wireless sensor

[RdP]

Hi Bwired,

What kind of wireless sensors do you use to see if someone has opened the fridge door or has been to the toilet ???

Thanks,

Rien

[Herbus]

I'm interested to! Which sensor do you use and how is it communicating with your main system?

[Bwired]

Hi,

I use several sensors for reading the status of my devices.

If I have no power outlet available or the sensor is to much in sight then I use wireless. I have now wireless sensors for toilet status and some for door sensors. For the wireless sensors I simply use the Xanura BSX1 motion sensor which is completely the same as the Marmitek MS13. This motion sensor has also a dusk/dawn sensor. I did some modifications to the sensor. I replaced the CDS1 sensor (dusk/dawn) with a simple reed switch and a 1K resistor in series. When the switch is closed, simulates a DAWN (X10 OFF) condition. When the switch is open, simulates a DUSK condition (X10 ON). The BSX1 or the MS13 are working on batteries which last for a year, It's very easy to hide the sensor so it can not be seen. Another advantage is that the motion sensor is still working, so you have motion and a read switch.
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If I have a power outlet available and I need to read multiple status information like the wash dryer or heating device I use the Xanura AIX http://www.bwired.nl/images/how/AiX.pdf. The AIX has 4 potential free switches with according X10/A10 addresses which can be used for status.
For the exact devices I use check my real time device status page http://www.bwired.nl/Devices.asp

www.bwired.nl Online Domotica, Home Automation house.