PHOENIX, AZ October 23, 2014 – Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, has received third-party certification for the energy savings attributed to EcoPower™, a new highly efficient power supply. The power supply, designed and tested with EcoFlex™ electrified mortise locks from ASSA ABLOY Group brands Corbin Russwin and SARGENT, is GreenCircle certified for up to a remarkable 99% energy savings versus traditional power supplies. GreenCircle Certified, LLC (GreenCircle) is the leading provider of third-party certification of environmental claims.
A unique access control power supply, EcoPower can reduce standby power consumption in certain configurations to only 8.5mW (0.0085W), a 99% decrease compared to current linear and switching power supplies.
When used with Corbin Russwin and SARGENT EcoFlex™ electrified mortise locks, power consumption of the door opening can be reduced from 12W or more to a phenomenal 0.3W. The low power consumption also means that the included battery provides 24 or more hours of backup power. EcoFlex mortise locks also received GreenCircle certification earlier this year, validating that they reduce energy usage up to 96 percent compared to standard electrified mortise locks.
Four EcoPower configurations that GreenCircle certified achieve 99% energy savings. These high performing configurations include:
- EcoPower power supply compared to a traditional linear power supply at steady state
- EcoPower power supply compared to a traditional switching power supply at steady state
- EcoPower paired with a Corbin Russwin or SARGENT EcoFlex electrified mortise lock compared to a traditional switching power supply and a solenoid based electrified mortise lock in Fail Secure configuration
- EcoPower paired with a Corbin Russwin or SARGENT EcoFlex electrified mortise lock compared to a traditional linear power supply and a solenoid based electrified mortise lock in Fail Secure configuration
“GreenCircle certification adds value to our products and reinforces ASSA ABLOY’s position as a market leader by validating our sustainability claims,” said Aaron Smith, Director of Sustainable Building Solutions, ASSA ABLOY. “The verification of the energy savings that Securitron EcoPower offers demonstrates our commitment to leading the sustainability movement forward in the market.”
ABOUT SECURITRON
As a premier supplier of electric locking systems and access control components, Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY company, manufactures a wide range of products, from electromagnetic locks and accessories, to exit bars and devices, power supplies, digital entry systems and more. For more information visit http://www.securitron.com/, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SecuritronMagnalockCorp or on Twitter @securitronacces.
About GreenCircle Certified, LLC
GreenCircle Certified, LLC was established to ensure specificity in third-party certification after many misleading or unsubstantiated sustainability claims were encountered in the green marketplace. GreenCircle’s rigorous evaluation process provides trusted transparency that a manufacturer’s product claims are authentic. In today’s discerning market, third-party certification is a valuable asset in establishing brand integrity and developing consumer confidence. The certifications offered by GreenCircle include: Carbon Footprint Reduction, Certified Energy Savings, Certified Environmental Facts (Multi-Attribute), Closed Loop Products, Life Cycle Assessment Optimized, Renewable Resource Content, Recyclable Material, Recycled Content, Renewable Energy Use, Sustainable Manufacturing Processes, and Waste Diversion from Landfill. GreenCircle provides verification and assurance to manufacturers, suppliers, regulators, and consumers that products labeled with the GreenCircle mark consistently meet our specific certification standards. GreenCircle is recognized by the USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and NAHB National Green Building Standard Program.
