ᐅ Conventional Venetian Blind Control – Wind Sensor?

Hello everyone,

What equipment do I need for a conventional venetian blind control system with a wind sensor? What does such a control system look like?

Perhaps someone has experience with this?

Thank you!

Best regards

Well, the control unit and the wind sensor, of course. What exactly is the question? :-)

How do I connect the wind sensor precisely to the venetian blinds? Do I need any isolating relays or other components for this?

For example, take a look at the big E’s site, where diagrams for these controls are shown. It’s quite straightforward.

As far as I know, it depends a bit on the system. For example, you can buy a roller shutter switch from Busch, Gira, etc., install it in the room, and connect the wind sensor directly to the switch. This way, the control is entirely within the switch.

However, there are also control units from the roller shutter/wind sensor suppliers, such as Warema Climatronic. In these cases, the roller shutters are connected to the supplier’s control unit, and the switches are connected from there.

Edit:
That said, I should add that for a larger number of roller shutters with wind sensors, a small KNX installation might already be cost-effective. The manufacturers’ system components are not exactly cheap, and the wiring work also needs to be done.

Alternative: We decided to install Somfy io wireless motors throughout to avoid dealing with the control system in detail during construction, which would have been necessary with a wired solution. The motors cost a bit more, but it was within budget, and we saved on electrical work because we purchased the wireless switches ourselves. All the io switches, central unit (Connexoon), and wind sensors are available cheaply online, especially through online auctions.