Simply the best – iTRV
Issue 01-2015:
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The self-powered thermostatic radiator valve from Micropelt, with its thermoelectric generator (TEG) and EnOcean protocol A5-20-1 valve position, facilitates particularly intelligent room temperature control.
The radiator valve produces electrical energy from the difference between the inlet temperature at the radiator and the ambient temperature, using a TEG. During the heating period, the valve produces so much energy each day that an actuation can be carried out every 10 minutes. As a result, the room temperature can be optimally controlled, and heating costs can be reduced by as much as 30 percent.
The iTRV intelligently stores the excess energy collected from the heating period in a lithium accumulator and thereby ensures that the new heating period will start smoothly after the summer months.
As a modern building solution, the actuator operates without cable or batteries and can be installed without a great deal of construction work. The iTRV can play out these advantages in different application scenarios, thereby opening up additional cost savings potential.
Renovation and remodeling
When renovating and remodeling buildings, such as open-plan offices, disruptions of operations should be kept as short and infrequent as possible. With iTRV, installers can replace the old thermostats without interrupting operation. The heating costs in the building can therefore be optimized immediately without impairing office operations or exposing employees to unpleasant dirt and dust.
Flexible use of space
The ability to make flexible use of space is another benefit. For example, if the office or shop layout changes, due to separating, converting or expanding the space, a new user/tenant profile can be created without any mounting work simply by adapting the parameters via EnOcean radio.
The iTRV has been available on the market since February 2015.
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