ENERGY HARVESTING FAQS KNX PUSHBUTTON MODULE FAQS What form of energy does the generator produce? light switch module? into electrical energy in the form of an inductive voltage ZF’s self-powered light switch module directly supports pulse. The energy management unit on the PCB converts the KNX RF Ready protocol, thus permitting direct this voltage pulse to a constant operating voltage for the w ­ ireless communication with KNX RF receivers and RF chip through rectification and buffering. KNX media couplers. No gateway is needed to convert another RF protocol on the wired KNX bus. Both the Is the energy from the inductive generator stored? ZF light switch module and the KNX media coupler The electrical energy generated is not stored. The energy can be configured directly via the ETS5 software. The pa­ is buffered with the aid of a condenser to ensure that rameters can then be loaded wirelessly to the devices. the RF chip remains available for operation for as long as possible. All the energy is used for transmitting RF ENERGY HARVESTING WIRELESS SWITCH ZF Electronics Asia Limited 2 / F Technology Plaza 29–35 Sha Tsui Road Tsuen Wan, New Territories Hong Kong Phone +852 25 65 66 78 Fax +852 25 65 68 27 ZF Electronics TVS (India) Private Limited Madurai – Melur Road, Vellaripatti, Madurai – 625 122 India Phone +91 452 24 202 08 Fax +91 452 24 203 82 Which plastic frames, panels, and rocker switches twitter.com/zf_konzern facebook.com/zffriedrichshafen youtube.com/zffriedrichshafenag ZF Electronic Systems Pleasant Prairie LLC 11200 88th Avenue Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin USA 53158 Phone +1 262 942 6500 Fax +1 262 942 6566 What are the benefits of using the ZF KNX The inductive generator transforms mechanical force ZF Friedrichshafen AG Cherrystrasse 91275 Auerbach Germany Phone +49 9643 18-0 Fax +49 9643 18-1720 www.switches-sensors.zf.com are used for the KNX light switch module? The ZF light switch module can be installed with a Has ZF filed a patent application for its wireless switch? c ­ ommercially available plastic frame that is designed ZF has applied for several patents relating to energy for use with energy harvesting modules. Many well- h ­ arvesting. These patents cover the technology, design, known manufacturers offer these components, including and structure of the products as well as applications. Gira, Jung, BuschJäger, Legrand, and Schneider. You can download details about the registered patents from ZF’s website. How is the KNX light switch module configured via ETS? The ZF KNX light switch module can be configured What should I take into account when installing d ­ irectly via ETS5. For this purpose, ZF provides a c ­ orresponding catalog file for downloading. Functions The energy converter must be securely seated through­ can be assigned for lights on / off, dimming, and blinds ­ out the lifetime of the product. When installing the up / down. The parameters can then be loaded wirelessly g ­ enerator in a housing, note the relevant specifications for the press-fit positions to avoid possible damage to the energy converter. In addition, avoid distorting the During the loading process – which may take several e ­ nergy converter during installation. The moving parts s ­ econds – the ZF light switch module is powered by a must not be pinched or hindered in their movement. battery adapter. The specified lifetime and energy generated are guaran­ 801635; 45713730; EN; 11/2016; 1,5; FLI teed only if the exact operating point is observed. All i ­mportant infor­ ation is contained in the technical m specifications. What is unique about the energy converter? Its compact, miniature construction and its high energy output, which allows it to be integrated into industrial switching applications as

ENERGY HARVESTING WIRELESS SWITCH In a world where the number of networks is increasing, requirements for information transmission are also changing. Trans­ mission must be mobile and flexible, while using as little energy as possible. The solu­ tion is energy harvesting wireless switches from ZF. They’re easy and effective to use, without any cables or batteries. Contents ENERGY HARVESTING WITH THE ENERGY HARVESTING WIRELESS SWITCH STANDARD TRANSMITTER – COMPONENTS STANDARD TRANSMITTER – WIRELESS SWITCH WITH HOUSING RECEIVER WITH HOUSING SMART HOME WHETHER ZF OR ZIGBEE – LIGHT SWITCH MODULES...

ENERGY HARVESTING WIRELESS SWITCH In a world where the number of networks is increasing, requirements for information transmission are also changing. Trans­ mission must be mobile and flexible, while using as little energy as possible. The solu­ tion is energy harvesting wireless switches from ZF. They’re easy and effective to use, without any cables or batteries. Contents ENERGY HARVESTING WITH THE ENERGY HARVESTING WIRELESS SWITCH STANDARD TRANSMITTER – COMPONENTS STANDARD TRANSMITTER – WIRELESS SWITCH WITH HOUSING RECEIVER WITH HOUSING SMART HOME WHETHER ZF OR ZIGBEE – LIGHT SWITCH MODULES...

ENERGY HARVESTING WITH THE ENERGY HARVESTING WIRELESS SWITCH Intelligent energy converter: The inductive generator converts mechanical energy into an electrical energy pulse by continuously changing the direction of the magnetic field. Input Force Stroke Haptics Actuation mechanics Energy conversion (generator) Energy management Antenna system Output RF protocol (power, duration) Energy harvesting with the self-powered functional switch: It converts the incoming mechanical energy from operating the switch into electrical energy that sends pulses to an RF receiver via RF electronics. For many...

ENERGY HARVESTING WITH THE ENERGY HARVESTING WIRELESS SWITCH Intelligent energy converter: The inductive generator converts mechanical energy into an electrical energy pulse by continuously changing the direction of the magnetic field. Input Force Stroke Haptics Actuation mechanics Energy conversion (generator) Energy management Antenna system Output RF protocol (power, duration) Energy harvesting with the self-powered functional switch: It converts the incoming mechanical energy from operating the switch into electrical energy that sends pulses to an RF receiver via RF electronics. For many...