Death of the wired light switch
Summary
Wireless switches allow the system to be expanded to suit changing user needs, plus the ability to fit them on any surface saves time and money in installation and operation, whilst enabling quick and easy retro-fitment to older buildings. All raw data supplied by the sensors and actuators can be used locally but can also be combined in the cloud enabling in-depth analysis uncovering further ways to optimise services and increase efficiency. The EnOcean standard is based on a Sub 1GHz radio, with approximately double the range of Zigbee or BLE buildings and less susceptible to interference from WiFi networks of the same 2.4GHz frequency. With 20 years’ experience and growth in this market, the non-profit organisation promotes intelligent building solutions with integrated energy harvesting technology communicating over the EnOcean wireless standard (ISO.IEC 14543-3-10/11). Cord telephones, produced for over 100 years, are today largely replaced by cordless and cell phones, given the obvious advantages of wireless technology in this area.