Watt Stopper/Legrand’s New Card Key Switches Help Hotels 
Keep Guestroom Lights off When Room is Vacant
Watt Stopper/Legrand has developed a line of card key switches for hospitality facilities which help hotels stop the energy waste of guestroom lighting being left on when no one is present. The only products of its kind in the U.S., these switches comply with IECC and ASHRAE/IESNA energy codes which require that hotel guestrooms have a master switch at the entrance of every room.
Lights being left on in hotel guestrooms when the rooms are left vacant is a common problem and great source of energy waste. The HS series switches enable or disable power to a select number of electric circuits and loads present inside a guestroom, eliminating the potential for this waste. The low voltage HS-100 has normally open and normally closed isolated relays that allow it to interface with third party energy management and/or lighting management control systems, as well as with Watt Stopper power packs. The HS-150 is a line voltage switch that will serve as a primary or master switch at the guestroom’s entrance.
A common application for these card key switches is to allow them to collectively control all permanently installed luminaries and switched receptacles in a hotel guest room, except those in the bathroom(s) if so required by code. Operation is simple and convenient: when a hotel door entry card-key (or the key fob HS-FOB) is inserted in the HS-100/HS-150’s card slot, the controlled circuits are energized. When the hotel door entry card-key (or HS-FOB) is removed, the controlled circuits will remain energized for 30 seconds more to allow safe egress from the hotel room. After this time delay elapses, they will be de-energized. To restore power to the room (that is, to the controlled circuits and loads), the occupant will need to reinsert the hotel card-key into the HS-100/HS-150 card slot.
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Ruud Adds AeroDome Frontline Optic 
Ruud Lighting’s new AeroDome TM Frontline optic’s performance is specifically designed for frontline automotive sales lot applications.
The AeroDome with Frontline optic achieves higher footcandle averages, minimums and improved uniformities when comparing twin 1000W MH AeroDomes to twin 1000W MH conventional shoebox fixtures with two 400W MH fixtures at midpole. Using 1000-watt AeroDome fixtures can help reduce the number of fixtures and poles by 50% or more. Contact Ruud Lighting’s Application Engineering Department for more information.
he AeroDome with Frontline optic meets IESNA Full Cutoff Classification and is ideal for sites with strict cutoff and uniformity requirements. The Frontline optic is rotatable for mounting and layout flexibility. AeroDome’s rugged one-piece, die-cast aluminum 25-inch wide by 14.5-inch deep housing accommodates 250- to 1000-watt PSMH, MH and HPS lamps. M ounting options include Side-Arm or Round Tube Center Direct Post-Top. Both options feature an integral one-piece, field-replaceable quick-connect ballast tray with an easy access design greatly simplifying installation and long-term serviceability. The die-cast aluminum lens frame assembly contains clear flat tempered glass and features a high-temperature silicone gasket system and a tool-less for extended life and a quick-release mechanism for easier maintenance.
The AeroDome features our exclusive Colorfast DeltaGuard TM finish with ultra-durable powder topcoat and is covered by a 7-year warranty.
New Life-Sized Templates for Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC 
Technicians, and Home Construction Professionals from Design Yourself Interiors Ensure Satisfied Clients
Design Yourself Interiors, Inc. has created new life-sized, lightweight and reusable craft paper DYI Templates as an indispensable tool for trade professionals involved in the initial building stage of a new home or remodeling project. DYI Templates allow electricians, general contractors, architects, builders, plumbers and HVAC technicians to more accurately and quickly ensure proper placing of plumbing, lighting, electrical outlets and HVAC vents. Using DYI Templates, meetings with homeowners are more productive and less frequent - as the guesswork is removed regarding placement of all wiring and access holes.
"Our DYI Templates ensure new housing and remodeling professionals have a satisfied client each and every time," said Melody Davidson, co-founder of Design Yourself Interiors, Inc. "DYI Templates are completely reusable - job after job. We provide an affordable solution for trade professionals - such as architects, general contractors, electricians, and HVAC technicians - who need to interact with their different clients everyday and explain a spatial concept in a simple and clear manner. Whether you specialize in home improvements or new home construction - DYI Templates will provide proper site preparation and the reliability that traffic flow, electrical outlets, built-in cabinets, plumbing, windows and doors are properly placed before the drywall goes up and the outlets and wiring installed," Davidson concluded.
Visit www.designyourselfinteriors.com/construction.html for more information.
Leviton Expands Commercial Floor Box Assembly Line with 
Nickel-Plated Duplex Floor Box
Brushed Stainless Steel Appearance Provides Elegant Match for Upscale Decors
Leviton Manufacturing has expanded its line of Commercial Grade Floor Box Assemblies with the addition of a new nickel-plated, brushed-finish Duplex Floor Box. The line of single and duplex floor box assemblies makes for aesthetically pleasing yet safe placement of convenient floor-based electrical outlets. The new floor box features a nickel-plated floor plate with brushed finish and is the ideal choice for mating with stainless steel fixtures and surfaces in offices, conference rooms, showrooms and other commercial areas.
