Description
Product Description
The Key Card Switch saves energy by signally HVAC, lighting, and electrical loads that a room is unoccupied. It communicates wirelessly with compatible devices in a guest room when a key card is inserted or removed from the slot.
The Key Card Switch can be mounted on most surfaces using the mounting plate or over an existing wall box.
Features Include:
- Determines occupancy based on guest room key card being inserted or removed
- Harvests kinetic energy from the card action – no batteries
- Installs easily in new or existing rooms – no wiring
- Transmits room occupancy statues wirelessly to other energy saving devices in the room
- Enables other devices to minimize energy use whenever the room is unoccupied
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Energy Conservation: The core function is to reduce energy waste by ensuring that electrical loads (lights, air conditioning, etc.) are only active when the room is occupied.
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Occupancy Detection: The switch acts as an occupancy sensor, detecting the presence or absence of a guest based on whether the key card is inserted or removed.
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Wireless Control: It communicates wirelessly with compatible devices (like LevNet RF Receivers, ILLUMRA relays, etc.) to control these devices.
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Self-Powered/Battery-Free Options: Some key card switches are self-powered, generating their own energy from the act of inserting or removing the key card, eliminating the need for batteries or wiring, according to DigiKey.
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Integration with Systems: They can be integrated with various lighting control systems (like nLight) and HVAC controls.
- Convenience and Security: Besides energy savings, they offer convenience for guests (lights and devices turn on when they enter) and can be integrated with security systems.
- Installation Flexibility:Wireless technology allows for installation in locations where wiring is difficult or impossible, such as historical buildings or rooms with unique layout
