Expertise in Standby Power

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The DMFC system range is the perfect solution to extending battery runtimes to an almost unlimited level and is an ideal solution in replacing the costs and manpower involved in continually replacing batteries in battery-intensive power systems such as those used in traffic management, security systems, remote monitoring, in-vehicle power and other remote power applications.

 However their uses do not end there as their ability to product power almost maintenance-free and for long periods without needing re-fuelling means that there are many other potential applications for their use in areas where mains grid power is unavailable or economically unfeasible or where other alternative power sources are impractical or of limited use. Silent and with practically no emissions these are also an ideal product to use in areas where a standard generator cannot be used.

The most common areas where a DMFC system can be quickly, easily and cost-effectively installed are:

Security

Security systems have to work around the clock, in any kind of weather because they usually protect valuable or strategic properties. If the facilities are remote, there will always be the problem of power availability.

To power static or mobile surveillance systems and and their associated equipment. With practically no maintenance required and with exceptionally long runtimes they are the ideal “set-it and forget it” option for remote power requirements.

The DMFC units are small enough to be hidden away with the EFOY Pro able to be provided in a rugged, weatherproof and tamper-resistant “Cube” housing, or can be installed in bespoke made housings for specialised applications.

Traffic management

Safe traffic flow is a key priority to the management of roadworks and construction areas. Getting power to these areas often requires either the costly exercise of laying power cables or regularly replacing exhausted batteries with freshly charged ones.

In many cases with mobile signalling systems, a trailer carrying warning signals has to be recovered and sent for recharging every eight hours or so and a replacement moved to site with impacts on the costs of both the manpower and transport.

Utlising an EFOY fuel cell in such situations removes the need for such frequent visits to site as it maintains the batteries full charge and keeps the system operating over hugely extended periods compared to battery recharging.

Common uses for the EFOY in traffic signalling and management include:

• alternating-traffic signs – static or mobile
• directional signals – static or mobile
• speed-limit signs – static or mobile
• blinkers in series
• warning-light trailers
• warning blinkers
• speed monitoring cameras

Remote monitoring

The logistics problems in providing power to long-term montoring equipment in remote locations often almost seem insurmountable with even simple jobs like changing batteries on a regular basis producing high costs in manpower and transport. With mounting pressures on businesses to reduce costs and boost efficiency, a DMFC system is a very attractive cost-effective alternative for reliably powering remote telecommunications and monitoring equipment such as:

• level gauges used in flood and water-level warning systems
• hydrological or meterological monitoring
• water-quality meters
• biological and geological instruments
• remote servicing stations
• vehicle-based measurement instruments
• electromagnetic-wave meters
• digital base station monitoring

In-vehicle use

Due to the practically negligible emissions produced by an EFOY fuel cell (water and a tiny amount of carbon dioxide) it is ideal for use in a variety of in-vehicle applications such as powering surveillance equipment, monitoring equipment, mobile display equipment, radio equipment and whatever requires power.

Being almost silent in use, extremely compact and devoid of the issues surrounded by using petrol or diesel generators an EFOY is an ideal tool for powering many different types of equipment carried in vehicles.

Other applications

These are just a few of the potential applications that can be combined with a DMFC fuel cell.

Any area where reliable remote power is required with minimal maintenance and long runtimes between re-fuelling is an absolutely ideal fit with an DMFC fuel cell.

Other areas where DMFC Systems have been comissioned include:

• Rail and waterway signalling
• Traffic counters
• Access control
• Sensors and fire detection systems
• Emergency phone power
• Illuminated advertising hoardings
• Power for construction site and roadside cabins and accomodation
• Runway lighting
• Emergency siren power

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