An open window and a sudden shower: without a rain sensor, water quickly collects on the windowsill, in the office or in the hall. A rain sensor reports precipitation to the window control, which then closes the electric window actuators automatically. Here you can find out how a rain sensor for windows works, what it needs and what to look out for when selecting and installing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In brief:<\/strong> A rain sensor reports precipitation to the window control unit, which then closes all connected actuators. It does not switch the actuators itself and always needs a control unit with a sensor input, such as the VS-C24-7A. For exposed windows, a wind and rain sensor is the better choice.<\/p>\n\n\n There is a contact grid on the surface of the sensor. When raindrops hit it, they connect the conductor tracks and the sensor sends a signal to the control unit. The control unit moves all connected actuators to the closed position. Once the rain stops and the sensor has dried, ventilation can resume, via push button or automatically, depending on the control unit.<\/p>\n\n\n Important: the rain sensor does not switch the actuators itself. It always needs a control unit that evaluates its signal, for example the VS-C24-7A controller<\/a> for 24 V actuators.<\/p>\n\n\n How control unit, push buttons and sensors work together is explained in the guide Window control<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n A pure rain sensor only reacts to precipitation. For windows in exposed locations, on the roof or on high facades, a combined sensor that also detects wind is worthwhile. Strong wind can stress open sashes and actuators, even without rain. The VS-WRLS-wind-rain-light sensor<\/a> measures wind, rain and brightness and is also suitable if awnings or blinds are connected to the same control unit.<\/p>\n\n\nHow a rain sensor works<\/h2>\n\n\n
What you need for automatic rain protection<\/h2>\n\n\n
Rain sensor or wind-rain sensor?<\/h2>\n\n\n