Leviton’s 15A, 125V nickel-plated duplex Floor Box Assembly is supplied ready-to-wire with a duplex receptacle, floor plate, floor box and all necessary seals. This makes installation quick and easy. Designed to meet UL514A 2004 revision requirements for metal floor boxes in wood floor and carpet installations, the floor box features an impact-resistant thermoplastic receptacle face and body and a rugged 0.060 inch thick solid brass floor plate. To prevent moisture and debris from entering the assembly, threaded nickel-plated brass screw caps fit flush to the floor plate with seals at both the floor plate and cap. Prepared for quick assembly under varied conditions, the receptacle’s plaster ears have been removed and a green grounding screw has been positioned for side wiring. The new nickel plated floor box assembly is suitable for in-floor installations and complies with NEC article 314.27(c). For more information visit www.leviton.com.
Triton Power Introduces New EPA-Compliant H-Series 
Generators Powered by Perkins Engines
Triton Power, the nation's leading manufacturer of high-quality, commercial-grade generators, is proud to announce the launch of a new line of generators - the H-Series. Powered by Perkins engines that are compliant with the latest EPA regulations, the H-series generator sets come in a wide range of sizes and styles suitable for many different applications.
The H-Series diesel fuel powered generator sets range from 20 kW to 565 kW and are available in both open and with sound attenuated enclosures that are painted with high quality industrial grade powder-coated paint. Other unique features include rounded corners for the sleek look and safety concerns, ultra-quiet operation to 62 db, aluminum hardware to withstand heavy-duty use and extreme weather. The H-Series generators utilize quality brand name components including Perkins engines, Stamford Newage alternators, Deep Sea control panels, etc. to ensure peak performance when you need it the most.
Each H-Series generator set undergoes an extensive quality control program to ensure world-class performance and outstanding safety and reliability. Dedicated to producing the safest and most reliable back-up power systems and generators, the H series' quality and control system is so comprehensive it sets the standards for others to follow. Each component is thoroughly tested and graded, and then is re-tested again while being introduced into their computerized management circuit, which shows in real-time the continuous conformity of the manufacturing process.
For additional product image and information, please contact PR Representative Ted Miller at (305) 576-1171 x12 or by e-mail at tedmiller@maxborgesagency.com.
Test Equipment from FIS
A new family of fiber optic test equipment has been unveiled by Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc. (FIS). The units combine ease-of-use, ruggedness, economy and performance. Distinctive features include oversize buttons, large display screens, and protective rubber boots. The new line includes OTDRs, Optical Loss Test Sets, Visual Fault Locators, and Talk Sets.
For more information, visit www.fiberinstrumentsales.com
LEVITON EXPANDS COMMERCIAL FLOOR BOX ASSEMBLY LINE
WITH NICKEL-PLATED DUPLEX FLOOR BOX
Leviton Manufacturing has expanded its line of Commercial Grade Floor Box Assemblies with the addition of a new nickel-plated, brushed-finish Duplex Floor Box. The line of single and duplex floor box assemblies makes for aesthetically pleasing yet safe placement of convenient floor-based electrical outlets. The new floor box features a nickel-plated floor plate with brushed finish and is the ideal choice for mating with stainless steel fixtures and surfaces in offices, conference rooms, showrooms and other commercial areas.
For more information contact janetbazuro@leviton.com
Time Switches Designed for Residential Use Provide New Easy-to-use Control Option
Watt Stopper/Legrand premieres the RT Series Time Switches as part of its new line of energy saving residential lighting controls to offer homeowners a full range of green, attractive and reliable control solutions. The timers replace standard light switches and can control either lighting or motor loads such as fans. Users turn the switch on by pressing the ON/OFF button. The switch turns the load off at the end of the timer’s countdown unless the user has chosen to turn it off earlier. The ON/OFF button is illuminated when the switch is off for easy location in darkened rooms.
Two timer models provide different options, while maintaining a coordinated look and feel consistent with Watt Stopper/Legrand’s family of low profile, decorator style residential products. One model offers a choice of six easy-to-select factory-preset time delays: one, five, 10, 20, 30 or 60 minutes. The other is user-programmable in increments from five minutes to 12 hours and includes more advanced feedback and warnings. All control and programming is accomplished with digital pushbuttons and is quick and intuitive. No rotary switches are used and the timer is not audible.
Time switches help homeowners take charge of their energy usage and are the ideal solution for many applications that are not appropriate for control by occupancy sensors, either because of switch location, room configuration or the use of the space. Areas that require lighting for limited periods of time and do not attract notice when the lighting is inadvertently left on, such as closets, pantries, garages, laundry rooms, utility rooms and storage areas, are excellent candidates for time-based control. Outdoor lighting and spas may be controlled by time switches, so homeowners can enjoy green control solutions throughout their properties.
