Project Description
Overview
A plumbing fixture OEM sought a valve supplier for a new automatic faucet product. ODE won the project, and deliver both the valve and the electronics package with software to sense when to turn on and turn off the faucet.Challenges
- Compact size
- Automatic operation
- LiON Battery operation
- Mix hot and cold water
Services Performed
- Mechanical and Electronic design
- Thermoplastic materials selected for valve was cost effective
- Brass material selected for base provide robust and reliable service
- Circuit hardware and software development
- Reliability and agency testing
Results
- ODE team delivered a compact, modular design
- Motor control circuit provided exception performance and battery life
- The OEM used this single design to create multiple product SKU’s
- Separate battery module allowed easy maintenance and upgrades
- Standard model with manual temperature mixing, automatic is an option