At-a-glance  product comparison

Both these systems operate in the same way – maintaining comfortable room temperatures but affording the occupant the ability to alter their environment within pre-set limits. Both sense when rooms are empty or if windows are open and both are constantly striving to reduce heat input.

The main consideration is the number of rooms you have to control. If more than 100 then the choice is whether you require local or central control, the latter will provide a wide range of additional features.

Ideal for how many rooms?

1 +

Type of programming

Dedicated Infrared handset (for whole site)

Do rooms need to be entered for programming?

YES

Tamper-proof temperature settings

YES

Tamper-proof timing settings

YES

Occupancy Sensor

YES  –  ecoStat2/PIR  –  ecoStat3/Microwave

Window-open detection

YES

In-built programming

2-event, 7-day

Humidity sensor

–

Sound pressure sensor

–

Lux (light) sensor

–

CO2 sensor

–

Auto-alerts for unusual levels (of the above)

–

Auto-alerts for maintenance/failing components (i.e. hot water tank elements)

–

Controls electric or wet systems

YES

Remote communication with individual rooms

–

Water heating control

–

Monitoring of water temperature throughout the system

–

Report log of water tank temperature (to show water safety compliance)

–

Bluetooth comms with other Prefect devices

–

Central control communications method

N/A

Reactive to Triad warnings

–

Leak detection

–

Leak detection auto-alert

–

Auto shut-off of individual cylinder or riser water feed

–

Typical energy saving (dependent on location, building type and profiles used)

25%

These devices are designed to prevent hobs from being inadvertently left on if the cook is distracted or leaves the kitchen. Both can be used as standalone units, but HobSensus actively alerts occupants to hob status and can integrate with Irus to unlock additional features.

Integrated timer

YES

Switching capacity

30Amp 6.9kW & 40Amp 9.2kW

Run times

15, 20, 30 or 45 minutes

Auto power cut-off

Yes, when time elapses

Double/single gang sizes

Double & Single

Landscape or Portrait orientation

Landscape & Portrait

Power source

Mains

One-touch operation

YES

Auto-on option

–

Temperature sensor

–

Audible alert

–

Visual alert

–

Integration with third-party equipment (i.e. smoke/fire alarms)

–

Integration with Irus

–

Battery power level indicator

–

Hob power usage (kWh) data

–

Trigger log

–

Multi hob power cut-off

–

Bluetooth communication

–

Compliance

EN60730