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School Lighting through programmable time switches

 
 

Value proposition


Main drivers
  • School Directors need to optimise operating costs by saving lighting energy and automatically starting school bells at the right time.

Solution in brief
The solution suggested allows Directors to:
  • Limit the amount of lighting used to the number of hours required for school activities by programming the times during which classrooms and common areas need to be lit.
  • Monitor how long the lighting is used and be informed when the time is exceeded (for maintenance purposes).
  • Program bell operating times and durations.

Value proposition
  • Limiting the amount of lighting used to the number of hours required for school activities IHP provides light related energy savings.
  • Without a time switch, the lights would be on from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. With the time switches, this could be reduced to 3 hours in the morning, and 3 in the evenings, when light is really needed, therefore savings can be up to 50% depending on the original use .
 

Solution architecture

Solution architecture
 

Main Energy Efficiency characteristics


In addition to significant energy savings, this solution provides:
  • Easy modification of time switch program for special events and vacation.
  • Easy copying of the program from one time switch to another with the memory key.
  • Possibility of temporary timer or continuous override operation of standard switch or push-button installed away from the panelboard to allow cleaning and maintenance persons to work outside school hours.
  • Automatic summer/winter time change.
  • Implementation is extremely simple.
  • The "override" function on the front face enables permanent lighting for cleaning and maintenance services.
  • Capacity to monitor how long the lighting is used and be informed when the time is exceeded (for maintenance purposes).
 
 
 
 
 

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Solution breakdown

  • Main Products & Systems
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    IHP+2C time switch (CCT15853, CCT15723, CCT15403, CCT15423, CCT15453).
    _ C60 type protection circuit-breaker.
    _ CT contactor and its protection circuit-breaker if the power consumed is above 2 kW.