Expands portfolio of energy harvesting solutions with batteryless wireless switch module in the worldwide opened 2.4 GHz band to meet consumer market requirements
Munich, Germany, March 31, 2014
At Light+Building 2014, EnOcean presents the world’s first energy harvesting wireless switch module communicating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. The new module is ideally suited for consumer applications such as the control of LED lighting systems. It complements EnOcean’s established batteryless portfolio in the sub 1 GHz frequency band, often selected in building automation and smart home applications. With this portfolio expansion, EnOcean cements its position as the leading worldwide enabler of energy harvesting wireless solutions.
Visitors of Light+Building (March 30–April 4, Frankfurt/Main) can learn more about EnOcean’s batteryless wireless switch module portfolio at Booth G11 in Hall 4.0. For EnOcean, the development of the self-powered 2.4 GHz switch module signifies an entry-point for business acceleration in the consumer space.
The 2.4 GHz switch module has the same form factor as EnOcean’s renowned PTM 210 module in the sub 1 GHz frequency band. Therefore, it fits in any standardized light switch. It is powered by EnOcean’s miniature world patented ECO 200 electromechanical energy generator. Converting kinetic energy into electrical energy it works in the same way as a small but powerful dynamo, drawing out and delivering this power to a wireless module.
EnOcean sells its self-powered wireless solutions in 37 countries on four continents and has been adopted by more than 150 OEMs worldwide. The EnOcean radio standard ISO/IEC 14543-3-10 is very well established for batteryless wireless solutions in building automation based on a large ecosystem of products. EnOcean’s self-powered wireless switch modules are already widely used in the building automation and smart home sectors. Here, they have proven that wireless link is a reliable alternative to traditional wiring in buildings. With its new 2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.15.4) switch module, EnOcean is targeting the specific requirements of worldwide consumer applications.
“EnOcean has achieved an undisputed success in the field of building automation. Now providing an energy harvesting wireless solution for consumer LED lighting, we continue our growth path and bring our unique technology to a new market. This will increase consumer awareness and demand for self-powered wireless solutions as an alternative to batteries,“ says Laurent Giai-Miniet, CEO, EnOcean GmbH.
EnOcean is the pioneer of energy harvesting and sensor-to-cloud solutions for sustainable Internet of Things (IoT) applications. For more than 20 years, EnOcean has been producing maintenance-free wireless switches and sensors, which gain their energy from the surroundings – from movement, light, or temperature changes. The combination of miniaturized energy converters, ultra-low power electronics, robust radio technology, and open multi-protocol connectivity solutions based on open standards (EnOcean, Zigbee, Bluetooth®, BACnet, Modbus, LON, and IAP) forms the foundation for smart buildings, services, and production processes in the IoT. The sustainable EnOcean solutions are used in building automation, smart homes, LED lighting control, and industrial applications to optimize the CO2-footprint of buildings. EnOcean is a strong partner for more than 500 leading product manufacturers and has completed more than a million buildings worldwide.
For more information, please visit www.enocean.de
Simone Werner
EnOcean GmbH
T +49.89.67 34 689-58
simone.werner@enocean.com
www.enocean.com
