Salzer Electronics has announced the receipt of patent for its automatic source changover.
In a release, Salzer said that it has received a 20-year parent for its heavy-duty energy efficient automatic source changeover (ACCL.)
This patented innovation, introduced in 2016, has contributed significantly, generating revenues of approximately Rs.10 crore, primarily within the “Building Segment” business division of the company.
The product
The ACCL is a precise system designed to successfully manage generator power distribution in residential buildings, apartment complexes, townships, and commercial structures. This is an Automatic Source changeover with current limiting feature. Its purpose is to help prevent generator overload. The innovative feature in this product is to adapt and incorporate the “heavy duty contactor” design into the changeover product for the first time in the world. This product helps to load the generator supply during main supply failure and acts as a current limiter when the load on the generator exceeds the preset limit, thus preventing overload on the generator.
Branding partnerships
Beyond the company’s own distribution channels, Salzer has branding partnership with major players in the electrical industry in India. Given its versatile applications, this product exhibits significant potential in the urban market and is anticipated to experience accelerated growth. The company foresees robust growth prospects for this patented innovation, attributing its success to the product functionality and relevance in addressing critical power management needs on the demand side, the company said.
Innovative electrical solutions
Commenting on the development, Rajesh Doraiswamy, Joint Managing Director, Salzer Electronics Ltd said: “I am pleased to announce that we have successfully secured a patent for our product, the Heavy Duty Energy Efficient Automatic Source Changeover, which is listed in our Building Segment, for a period of 20 years. This patented innovation, (ACCL), made its market debut in 2016 is a precise solution crafted to effectively manage the distribution of generator power in tall residential buildings, townships, and commercial structures. Its function is to help prevent overloading on the generator. This milestone aligns with our commitment to delivering innovative electrical solutions, reinforcing our stature as a frontrunner in the capital goods engineering domain”
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