April 13, 2005—EnOcean, a leader in energy-harvesting wireless sensor solutions, is introducing a -free, wireless switches, the company has announced.
The switches combine two advanced technologies, EnOcean says. First, they scavenge minute amounts of energy when a light switch is pressed, then, that energy is used to rapidly transmit high power RF signals (up to 10mW power output) to wirelessly control lighting, according to the company.
An EnOcean-enabled lighting system is comprised of battery-less wireless switches and dimmers and receivers that are integrated into lights or controllers and signal repeaters to span larger facilities. The EnOcean system eliminates the need to run cable from the switch to the light or controller. This enhances flexibility, reduces electrical contractor installation time and costs, and facilitates convenient switch location regardless of building construction, e.g. log homes, marble entryways, etc.
EnOcean switches support dimming applications as well as control of window shades and blinds. For more on EnOcean, visit the company Web site.
