RIB® relay distributors in Florida stock the RIB® (Relay-In-a-Box®) Trifecta—relays, current sensors, and prepackaged power supplies. Functional Devices, Inc. has designed and manufactured these building automation devices in the United States since 1969. Products are sold through authorized distributors; see the our authorized distributor page for locations across the state.
How Functional Devices Distribution Works
Orders can be placed through authorized distributors. Each Functional Devices product has a model number that identifies it: base models carry suffixes for packaging and enclosure variants, so confirm the full string against the datasheet before ordering. Datasheets are published on each product page. The engineering support line can also answer any questions before an order is placed.
What to Source Through a Florida Distributor
Relays
Enclosed RIB® relays for BAS output isolation, fan coil control, and lighting loads. The RIBU1C, rated 10 Amps SPDT with a 10–30 Vac/dc or 120 Vac coil, is the most commonly stocked general-purpose model.
Current Sensors
Current switches and transducers for equipment status, including the split-core RIBXGTA (0.75–150 Amps) and the RIBXGTA-ECM for electronically commutated motor loads down to 0.25 Amps.
UL924 Emergency Lighting Controls
Automatic load control relays and bypass/shunt relays, including the ESRN and the ESR2401B.
Power Supplies and Transformers
Control power for BAS panels and field devices.
Buying RIB® Products Through an Authorized Distributor
Products sold outside Functional Devices’ authorized distributor network—through online marketplaces, liquidation sellers, or other non-authorized resellers—carry no guarantee of being in current production, and may not have passed Functional Devices’ factory testing. Every unit sold through an authorized distributor is current, factory-tested, and covered under Functional Devices’ full manufacturer warranty. Authorized distributors also know the product line well enough to give specification advice, helping confirm the right model before it goes into a panel.
Planning Ahead of Hurricane Season
It can be difficult to predict the extent of the repair work that will be necessary after an outage caused by a storm. Confirming stock and lead times with a local authorized distributor before the Atlantic hurricane season begins (June 1 through November 30) means contractors can have the correct products on hand—general-purpose relays, current switches, and UL924 devices—right when they need them most.
Repair calls after a storm often involve fixing or replacing equipment that failed within a larger HVAC or lighting system—a tripped current switch, for example, or a relay that did not survive a surge—so the models worth stocking ahead of the season are usually the products that can be used across staging, monitoring, and emergency lighting circuits. It’s under these circumstances that the reliability of a factory-tested, warrantied unit matters most.
Frequently Asked Questions About RIB Relay Distributors in Florida
How do I find an authorized distributor in Florida?
Our authorized distributor page lists Functional Devices distributors by location. Distributors carry the RIB relay, current sensor, power supply, and UL924 product lines.
What is the RIB® Trifecta?
The RIB® Trifecta is Functional Devices’ term for its three core building automation product lines sold as a unified offering: relays, current sensors, and power supplies. A distributor carrying all three lets a contractor source a full HVAC, BAS, or lighting control job from a single supplier rather than splitting the order across multiple vendors.
Does Functional Devices publish datasheets for every model?
Yes. Each product page on the Functional Devices website carries the datasheet for that model, including contact ratings, coil specifications, and approvals.
Should I confirm stock ahead of hurricane season?
Yes. Confirming stock and lead times with a distributor ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season (June 1 through November 30) avoids a scramble during a shortage-prone stretch.
What if a distributor doesn’t have a model in stock?
An authorized distributor can help identify the closest verified equivalent or check lead time on the requested model. Because the model string identifies the device completely, any substitution should still be confirmed against the full datasheet before ordering.
Start Sourcing Through a Florida Distributor
The Florida distributor page lists authorized locations stocking the full Functional Devices RIB® Trifecta—relays, current sensors, and power supplies—by area. Confirm the exact model string against the datasheet before placing an order, and check current stock and lead times directly with the distributor if the project falls near the start of hurricane season. Find an authorized Functional Devices distributor in Florida before ordering for your next project.