Berner International, North America’s leading manufacturer of air curtains, has launched its newly redesigned Intelliswitch digital controls across the entire Architectural Series.
The updated controls replace the traditional push-button interface with a sleek, touchscreen display and smart control capabilities offering effortless operation, streamlined setup, and energy-saving features.
Engineered in-house by Berner’s controls and Internet of Things (IoT) experts, the new Intelliswitch digital controls represent a significant advancement in how air curtains are installed, configured, and managed.
With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, seamless integration with the Berner AIR Basic app, and support for BACnet/Modbus BMS protocols, the controls provide real-time visibility and remote access for optimised air curtain performance at every doorway.
Berner International product director, Phil Thomas, said the latest evolution of the company’s Intelliswitch digital controls reflects Berner’s continued commitment to simplifying the user experience without compromising performance.
“By combining intuitive control with advanced functionality, we’re giving customers a powerful tool to improve comfort, boost energy efficiency, and streamline operations. We continue to invest, refine, and evolve our technology to deliver the smartest, most reliable solutions on the market,” he said.
Berner’s new Intelliswitch control platform has been built to make air curtains easier to install, set up, and operate.
Users can choose to mount the touchscreen interface directly on the unit or remotely. Both options support connectivity to the Berner AIR Basic and Berner AIR BMS apps.
Berner AIR Basic allows remote monitoring, scheduling, and control, along with a guided setup to mitigate errors and speed up programming of the air curtain.
Berner AIR BMS supports integration with building management systems through either BACnet or Modbus protocols.
This feature comes standard on the Architectural Elite and is optional on other Architectural models. Designed to last the full 15–20 year life of an air curtain, the controls can receive software and firmware updates and add new features over time.
All Architectural models meet vestibule exception requirements under ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and other modern energy codes.