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HOPPE’s eHandle ConnectHome incorporates ZF’s energy harvesting technology for smart home window systems
Smart home devices have many benefits other than just making life more comfortable. Security and energy efficiency are valuable qualities found in the new eHandle ConnectHome from the German door and window handle manufacturer HOPPE using energy harvesting technology from ZF.
The new window handle expands the product range at HOPPE as an entry-level model to detect whether a window is open or closed. With ZF’s energy harvesting generator, the new RF window handle from HOPPE needs no
batteries and is therefore easy to retrofit. By the rotational movement to open or close the window, the handle generates enough energy to send an RF signal. The position of the window handle will then be transmitted wirelessly to a central control unit which can be programmed, for
example, to automatically regulate the heating to
turn down if the windows are open.
For the new eHandle ConnectHome, HOPPE relies on a module consisting of monostable generator and RF board which are produced by ZF. The generator is based on an inductive principle meaning that the required RF energy is only generated by the mechanical actuation of the handle incorporating the switch. The data transfer is made wirelessly using the EnOcean RF protocol. Energy harvesting switches from ZF are easy and effective to use and are therefore suitable for various control solutions within different environments and a range of applications.
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. With its comprehensive technology portfolio, the company offers integrated solutions for established vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF continually enhances its systems in the areas of digital connectivity and automation in order to allow vehicles to see, think and act.
In 2018, ZF achieved sales of €36.9 billion. The company has a global workforce of 149,000 with approximately 230 locations in 40 countries. ZF invests over six percent of its sales in research and development annually.
Founded in 1915, ZF has evolved from a supplier specialising in aviation technology to a global technology company. Group shareholders include the Zeppelin Foundation, administered by the City of Friedrichshafen, holding 93.8 percent of shares, and the Dr. Jürgen and Irmgard Ulderup Foundation, Lemförde, with 6.2 percent.
For additional information on the energy harvesting product range from ZF, please visit:
https://switches-sensors.zf.com/ For more information about HOPPE, please visit
www.hoppe.com
USB enclosures by New Age
New Age Enclosures was the first electronic enclosure manufacturer to develop size and style options to support USB applications. The exclusive press-together USB designs assemble and hold the PCB in place without screws. Almost of the USB enclosures are also available without the Universal Serial Bus opening for electronic applications requiring smaller
connectors. The enclosures are molded from a UL94-HB ABS plastic and can be customised for program specific requirements. New Age Enclosures offers in house CNC Machining, Part Decorating, Custom Colours and Materials and even offers RF/EMI Shielding.
New Age Enclosures
www.newageenclosures.com
New Omron optical sensors feature longer range and enhanced performance
Industry leading detection of black, mirrored and transparent surfaces is further improved
Omron Electronic Components Europe today announced a new series of optical sensors, featuring a longer detection distance. Omron B5W sensors are particularly effective at identifying black, transparent, reflective and other hard to detect services, and the new range also features enhanced performance in this area.
Omron B5W Light Convergent Reflective (LCR) Sensors detect target objects much more reliably than general reflection photo sensors, even those that are often a challenge such as reflective, transparent, diffuse or black surfaces. The sensor’s convergent light beam can be accurately set to trigger on the presence of an
object within a tightly specified target area, and ignore any objects in the background or foreground.
The new Omron B5W-LB LCR sensors offer enhanced performance compared to the existing B5W-LA devices, and are offered in super miniature and miniature form. The miniature B5W-LB2101 and LB2112 are available with analogue or digital outputs with a sensing range of 10-55mm for white paper, falling to 10-40mm for black. The device is sized at 40 x 8.4 x 15.9 mm. For applications requiring an even more compact solution, the super-miniature B5W-LB1112 is just 26 x 8.4 x 13mm. It offers a sensing distance of 2-10mm for white paper and 3-8mm for black. All digital devices are offered in light-on and light-off form and are sealed to IP50.
components.omron.eu
New, 4x20 high contrast OLED display with SPI and I²C
MMS Electronics Ltd added a 4x20 COG alphanumeric OLED display to the popular OLED displays. The EA OLEDM204 functions as a 4x20, 3x20 or 2x20 display. The display is a slim design and can be plugged into a 0.1” pitch socket or soldered directly into the PCB. No ZIF sockets, fasteners or glueing is required hence saving assembly cost. OLEDdisplays offer excellent readability, high contrast, wide viewing angle and fast response time over the whole temperature range of -40°C to +80°C. SPI and I2C Interface. The displays have a scratch and UV protective glass with a polarizer for a deep black background. An evaluation board EA 9781-1USB is available
to help with development. The board also works with the graphic displays EA OLEDS102-6 (102x64 pixel/36x25 VA), EA OLEDM128-6 (128x64/51x31 VA) and larger EA OLEDL128-6 (128x64/64x37 VA). MMS Electronics Ltd in Leeds is the authorised UK distributor for Electronic Assembly Gmbh/Display Visions.
MMS Electronics Ltd Tel: 01943.877668
www.mmselectronics.co.uk
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