To increase the comfort of using lighting devices in a room, radio-controlled switches are widely used. They provide lighting control in rooms from anywhere in the house, since the radio signal from the remote control to the switch passes through walls and furniture.
This is very convenient for those who want to make their stay in the room comfortable, and for those who do not have the opportunity to move a lot.
The main components included in the design of the GSM switch are:
- the power unit in which the radio signal receiver is located;
- remote control with batteries.
In some cases, a controller is also included in the package. It provides control of both a single lamp and groups of lighting fixtures in a room. The remote light switch is compatible with any type of lamp (incandescent, energy-saving, halogen).
During operation, the remote control transmits a signal that includes a recognition code that is received by a specific radio-controlled switch, if there are several of them in the house. The distance of possible signal transmission is from 20 to 500 m, depending on the conditions of use of the devices. Control of the GSM radio switch is possible with the help of infrared, radio frequency and other devices.
Today, a remote light switch can be controlled not only with a remote control, but also through proprietary applications on smartphones or a browser with access to the company's website.
Also, in order to increase the efficiency of its work, motion or light sensors can be used in the remote GSM switch. As for the remote control, radio wave models are much more often used than infrared ones.
Light switch with remote control Advantages and disadvantages
The switch with remote control has the following advantages:
- control of the operating mode of electrical appliances at a great distance. This advantage is especially useful when placing remote circuit breakers on a personal plot or in a large house;
- the ability to change the intensity of lighting. A day-night circuit breaker, for example, turns on and off depending on the level of light in the room. This allows you to significantly reduce the amount of your electricity bill;
- programming the GSM switch to work at the right time. This will help create the effect of the presence of the owner in the house, reducing the likelihood of intruders entering there;
- ease of installation and use;
- multifunctional control panel. It will allow you to adjust several lighting units at once;
- increasing fire safety due to the possibility of timely shutdown;
- no need for wiring, unlike an ordinary switch;
- considerable power of the switch and control panel (up to 5 kW).
Despite the abundance of advantages, a light switch with a remote control has some disadvantages:
- the possibility of the influence of metal structures on the radio waves of the remote control;
- the high price of the device.
Types and manufacturers
A light switch with a remote control is like this:
- with motion sensor. Turns on when moving in the room;
- with sound sensor. Contains a microphone. The light turns on the light when it responds to a pop, word, click, or other sounds.
The mechanism of the devices includes a steel core, which is located inside the coil. Through its core, an opening and closing device is activated. The circuit begins to work only after pressing the power button, when the coil receives power. After that, thanks to the magnet, the core begins to move, and an electrical contact is also triggered. Thus, the operation of the switch will not depend on the button.
Remote rocker switch 600W with Wookee remote control There are enough automatic GSM switches on the Russian market, the most popular of which are the devices of the following companies:
- Wookee. The devices consist of a remote control and a radio signal receiving unit. To make it convenient to use the switch, a wall bracket is included in the kit. It is attached with a self-tapping screw. The switches of this brand have a pair of switches that can interact with 2 different electrical networks, each having a load of 500 watts. In order for the automatic device to work correctly, it is better to install a relay with a switch in a junction box. The remote control operates on a standard area. Indoors - up to 20 m, outdoors - up to 100 m;
- "Nootechnics". The products of the Belarusian company are switches of the Sapphire series, made of high-quality white plastic. They adjust the brightness, which allows you to extend the life of the lamps. The system has an option to save the specified brightness parameters. Many models can follow a schedule by automatically turning lights on and off to simulate presence. Among the shortcomings, users note the presence of a not very sensitive sensor - the switch can be controlled only by touching the palm of your hand;
Light switch with remote control Sapphire-2503 - Jung. The company's products look presentable and have the entire standard set of options. Used to control multiple power grids at the same time
Wiring diagram
To save time, the radio light switch can be mounted in the same place where an ordinary switch was installed. Before starting work, first turn off the machine on the electrical panel.
Before installing the switch, remove the touch panel from it by removing a pair of side fasteners. Next, connect the product frame with a pair of wires to the sensor button. The wiring, which is located on the frame side of the switch, is connected to the terminal clamps by soldering.
Wiring diagram for touch light switch with remote control Next, the phase from the shield must be connected to the terminal with the phase. And going to the lamp 0 - to the zero terminal. After that - mount a new switch in the socket, securing it, as usual, with spacer legs. The frame can also be fixed with screws. It remains to insert the sensor by turning on the machine. After that, you can turn on the lighting.
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