This device effectively switches off the vending machine when no motion is detected within its vicinity, within a pre-set timescale. On average this will eliminate 64% of the electricity that would be used by a machine in any given week but the actual cost savings would be subject to your electricity tariff. This figure is based on an average working week of 8am–8pm Monday to Friday.
In order to ensure that there are no disruptions to the service provided, Vend-Sense can be set to switch off the machine after 2 hours of inactivity. It should be noted, however, that this timescale can be altered to suit the operational requirements of any business.
In addition, Vend-Sense can be retro-fitted to any machine, whether new or old, and is simple to install. It can either be fitted to the machine or wall mounted.
ESTIMATED ANALYSIS ON EQUIPMENT
| Machine type | KW/Hour | KW/Annual Saving | Cost Saving Per Annum | Co2 Saving Per Annum | Trees needed to clean the air |
| SNACK/CAN COMBI | 0.45 | 2527 KW | £252 | 1086 kg | 5.6 |
| CAN/BOTTLE | 0.32 | 1797 KW | £179 | 771 kg | 4 |
| SNACK | 0.30 | 1684 KW | £168 | 724 kg | 3.7 |
These are average values, power consumption will depend on mains voltage and ambient temperature also the older the equipment the values will increase.
Costings are based upon an average of 10p per kw.
The calculation is based upon a working week of 8am-9pm (60 Hours), the remaining 108 hours/weeks is the time shut down periods.
All of the above figures are based on the savings from Brand new equipment. Research shows that, for Vending Equipment more than three years old, then the savings are even greater.