GHE, Group HAPPICH ELLAMP, are one of the world's leading stylists, developers, engineers and manufacturers of systems and components for the interiors of urban buses, interurbans and coaches.
With manufacturing and sales locations in Italy, Germany, China, the Czech Republic, France, India, Poland, Spain, Turkey, the UK and the USA. GHE are well qualified to meet the demands of the global market.
For many years GHE have supplied the bus and coach industry with their standard push buttons. The range of colours, symbols and lettering available to customers is huge. GHE's engineers have now gone a step further by developing radio-controlled push buttons which will be presented to the public for the first time ever at this year's Busworld in Courtrai.
The advantages of this radio-controlled system to urban bus manufacturers are manifold:
- The energy required to emit the signal is generated inductively when the button is pressed
- The units can be positioned wherever they are easiest for the passenger to reach
- In contrast to piezo-electric technology GHE's system is not susceptible to environmental influences
- There is no need whatsoever for cables or wiring of any kind
- The system is not prone to breakdowns or interference
- It is easy to install
GHE's radio controlled push buttons allow different signals to be processed. Up to thirty push buttons can be taught in to make up a reception unit. The transmitter modules are energy autonomous since they generate their own power when the button is pushed. Transmission is signalised tactilely:
- Mechanically by means of a pressure point
- Acoustically by means of a clicking sound
- Optically - as an option - by means of flashing LED light
The system's receiver which can optionally be supplied as a cartridge with a mounting is easily and quickly adapted to the vehicle's electronics. Normally it has two outputs (channels and/or groups) which for example differentiate between normal stop buttons and those intended for the handicapped but can be supplied with four outputs if required. A programming button is integrated inside the receiver which means that the system can be re-programmed at a later date. Its external antenna ensures a high level of reception security.
During the development stages particular attention was paid to regulations on electro-magnetic compatibility which this innovative product range completely fulfils. GHE's system generates no low frequency electro-magnetic emissions as it has been devised to work without cables and wires leading to and from each push button which helps to conserve material resources. Conservation is further enhanced by a transmission period of only 40 m/sec and a transmission power of a mere 10 m/w.
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