February 2010 |
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Echoflex Solutions Releases EnOcean Energy Harvesting Evaluation Kit
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Low cost kit invites energy harvesting and wireless
exploration
[February 25, Squamish, BC] Echoflex Solutions is proud to introduce the EEK200C
Evaluation Kit. For only $149, integrators and OEMs can explore the breadth and
performance of EnOcean wireless energy harvesting technologies within the
context of their own buildings. Encapsulated in the kit are the building blocks
critical to fully-integrated systems: energy generation, energy conditioning and
storage, sensor power balance, low power timers and also a microprocessor for
OEM custom development. These are the same components that have enabled
automated energy management in more than 100,000 buildings worldwide. System
integrators can simulate sensor applications in any environment without any
programming or configuration.
Shawn Pedersen, President of Echoflex, states, “The evaluation kit provides
quick and straightforward evaluation of EnOcean radio and energy harvesting
technologies. System integrators now have inexpensive means of exploring how
batteryless and wireless controls enable building automation system integration.
OEMs, universities and research labs can quickly ascertain how simple it has
become to develop energy management devices proven to reduce energy waste by 40%
in buildings.”
The Echoflex Evaluation Kit contains a solar-powered temperature sensor, set
point adjustment and reed switch (magnet contact). The radio modules are powered
by two ambient sources – infinite wells of solar and motion energy. Integrated
energy harvesting ensures full functionality of the solar-powered STM sensor
modules even after days in complete darkness. The motion-powered PTM module is
optimal for ON/OFF/DIM controls such as lighting, blinds and master ON/OFF
switching. The bi-directional transceiver (TCM 200C) communicates directly with
associated lighting/temperature plug-ins and WinEtel software.
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Key Features of the Evaluation Kit include:
- Ability to explore the range and reliability of the EnOcean wireless standard
in any environment
- Demonstrated capabilities of EnOcean PTM, TCM and STM radio modules
- Bi-directional transceiver for communicating with remote sensors and feeding
data into a PC
- USB connection and WinEtel software for monitoring radio packets
- Interoperability with other EnOcean-based products
About Echoflex Solutions
A leader in technology and design, Echoflex Solutions, Inc. was established to
provide control solutions for lighting, temperature and process applications
based on the EnOcean wireless standard. Echoflex product development seeds
market interest to then assist manufacturers and integrators in implementing
EnOcean based solutions. Combined with extensive engineering, production and
operations experience in the building control and automation market, Echoflex
has the resources to manage your most challenging project specifications from
research and design to final assembly and production. You can learn more about
Echoflex Solutions by visiting www.echoflexsolutions.com. If you have questions
about the technology, products or engineering services, please send an email to
inquiries@echoflexsolutions.com.
About EnOcean
EnOcean (www.enocean.com), the inventor of energy harvesting wireless sensor
networks, manufactures self-powered radio and energy harvesting modules that
enable OEMs to develop wireless sensors & switches for BAS (Building Automation
Systems). The batteryless radio modules convert ambient solar, thermo and motion
energy into useable electrical energy that powers energy management
communications. These ‘peel-n-stick’ devices reduce the time, cost and occupant
disruption of energy conservation retrofits; and provide unparalleled
flexibility in new construction. The company is a spin-off of Siemens AG and
U.S. operations are based in Boston, MA.
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