Remote control and monitoring - application for secondary homes
The shutdown of the 2G mobile network Swisscom in Switzerland will not be without consequences for existing systems. The usual remote control of heaters, Pump and other facilities becomes switched off. Therefore, new solutions are needed.
end of 2020 The 25-year-old 2G mobile communications technology was switched off in Switzerland by Swisscom. Systems or heating systems can therefore no longer be operated using remote controls using 2G technology. This is why the new remote control devices for industry and building technology from ComatReleco offer 3G and 4G connectivity in addition to 2G.
A SIM card is already integrated and selects the best possible mobile network for the device at the location of use anywhere in the world. Programming and configuration also works remotely. The remote control relay complies with the current standard, is easy to use in the area of cloud and SMS technology and ensures secure communication. The current status of the inputs and outputs can be monitored via the web browser or on the app. Alarm messages are sent via push notification, email or SMS. The IoT platform is operated by ComatReleco.
holiday apartment in Valais
The Müller family from Rheinfelden has a holiday home in Valais. Until now, they were able to switch the heating to on or off via SMS using the conventional 2G system. In order to be able to control the heating remotely using the new radio technology, they opted for the new 4G system CMS-10R from ComatReleco. The software was integrated by Intech-ICS AG. and programmed to meet customer requirements. "We were able to import the existing configuration file in just a few steps," says father Manfred Müller. The Müller family now controls the heating using an app. This also offers functions such as live parameter monitoring. The values of the inputs and outputs can be constantly monitored or changed in the IoT portal.
access for multiple people
Thanks to separate access, multiple users can access and control the same device via the app. The Müllers have set up two accounts, one for the parents and one for their adult daughter. "If I want to spontaneously spend a weekend in our holiday home in winter, I can turn on the heating before I leave," says daughter Yasmine Müller.
With the Various parameter applications can be monitored remotely. In the holiday home in Valais, the heating is monitored so that any faults can be detected early and consequential damage can be avoided. The rainwater tank is now also monitored using water level sensors. The sensors report a high or low level of the tank. If the water level is low, the pump through an internal programming of the device itself is deactivated. When the water level has risen again, the device activates the pump again. This makes automatic watering easier and more precise to control in summer – and Family With the new remote control device, Müller not only saves heating costs, but also protects the environment.