Motion detectors, clock thermostats, time switches: Efficient partners during the energy crisis
Considering the current high energy costs and scarce resources, energy-saving technologies are becoming increasingly important at home. A lot can be achieved with little effort. Here are a few examples of how clever energy saving can be implemented simply, reliably and highly efficiently in homes as well as in commercial environments:
Motion detectors and presence detectors
Motion detectors and presence detectors (PIR) for indoors and outdoors only switch the light on when someone is present and switch it off again after a defined time delay. This minimises power consumption. Did you forget to switch off the light? The motion detector will take care of it. By the way, presence detectors offer even more subtle detection of even the smallest movements. Versions from 230 V to KNX ensure a wide range of applications in building automation.
LUXA 103 presence detector
The LUXA 103 device family for efficient lighting and HVAC control indoors and outdoors includes presence detectors with a round detection area for individual and open-plan offices, meeting and storage rooms, basements and toilets, as well as special corridor presence detectors with a rectangular detection area.
Highlights at a glance:
- Presence detectors (PIR) as surface-mounted devices in black, white or grey for any room design
- 360° circular detection area, Ø 12 m, (113 m2) at 3 m installation height
- Versions with one channel for lighting control or with two channels for lighting/ HVAC control
- Simple surface mounting or as combination devices for ceiling or flush mounting
- Configuration via theSenda Plug app together with theSenda B remote control or classically via potentiometers
- Integrated push button input and possible to network with other LUXA 103 units or theMura wall detectors
- Zero-cross switching without relays and high LED lamp loads up to 400 W
- Protection class IP 54 for use outdoors and in wet rooms
theLuxa S180 motion detector
theLuxa 180 S motion detectors for outdoors reliably provide light at the front door, in the garden or on the driveway – and only when it is needed.
Highlights at a glance:
- Motion detector (PIR) for wall mounting outdoors
- Available in black and white
- Semi-circular detection area 180°, Ø 12 m at 2.5 m installation height
- Switch output 1 lighting channel relay 230 V
- Additional creep under protection
- Outdoor detector sensor head can be turned by ± 90° horizontally and tilted 30° downwards
- Adjustable brightness switching value and time delay
- Mixed light measurement for controlling fluorescent, incandescent and halogen lamps, as well as LEDs
- Zero-cross switching without relays and high LED lamp loads up to 500 W
- Teach-in function, pulse function, test function
Greater safety and lower power consumption
Motion detectors make a significant contribution to saving energy and increasing comfort and safety. The light is automatically switched on when and only when it is needed. theLuxa always shows its best side - whether in white (WH) or in black (BK).
Two in one
By mounting on the corner of a house, the motion detector detects two sides of the building at the same time. This reduces the device costs.
Simple mounting and commissioning
The spacious plug-in base is especially functional: it can be easily screwed and wired to the wall. The motion detector itself is simply plugged on. The terminal labelling is located above the actual connection. This prevents it from being covered by cables.
theMura motion and presence detectors
theMura motion and presence detectors for indoors are perfect for energy-efficient lighting control, e.g. in individual offices, living spaces, corridors, stairways, cellars and toilets.
Highlights at a glance:
- theMura motion detectors and presence detectors (PIR) for wall mounting (flush-mounted)
- Rectangular detection area 170°, 14 x 17 m (238 m2) at 1.1 m installation height
- Attractive, flat design
- Integrated push button for manual override
- For every switch range: Gira, Busch-Jaeger, Jung, Merten, Legrand, Berker, Feller, Niko
- Many versions: 3-wire motion detector and presence detector, 2-wire motion detector, KNX motion detector and presence detector (with KNX Data Secure), motion detector for use in the KNX Smart Home System LUXORliving
- Depending on the device, with additional relay and volt-free contact for integration of HVAC applications
- Practical comfort functions: Orientation light, staircase light function, teach-in function, acoustic function
- Flexibly adjustable via remote control, app and potentiometers
Digital clock thermostats
Digital clock thermostats for surface and flush mounting allow time-dependent monitoring and control of the room temperature of on/off heaters and electric heating as well as zone and single room control. For example, the heating can be regulated to normal temperature during office hours and lowered after office hours. The same applies, for example, to houses or flats: If the room temperature is lowered when you are absent or at night, you save up to 6% energy per degree of reduction. Also, a multiple temperature selection, e.g. in the bathroom, makes sense: with a temperature reduction at night to 17 °C, a daytime temperature of 20 °C and an increase to 24 °C at bathing times, not only can heating energy be saved, but living comfort can also be increased.
