Published: 23 January 2015
Category: News
It’s an exciting time for building automation designers as the continued development and implementation of ‘smart technologies’ gathers pace. While the uptake of these new technologies is still dramatically outnumbered by traditional processes, the move towards building automation is increasing, and as a consequence the technologies that support this burgeoning sector are rapidly evolving with it.
This can be seen in the development of smart technology for automatic centralised control of building lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, CCTV and security systems (to name just a few). Developers, architects, engineers and OEMs are collaborating from the outset to integrate building automation like never before. And while this trend is predominantly taking place in the commercial sector, there is also a drive towards implementation within the residential sector too.
At the top end of the residential market developers are integrating building automation services to meet the lifestyle expectations of convenience and choice that many affluent customers now demand, much the same way that the automotive sector embraced electronics and automated traditional functions, such as introducing electrically controlled heating, air conditioning, windows and seat control.
But, while it is easy to be enthralled and seduced by the promise of building automation, it is important to remember that using electricity can pose its own problems. Like all electrical systems, those that are used for building automation are just as vulnerable, if not more so, to the dangers of electrical surges. With the increased demand for both commercial and residential buildings to adopt these technologies comes the risk of damage by power surge to the equipment that controls these systems. As such it’s vital that these systems employ the very best surge protection technology.So it is timely that with this growing need in mind, Furse are launching a new In Line Mains range of surge protective devices (SPDs) whose design and specification is ideal for providing surge protection for building automation systems.
Providing enhanced compact surge protection up to 32A, our ESP D/DS Series offers quick, simple installation for both new installations and system upgrades. Available in 10A and 32A versions, our latest surge protectors can be installed in-line with the power supply either within the equipment panel, or if necessary in an external enclosure.
Our new additions to the ESP D/DS Series provide
- Industry leading, enhanced protection to BS EN 62305, minimising the risk of dangerous sparking and equipment damage
- Increased exposure level covering Lighting Protection Zones from LPZ 0 through to LPZ 3
- Combined Type 1,2,& 3 tested protector (to BS EN 61643)
- Industry leading low let through voltage (protecting essential equipment by restricting transient over voltages to a safe level)
- Are designed for use on low current single phase systems (up to 32 Amps)
- Three way indication facility (Protector Status and Advanced Pre-failure Warnings)
- Repeat protection in lightening intense environments against transient overvoltage’s, with a 5 year warranty
Furthermore, end users – such as electrical contractors and engineers – can call upon Furse’s unrivalled product training and support, providing them the expertise and experience to ensure that specifying the right product goes smoothly and safely.
To learn more about the new Furse ESP D/DS Series and its use for building automation applications you can view the product mini brochure ,call the Furse team on 0115 964 3700 or email us now.