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Day: November 8, 2012

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Non-contact IR sensors detect occupancy even when stationary

Omron Electronic Components has introduced a non-contact MEMS thermal sensor that can reliably detect the presence of humans in an area without the need for movement. The ultra-sensitive sensor is an outstanding alternative to pyroelectric sensors or PIR detectors in home automation,

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UPS can safeguard critical power supplies

Investing in the right uninterruptible power supply (UPS) solutions is becoming vital for industry and commerce at a time of economic uncertainty and doubts over future energy security.

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Low-cost switches for demanding applications

Belden, a leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications has added two new unmanaged gigabit ethernet switches to the Spider family as part of its Hirschmann brand in the EMEA region.

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VPU surge voltage protection devices

Weidmüller’s new comprehensive lightning and surge protection VPU series fulfils requirements for protection levels 1, 2 and 3 for power networks.  This means full compliance with the current IEC 61643-11 and the future EN 61643-11 standard being introduced in 2013.

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KNX welcomes Philips as manufacturer member

KNX UK has announced Philips has joined the association.  The Philips name is linked with user friendly and energy efficient lighting control solutions for a wide range of markets and the company’s new LightMaster KNX range is said to bring energy savings,

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Ofgem signal need to think energy security in managing buildings

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers’ (Cibse) annual lecture last night (7 November 2012) gave Alistair Buchanan, Ofgem’s chief executive, a chance to review the UK’s rapidly changing energy supply landscape.  Maintaining energy security of final supply was emerging as a

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