Description
- Contactless switching through glass – Hands-Free, hygienic, flexible …
- Plug-n-Play – fast, wire free installation, connected in seconds
- Extremely low energy consumption – environmentally friendly, maintenance free
- Extraneous light independent, self-calibrating, robust, mobile, compatible – broad application field, …
Through a simple “wave“ or „approach” of the hand inside an area of around 15cm distance, the PicoVit can control all possible EnOcean® compatible actuators and their connected devices and consumers.
Connect the EnOcean® products within seconds with each other and place the clever and mobile wireless switches cable-free on any glass surface you like. Now for example, you can control your ambiance lighting with an EnOcean® compatible switchable plug socket from anywhere inside the wireless range of around 30meters, turning them on and off and dim them remotely.
There are countless actuators in a variety of forms (e.g. wall enclosure mounting) that can be connected and “Dotted”. A few examples, and information to the integration possibilities of the PicoVit in alternative non-EnOcean® systems can be found in the sub-menu “Compatibility”.
Energy saving
The PicoVit was especially developed to have an extremely low energy consumption. The calculated life expectancy of the battery with a normal switching cycle of a typical light switch is approximately 70 years. That batteries today have approximately a 20-25 years physical life expectancy, means that the PicoVit will provide a maintenance free service for this duration.
A battery life expectancy to switching cycles comparison table can be found under the sub-menu “Technical Data “.
Extraneous light independence
The PicoVit that recognises a “wave” or “approach” of the hand, can also be operated in full sunlight, because the clever technology can regulate light up to 150,000Lux, which equates to 1.5 times direct sunlight.
Self-calibrating
The optical system is self-calibrating. Once the PicoVit is positioned, surrounding stationary objects will be automatically calibrated out inside 10 seconds, the PicoVit can then be used as normal. Dust and other infrared light invisible “layers” are also calibrated out.
Areas of Application
The PicoVit can be utilized in many application areas. Currently the PicoVit is being implemented in the following areas, amongst others:
- Private houses & apartments
- Office buildings
- Shops & businesses
- Public buildings
- Hospitals
- Hotels
- Kitchens & Restaurants
- Areas with high hygiene standards
Application examples
From the simple control of lights via a switchable plug socket or concealed relay, the control of window blinds up to the control of complex systems, anything is possible with the PicoVit. A few examples, and information to the integration possibilities of the PicoVit in alternative “non-EnOcean®” systems can be found in the sub-menu “Compatibility”.
The PicoVit already finds itself in a variety of applications as a:
- Interactive control of devices in shop windows and vitrines
- Light switch/dimmer
- Door opener
- Illuminated call system button
- Presence detector
- …
The PicoVit is particularly suitable for simple cable-free installations, like in retro-fitting, building renovations and in conservation protected building.
EnOcean® Actuators
Below is a list of examples of EnOcean® actuators that can be used with the PicoVit to switch different consumers and devices.
A list of all EnOcean® actuators that we have tested, including instructions for setting the function modes for learning the PicoVit, can be found at picosens.de/EnOcean.
Integration into existing systems
The PicoVit can also be integrated into existing building control systems via so-called gateways.
There are various gateways that translate EnOcean® communication into home automation systems such as KNX, DALI, … or other common bus systems such as USB. For the home automation area, EnOcean® over WLAN gateways are also interesting.
| Manufacturer | Article | Description | Type |
| Eltako | FSB61NP-230V | Control for roller shutters, internal and external blinds | Flush wall |
| Eltako | FSR61/8-24V UC | Impulse, relay switch (potential free) | Flush wall |
| Eltako | FSR61-230V | Impulse, relay switch (potential free) | Flush wall |
| Eltako | FSR61NP-230V | Impulse, relay switch | Flush wall |
| Eltako | FUA12-230V | Universal wireless actuator | DIN Rail |
| Eltako | FUD61NPN-230V | Universal dimmer switch | Flush wall |
| Jäger Direkt | 563.010 | 1 channel bridge for lighting control | Switch |
| Peha | D 451 FU-EBI O.T. | 1 channel receiver | Flush wall |
| Peha | D 4511 FU-EBIM ST | Mains socket adaptor | Mains Socket |
| Thermokon | STC-DO Blind 230 V | Receiver for shutters and blinds | Flush wall |
| Thermokon | STC-DO Light 230V | 2 channel receiver | Flush wall |
| Trio2sys | 10020068 | 1 channel receiver 16A | DIN Rail |
| Trio2sys | 10020069 | 1 channel receiver 10A | DIN Rail |
| Trio2sys | 10020071 | 2 channel receiver 5A | DIN Rail |
| Trio2sys | 10020092 | Receiver with remote control and timer | DIN Rail |
Integration into existing systems
The PicoVit can also be integrated into existing building control systems via so-called gateways.
There are various gateways that translate EnOcean® communication into home automation systems such as KNX, DALI, … or other common bus systems such as USB. For the home automation area, EnOcean® over WLAN gateways are also interesting.
| Technical data | |
| Reaction distance: | 150 mm (dependent on the thickness and material properties of the glass; Reference hand) |
| Detection area: | See graphic below |
| Detections feedback | Optical feedback via blinking green LEDs |
| Measurement principle: | Red light impulse reflection |
| Wave length: 630nm, impulse cycles: 10x per second | |
| Extraneous light influence: | Up to 150.000 Lux adjusted (= 1.5 times sunlight) |
| Wireless communication: | EnOcean® Equipment Profile (EEP: F6-01-01) |
| Wireless frequency: | 868,3 MHz |
| Wireless range: | 10 m to 30 m (dependent on local environment condition) |
| Max. Output power: | 3 dBm |
| Transmission duration: | <1 ms |
| Power supply: | 3V celll battery (Typ: CR2032) |
| Power consumption: | 320 nA (in Standby modus) |
| Battery life expectancy*: | Switching cycles per hour / Life expectancy |
| 12 / 20 years | |
| 30 / 10 years | |
| 60 / 5 years | |
| *The calculated battery life expectancy is entirely dependent on battery aging and quality. | |
| Temperature range: | - 20 °C to + 85 °C |
| Protection class | IP44 (mounted behind the glass) |
| Dimensions: | 50 mm x 16 mm (Ø x H) |
| Weight | 39 g (incl. battery) |
Detections range
