMD, DFD, FD models defaults to the open position now, making selections faster
• For models HCD-120, 130, 135, HCDR-050, maximized actuator selections and availability
• Discontinued models:  FBH-23, 33, 43; FBV-33, 43; AMD-23-TD, 33-TD, 42-TD, 42V-TD
• MBD-15 list price decrease

• CAPS v4.43 Training Video - DOAS
• Exhaust/return damper updates
• RV-10 powered exhaust fan turndown to 500 cfm
• Semco aluminum energy recovery wheel performance updates
• ISMRE2 unit efficiency

• CAPS v4.43 Training Video - ERV 
• Obsoleted CO2 sensor and Airflow monitoring on terminal strip units. Now available on microprocessor selections only

• No changes

• CAPS v4.43 Training Video - HVLS
• Model DM is now configurable for performance and size selections (was previously only in stock tree). Simply enter your dimensions for your space and CAPS will return a ranked list of selections including the fan size and quantity.

• CAPS v4.43 Training Video - KVS
• List price adjustments Bulletin 41-23
• UDS (utility distribution system) enhancements
  • Updated default breaker size to 100A
  • Add GFCI breakers
• Crossover hoods
  • Enable zero clearance Top
  • Enable Quick Builds up to 5-day
  • Adjusted minimum allowable ceiling enclosure height
• Updated hood hanging weight calculations to more accurate representation
• Fire Ready hoods, enabled wall cap selection when selected as top discharge

• VFD lower cost option (added ABB ACH180)
  • Up to 15 hp
  • 230 or 380/460 volt

• No changes

• CAPS v4.43 Training Video - MUA
• Start obsoletion of the PDX cooling on model DG. Added warning pop-up. No new selections starting in April 2024 (CAPS 4.44) and orders in August 2024 (CAPS 4.45)
• New electrical connection drawings for housing sizes (H35, H38, H42) on models DGX and MSX and housing H50 on model TSU
• New selections of non-tempered MSX units for California need to comply with updated codes (CA Title 20). This will apply to units with a BHP > 1 and an FEI < 1
• Updated UL Listing from UL 1995 to UL 60335-2-40 for models IGX/MSX

• CAPS v4.43 Training Video - PRV
• Obsoleted the High Temperature (425^oF) option on the CUE-100HP-VG. 400^oF is still available with UL 705 Grease listing
• Pipe Portal Hood now has three styles of pipe penetrations (boot style, hood style, hood/boot combo)
• ABB VFD option on models CUE and G, up to 15 hp

• CAPS v4.43 Training Video - TI
• AX Upblast 200 Series now available for roof upblast configuration
  
  • Sizes include 80, 90, 103, 113, 123, 140, 160
  • Available with UL Smoke and Spark B
• AX 200 Series is available with Spark B construction and/or EXP motor enclosure
• Consolidated UL Smoke control/High Temp options for models AX 200, AX 300, TAUB, TBI-FS
• Model TBI-FS, you can now pick the motor position
• VFD lower cost option (added ABB ACH180)
  • Up to 15 hp
  • 230 or 380/460 volt
  • Available on models AX, QEI, QEID, TDI, TBI-CA, TBI-FS, TAUB, TAUD, VAD, VAB