Hello everyone,
I have a technical question that I have already asked a manufacturer of suitable equipment. However, I have not yet received an answer, so I am trying here as well.
In a house, there are electric roller shutters with motors, which are currently operated manually using a standard switch with a locking mechanism. The aim is now to automate the opening and closing of the shutters (e.g., with an astronomical timer function).
From my research, there are two options:
1. Replacing the standard switch with an electronic module installed in a flush-mounted (built-in) housing. This would be my preferred option but could be impossible if a neutral conductor (N-wire) is missing. If the neutral conductor is not available, this option cannot be used.
2. Installing an electronic module inside the roller shutter box near the motor (where the wiring junction box is also located). Many of these electronic modules include a connection for a manual push-button, allowing manual operation as before. My question here is: What happens if the standard switch with a locking mechanism is accidentally left in the "Open" or "Close" position? Does this stop the system from operating, or does the electronic control ignore that state?
Best regards,
Peter
I have a technical question that I have already asked a manufacturer of suitable equipment. However, I have not yet received an answer, so I am trying here as well.
In a house, there are electric roller shutters with motors, which are currently operated manually using a standard switch with a locking mechanism. The aim is now to automate the opening and closing of the shutters (e.g., with an astronomical timer function).
From my research, there are two options:
1. Replacing the standard switch with an electronic module installed in a flush-mounted (built-in) housing. This would be my preferred option but could be impossible if a neutral conductor (N-wire) is missing. If the neutral conductor is not available, this option cannot be used.
2. Installing an electronic module inside the roller shutter box near the motor (where the wiring junction box is also located). Many of these electronic modules include a connection for a manual push-button, allowing manual operation as before. My question here is: What happens if the standard switch with a locking mechanism is accidentally left in the "Open" or "Close" position? Does this stop the system from operating, or does the electronic control ignore that state?
Best regards,
Peter
Hello Peter,
We did the same and retrofitted conventional on-off switches to timers with an astronomical function.
At first, I was also concerned about the neutral conductor, but my dad, who is quite knowledgeable, was able to simply extend it. This worked perfectly, so the timers run without any issues.
We are using the timers called "Thor" from Jarolift and are very satisfied with them. They might not look as stylish as those from Busch-Jäger, but they cost only a fraction, have an astronomical function, and can be expanded with a sun sensor.
We did the same and retrofitted conventional on-off switches to timers with an astronomical function.
At first, I was also concerned about the neutral conductor, but my dad, who is quite knowledgeable, was able to simply extend it. This worked perfectly, so the timers run without any issues.
We are using the timers called "Thor" from Jarolift and are very satisfied with them. They might not look as stylish as those from Busch-Jäger, but they cost only a fraction, have an astronomical function, and can be expanded with a sun sensor.
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Bau-Schmidt9 Nov 2017 19:07Teyla schrieb:
At first, I was also concerned about the neutral conductor, but my dad, who is very knowledgeable, was able to easily extend it. Could you explain to me how it's possible to simply extend something like that?B
Bau-Schmidt10 Nov 2017 13:11Teyla schrieb:
It was easily possible from a nearby power outlet. Was a new cable installed from there?Similar topics