RAMSES 812 BLE
The RAMSES 812 BLE is a digital clock thermostat for energy-saving room temperature regulation, e.g. in single-family houses and flats.
Highlights at a glance:
- Convenient settings via app with intuitive operation by smartphone or tablet
- Direct Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection between the app and RAMSES BLE, no communication via the Internet. No need for Wifi
- External input for the flexible connection of external temperature sensor, floor sensor, motion detector or telephone contact
- Intelligent control algorithm (pulse-duration controller, hysteresis controller)
- Perfect for on/off heaters, zone or single room control, electric heaters
RAMSES 814 BLE UP
The RAMSES 814 BLE UP is a digital clock thermostat for energy-saving room temperature regulation, e.g. in houses and flats.
Highlights at a glance:
- Installation in a flush-mounted wallbox, can be used with any switching programme or under a blanking plate
- Temperature sensor in the scope of supply
- Convenient settings via app with intuitive operation by smartphone or tablet
- Direct Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection between the app and RAMSES BLE, no communication via the Internet. No need for Wifi
- External input for the flexible connection of an external temperature sensor, floor sensor, motion detector or telephone contact
- Intelligent control algorithm (pulse-duration controller, hysteresis controller)
- Perfect for on/off heaters, zone or single room control, electric heaters
RAMSES 814 UP: Invisible, yet so effective
The RAMSES 814 UP clock thermostat disappears into the flush-mounted box and is hidden behind a blind cover. In addition, it can be combined with any standard switch programme.
RAMSES 812 BLE: Can be operated via smartphone over Bluetooth
The RAMSES 812 BLE clock thermostat is conveniently set up using an app with intuitive operation from a smartphone or tablet. The direct Bluetooth Low Energy connection (BLE) between the app and the RAMSES BLE does not require communication via the Internet. A real plus when it comes to data security.
Analogue and digital time switches
Analogue and digital time switches for a wall socket or the control cabinet allow connected loads to be switched on and off time-controlled. From coffee makers and aquarium lighting to WiFi and garden watering at home, street and shop window lighting, school bells, ventilation systems and pumps. Daily and weekly programs, which on some devices can also be set via app, simplify use. Switching high LED loads of up to 600 W is also possible.
Digital time switch TR 610 top3
The TR 610 top3 is a digital 1-channel time switch with weekly program for DIN-rail mounting (2 TE).
Highlights at a glance:
- 56 memory locations
- Programming by app possible
- Tamper-proof transfer of time switch programs via optional Bluetooth Low Energy OBELISK top3
- Copying of programs possible
- Easy installation using DuoFix spring clips
- Zero-cross switching without relays and high LED lamp loads up to 600 W
- Permanent ON/OFF switching
- Holiday program
- Automatic summer/winter time changeover
Digital plug-in timer theben-eltimo
The digital 1-channel plug-in timer theben-eltimo is available in versions with a weekly program or with a weekly and astro program.
Highlights at a glance:
- Use with earthed sockets
- Programming by app possible
- Tamper-proof transfer of time switch programs via optional Bluetooth Low Energy OBELISK top3
- Easy operation via push buttons for the program function, day of the week, hour and minute
- ON-OFF switching times
- Switching preselection
- Permanent ON/OFF switching
- Automatic summer/winter time changeover
Analogue plug-in timer theben-timer 26 safety-plus
The mechanical 1-channel plug-in theben-timer 26 safety-plus with increased contact protection is the further development of the classic that has been sold more than 33 million times.
Highlights at a glance:
- Use with earthed sockets
- Increased contact protection, reduces the risk of people coming into contact with live parts of the socket and possibly suffering an electric shock as a result
- Daily program
- Mains synchronous, without power reserve
- Switching preselection and switching status indicator
- 96 switching segments
- Shortest switching time: 15 minutes