PO Box 4999
Syracuse, NY 13221
Phone: (866) 764-5454
Fax: (315) 477-5179
www.crouse-hinds.com
News Release
Contact:
Tim Rice
(412) 394-6611
tim.rice@bm.com
Cooper Crouse-Hinds Announces Solar Power Modules
Photovoltaic module kit provides remote power source for harsh and hazardous environments
SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 1, 2009 – Cooper Crouse-Hinds, a leader in electrical products that enhance
safety and productivity in harsh and hazardous industrial environments worldwide, has developed a
photovoltaic module kit fully equipped with battery back-up. The solar power kits provide reliable power
for remote applications, eliminating the need for battery-power or costly utility investments in these
locations. Innovative approaches to improving productivity is a key focus for Cooper Crouse-Hinds, and
solar solutions are an integral part of that vision.
The Cooper Crouse-Hinds solar power modules increase productivity in remote areas by reducing
operation and labor costs. They effectively eliminate the labor and materials required to run power to
remote locations, or to change out batteries on a frequent basis. The simplicity and long term reliability
of the solar modules, coupled with the above savings, makes them a compelling case when compared
with any other remote power source. The solar modules are sold as prewired kitted components, which
allows for quick installation by any qualified electrician. Plus, pre-configured systems can be selected to
minimize purchasing and specification labors.
“Cooper Crouse-Hinds is an industry leader in delivering trusted solutions to the industrial marketplace,”
said Dave Holloway, General Manager of Productivity Solutions at Cooper Crouse-Hinds. “With the
addition of our solar power modules, we can help our customers save time and money by providing
efficient, renewable power to remote areas of the world. This product line is further proof that we are
committed to providing enhanced safety and productivity solutions to our customers around the globe.”
The Cooper Crouse-Hinds Solar Power Modules can be applied to low DC voltage loads, such as
sensors, heat trace, and monitoring instruments, and are a logical fit with the Company’s line of wireless
I/O solutions, which are designed specifically for monitoring and controlling processes in challenging or
difficult industrial and hazardous applications. Like the solar power modules, the ground-breaking
-More-
Cooper Crouse-Hinds – Page 2
wireless products provide an innovative alternative to traditional hard-wired systems, which can be quite
costly due to long distances between communication points, structural obstacles, and general
impracticality.
Installed in Type 3R enclosures, the solar power modules are designed to withstand harsh weather
conditions (i.e. rain, dust, ice, etc). Typical applications include obstruction lighting, instrumentation,
cathodic protection, navigational aids, seismic monitoring, video surveillance, irrigation monitoring and
control, telecommunications, tank and well level monitoring, flow meters and more. The modules are
third party certified for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, and have a recommended temperature
range of -30°C to 50°C.
For additional information, visit www.crouse-hinds.com or call (866) 764-5454.
About Cooper Crouse-Hinds
Headquartered in Syracuse, N.Y., Cooper Crouse-Hinds integrates a comprehensive line of electrical
and instrumentation products with expert support, industry insights and local availability to improve
safety and productivity in the most demanding industrial and commercial environments worldwide.
Cooper Crouse-Hinds manufactures over 100,000 products, including conduit and cable fittings;
enclosures; plugs and receptacles; industrial lighting fixtures; signals and alarms; controls and electrical
apparatus; commercial outlet boxes and hubs; specialized interconnect products branded Cooper
Interconnect; and electronic components and protection equipment for process control branded MTL
Instruments Group. Cooper Crouse-Hinds products are sold worldwide and meet all local and
international code requirements. They are used in general construction or in harsh and hazardous
environments across the globe, performing to the highest standard of safety and reliability. For more
information, visit www.crouse-hinds.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE: CBE) is a global manufacturer with 2008 revenues of $6.5 billion,
approximately 88 percent of which are from electrical products. Founded in 1833, Cooper's sustained
level of success is attributable to a constant focus on innovation, evolving business practices while
maintaining the highest ethical standards, and meeting customer needs. The Company has eight
operating divisions with leading market share positions and world-class products and brands including:
Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical
equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle and McGraw-Edison power systems products.
With this broad range of products, Cooper is uniquely positioned for several long-term growth trends
including the global infrastructure build-out, the need to improve the reliability and productivity of the
electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient products and the need for improved electrical
safety. In 2008, 61 percent of total sales were to customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and
37 percent of total sales were to customers outside the United States. Cooper, which has
manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2008, is incorporated in Bermuda with administrative
headquarters in Houston, TX. For more information, visit the web site at www.cooperindustries.com.
###
2