Remote light switch with a remote control: functionality and principle of operation, connection nuances

Modern technological advances are increasingly being used for the improvement of houses and apartments. You can arrange automatic lighting if you install a remote switch. Wireless systems make life easier and more comfortable. A few years ago, such technologies were expensive and were not available to everyone, but today everything has changed dramatically.

Working principle and functionality

For remote control of lighting using a switch with a remote control, radio transmitters are built into the electrical network, interacting with the equipment. To increase the responsiveness and reliability of the remote control, data is transferred multiple times. Each remote switch has a unique address, that is, radio transmitters are activated by commands sent from a specific device.

The basic functionality of a remote control switch includes quick on / off switching of lights from a distance. So, to control the lighting, the user does not have to, for example, get out of bed. The electronic component allows you to control not only all lighting, but also its individual elements. It can also be useful to automatically dim the light intensity before bed.

In addition, the built-in dimmer makes it possible to fix certain settings in the device's memory, which allows you to create the desired atmosphere in the room by pressing one key.

In order not to lose the remote control, many devices have sound and light signals. They are activated from the wall transmitter. This is very convenient, because the user does not have to look for a remote control for a long time to turn on or off the light.

Main characteristics

There are many models of remote control light switches on the market today. The standard equipment has the following technical parameters:

• power indicators - about 10 mW;
• frequency - in the range from 400 to 900 MHz;
• switched power indicators - from 200 W to 6 kW;
• response range - from 20 to 400 m.

In the process of choosing a system, you should pay attention to the ratio of the power of the radio receiver and the radio transmitter. This characteristic determines the degree of responsiveness and performance of the equipment.

Advantages and disadvantages

Remote control switches are still gaining popularity today. This is due to the following advantages:

1. Possibility to combine all lighting equipment into one system.
2. No additional wiring device is required for connection.
3. The level of comfort increases, which is very useful, for example, for people with disabilities.
4. There are no special problems with the installation of the system.
5. If necessary, the installed equipment can be upgraded at any time.
6. The degree of safety in the use of lighting is increased.

As for the disadvantages, the main one is the high cost of most of these systems. In addition, using by remote means control of light, you have to come to terms with some "side effects". For example, radio frequency signals from the keypad can interfere with the performance of communication lines.

Portable device control

On sale today there are systems that can be controlled from mobile gadgets. In this situation, the tablet or smartphone will perform the same functions as the remote control. But, thanks to the adjustment of the lighting characteristics from the color display, the system will be much more convenient to operate.

Into a smartphone for this purpose you need to download special software. So, with the help of a portable device, the user has the opportunity not only to activate / deactivate the light, but also to adjust the light intensity of individual elements to suit his needs. As a rule, the corresponding commands are transmitted by sending a special signal to the receiver, in the form of encrypted text and digital messages.

Connection features

The method of connecting the system for remote control of lighting depends on the type of lighting devices with which it will interact. If the device will work with conventional incandescent lamps, then its installation is carried out according to the principle of connecting an ordinary switch.

Most of the remote control tools are designed to interact with energy-saving or LED-type lamps. This connection has its own characteristics. In order to ensure the system is operated correctly and safely, a good power supply is required. The presence of zero and phase is a prerequisite. These switches are installed next to the light source.

For the garden and the local area, more powerful controls are used, with a range of at least 60 meters. They often support the installation of any bulbs..

Homemade remote switch

The task of setting up a remote lighting control system is feasible, but rather difficult. To solve it, you need to purchase in advance:

• one-button switch;
• power supplies PW 1245;
• radio transmitter set MP 3 25 M.

First you need to de-energize the section of the electrical circuit where the modification will be made. Before doing this, you need to remove the standard switch. Bare cables are bonded together and then insulated.

After that, the transmitter is disassembled. Sections of cable are soldered to the control key. The contacts are carefully cleaned and connected to the switch. In the presence of suspended or suspended ceilings, the assembled modules can be masked in panels. If this is not possible, then it is recommended to put the blocks in the cover, insulating the receiving module and the power supply. After completing these steps, you can test the system. In case of loss of performance, it is enough to replace the batteries.

Remote switching on the light from the remote control is very convenient, practical and modern. Such equipment will be very useful in a country house with a large number of utility rooms, rooms and a spacious adjoining territory.

One tiny controller allows you to control all the lighting in your home. Therefore, it is not unusual that switches with a remote control are often used in industrial enterprises today.