Press Release
Contact:
Angela Maddox
770-486-4782
Angela.Maddox@CooperIndustries.com
Cooper Controls Announces New Version of Keeper Enterprise Software
Peachtree City, Ga., May 7, 2008 – Cooper Controls Ltd., a division of Cooper Industries, today
announced a new version (V6) of Keeper Enterprise software for management and control of its
Greengate brand of relay panels and daylight-harvesting systems. The new software provides more
visibility and logging of lamp usage, actual foot candle light levels, energy usage, and graphical
daylighting information for better management, control and understanding of advanced daylight
harvesting systems.
The new software excels at monitoring lamp usage and replacement needs. An innovative circuit runtime report generator allows lighting loads to be tracked by circuit, and displays the total run time hours
and percentage of maximum hours remaining for each circuit. This is ideal for industrial or retail
applications where individual lighting fixtures can have a direct impact on productivity or profitability of
the space.
Version 6 of the software also includes system data logging capabilities, which logs the status of every
input to the system and the corresponding system action upon outputs with date and time stamps. These
logs show precisely when and why the system performed a given action, as well as photosensor levels in
foot candles and room or area occupancy levels. Photosensor and light level data can be viewed
graphically for each individual room.
“This new version of our software allows personnel to be proactive in their lamp maintenance efforts by
knowing the projected lifespan for each lamp group at any given time,” said Dave Viveiros, Greengate
Product Manager, Cooper Controls North America. “Its logging capabilities provide a straightforward
method of viewing light levels and system actions, providing all the information necessary to optimize the
system for maximum energy savings,” he added.
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The Greengate brand consists of an impressive array of products built on unique benefits and features.
Simplified specification, easy installation, low cost of ownership, best value and exceptional customer
service are standard features for each product offering. In addition, all Greengate lighting control panels
and sensors work together without any interfaces or compatibility issues.
Thirty-one states currently require products offered by Greengate in non-residential applications, with
more stringent codes and enforcement on the horizon. In addition to energy codes and standards like
ASHRAE and IEEE, Greengate products can contribute to more than 10 points towards a LEED
Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, www.usgbc.org).
For more information, call 800-553-3879 or visit www.coopercontrol.com.
Editor’s Note: For more information, please contact Angela Maddox, Cooper Controls at 770-486-4782
or Angela.Maddox@CooperIndustries.com.
About Cooper Controls
Cooper Controls is a market leader in energy management, architectural, entertainment and lighting
controls. A subsidiary of global manufacturer Cooper Industries, it was formed by its acquisition of
Novitas Inc. in November 2005, Polaron plc in March 2007 and PCI Lighting Control Systems in August
2007. For more information, visit www.coopercontrol.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE: CBE) is a global manufacturer with 2007 revenues of $5.9 billion,
approximately 87% 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 2007, sixty
percent of total sales were to customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and 34% of total sales
were to customers outside the United States. Cooper, which has more than 31,500 employees and
manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2007, is incorporated in Bermuda with administrative
headquarters in Houston, TX. For more information, visit the website at www.cooperindustries.com.
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