Lake Geneva, WI—March 8, 2011—Primex Wireless today introduced the Primex Eco Clock, a “green” synchronized clock solution designed for energy-conscious educational institutions. Along with reducing environmental waste, the Primex Eco Clock helps maintain timekeeping accuracy to enhance overall school operations, while lowering operating costs.

 

Based on a wireless and synchronized timekeeping platform, the Primex Eco Clock is powered by ambient light from indoor fixtures and indirect sunlight. It uses four photoelectric cells that collect light energy and store it in an integrated and rechargeable battery cell.  

 

“With an increased number of our clients and prospects looking for ways to achieve state-mandated or self-directed ‘green initiatives,’ creating a solution that is as dedicated to conserving resources as they are was a natural progression for us,” says Paul Shekoski, Primex Wireless CEO.

 

In periods of no or low lighting, the Primex Eco Clock’s second hand automatically stops moving to conserve energy, while the clock continues to keep accurate time. When ambient lighting is below standard levels (under 220 lux), the Primex Eco Clock utilizes the energy stored in its cells. Each Primex Eco Clock includes a CR 123 lithium back-up battery that is used for power only during excessive periods of darkness. Once light returns, the clock will resume gathering and storing its energy reserves.

 

The Primex Eco Clock significantly limits battery waste and disposal by roughly doubling the lifespan of its lithium back-up battery. Plus, it reduces the maintenance burden on staff, making it an appealing timekeeping option for schools that are constantly dealing with budget constraints and limited resources. 

 

“The combination of photoelectric cells and battery back-up allows maintenance-free operation for up to 10 years—twice as long as other products in the market,” says Mike O’Brien, Primex Wireless Director of Product Marketing. 

 

As with other Primex products, the Primex Eco Clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time and synchronizes after power outages, eliminating the need to dedicate resources to the manual update of clocks. In addition, the Primex Eco Clock is able to deliver the accuracy that schools demand to ensure that students and faculty are on time, every time. It receives its signal from any Primex Wireless 72Mhz transmitter and synchronizes with its highly reliable GPS time source, providing clock accuracies of 300 milliseconds or less.

 

About Primex Wireless, Inc.
Headquartered in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Primex Wireless, Inc. offers the world’s most accurate and reliable wireless synchronized timekeeping systems, bell scheduling, and wireless sensing technology. With proven time and data expertise as well as global technology experience, Primex Wireless synchronizes devices and monitors equipment throughout an entire facility. Founded in 2002, Primex Wireless has helped improve the facility operations efficiency for thousands of education, healthcare, business, and government customers worldwide by increasing productivity and reducing operational costs. For more information, visit www.primexwireless.com.

 

Primex Wireless®, Inc. is a registered trademark of Primex, Inc.

 

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