TORONTO, March 20, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Skylink Group today announced the launch of the "Garage Master", a three-in-one automated system that functions as a garage door closer, receiver and a carbon monoxide door opener.
"We are pleased to announce the launch of this innovative product," said Gallen Tsui, President of Skylink, which is a leader in wireless technology. "The Garage Master provides homeowners with a fully functional three-in-one system designed to increase safety in the garage and prevent countless accidental deaths each year," he added.
The Garage Master (patent pending) includes a carbon monoxide door opener that automatically opens the garage door after sensing the CO detector's alarm. When the CO level exceeds the safety limit, the CO detector sounds an alarm that then activates the Skylink audio sensor. The audio sensor then sends a signal to the Garage Master which opens the garage door immediately to ensure proper ventilation. An audio sensor -- model AS-101 and CO detector (a conventional CO detector is not included as part of the system) is required for the Garage Master to work.
"Carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for thousands of death each year in North America," said Tsui. "The Garage Master will ensure a safe environment from dangerous exposures to CO in the garage. Turning your car on and leaving the garage immediately can still pose a threat from CO poisoning. The Garage Master will ensure homeowners are safe at all times in the garage," he added.
The Garage Master also functions as a garage door closer allowing homeowners to set their garage door to close after a predetermined period of time. A garage door monitor hooked up to the garage door will sense if the door is fully closed. If the monitor senses an ajar door, a wireless signal is sent to the Garage Master, which will activate a built-in timer. The timer can be set by the homeowner to a predetermined time of two to twenty minutes, which will then activate the garage door to close.
Up to 14 Skylink Transmitters can be programmed to the Garage Master for daily use throughout your home. Rolling code technology allows the homeowner to operate their Garage Master with transmitters and upgrade their fixed code garage door opener to rolling code, which enhances security. A rolling code transmitter -- Model 4B-434 is required.
The Garage Master requires minimal installation. Homeowners can simply replace their existing wall button with the garage master or connect the garage master in parallel with the wall button. For most garage door openers, external power and batteries are not required.
The Garage Master system sells for $50 (CDN)/$45 (U.S) and is available for worldwide market, more information is at www.skylinkhome.com.
About Skylink
Skylink understands the needs and concerns of the homeowner in providing a safe haven and comfortable environment for their family. Established in 1990, Skylink has offices in Brampton, Ontario, Canada; Ontario City, California, U.S. and Hong Kong. RF Design, electronic design, software design, mechanical design and graphic design departments for new and existing product lines are housed in the Hong Kong offices. Skylink also owns a 58,000 square foot manufacturing facility in China.
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