Ever wished you had a conveniently located light switch that allowed you to turn off lights in a detached building, down a hall, or across a room? The ILLUMRA Relay Receiver + Repeater (part no.: E3X-R12-5IBBP) allows you to control lights from up to 300 feet away when used with ILLUMRA self-powered remote light switches and ILLUMRA receivers. The ILLUMRA Relay Receiver + Repeater can boost operating range 100% from the standard range of up to 150 feet or be used to transmit signals around objects. The device can be used in multiple ways to increase the capabilities of an ILLUMRA wireless control network.

First, the Relay Receiver + Repeater can be used to cover a greater distance. To do so, a Relay Receiver + Repeater is connected to power in between the location of an ILLUMRA wireless light switch and an ILLUMRA receiver. An ILLUMRA remote light switch can then transmit a signal to the Relay Receiver + Repeater; the device picks up the signals and rebroadcasts them up to an additional 150 feet.

Second, the Relay Receiver + Repeater can can be used to transmit a signal around objects. In environments that contain lots of metal or other obstructions, the device can help signals be transmitted at a less obstructed angle to an ILLUMRA receiver. For example, imagine that an ILLUMRA switch that controls two ILLUMRA receivers has been installed in front of a reinforced concrete wall with metal sheeting. Receiver A is to the right of the wall and Receiver B is behind the wall. In this scenario the signal transmitted by the ILLUMRA remote light switch may reach receiver A and control lights connected to receiver A. However, the signal may not penetrate the metal wall and reach receiver B. In this situation, a Relay Receiver + Repeater may be used to replace receiver A. When this is done, the system will work as follows: the signal transmitted by the remote light switch will be picked up by the Relay Receiver + Repeater, the lights connected to the Relay Receiver + Repeater will be controlled, and the device will re-transmit the wireless signal. The signal will effectively reach receiver B and control lights connected to receiver B.

The ILLUMRA Relay Receiver + Repeater can be used in both indoor and outdoor applications. Following are a few examples:

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Indoor

• Office Buildings
• Warehouses
• Schools
• Hospitals
• Retail Stores

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Outdoor

• Detached Buildings
• Stadiums
• Parking Lots

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From office buildings to stadiums and more, the ILLUMRA Relay Receiver + Repeater provides users a quick and easy way to install convenient remote lighting controls for medium range applications. Simplify your project; try ILLUMRA controls today. Call (801) 349-1200 to find an ILLUMRA distributor near you.

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ILLUMRA wireless automation systems provide valuable benefits for business owners moving to new locations. Whether a new building is being planned or an existing structure is being remodeled, ILLUMRA control systems can help tenants of new locations cut costs and get businesses up and running faster.

Opening a new business location can be time consuming and costly; often electrical systems are the cause of these problems. Electrical plans of new structures take time to design and install. Interior electrical systems of existing structures often need to be remodeled and customized to fit the needs of new tenants. In both new and existing buildings, business owners lose money each day the opening of business operations is delayed.

ILLUMRA provides the most adaptable wireless control system for commercial buildings. ILLUMRA automation systems offer easy-to-install lighting, occupancy, and HVAC controls. These control systems are the answer for businesses seeking to cut costs, save time, and increase profits.

New structures:

In preparing electrical plans, finalizing placement of light locations, switch locations, switch legs, and traveler wires consumes valuable time and adds days to project schedules. ILLUMRA controls do not use switch leg or traveler wires and surface mount anywhere once the building is finished. This speeds up electrical planning and simplifies installations. The design-build process, a increasingly popular method of completing builds on time and under budget, involves completing some portions of a project before all building plans are finalized. This process requires that technologies installed do not restrict portions of the project that lie ahead. In the design-build process ILLUMRA control systems eliminate difficulties arising from design revisions and change orders. ILLUMRA receivers can easily be installed along with light fixtures throughout a building; ILLUMRA wireless light switches can then be added at convenient locations when the building is complete.

