KNX Weather Station EduTrainer
8 Description
The weather station is used for sensing weather data required to protect system parts in buildings from
weather effects or to improve the energy efficiency within a system.
Examples of sensors on or in a building:
Sensor type
Twilight sensor
Humidity sensor
Brightness sensor
Direction-dependent
brightness sensor
Air pressure sensor
Pyranometer
Rainfall sensor
Rain sensor
Temperature sensor
Anemometer
Wind direction sensor
The device is equipped with a simulation range that allows 4 different sensors to be simulated.
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Usage examples
a)
Switching exterior, interior lighting systems on/off
b)
for targeted use as an energy-saving measure by detection of start and end of day
Rain sensor for control of skylights and ventilation systems. On open land to detect the latest effects of
the weather quickly.
Shading of windows and facades
Control of multiple facades and light control
Sensing of atmospheric air pressure
Control of blind systems and interior lighting
Detection of rainfall levels
a)
Protection of awnings, shutters and blinds
b)
Control of skylights and ventilation flaps
Regulation of heating and air conditioning systems
Protection of blind systems
Direction-dependent control of blind systems
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