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Standby Saver Energy And Money Savers

Standby Saver Energy And Money Savers

  • Works with your existing remote control
  • Works with both infra-red and usb
  • Pay back in months
  • Easy installation

Q. How many Receiver units can I use with my Remote Controller?

There is no limit to the amount of Receivers you can control from your remote.

Q. s there any wattage limitation on the Floor and Ceiling Receivers?

350 watts per Receiver.

Q. What is the range of the Controllers?

The typical range of the Controller is 30 metres in open space. Radio waves are affected by conditions such as walls and the weather.

Q. Can the Wall Controller be recessed into my existing wall box?

Yes. The Wall Controller is designed to fit into a 16mm wall box.

Q. Can I use 2 Controllers to control the same lights?

Yes, in fact there is no limit to the amount of controllers you can use to control the same lights. You just need to set their coding switches to the same setting.

Q. Can I expand the Lighting System at a later date?

Yes. The GET Smart Wireless Lighting System can be expanded at any time.

Q. How will I know when my batteries need changing?

The right hand LED on the Controller will flash every time one of the buttons is pressed.

Q. Can I use Fluorescent tube lighting with the system?

No, fluorescent lamps are not compatible with the system.

Q. What type of lamps can I use with the system?

The GET Smart Wireless Lighting System can be used with a wide range of lamp types. See the chart below for more information.

GET Smart Wireless compatible lamps

Q. If my neighbours also has a GET Smart Wireless Lighting System will there be any interference problems?

No. The system has 256 different house codes, therefore you can set your own unique code to prevent interference problems.

Q. What standards does the system meet?

BS EN 60669-2-1

Q. Will I need to reprogram my system in the event of a power cut, or if the batteries in my Controller go flat?

No,your settings are stored in a memory that does not require constant power, therefore a loss of power will not affect your system.

Q. Can I use the Wireless Lighting System with other electrical products?

No, the system is designed only to be used with lighting products.

Q. Why is Standby Saver better than other devices on the market?

This amazing British invention was seen first on BBC's Dragons Den and was the first product ever to receive approval from all five dragons. Standby Saver is unique because it cuts 100% of the standby power used by TVs, Hi-Fis, VCRs and DVDs. It cuts 100% of the power to PCs and printers and speakers.

It is rated at a full 13A, unlike other products with only 10A support.

It has 6 sockets, two of which are flexible so that DVD recorders and other essential appliances with a timer can be left on.

It is easy to use. The Infra red version takes 15 seconds to program and the USB version is simply plug in and play.

The Infra red version uses your existing remote – there is no need for another one!

Unlike the competition, Standby Saver has no need for ‘master’ and ‘slave’ devices. Ironically for these products to work, the ‘master’ device has to be always left on!

There is no internal battery – so no environmental issues arise from battery disposal.

Q. Do I need special software to use my Standby Saver device on my computer?

There is no special driver software required for use with your computer. Simply plug your PC, monitor, scanner, printer and speakers into your USB Standby Saver.

Q. Can I use Standby Saver with my laptop?

Yes. Standby Saver is particularly compatible with a laptop and docking station where Standby Saver can switch off the power to the docking station and other associated devices e.g. printers and monitors

Q. Can I purchase a USB lead to use with my IR socket, or vice-versa?

No. The software in each device is different and the two products can't be interchanged in this way

Q. I have an appliance within my office/computer set up that needs to remain powered all the time. Will Standby Saver work in this situation?

Certain computer equipment such as remote hard drives and network-attached storage may need to be left switched on. Such appliances will need to be plugged into one of the switched sockets in your Standby Saver with the switch in the 'mains' postition. Always consult the manufacturer’s manual to ensure hard disk drives can be safely switched off. Two of the Standby Saver’s six sockets can be continuously powered when left in the ‘switched’ position.

Q. Does Standby Saver have surge protection?

Surge reduction is fitted.

Q. I have an appliance that records using a timer function. Will this be affected?

Any appliance that records using a timer function will need to be plugged into one of the 'switched' sockets with the switch in the 'mains' posititon. This ensures it remains powered when Standby Saver and other appliances are switched off.

Q. The green light flickers when I press a button on my remote control. Is this normal?

The green light should flash when when any remote control button is pressed, as it receives all codes, but it will only switch on or off if the programmed button is pressed.

Q. I have a USB and IR version of Standby Saver. Unfortunately I have got them mixed up. How can I tell them apart?

When you plug the USB version into the mains socket a green light will illuminate. When you plug the IR version into the mains, there will be no light illuminated.

Q. I have a USB version and the green light is always illuminated. Is this normal?

The green light should remain illuminated. This indicates that the device is in USB mode.

Q. Why does my Standby Saver not pass some of the PAT Tests?

Standby Saver and Pat Testing

The standard PAT procedure is not compatible with the standard operation mode of Standby Saver products. This is true of both our IR and USB versions and will also be true of a great many other suppliers similar products. The SS Standby Saver unit is not a simple “dumb” mains extension block supplying power from a plug, through a connecting lead to a tray of sockets. SS Standby Saver is an intelligent unit that actively switches off power to minimise standby consumption. The various assumptions made by the PAT procedure do not apply to standby saving type devices.
 
For example, one part of the PAT requires that the connected appliance effectively be tested for continuity. This means that the PAT unit measures the electrical continuity between the plug and each of the sockets in the tray with the assumption being that each of the sockets in the tray are permanently wired to the plug. For a dumb extension lead this assumption is valid. For a SS Standby Saver the assumption is not valid – with no power supplied at least 4 and possibly 6 (depending on the override switch configuration) will be disconnected from the plug. A SS Standby Saver will therefore fail this part of the PAT.
 
This is not misoperation or failure on the part of the product – it is by design and simply down to the fact that the assumptions about how connected “dumb” appliances work in terms of PAT, are not valid for SS Standby Saver and other similar products.

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