Tourism and Leisure is a vital part of the economy for the developed world and is fast becoming a major source of income for developing countries. The growing need for a reliable power source has become essential in order to provide uninterrupted services. This feature takes a look at why DSE is the number one genset controller for multiple leisure facilities around the world.

The Tourism and Leisure industry is intrinsic to the world economy and for many countries is a vital or only source of income. The industry attracts business based on the type and quality of services that can be offered, and a reliable power supply is essential to facilitate normal operation of hotels, shopping areas, bars, restaurants, nightlife, sports and recreational facilities etc. In the developed world where a mains power supply is easily accessed, many T&L venues opt for an emergency stand-by generator, with automatic mains failure detection, providing cover for unexpected blackouts.

In other developing countries or in remote locations where a mains supply is non-existent, or at best disruptive, Leisure & Tourism venues choose diesel or gas generators as a cost effective and reliable prime power provider. Equipment must be able to withstand a variety of extreme environmental conditions such as the high temperatures of equatorial countries, low temperatures of mountainous regions, the humidity of the tropics, electro-magnetic interference from increasing numbers of external devices, vibration from related or unrelated machinery and shock caused by tough end-user environments. All DSE control modules are manufactured in the UK to stringent quality manufacturing procedures, many of which are unique to DSE. These include sophisticated optical inspection, 100% PCB testing and finished product testing of all modules prior to dispatch, ensuring the reliability and durability of the product for the leisure market place.

Components are sourced for long life and reliability and modules are designed to meet tough Environmental Testing Standards (for details of these, please see the relevant product Data Sheet). DSEs close working relationship with the T&L sector ensures that module features and control functions meet the demands of the industry, both now and in the future.

The following section provides examples of how DSE products have been used to support the tourist infrastructure in countries around the world.