Airwave

Wireless Kinetically Powered Energy Devices

The Airwave switch is a self-powered and battery-free device that transmits wireless signals to transceivers to dim luminaires and turn them on or off. Each press and release of the switch generates enough kinetic energy to wirelessly transmit a command to a transceiver. A unique sequence of clicks can be used to link Airwave switches to transceivers—wirelessly. Airwave switches produce far fewer high-frequency fields than conventional wired light switches, making it a very safe technology. Each switch has its own unique identification address, ensuring that the settings of the Airwave switch linked to the transceiver do not unintentionally change by proximity to other wireless devices. Multiple Airwave switches and photosensors can be installed next to other wireless devices.

Wireless Solar Powered Photosensor

The Airwave photosensor is a battery-free wireless device that harvests solar energy to operate via integral miniature photovoltaic cells. The photosensor monitors light levels in a space and wirelessly transmits signals to the transceiver. The transceiver then uses the data to automatically dim, brighten, or turn lights on or off based on the ambient light level. The optimal placement for an Airwave photosensor is 6-10' from a window or representative work areas.

Occupancy Sensing Compatibility

The Airwave transceiver also receives signals from, and provides power for, 24V occupancy sensors thereby eliminating the need for additional power packs and low voltage wiring. Occupancy sensors significantly enhance energy savings by automatically dimming down and then turning lights off when the space is vacant. Airwave is fully compatible with Philips Ledalite or other 315 MHz EnOcean enabled wireless occupancy sensors. Most available wireless occupancy sensors rely on battery power to remain operational and utilize only infra-red (PIR) detection technology which may be suitable for some applications.

Intelligent Transceiver

The Airwave transceiver is an intelligent device that receives wireless signals and sends commands for on/off functions and 0-10V dimming to individual light fixtures or a group of luminaires in a lighting zone. Fixtures within each zone can be grouped using Airwave flex connectors.

The transceiver can also:

• Responds to wireless signals from Airwave switches and photosensors, as well as other wired and wireless occupancy sensors.
• Operates as a low voltage power pack for 24V occupancy sensors.
• Receives a signal from a 24V wired occupancy sensor and wirelessly transmits on/off occupancy commands to other distant Airwave transceivers.
• Repeat wireless transmission signals from Airwave switches and photosensors to other distant Airwave transceivers.
• Reacts to 4 levels of Demand Response (DR) event load shedding signals and wirelessly transmits DR signals to other distant Airwave transceivers.

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