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Irrigation system

dobika76 shared this question 8 years ago
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Hello!

How should I make irrigation system with Zipato? Anything good idea?

I would like to control 4 walves and the the pump. So 5 devices of all. The walves and pump control works with 24V AC. So I have to switch 5x 24V ac

Could I use Fibaro Universal Binary Sensor (chepast) or Fibaro double relay switch?


Thanks

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With a bit of luck you can try with fibaro rgb control using single color lines as relay.

Otherwise binary switch.

Universal sensor cannot act as relay...

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As Carlo suggests there is a way to configure Fibaro RGBW control as relay trigger, but you will need two of these. Each Fibaro RGBW module can control / switch up to 4 channels and it is not as easy as turning ON/OFF.

How about a Z-Uno with a Relay Board attached to it, I read the relay part works pretty good with Zipato (meter part does not).

Fibaro double relay switch only works for 110-240 v, and Fibaro Universal Binary Sensor is a sensor not a relay. These are another two options;

http://qubino.com/products/flush-rgbw-dimmer/

http://qubino.com/products/flush-1d-relay/

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Maybe RGBW control doesn't works with AC. (the cheapest solution) It was my first idea.

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Just a note, Fibaro binary switch (2nd generation) must be powered at 110/220 VAC but the IN and OUT lines can be connected to whatever you want (different power supply, AC, DC,...).

I use this myself for irrigation with a 24v power supply.

Binary switch 1st generation (out of production) were able to be powered both AC or DC.

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You can use this:

- 1 x transformer 230V/AC > 24V/AC ( https://www.comatec-hitech.com/en/169_2/product.php?id=169 )

- 2 x Fibaro FGS 222 or more for additional devices (main water input, garden watering)

- 1 x Fibaro FGS 213 (my Pump is 230V/AC)

- this wiring sample ( https://community.hom.ee/t/howto-gartenbewaesserung-mit-homee-und-z-wave/1085 )

- rules are here somewhere in forum

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Thank you the perfect answer. It was in my mind:)

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Can you post a screenshot shot of the irrigation rule

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If you have ac valves, only use dry contact switch as the fibaro. Dont use universal sensor as it is for DC not AC. 24v DC is not 24AC

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OK. After I read the reply's I will do it with Relay switch.

Below my favorite sollution. I will use the other relay switch for the pump.

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