Existing structures:

Uses for commercial building space change regularly. When a new store or office replaces a previous tenant, significant and expensive electrical remodeling often takes place. When the commercial space contains an ILLUMRA controls system, little or no electrical remodeling is necessary. Surface mounted ILLUMRA self-powered wireless light switches can easily be moved to new locations that may be more convenient for the new building layout. ILLUMRA receivers can quickly be reprogrammed to customize light controls to the needs of the new tenant. Adaptable ILLUMRA controls save time and money for the new business and help the business get up and running faster.

ILLUMRA room controllers help companies increase profitability. With revenue leveling off in today’s economy, many companies are looking to cut costs in order to post profits. ILLUMRA room controllers help do just that.

In commercial buildings, cooling systems, lights, and office equipment are the top three electricity consuming devices. Lighting alone can account for as much as 30% of a commercial building’s utility bill. Using ILLUMRA room controllers to turn off lights in unused areas significantly decreases electricity usage and makes for a more pleasant utility bill.

ILLUMRA room controllers are low voltage devices used in conjunction with occupancy sensors to receive and transmit information to ILLUMRA Receivers. The room controllers help reduce electricity demand in three ways.

Automatic Off Controls
Auto Off controls pay for themselves by ensuring that any unused light is turned off. ILLUMRA room controllers may be used with either wireless or wired occupancy sensors to automatically turn off lights in unoccupied areas of a building. Compatible occupancy sensors may be motion, ultrasonic, or dual-technology sensors.

Low Power Consuming Receivers
ILLUMRA room controllers consume very little standby power. Often control systems may promise great energy savings, but when the systems are off, can still suck a lot of power. ILLUMRA room controllers require well under 1 watt of standby power to stay operational. This means when lights are off, electricity is virtually off as well.

Energy Rebates
More and more states and utility companies are offering rebates to customers who reduce energy consumption during peak use times. ILLUMRA room controllers provide systems that are CA Title 24 and ASHRAE/IESNA standard 90.1 compliant and may qualify buildings for energy rebates in your area.

So, what are you waiting for? ILLUMRA room controllers offer lower electric bills through auto off controls, low standby power consumption, and possible energy rebates. Plus ILLUMRA controls install quickly and easily, allowing you to start enjoying energy savings immediately and keeping labor costs to a minimum. Help your bottom line. Order ILLUMRA today. Call (801) 349-1200 or click here to locate an ILLUMRA distributor near you.

ILLUMRA, the leader in wireless battery-free controls, announced it has signed an exclusive agreement to sell the Probare P30 link analyzer in the United States and Canada. The new product allows specifiers and installers to plan, verify and maintain EnOcean based wireless networks. The hand-held analyzer is available in 315MHz and 868MHz versions. The new product can be seen at LIGHTFAIR International (LFI), May 17-19 in Philadelphia in EnOcean/ILLUMRA booth #2345.

“We are happy to strengthen our relationship with ILLUMRA by offering the P30 through their professional organization,” said Thomas Rieder, managing director at Probare. “Their knowledge and experience with EnOcean products and technology compliment the features of the P30. The powerful tool allows planners and installers alike to save time and money while providing confidence about the reliability and quality of their installations.”

“With a large backlit LCD display that is easy to read even under difficult lighting conditions,” said Jan Finlinson, director at ILLUMRA. “The P30 is a great tool for creating EnOcean based control networks.”

The analyzer has four analyzer modes that test links, repeaters, and networks and also includes the ability to remotely control EnOcean based products. Power is supplied from two “AA” batteries. A wide-range AC power supply, including a USB plug, comes with the P30, which allows long-term logging of the radio channel, including: timing, signal strength, and packet data.

The P30 can communicate with PC’s via USB. WinEtel and Dolphin View tools from EnOcean are supported for development engineers and field application experts. USB drivers are available for Windows, Linux and Mac OS-X.