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GET fire rated downlighters save energy
With household bills continually on the increase, energy saving products is becoming increasingly important for customers. GET, part of Schneider Electric, has a Low Energy Fire Rated Downlighter range, which is perfect for dark winter nights and lower electricity bills. The Low Energy Fire Rated Downlighters offer superb energy saving styling for any domestic or commercial application. Available in chrome, stainless steel and white finishes t... [more]
Photo switch simplifies door and entrance automation
Carlo Gavazzi has introduced new heavy-duty infrared photo switches designed specifically for door and entrance applications. The IRPHS60 and IRPHS20 switches offer ranges of up to 60m indoors and up to 15 or 40m for outdoor installations - (20m for IRPHS20). The transmitter incorporates a double-emitter GaAs diode, which provides a 950nm IR beam modulated at 1.33kHz. Wall-mounted in the same axis as the transmitter, the receiver module has a... [more]
Xscape mini-downlighters give an intense white light with very low current consumption
Illuminex has announced its new Xscape range of mini-downlighters. Designed to replace a standard downlighter ceiling fitting, the units use a high output solid state light source to give an intense, pure white bright light with very low current consumption. The control electronics are contained in a separate lightweight module that can be inserted through the mounting hole in a suspended ceiling. To enable the units to blend into a wide s... [more]
EnOcean Scores Double Victory at Elektra Awards 2008
EnOcean GmbH has received the Wireless & Telecoms Design Award for its self-powered wireless sensor modules and the Company of the Year Award in recognition of its technology innovation and business success in the building automation market, at the Elektra 2008 European Electronics Industry Awards. “This truly is a fantastic achievement for EnOcean and our energy-harvesting wireless technology,” says Andreas Schneider, Executive Vice President... [more]
The ultimate lighting for Home-Resorts
Encompassing clusters of main buildings, landscaped grounds featuring pools and waterfalls, with infinity pools and spas, terraces with spectacular views, luxurious indoor and outdoor entertainment areas, home cinemas and AV rooms, custom kitchens, and master-suite bedrooms and bathrooms, home-resorts are becoming a symbol of achievement. The modern home-resort – enabled by the wonders of modern technology, driven by the forces of wealth and ... [more]
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