Intelligent Parking Lot Controller (Electrical Plug Ins)

U of S: Parking Services

  The University of Saskatchewan is proud to advise that we have installed IPLC's in several of our parking lots, and will continue to upgrade lots until all lots are supplied with a sustainable and energy saving electrical outlet called an (IPLC'S) Intelligent Parking Lot Controller.

The lots that are now equipped with these IPLC's is as follows: Stadium Parkade, McEown Park, Q lot, V lot and Y lot.  Further upgrades will occur on an ongoing basis.

IPLC'S:  IPCL's microprocessor measures both temperature and windchill and is factory programmed to deliver no power above -5 degress C.  It infinitely varies power deliver from 10 percent on-time at -5C to 100 percent on-time at -25C and colder.  This configeration delivers 65 % in power savings, but circuits can be individually adjusted to change this schedule.  Once the IPLC device first detects a functioning block heater, it cuts power for the first 2 hours, recognizing how long it will take a hot engine to cool to a temperature requiring block-heater support. 

IPLC circuits can also be programmed to accept a maximum load to prevent the use of in-car heaters and will warn drivers of an overload so they can disconnect their in-car heater.  The IPLC reduces tripped breakers because it cuts power directly at the outlet.  It continually monitors the circuit, restoring power when a detected short or overlaod problem is removed.

The plug will provide power at 100% for the first minute after the car is plugged in and then shut off for the initial delay period of 2 hours.  During this time frame, the green light will be on but the block heater or car warmer will not be, which may cause some confusion.

For more information, please see IPLC.com.