Wattstopper Passive Infrared Wall Switch Sensor Now Features Manual-ON Operation for Cost-Effective Code Compliance and Energy Savings

San Jose, CA, January 10, 2017 – Legrand, North America today announced additional improvements to its expansive portfolio of Wattstopper lighting controls. The Wattstopper Passive Infrared (PIR) wall switch occupancy sensor, the WS-301, now features convenient Manual-ON control ensuring maximum energy savings and code compliance. These economical sensors replace existing wall switches and are ideal for retrofit projects and other applications.

Installing WS-301 sensors into areas such as offices, conference rooms, and break rooms can generate energy savings up to 60 percent by turning lighting or fan loads on and off based on occupancy and ambient light level. The WS-301 also meets electrical safety {2011 NEC} and energy {California Title 24 (2016)/ASHRAE 90.1 (2013)/IECC (2015)} code requirements.

In addition to Manual-ON operation, other features and benefits include:

• Neutral Sense™ technology offers an Optional Neutral connection ensuring out-of-the-box compatibility with existing wiring whether a neutral wire is available or not
• Shallow back housing and flying leads for easy installation
• Color options with matched lenses offering aesthetically pleasing low profile design
• Vandal/tamper-resistant lens that provide precise coverage and durability

This new upgrade is one of many enhancements being made to the company’s contractor-grade line of products and provides cost savings from reduced energy consumption along with the assurance of quality and reliability of the Wattstopper brand.

“Legrand is dedicated to providing the widest range of code compliant lighting controls to our distributors and their customers,” said David Kaminski, Product Marketing Manager at Legrand. “New enhancements to products like the WS-301 sensors demonstrate our commitment to improve on existing products while continuing to develop innovative solutions.”

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About Wattstopper

Wattstopper, a product line of Legrand, offers the most comprehensive line of simple, scalable and flexible energy efficient lighting controls and solutions for commercial and residential applications. The Wattstopper range of products, programs, and services have been helping customers save energy, meet green initiatives and comply with energy codes for more than 30 years. www.legrand.us/wattstopper.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for use in commercial, industrial and residential markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide. Innovation for a steady flow of new products with high added value is a prime vector for growth, including in particular connectable products enhancing value in use. Legrand reported sales of $5.3 billion in 2015. Legrand has a strong presence in North America, with a portfolio of well-known product lines that include C2G, Cablofil, Electrorack, Middle Atlantic, Nuvo, On-Q, Ortronics, Pass & Seymour, QMotion, Quiktron, Raritan, Vantage, Wattstopper, and Wiremold. Legrand is listed on Euronext Paris and is a component stock of indexes including the CAC40, FTSE4Good, MSCI World, ASPI, Corporate Oekom Rating and DJSI (ISIN code FR0010307819). www.legrand.us.

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Media Contact:

Mary Placido, Wattstopper PR
(415) 218-3627 mary.placido@legrand.us