Press release

devolo at Light+Building 2012: A strong connection for a smart home

devolo are presenting their newest products for electronics retail and building planners at the "World's leading trade fair for architecture and technology" in Frankfurt, Light+Building 2012. In addition, Powerline solutions for smart home applications with HomePlug Green PHY are the focus of trade fair activities.

The topics of this press release:
- dLAN PROFESSIONAL: The new portfolio for electronics retail
- dLAN TV Sat: Satellite TV reception via the power line
- dLAN on DIN rails: Powerline in-house integration with a DIN rail solution
- dLAN for all types of cables: dLAN AVpro UNI uses electrical, coax and two-wire networks
- dLAN for smart home applications with HomePlug Green PHY

Aachen, April 3rd, 2012 – devolo, worldwide leading provider of Powerline-based networks, is presenting its solution for the "smart home" at the world's leading trade fair for architecture and technology in Frankfurt, Light+Building 2012. The show is focussing both on products for electronics retail and building planners as well as on smart home applications.

A core topic of the trade fair is energy efficiency. With constantly increasing energy costs and environmental responsibility as the goal, devolo developed their own patented PowerSave mode for its dLAN products. The dLAN adapters manage energy use dynamically while in operation, but the power requirements are reduced by over 90 percent in standby mode. Consumption then stands at under 0.3 watts. This means that minimal costs are incurred even when operating extensive dLAN networks. The concept for devolo's trade show stand presents Powerline technology as the backbone of modern living. Whether for IP-based entertainment or for the requirements of smart metering – dLAN offers a fast, stable, energy-efficient and easily scalable network solution for all in-house applications.

dLAN PROFESSIONAL: The new portfolio for specialist stores
With the new dLAN PROFESSIONAL products, devolo is offering electronic retailers a comprehensive portfolio which optimally supports them in their strengths. The new, clear distinction ensures stable margins for the electronics sales channel through a separate product line-up. The dealers can also offer the associated services as an additional, attractive benefit. The comprehensive configuration options of the devolo products therefore produce a customised network solution for each customer.

dLAN TV Sat: Satellite TV reception via the power line
With the dLAN TV Sat 2400-CI+, devolo are presenting the second generation of their multiple award-winning satellite TV package at the Light+Building trade fair. Through a Powerline connection via household power lines, no antenna cable is needed for signal transmission – satellite television reception is easily possible at every power outlet in a home. Alongside pay TV channels via CI+ interface, the new version of the dLAN TV Sat also supports the teletext-successor HbbTV.

dLAN on DIN rails: Powerline in-house integration with a DIN rail solution
With the première of its first dLAN product for top-hat rail mounting, devolo underscores its leading role in the development of professional dLAN solutions. The possibility of integrating the dLAN 200 AVpro DINrail into all kinds of distribution boxes in accordance with the DIN standard makes it particularly easy to implement networking solutions via the household power line. The 3-phase connection to the mains supply leads to significantly higher performance in the Powerline network. In addition to the building-wide provision of broadband Internet, devolo's new development is ideal for implementing multimedia networks (IPTV, HDTV), building automation, connecting network-compatible terminal devices and for use in the smart metering field for energy data transmission.

dLAN for all types of cables: dLAN 500 AVpro UNI uses electrical, coax and two-wire networks
One for all: With the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI, devolo presents the first dLAN adapter that communicates both over power lines and antenna cables as well as two-wire lines. Thanks to dLAN 500 technology, this flexible connection is not only secure and stable, but also, at speeds up to 500 Mbps, faster than classic Fast Ethernet wiring. For maximum connectivity, the dLAN 500 AVpro UNI offers an integrated 4-port gigabit switch with PoE support. Support of the dLAN AVpro manager makes comprehensive remote management configuration possible.

Comprehensive Smart Metering possibilities via in-house Powerline
devolo's PLC solutions are the link between the power industry and telecommunications infrastructure. Through use of the household electrical wiring for networking, complicated and cost-intensive new wiring is unnecessary. In this way, Powerline can take over a critical role in smart metering, which uses the technology to create a convenient, stable and secure in-house connection. devolo offers energy providers and municipal utilities complete, IP-based monitoring solutions for all types of energy according to the Open Metering specification. This ensures that all energy segments, including electrical, water, gas and BTU data, are collected. This provides a basis for efficient smart metering that not only offers its operators comprehensive monitoring of the networks, but is also an ideal tool for customer retention.

dLAN smart home applications with HomePlug Green PHY
Modern living requires a central standard for all smart home applications. This is why devolo has focussed on HomePlug Green PHY. At the trade fair, visitors from the industry can get an initial overview of devolo's dedication in this new segment. Green PHY is optimised for generating high data rates over power lines – in contrast with its very low energy consumption – and is thereby on the best path towards becoming the new standard in the smart home segment.

This text can also be downloaded from the media section of the devolo website at www.devolo.de, as well as at www.prmuellers.de. Your power line can do more—watch informative videos about dLAN on YouTube at www.youtube.com/devolo.
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About devolo AG
devolo AG is the leading European company on the market in Powerline communication solutions. The company's core product is dLAN®, a technology that allows flexible networks using existing wiring like electrical and coaxial lines. Powerline solutions are employed in private households as well as commercial environments and they lead the way in future-oriented energy data distribution and home automation. devolo invests its development resources into improving dLAN® technology through its own patented solutions. The globally operating company has been the world market leader in the Powerline segment since 2009. Numerous top-product test reviews and distinctions, not to mention over 13 million shipped adapters, substantiate devolo's success. Through sustainable market practices, devolo upholds its responsibility to customers, employees and the environment.