HOW AUTOMATIC SENSOR TAP
WORKS
aim:-
Our automatic sensor taps combine
four key components: Solenoid valve, infrared sensor, power source, and a tap
unit/shell.
Solenoid valve
Transforming
electrical energy into motion, the solenoid physically starts and stops the
water flow.
Autotaps products use "latching" solenoid valves. The solenoid valve is initially energized to start
the water flow; the plunger is driven into the range of a permanent magnet which in turn holds
the plunger in the "open" position. In order to return the plunger into its original "closed" position
the solenoid is once again "pulsed" but this time by reversing polarity.
Autotaps products use "latching" solenoid valves. The solenoid valve is initially energized to start
the water flow; the plunger is driven into the range of a permanent magnet which in turn holds
the plunger in the "open" position. In order to return the plunger into its original "closed" position
the solenoid is once again "pulsed" but this time by reversing polarity.
Infrared sensor component
When
the sensor senses the presence of an object (i.e. user’s hands) in front of the
tap and sends a signal
to the solenoid valve to initiate the flow of water. When the object is no longer present, the infrared unit
sends an electronic signal to the solenoid valve again to terminate the flow of water usually after a few seconds.
to the solenoid valve to initiate the flow of water. When the object is no longer present, the infrared unit
sends an electronic signal to the solenoid valve again to terminate the flow of water usually after a few seconds.
Power source
Most
of our Autotaps models have the possibility to be powered by regular AA
batteries (Alkaline) or
by mains via a 6V transformer. Batteries and transformers are included with most of our products.
by mains via a 6V transformer. Batteries and transformers are included with most of our products.
Solid Brass body
The
body/shell delivers the water. Autotaps puts special emphasis in design and
quality. Even if the tap
is electronic it must be in tune with the style of every specific place. Autotaps produces electronic taps with
different styles to match every decorative theme.
is electronic it must be in tune with the style of every specific place. Autotaps produces electronic taps with
different styles to match every decorative theme.
DIAGRAM
Quick Explanation
An object '1' disrupts
or enters the proximity sensor zone '2', the infra red sensor '3' detects
the object and sends an electronic signal to the solenoid valve '5'
(inside the control box) via a signal wire '4'. The
solenoid valve opens up to let water supply '6' through it,
and water is fed to the user '8' via the flexible hose '7' connected
to the tap.
DETAILED EXPLANATION
1- Object/Hands
An object i.e. hands approaches the
sensor eye '3'
The infrared proximity is triggered or disrupted once an object enters its infrared sensing zone '2'
The infrared proximity is triggered or disrupted once an object enters its infrared sensing zone '2'
2- Infrared sensor range
The proximity sensor zone is live
once powered (Typical sensor range 20-26cm wide)
3- Sensor eye
The sensor eye part beams out infra
red signal
4- Sensor signal wire
The sensor signal wire transfers or
sends an electronic signal to the solenoid valve '5' to OPEN
or CLOSE
5- Solenoid valve
The solenoid valve acts as a
latching mechanism that restricts or allows water to flow through it.
It opens up and releases water
through the flexible hose '7' as soon as an electronic signal
is received from the sensor '3'. The solenoid valve is always in
CLOSED position, and opens up once an electronic signal is received, it goes
back to CLOSED position when the object '1' leaves the infra
red sensing zone '2'
6- Water IN (Hot, Cold or Premix
water): Entry
Main water supply entry.
7- Water OUT passage (Flexible hose)
The flexible hose transfers water
released from the solenoid valve '5' to the sensor tap '8'.
8- WATER OUT: Exit