Watt Stopper/Legrand’s RT Series Time Switches are designed and manufactured for reliability. Like all of the company’s controls, they are backed by a five-year warranty.
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New Feature Enables Easy Scalability from 20kVA to 90kVA
APC-MGE, a global leader in critical power and cooling services, today announced that its popular MGE Galaxy 3000 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 20kVA and 30kVA models now offer a flexible new paralleling capability to enable scalability for increased capacity or redundancy. The new solution, which can boost capacity from 20kVA up to 90kVA, allows IT and facilities managers to respond to increasing demands placed on power infrastructure in growing facilities.
"The widespread use of blade servers and similar flexible architectures requires adaptable solutions to address critical power needs," explained Christian Corsin, senior vice president, Enterprise & Systems, APC-MGE. "By adding paralleling capabilities to the Galaxy systems, we are providing our customers with a very cost effective means to meet these needs, while redundancy options assure the highest level of power protection."
The online, three-phase Galaxy UPS series offers scalable power protection using innovative ultra high availability topology to protect all critical loads. Standalone systems are available with 10kVA and 15kVA power ratings, while the 20kVA and 30kVA models feature the new parallel functionality for scalable installations in a modular configuration. Each 30kVA module can support up to 40 network servers while delivering the same 24x7 reliability previously found in larger, more costly UPS systems.
Relying on advanced inverter technology to restrict total harmonic distortion to less than 3 percent, the online Galaxy 3000 delivers clean reliable power even in the harshest of electrical environments. A 100-percent step-load capability ensures a fast response to load changes with accurate voltage regulation. In addition, the Galaxy 3000 incorporates fault tolerant circuitry that protects the UPS from accidental short circuits usually caused by incorrect wiring.
Energy shortages and increasing power demands require full generator compatibility for many critical installations. To meet this requirement, the Galaxy 3000's distortion-free power factor corrected input boasts the industry's best generator compatibility that improves efficiency and eliminates the need to significantly oversize connected generators for reliable operation with the UPS.
The versatile Galaxy 3000 UPS interfaces with the industry's leading universal communication protocols and incorporates four communication slots to support SNMP, J-Bus/ModBus and (RS232-RS485) protocols for easy interfacing with most devices. With its integrated Solution-Pac power management software, the Galaxy 3000 can monitor and gracefully control and shut down multiple servers over a network, while free MGE UPS Web-Pac software enables remote monitoring via the Internet. For technical support, MGE's 7X24 RemotePowerMonitoring(tm) is available for rapid notification of any power quality issues for centralized protection of multi-server sites. A 100-percent front accessible design makes the Galaxy 3000 not only easy to install, but also easy to maintain with a low mean time to repair (MTTR).
For more information, visit www.mgeups.com/us.
Veris industries releases Occupancy Sensor Line
Veris is proud to announce the addition of an occupancy sensor line to its product offering. With increasing power costs, occupancy sensors are the ideal solution to reduce energy consumption. The sensors control building lighting circuits by automatically turning them off in vacated rooms, a simple way to have a big impact on energy costs.
"Veris is known for its cost saving products" stated Mike Borst, Veris' Environmental Sensors Product Manager. "The addition of an occupancy sensor line gives customers an added solution to increase their savings."
The line includes wall switch and ceiling mount versions, employing the latest passive infrared and ultrasonic technology. Install the sensors in an office, conference room, classroom, or restroom. With their ample coverage and versatile features, they're ideally suited for any space.
VINTAGE-STYLE DSS OUTDOOR FIXTURE NOW AVAILABLE FROM U.S. ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING
Model DSS, a new sharp cut-off light fixture from U.S. Architectural Lighting, is now available for specification in public installations, including downtown districts undergoing historic renovations and commercial centers.
Model DSS is offered in two sizes: 30” wide by 23.5” tall and
20” wide by 15” tall. The fixture can be wall or pole-mounted and features a flared reflector and rounded dome housing. It is UL-listed for wet location applications.
The fixture is constructed from durable corrosion-resistant cast aluminum material and is finished with an electrostatically-applied textured polyester powder coat, baked at 400° for maximum hardness and exterior durability.
Finishes are available in a range of colors, including dark bronze, black, white and silver. Custom colors can also be provided upon request.
The DSS has a integral, self-contained ballast compartment with “quick disconnect” capability, allowing the electrical module to be unplugged and replaced in seconds during routine servicing or maintenance.
A computer-designed specular-segmented reflector, combined with the clear tempered glass lens, produces highly efficient, wide- angle illumination.
The DSS features both symmetrical and asymmetrical light distribution in wattages from 50 to 400.
For more information, visit www.usaltg.com.
