Switch; Kit; Energy Harvesting Design; Demonstrates Wireless Switch Technology
Wireless switch technology is on the cutting edge. CHERRY/ZF has an energy harvesting switch which reacts to its environment without a need for energy. This solution is based on the principle of Energy Harvesting and does not require any wires. Energy Harvesting can be described as an “operation without any auxiliary energy”. Instead of generating auxiliary energy through an integrated energy source or adding it via an external energy supply, energy that is available in the surrounding environment or that is acting on the system is converted. Therefore an Energy Harvester generally speaking in an energy converter. The wireless RF switch system from CHERRY/ZF transforms the mechanical input energy of the actuation into electrical energy, which then transmits, for example, a switching signal to a wireless receiver via RF electronics. The advantages of the system are that the switch can be placed anywhere without the need for wires. Over its whole life cycle it will fulfill its function completely maintenance free and without any need to replace a battery. The RF switch is fed with different input parameters and is capable of reacting to its environment.
**ENERGY HARVESTING ADVANTAGES:**
* Reduction of connection systems
* Flexibility for inaccessible locations
* No complex wire assembly
* Maintenance free- no battery replacement
* Netzwork compatible
* High energy efficiency
* Long mechanical life
* Flexible “Pairing” allows the operation of several receivers with one switch and vice versa
* Unique ID excludes a mutual interference between different RF switches
Energy Harvesting Evaluation Kit provides you with the ability to functionally demonstrate the technology of wireless switches and the ability to test behavior. It allows you to measure signal strength and range and to test potential applications/connect to a test system. Everything you need to get started is contained within this convenient kit.
**Kit Includes:**
* 1 Energy Harvesting Generator
* 1 Wireless Snap Switch
* 1 Wireless Rocker Switch
* 1 Receiver
* 1 USB cable
* 1 Antenna bushing
* 1 Short receiver manual