lighting automation (disabled home)

[pvuv]

Dear All,
i am trying to automate the kitchen
lighting system for a disabled person, converting it to an automated system.

An infrared remote transmitter will replace the switch and remote will be
with the user (wheelchair) to switch the kitchen light on/off.

Attaching
image of the wireless transmitter and existing kitchen switch setup. - the
kitchen switch i believe is connected to IN-OUT single circuit, no earth
-
the wireless tyransmitter has 6 wires to control 4 light switches but only one
will be used.
- there are instruction on the box (image attached) but
unfortunately not very clear.
- any help on remote syncronisation would also
be very helpful.





https://www.dropbox.com/s/z5csk4c91t...%2007%2056.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u7gmlmx087...%2038%2041.jpg

many
thanks

 

[monkeyelectric]

That looks like a quality bit of kit! You're best off putting it in the skip it deserves to be in and buy some of this LightwaveRF - The Official LightwaveRF website

 

[Clive P]

Hi,
Monkey, I was looking forward to seeing this quality kit ; then I saw the pictures. I see what you mean. Good thing the switch is on an in-out circuit?

Regards.

 

[HandySparks]

I think monkey has accurately assessed the quality and utility of the proposed equipment.

You might consider getting an electrician to fit a PIR based occupancy switch which would then eliminate the need for anyone to be pressing buttons.

This sort of thing, or similar:
Danlers PIR Occupancy Ceiling Switch - 6 Amps

 

[telectrix]

was about to say that a PIR would be the best way.

 

[pvuv]

Thanks for your reply guys.
1. The switch "monkey" suggested uses iPhone which is not present. (It's a disabled house and not that tech savy). But absolutely agree on the bad quality of device.
2. The other light suggested needs false ceiling which is not present in the kitchen either. It's just a normal tube light.

Any my other suggestions. More than happy to bin my equipment. !!!

 

[pvuv]

Hi all.
1. Absolutely agree. The equipment is amazingly crap.
2. Cannot use lightwave bec it's an iPhone based product. No iPhones in this house. (No smartphone)
3. Pir looks great but the kitchen doesn't have false ceiling. It's just a tube light.

More ore than happy to throw the existing equipment but would be glad to use this or something similar with remote.

 

[HandySparks]

was about to say that a PIR would be the best way.

Great minds, mate.

And for once, I nipped in before you!

 

[Clive P]

Hi,

That's twice today I've seen Tel beaten to the keyboard, must be slowing down ( or on the beer )!

Regards.

 

[overskilled]

I'd go either with a PIR or the lightwave kit, that can be built on in the future to turn on/off sockets and at some point (when they finally put it on the market) control the central heating and all from a remote / smartphone/tablet.

 

[monkeyelectric]

Hi all.
1. Absolutely agree. The equipment is amazingly crap.
2. Cannot use lightwave bec it's an iPhone based product. No iPhones in this house. (No smartphone)
3. Pir looks great but the kitchen doesn't have false ceiling. It's just a tube light.

More ore than happy to throw the existing equipment but would be glad to use this or something similar with remote.

It doesn't need an iphone or any smartphone for that matter! They sell a series of different remotes to control everthing!

 

[HandySparks]

3. Pir looks great but the kitchen doesn't have false ceiling. It's just a tube light.

Not quite sure what you mean here, that PIR can be fitted in a normal plasterboard ceiling, or you can get a surface mounted model.