PRESS RELEASE
Smart technologies for public washrooms
GROHE presents new electronic products and systems
Sanitary products for public washrooms need to meet a range of special
requirements. Efficient cleaning, customised control options and effective
protection against vandalism are some of the key criteria from a management
point of view. This is why all three factors received a lot of attention in the
development of the latest electronically controlled GROHE systems and
products for this sector. Numerous faucets in this GROHE range are now
fitted with a smart technology enabling data exchange with mobile devices.
Furthermore, one of the most popular lines of electronic faucets, Eurosmart
Cosmopolitan E, has been restyled. In addition, GROHE is launching an
innovative temperature sensor for urinals, which can be used both on new
installations or as a retrofit.
Smart control and monitoring
The latest generation of electronically controlled GROHE products for wash
basins, WCs and urinals incorporates is even smarter than its predecessor.
Rather than merely receiving control instructions, the new products are also
capable of providing data on frequency of use and times of use. Operators
can now analyse the data and adjust such functionalities as automatic
flushing and thermal disinfection cycles in accordance with actual use. This
bidirectional flow of data simplifies the operation, service and maintenance of
the washroom and reduces operating costs. All products incorporating the
new technology communicate via the new GROHE infrared remote control. In
addition, the company offers a wide range of Bluetooth-equipped products for
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all draw-off points; these allow remote control via smartphone using a special
app. Both options offer more flexible programming and more comfortable
settings and adjustments than the previous remote control from GROHE.
Even so, the new remote control is compatible with all old and new infraredenabled GROHE products, meaning that only a single remote control is
required to manage all old and new products.
The perfect combination of design and functionality
The spout of the new touch-free GROHE faucet Eurosmart Cosmopolitan E
is raised at a seven degree angle. Apart from adding an elegant accent to the
washroom decor, this angled design also offers functional benefits in that
more free space remains available for users’ hands below the spout. In
addition, splashed water does not collect on top of the spout but flows down
the back, reducing limescale and the need for cleaning. In addition, the
faucet is due to the GROHE QuickFix® particularly easy to install.
GROHE temperature sensor for urinals
GROHE is also launching an innovation for urinal flushing systems in public
washrooms – a temperature sensor which is placed below the siphon. This
“invisible” installation affords optimum protection against vandalism. In
contrast to comparable products, the new sensor is not directly exposed to
urine and therefore does not need regular cleaning, meaning minimised
maintenance requirements. The new unit can be run either on mains
electricity or on a battery, making it universally suitable both for new
installations and for retrofits. In financial terms, too, the new sensor offers
excellent value compared to conventional radar-based electronic flush
controls.
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The latest smart GROHE solutions for electronically controlled faucets and
flushing systems make it even easier to service and more economical to
operate public washrooms.
10.03.2015
GROHE
Feldmühleplatz 15 40545 Düsseldorf Phone: +49.(0)211/9130-3000 www.grohe.com
Media contact: HERING SCHUPPENER
Unternehmensberatung für Kommunikation GmbH Berliner Allee 44 40212 Düsseldorf, Germany
Phone: +49.(0)211.430 79-266/-289 E-Mail: grohe@heringschuppener.com
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