SPONSORS WHAT’S NEW CCF Launches into the HVAC market


invested in supplying a brandnew HVAC range at its Harmondsworth site. CCF’s HVAC debut will see the


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specialist distributor stock a range of Rockwool, Kingspan and Isover branded pipe and duct slab insulation products designed for HVAC systems, in order to better serve local building contractors across Greater and Central London. To further support the launch and provide customers with the best sales experience, all CCF staff have been provided with tailored HVAC product training, which has been underpinned by expertise from CCF’s supplier partners. Additionally, while CCF Harmondsworth is the first location to benefit the new HVAC range, other sites will be reviewed in the future. Craig Newman, National Sales Director, commented: “Launching CCF into


the HVAC market has never been done up until now. Following an indepth review however, the demand from contractors was overwhelmingly in favour of broadening our offering. As a result, we are proud to now have a HVAC range, together with a dedicated service proposition, that complements CCF’s breadth of insulation and interior building products that we are well known for. It is an exciting time for CCF and this is just one way our teams are working to diversify product ranges and availability to benefit our trade customers.” Hamza Afzal, Sales Coordinator at CCF Harmondsworth, comments: “We


look forward to welcoming new and existing customers to the branch and being able to support with HVAC projects. All the dedicated team have benefitted from HVAC product training and can advise on a number of different technical queries, availability and delivery timescales to suit.”


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or the first time, nationwide distributor of insulation and interior building products, CCF, has


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nightsbridge, one of the UK’s leading brands of lighting and wiring accessories, is introducing a range of


selftest emergency lighting products that offers convenience, compliance, cost savings and ease of fault identification. The comprehensive, LEDpowered range, which is ideal for retail, commercial, industrial and HMO applications, comprises of a robust bulkhead unit, a contemporary downlight, high lumen twin spotlights, and a versatile exit sign.


The selftest feature is built into each


product and conducts routine functional and duration testing in accordance with the relevant standards, obviating the need for costly manual testing and intervention other than to record and rectify faults. With no requirement to isolate the mains supply to test, there is no disruption to the normal working day and no loss of productivity. After installation and an initial 24hour


charging period, the product conducts its own selftest operation. This comprises of a 3hour duration test, after which a 30second ‘monthly’ function test is carried out every 28 days, and then yearly another 3hour duration test. Following each selftest sequence, the unit will revert into charging mode.


Semtech and Amazon Collaborate to Provide Low Power Connectivity for Consumer Applications on Amazon Sidewalk


• Semtech’s LoRa® devices provide long range, lowbandwidth connectivity for Amazon Sidewalk


• LoRa devices key features – long range, low power – makes it an ideal solution for low bandwidth outdoor and indoor smart home and smart community products Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a


leading supplier of high performance analog and mixedsignal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced it has teamed up with Amazon to collaborate on its network, Amazon Sidewalk. Operated at no charge to customers, Amazon Sidewalk is a crowdsourced wireless network that can simplify device setup, extend the range for low bandwidth applications and provide limited functionality even when devices fall offline. Semtech’s long range, low power LoRa platform in the Amazon Sidewalk network extends the range of a customer’s home network to connect both outdoor and indoor, lowbandwidth smart home products, including smart lights, pet trackers, sensors for asset tracking, smart irrigation, and a multitude of additional low cost devices needed for residential use. With extended range, mobility and low power consumption,


the LoRa platform enables the rapid deployment of a vast range of secure, low touch consumer Internet of Things (IoT) applications. “Semtech’s LoRa is a proven IoT


solution that supports a long range, low power wide area network (LPWAN) platform and meets Amazon Sidewalk’s goal of providing the network support needed to connect a broad range of low power home devices or sensors. The collaboration with Amazon solidifies that LoRa is the de facto platform for IoT LPWAN applications and expands LoRa to new consumer applications,” said Mohan Maheswaran, Semtech's President and CEO. According to IHS Markit, the global smart


home market is expected to grow by a factor of five to reach more than $192 billion in 2023, a rapid increase from the $41 billion in revenues in 2018. Several current networks for smart devices in the home, including Bluetooth and WiFi, are limited in connectivity and range. Cellular (e.g. 5G) is needed for mission critical, long distance, guaranteed delivery of data, but can be too costly and power hungry for battery operated devices. With LoRa and Amazon Sidewalk,


tools for ensuring social distance and laboursaving autonomous robots are becoming more common in everyday life. Today, distance sensors are


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customers will have access to smart home solutions that work out of the box with extended connectivity and battery life. The new relationship between Amazon and


Semtech, one of the top semiconductor companies globally for LPWAN connectivity, brings the strengths that have driven LoRa to become one of the leading IoT networking technologies to the Amazon Sidewalk network by enabling more devices and amazing new customer experiences. For more information on unique applications on the Amazon Sidewalk network, visit Amazon’s blog published today.


