Switches with trip timer: features, varieties

Lighting has long been not just a source of light, but an integral part of a home interior, which advantageously emphasizes the dignity of the premises and intelligently hides its shortcomings. It helps to create a mood. As the evening watching TV is conducted with muted lighting, and conversations with friends are held in a light-filled room.

Switches with a sleep timer for forgetful users

Lighting management refers to the "smart house" system, which is quite widespread in many civilized countries. She, as a rule, is adjusted to certain situations and reacts accordingly to them. Maintaining the microclimate at the proper level, monitoring the operation of electrical appliances and engineering systems, starting up, monitoring and shutting down various household appliances for resource saving and security purposes - and this is far from a complete list of functions that are part of the smart house system. One of the elements that enters this system through lighting control is a light switch with a sleep timer.

Classification

To control, adjust and control lighting use light switches of different designs, which differ from each other in their capabilities and degrees of protection. According to the type of operating device of breaking, they distinguish:

1. Pushbutton switches that, when the button is pressed, alternately open or connect the contacts.
2. Rotary switches equipped with a rotating contact mechanism. When the position of the rotary toggle switch changes, the contacts close / open.
3. Switches are change-over, inside of which there are 3 pairs of contacts and a plate. Such models do not break the chain, and the plate is thrown to other 2 contacts, i.e. Does not switch off, but switching.

Modifications of switches with a timer

Switches with a trip timer can be of the following modifications:

• The timer-watchman.
• Timers designed for exhaust ventilation in bathrooms.
• Switches with light off timer.

Depending on the principle of operation, the timers are mechanical and electronic. In the first case, the necessary work cycles are specified when turning a special disk. In electronic versions, all parameters are set when certain buttons are pressed on the control panel.

Watchdog timer

This device is indispensable for homeowners (suburban houses, cottages or apartments), which for a long period of time remains unattended. Such timers simulate the presence of hosts in an empty dwelling, making switching on and off of lighting in an economical mode (the so-called ghost mode). Of course, such a timer will not be able to completely insure against invasion of uninvited guests, however, small thieves will scare away for sure.

Light switch with motion sensor

This is a great way to rationally organize street lighting or in non-residential premises and on stairs. The light is activated by a signal from the motion sensor, which is integrated in the circuit. Switching off the lighting is done automatically after 5 minutes.

Pushbutton switch with timer

Light turns on by pressing the button and turns off automatically after a specified period of time. To switch on the lighting again, press the button again.

Timer manufacturers produce analog electromechanical models of weekly and daily switches for lighting, ventilation and other devices. The minimum time set on these devices is 15 minutes for a daily switch and 2 hours for a weekly timer.

For annual programs use modular electronic timers that use software keys.

Switches with a light-off timer are convenient in hallways, basements, garages, toilets. This is an ideal option for places through which you have to go with busy hands, where the light will automatically turn on at the entrance and after the user leaves will be disconnected.

Switch with trip timer for ventilation

Switches are also used for the rational use of exhaust fans installed in bathrooms and kitchens. Depending on the program used, they can after a certain time turn off the fan after starting work, and also turn it on and off several times during the day. This helps to maintain a certain level of humidity in the room, and without over-consumption of electricity.

Legrand products

In search of quality, reliable and beautiful wiring equipment, consumers are increasingly paying attention to sockets and switches from the famous French company "Legend". Our products meet the highest European quality standards.

The circuit breaker with a trip timer Legrand allows you to automate the switching on of lighting.