June 12, 2006—Cooper Lighting says it has introduced the world’s first wireless mesh networked motion and photo sensor. Called the ThinkWatt, it operates HID, compact fluorescent, linear fluorescent and incandescent light sources for energy management in compliance with all new energy regulations.
These new devices can switch electronic or magnetic ballasted luminaries for Hi-Lo functionality, dim electronic ballasted luminaries using 0-10 volt dimming control, and switch any electrical load up to 30A. It is available for 120 volt to 277 volt operation.
The new ThinkWatt device employs Z-Wave RF Mesh Networking technology to eliminate costly Class-II cabling commonly used by most energy management systems. ThinkWatt provides a secure wireless network of luminaries that can be zoned and managed in multiple configurations, says the company.
It does not require a computer or other controller to operate the mesh networked system. This new product is suitable for new construction and retrofit applications and its flexibility and superior performance is unmatched in the industry.
Designed for commercial, industrial, educational, retail and healthcare applications, the new ThinkWatt Motion Sensor is capable of detecting motion up to 40 feet away.
Cooper Lighting, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries, is a leading provider of innovative, high quality lighting fixtures and related products to worldwide commercial, industrial, residential and utility markets. For more information, see the Web site.