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playing an increasingly important role as a key enabling component in the development of such technologies. Distance Image sensors measure the distance to an object per pixel, using an indirect TOF (timeofflight) method.


It is the optimum sensor for people and


object detection, and shape recognition for applications where touchless or laboursaving technology is required. To meet the needs of these applications, Hamamatsu Photonics


introduce a new range of 3D timeofflight backthinned image sensors. Through backthinning, these new sensors deliver high sensitivity in the nearinfrared region. An integrated active circuitry improves the tolerance to background light and makes this new range of distance sensors ideal for measurement applications including hygiene management, measurement for social distancing and remote operations. They are also available in a compact waferlevel package. Hamamatsu can offer evaluation kits to aid development, and


customised solutions to meet your specific application needs. www.hamamatsu.com


nVent launches new allinone solution for roof drain deicing A


leading provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, nVent Electric plc (NYSE: NVT), is pleased to announce the launch of


the nVent RAYCHEM RIM DrainTrace Kit; a pioneering, allinone solution to keep flat roof drains free from ice and snow. With a unique star shaped design, the new kit is a highly effective, easytoinstall solution specifically developed to protect roofs from winter water damage and prevent the buildup of harmful ice dams. “At nVent we’re always looking for innovative


solutions to make winterisation protection as simple as possible for businesses,” comments Knut Bittner, nVent Product Manager. “Our new nVent RAYCHEM RIM DrainTrace kit is the latest product designed with this principle in mind, offering contractors, independent engineers and wholesalers an allinone drain deicing product they can have confidence in to recommend to their customers.”


Allinone flexibility When harsh winter weather strikes, flat roofs quickly become covered in a thick layer of snow. As temperatures fluctuate during the day, this surface snow can thaw, flow to weak points such as joints and refreeze, causing holes in the roof covering to expand. This can make the roof susceptible to damage, and even collapse, due to water penetration. It is vital that roof drains be kept clear


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and free of ice and snow to allow melt water to be safely drained off the roof before it can refreeze. Designed to offer the best quality winter


protection for both new and existing roofs, the nVent RAYCHEM RIM DrainTrace Kit can be easily retrofitted to any drain, reducing the need for costly replacements or additional labour. The new kits are suitable for use on all flat roof types, including bitumen and those with a gravel layer.


Oneofakind design Utilising an innovative starshaped configuration, the RIM DrainTrace Kit features aluminium drainage plates which provide an icefree path for melt water, funnelling moisture off the roof before it can refreeze and create ice dams around the drain.


Highquality icemelt performance is achieved with the use of nVent RAYCHEM IceStop selfregulating heating cables, which offer the utmost in terms of safety, efficiency and reliability, with no risk of overheating and advanced energy saving controls. The new kits can be used with a variety of


control options depending on the unique requirements of the application; from premade SBSRPanels, to air and moisture sensing EMDR10 control modules and more simple air temperature sensing only options, ideal for smaller installations.


A solution you can trust Each RIM DrainTrace Kit includes everything installers need to safeguard drains in one convenient Quality Assurance approved package, with no additional connectors or components required for complete winter protection. All parts, including the advanced IceStop selfregulating heating cables and cold lead connectors are pre terminated and fully quality assurancetested at the nVent RAYCHEM production facility, offering peace of mind for installers and building owners. As part of its dedication to quality, nVent also


offers an unmatched 10year extended warranty with simple product registry and up to 12 years when the RIM DrainTrace Kit is installed by an nVent RAYCHEM Certified PRO installer.


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ouchless operation of machinery for hygiene management, measurement


shown by the bicolour LED indicator. A green light is displayed in normal running mode, while a red light operates to indicate the following: one red flash indicates a battery fault, two red flashes indicates a lamp fault and three red flashes indicates a duration test failure. Manual initiation of the testing procedure is also possible should it be required. When it comes to emergency lighting,


the new Knightsbridge range of selftest luminaires puts safety first while requiring minimum manual intervention post installation, therefore keeping costs down.


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Knightsbridge launches selftest emergency lighting range The unit’s status and any fault modes are


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