Increased functionality and reduced energy cost with Elkay Electical's new range of switches, timers and detectors 
(02/04/2008)
Elkay Electical’s new range of switches, timers and detectors offer both the opportunity to make significant savings on energy costs and deliver increased functionality. All feature the ability to be installed in existing buildings as a retrofit item or be incorporated into new build schemes, providing a fast track route to substantial reductions in energy bills and carbon emissions.
The unique 16amp switching capability allows the range to be utilised for the control of lighting and a wide range of other power sources. Development of the range means that energy saving is available to all commercial, industrial and domestic customers without the need for large, expensive central systems.
The energyrange comprises of three product categories: energysense - a highly cost effective range of energy saving timers and sensors, energystyle - a contemporary range of intelligent timers, sensors and fully programmable lighting controls and energyoutdoor – a range of timer controls and sensors specifically adapted for exterior requirements.
The entire range includes over 60 products that offer advanced electronic pushbutton, touch, PIR and remote timers. The units are finished in a clean white as standard with a chrome plate option, with the exception of energystyle, which feature contemporary stainless steel flush plates. These new devices incorporate ‘smart’ electronics, including backlit blue rings for ease of location, red LED operational indicators and an intelligent power search facility that eliminates re-setting in the event of a power cut.
The energysense range incorporates timer switches from the Columbus® push-button pneumatic timer through to a new series of electronic and remote timers, with a full range of options.
Energystyle is a unique range of energy management products which offer the dual advantage of being highly stylish and technically advanced. Products include customlight - a fully programmable lighting control which can be used to simulate dawn, offering benefits to sufferers of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and welcomelight – a retrofit PIR and security timer. The range also includes KeyCard and KeyTag, energy management isolation switches, which ensure electrical devices cannot be left on in unoccupied rooms.
Specifically for outdoor use, Energyoutdoor units’ designs benefit from all the operational and timing features of the other ranges, but with an IP66 ingress protection rating. These units come complete with a back box incorporating knockouts on five faces, suitable for use with an Elkay M20 cable glands or an Adaptalok flexible conduit system.
Utilising of a mixture of Elkay’s remote, master and slave units enables complete control of lighting systems from multiple locations such as entrance halls, corridors and stairwells and on external lighting systems, allowing a combination of each activation function: PIR, Push or Touch.
Elkay has also launched the carboncalc, a hand-held device which allows the user to calculate the current energy consumption of a room and then estimate the savings that can be achieved by installing Elkay energy management products.
The user inputs the answers to a series of simple questions into the hand-held device. The carboncalc then calculates the annual energy bill and associated carbon dioxide emissions for that room. By aggregating data from each room, total values for an entire building can be quickly and easily calculated.
“We are confident that the new energyrange offers the most innovative products in the market today,” commented Duncan McKinlay, Managing Director of Cable Management Products Limited. “This development has been driven by our many years of experience in energy management.”
“As well as offering the very best in terms of aesthetics, energy management and usability, the energyrange affords retrofit capability and can be used to upgrade existing systems easily. During the development, we have applied for several patents for new technologies and a wide range of new features, including the unique method of switching 16 amp current regardless of load type - a market first for time delay switches.
“All have been developed with the benefit of Elkay’s unrivalled expertise at the forefront of electrical manufacturing. Established over 80 years ago and now an ISO9000 and ISO4001 accredited company, Elkay’s new range is the culmination of extensive research into new technologies and consumer requirements. Tested and certified to BSEN60669, the range offers unique features and increased functionality to the highest design specifications.”
Duncan McKinlay concluded, “With a number of Government initiatives being introduced both now and in the future to encourage businesses to use fossil fuels more effectively and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, the need to act to reduce energy usage and carbon emissions is essential. Elkay, with the introduction of the energy management range, aims to provide that solution.”
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