Outwardly, the touch light switch looks like a crystal panel with a circle in the center. Household models used in 220 volt networks may differ in color and shape.
Recently, touch switches are increasingly used for:
• Bra connection
• Management of lighting elements of multi-level ceilings
• Adjusting the main lighting in the apartment
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The touch switch can be equipped with additional functions
Its design is based on different principles of action. It is worth noting 4 popular modifications:
1. Capacities Responds to light touch.
2. With remote control. It is convenient to use for controlling sconces, LED strips, etc.
3. With a timer. Helps to save on electricity by turning off the lights when there is no one in the apartment.
4. With a dimmer. With its help, the brightness of the lighting in the room is regulated.
5. Contactless. Reacts to certain features of circumstances: sound, changes in lighting level, temperature difference, movement.
Touch switch device. Models for installing LED lighting.
Regardless of the principle of operation, touch switches have the same structure: they all consist of four main parts.
1. The front surface is made of glass. A lighting element is installed behind it.
2. Sensor. The principle of operation of the switch depends on its type.
3. A switching circuit that converts the signal received by the sensor into an electrical one.
4. Housing with internal mounting (built into the wall).
Capacitive light switches are more sensitive. The principle of operation is based on the existence of an electrostatic field. It also fills the space around the sensor. When the capacity in this field changes (a person raises his hand to the switch), the sensor is activated and turns on the sconce or chandelier.
The sensor is based on a simple capacitor. The two electrodes on the surface of the switch are its covers. When a physical object approaches them, the capacitance of the capacitor changes. This becomes the signal to turn on the light.
Models with smooth adjustment of lighting intensity – dimers.
If you need to use a device that allows you to change the brightness level gradually, you should pay attention to touch switches with dimmers.
Some of these devices can be controlled using a remote control. You can adjust the brightness of sconces or LED lighting without getting up from your chair.
The touch switch with this device extends the service life of incandescent lamps, eliminating the effect of sudden voltage supply.
Dimmers allow not only to turn on or off a segment of the LED strip, but also to adjust the brightness.
They are sometimes included in the schemes of interior LED lighting devices for:
• Arrangement of entrances, flights of stairs
• Emphasizing the design style of the apartment
• Equipment of the "Smart home"
system
How to connect the device
There are no technical features of installing sensor switches in a 220 volt network. Requirements for selecting a seat may change.
For example:
• If the device supports the remote control function, it must be visible from the rest area
• Motion responsive models should be placed in the motion zone.
It is important to remember the safety rules when working with electricity, turn off the meter. It is necessary to cover all exposed wires with the help of insulating tape.
If you need to replace the key switch with a touch one, you will not have to make a recess in the wall. The process of connecting such a device is quite simple. Everyone can do it with their own hands.
