Simple control of a building's lighting, heating and entertainment functions can now be achieved at the touch of a single button with the launch of ABB's Busch pri-On intelligent control unit. Using the Busch pri-On, building operators or occupants can control and monitor all room functions from a central point, offering a range of new possibilities for hotels, commercial and residential premises.

ABB has launched a detailed guide to help support those planning a wiring accessories installation. The guide gives suppliers, specifiers and contractors an overview of the processes and considerations that are likely to arise when choosing wiring accessories.

The new ABB Busch-ComfortTouch panel offers the sophistication of intelligent building control in an easy-to-use, one touch display. Suitable for hotels, housing and commercial properties, it combines state-of-the-art control with exciting new energy efficiency and security features, providing users with full control of all living areas and building functions from one location. The ComfortTouch panel gives users a single point of control for a range of functions including lighting, security, temperature and humidity.

ABB has launched its Concept BS range of switches and switch accessories, ideal for achieving a high specification look in new builds, at a lower cost than you’d expect. The new range offers an extensive choice of competitively priced wiring accessories, encompassing switches and socket outlets through to electronic products such as dimmers and motion detectors. Like ABB’s popular high-end Alpha BS range, ABB’s Concept BS range adheres to all British electrical standards and offers consumers a flexible range of products catering for a full spectrum of building and design needs in homes, offices and hotels.

ABB’s new Concept BS range of switches and switch accessories is presenting contractors, consultants and interior designers with a wealth of possibilities for achieving stylish, contemporary wiring solutions at a significantly reduced price. The new range of ABB switches, provides an easy to install, modular design that helps complement the overall look and feel of a build including hotels, offices or residential properties.

The ABB standard drive for HVAC, ACH550, has become the first variable speed drive to receive the new European BACnet certification. The drive has been approved and listed by BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) as meeting the updated BACnet standard ISO 16484-5:2007.

ABB has expanded its range of passive infra-red (PIR) sensors with the launch of the cable-free Busch Watchdog 220 WaveLine, providing a true anytime, anywhere movement detector. With a 16m detection range and no need for any wiring, the ABB Busch Watchdog 220 Waveline can be installed in any location, making it ideal for use in a wide range of commercial and residential properties.

ABB (stand F12) will be exhibiting its extensive range of electrical contractor products at ELEX 2008, Thursday 12th and Friday 13th June 2008 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) in Glasgow. Among the products on display will be the Housemaster Compact consumer unit, aimed at domestic and light commercial applications. The Housemaster Compact brings a series of improved features, including increased cabling space and a flexible split load option, which provides protection and isolation capabilities.

ABB’s Housemaster Compact brings a series of improved features for residential installations. Its flexible split load provides added protection and isolation capabilities, which includes a main isolating switch to feed essential circuits such as lighting.