Energy Saving Paxton Systems in Action
HARP is a Southend-based charity funded by donations that provides emergency housing and long-term solutions, enabling people to rebuild their lives and live independently in the community. Housing up to 122 people at any one time, the charity needed a way to run their sites cost-efficiently. Using our PaxLock products, they were able to prevent energy wastage with battery-operated access control, using no mains power. With Net2 Energy Saving Readers in every room, all electricity and lighting would be powered down when residents leave, minimising energy costs.
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We want to support your business, helping you to help your customers during a difficult time. Did you know that Paxton access control, used in the right way, can help save energy in a building? We’ve created a new guide to help you support your customers to protect their business and save money on energy bills, whilst limiting their impact on the environment.
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Software
Automatically switch off power using Triggers & Actions
With Net2 access control software, administrators can easily create rules based on system events, which can ensure all utilities are switched off when a building is empty, reducing energy wastage. As the last person on site leaves at the end of the day, the system can be set to register this and turn off lights, heating & air con as desired. This can make a real difference to a building’s efficiency and energy bills.
Read the app notes:
- AN1067 – Using Triggers and Action
- APN1079 – Lighting control using Triggers & Actions
- AN1080 – Economic control of air
Watch the tutorial video: Net2 Triggers & Actions
Control use of appliances and equipment using the Energy Saving Reader
The readers are specially designed with a cover to retain a user card and can act like a power switch. When a card is entered it toggles a relay that switches on all connected equipment. When the card is removed, the relay toggles back, turning all equipment off. This means that only a user with the appropriate card and permissions can power up certain machinery and appliances, putting you in complete control of usage.
Read the app note: AN1088 – Using the energy saving reader
See how this product can also be used to restrict access to heavy machinery in our cartoon: Access Control and Health and Safety Can Work Together
Simple low power, wireless door handle with PaxLock Pro
Our wireless door handles have been efficiently designed to operate in low power mode when not in use which saves energy across a building. When a user approaches, a capacitive sensor will detect their token, waking the system up ready for action. The battery-powered units run independently from mains power, minimising electricity usage. This is a great solution for energy-conscious sites also looking for minimal disruption with wireless access control.
Watch the installation video: Installing the PaxLock Pro
Apps
Cut unnecessary site visits with Paxton Connect
Manage Net2 sites wherever you are with this handy application on your smartphone and tablet. Minimise the need to visit your customers sites and save them out of hours trips by making system adjustments remotely. A simple but effective way to decrease travel and minimise your environmental impact.
Find out more about the app:
Use with Net2
Read the app note: AN1175 – Access control from your phone
Watch the video: Paxton Connect – Making Site Management Even More Simple
Get Hands-on with Our Energy Saving Products!
Sign up for our free Net2 training sessions and our expert trainers will show you how to install, configure, and troubleshoot our access control solutions – and demonstrate how they can save energy for your customers.
Auto switch off when utilities are not needed.
Limit use of high-energy appliances.
Limit mains power use with battery operated door handles.
Minimise unnecessary travel.
