As the world’s first human presence detector, the HPD2 from STEINEL PROFESSIONAL uses optical sensor technology not only to detect to the presence of persons but also to count them in defined zones – regardless of any movement. At the … [READ MORE]
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In developing True Presence®, STEINEL SYSTEMS has perfected presence detection and heralds a new age of building sensor technology. Because True Presence® is the world’s first true presence detector. Using revolutionary technology that is based on the finest high-frequency measurements, … [READ MORE]
In presenting the new PICO-KNX occupancy detector, B.E.G sets standards: with dimensions of only 33mm x 34mm (height), it is the world’s smallest KNX occupancy detector. The PICO-KNX fits to almost any mounting requirements and can easily be integrated into … [READ MORE]
By Franco A. Bonutto, Soltris Gebäudesystemtechnik. The Kerenzerberg sports centre lies on a high plateau above Lake Walen, in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Among the sports on offer are rowing, boxing, gymnastics, martial arts, crossbow, volleyball, climbing, swimming, aquafit … [READ MORE]
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Christmas is all about creating a scene. Be it a nativity scene, a beautifully-set dining room table or falling out with your family over that ill-advised game of Monopoly! Lighting scenes are one of the … [READ MORE]
By Stephen Payne, B.E.G. St. John’s College, a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, which is ranked fourth in the Higher Education World Reputation Rankings, was founded in 1511 by Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of King Henry VII. It … [READ MORE]
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. According to legend, ‘Many years ago, a fine young boy, supposedly named Hans Brinker, lived in Haarlem, one of the principal cities of Holland. His father was a sluicer, a man who opened and … [READ MORE]
By Christian Gossé, Actimage. At the Smart Grid fair 2015 in Paris, the French electrical and digital equipment manufacturers’ union, IGNES, presented a new local radio transmitter solution, ERL (Emetteur Radio Linky). This wireless module links appliances and building automation … [READ MORE]
When water runs out or overflows inside the building, what counts most is reacting quickly! The leakage sensors “Leak” from Elsner Elektronik help here. They detect and report puddles of water, whether in the kitchen, bathroom or cellar. The latest … [READ MORE]
By Paul Foulkes, Wago. Using technology to help people maintain their independence is a hot topic, and next March we see an event at the Birmingham NEC dedicated entirely to the subject. Smart Home for Independent Living will be running … [READ MORE]