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Description

Rain/Wind Sensor KNX RW

 • Date of issue: 05.11.2010 • Technical changes reserved. Errors reserved.

1. Description

The 

Rain/Wind Sensor KNX RW

 measures precipitation and wind speed and trans-

fers the values to the KNX system. Four switching outputs with three adjustable
threshold values as well as additional AND and OR logic gates are available. The sen-
sor system, the evaluation electronics and the electronics of the bus connection are
mounted in a compact housing.

Functions:

Precipitation perception

: The surface of the sensor is heated so that only 

drops and flakes are recognised as precipitation but not fog or dew. If it stops 
raining or snowing, the sensor dries quickly and the precipitation message 
ends

Wind measurement

: The wind strength measurement takes place 

electronically and thus noiselessly and reliably, even during hail, snow and 
sub-zero temperatures. Even turbulent air and anabatic winds in the vicinity of 
the weather station are recorded

4 switching outputs

, 3 with adjustable threshold values (Threshold values 

can be set by parameter or via communication objects) 

8 AND and 8 OR logic gates

 with each 4 inputs. Every switching incident as 

well as 8 logic inputs (in the form of communication objects) may be used as 
inputs for the logic gates. The output of each gate may optionally be configured 
as 1 bit or 2 x 8 bits

Configuration is made using the KNX software ETS. The 

programme file

 (format

VD2), the data sheet and the manual can be downloaded from the Elsner Elektronik
homepage on 

www.elsner-elektronik.de

 in the “Service” menu.

1.1. Technical specifications

Housing

Plastic material

Colour

White/ translucent

Mounting

On-wall

Protection category

IP 44

Dimensions

approx. 96 × 77 × 118 (W × H × D, mm)

Weight

230 V AC version: approx. 240 g, 
24 V DC version: approx. 170 g

Ambient temperature

Operation -30…+50°C, storage -30…+70°C

Operating voltage

Available for 230 V AC or 24 V DC (20 V AC). 
An appropriate 20 V AC power supply unit can be 
obtained from Elsner Elektronik.

Cable cross-section

Massive conductors of up to 1.5 mm² or conductors 
with fine wires

Current

230 V AC version: max. 20 mA, 24 V DC version max. 
100 mA, residual ripple 10%

Data output

KNX +/- bus terminal plug

Summary of Contents for KNX RW

Page 1: ...ifications and installation instructions EN Elsner Elektronik GmbH Control and Automation Engineering Herdweg 7 D 75391 Gechingen Phone 49 0 70 56 93 97 0 info elsner elektronik de Germany Fax 49 0 70...

Page 2: ...ith adjustable threshold values Threshold values can be set by parameter or via communication objects 8 AND and 8 OR logic gates with each 4 inputs Every switching incident as well as 8 logic inputs i...

Page 3: ...ins voltage National legal regulations are to be observed Installation inspection commissioning and troubleshooting of the device must only be carried out by a competent electrician Disconnect all lin...

Page 4: ...ner Elektronik does not assume any liability for changes in standards after publica tion of this instruction manual 2 2 Location Select an assembly location at the building where precipitation and win...

Page 5: ...nt The mount comes adhered by adhesive strips to the rear side of the housing Fasten the mount vertically onto the wall or pole Fig 3 When wall mounting flat side on wall crescent shaped collar upward...

Page 6: ...e plan Fig 6 Example uses of the hinge arm mounting With the hinge arm mounting the sensor peeps out from beneath the roof overhang Fig 7 Example uses of the hinge arm mounting Fit ting to a pole with...

Page 7: ...ft and right along the bottom edge see Fig Re move the cover Proceed carefully so as not to pull off the wire connecting the PCB in the bottom part with the rain sensor in the cover soldered cable con...

Page 8: ...r 24V devices the connection cable must be plugged in between the cover and circuit board 2 3 4 PCB Layout 230 V AC version Fig 10 1 Cable connection to the rain sensor in the housing cover 2 Opening...

Page 9: ...for cable connection to the rain sensor in the housing cover 2 Tension clamp for voltage supply 24 V DC 20 V AC sui table for massive conductors of up to 1 5 mm or conduc tors with fine wires 3 Openin...

Page 10: ...d thus all other wind switching outputs may only be sup plied 60 seconds after the supply voltage has been connected After the auxiliary voltage has been applied the device will enter an initialisatio...

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