WEBVTT 00:00:06.600 --> 00:00:11.243 A very warm hello to you all, so nice that you're back on our channel. 00:00:11.283 --> 00:00:15.206 Today, I have something really, really cool with me. 00:00:15.246 --> 00:00:22.010 Some of you might have already spotted it at a trade fair or maybe in our news or announcements. 00:00:22.050 --> 00:00:26.894 It is the switching measuring cable for outdoor use. 00:00:26.934 --> 00:00:31.337 Yes, I’ve already placed it here on the table, but I’ll happily pick it up for you. 00:00:31.357 --> 00:00:34.119 It’s somewhat in three parts, you could say. 00:00:34.159 --> 00:00:47.384 On one end, we have the classic plug that goes into the socket, and the whole thing is IP44 certified, meaning it’s suitable for outdoor outlets and resistant to rainwater. 00:00:47.424 --> 00:00:49.465 We then have the coupling on the other end of the cable, where another plug can be connected, also IP44 protected. 00:01:00.889 --> 00:01:10.497 And between these parts, which span about three meters in length, we have the actual switching actuator in the middle. 00:01:10.517 --> 00:01:14.240 This is where the actual switching function happens. 00:01:14.420 --> 00:01:19.484 This means the device you connect here will be switched on and off through this. 00:01:19.524 --> 00:01:22.306 But not only that, it’s also measured. 00:01:22.346 --> 00:01:26.709 This means the power measurement also takes place within the device. 00:01:27.411 --> 00:01:33.730 If you’re now wondering what areas of use or what you can do with it, this device is intended for... 00:01:34.802 --> 00:01:39.106 For example, the classic use case would be a pool pump. 00:01:39.146 --> 00:01:48.534 You might want to automate your pool pump outdoors so that it only runs at specific times or when enough power is coming from your solar panel system, possibly measured with our energy sensor, and this can be done through this device. 00:01:57.062 --> 00:02:00.425 It can remain permanently placed outdoors. 00:02:00.965 --> 00:02:07.950 Another example could be a pond pump that switches on and off here, or even the classic Christmas lights. 00:02:07.990 --> 00:02:11.553 We all have something we want to illuminate outside during Christmas, and this switching measuring cable is perfect for that. 00:02:11.593 --> 00:02:20.060 As usual, the device can be easily paired with the HOMATIC IP app. 00:02:20.746 --> 00:02:25.249 Simply click on "More" in the HOMATIC IP app and select "Add device," plug the device into the socket, or if it’s already plugged in, just press the button on the front once. 00:02:37.237 --> 00:02:43.102 The device will then appear and will need to be assigned to a room. 00:02:43.142 --> 00:02:46.547 I’ve now assigned the device to the garden. 00:02:46.567 --> 00:02:50.353 The name could be something like "Pool Pump." 00:02:50.393 --> 00:02:51.334 Next. 00:02:51.394 --> 00:02:55.781 And of course, like with every switch actuator, you’ll need to choose a mode. 00:02:56.321 --> 00:03:00.962 You can use it to switch electric heating, which is less common outdoors. 00:03:01.002 --> 00:03:04.883 You can simply switch consumers and measure energy, which is ideal for a pool pump. 00:03:07.685 --> 00:03:10.705 Or you can choose "Security." 00:03:10.746 --> 00:03:18.608 In case of an alarm, the switch actuator would activate and, for example, trigger a connected siren. 00:03:19.228 --> 00:03:24.011 But the classic use is just switching consumers and measuring energy. 00:03:24.050 --> 00:03:27.473 And with that, the device is now set up. 00:03:27.513 --> 00:03:34.377 So, if you now want to know what the power consumption of your pool pump or Christmas lights is, you can also check that. 00:03:35.157 --> 00:03:39.960 To do this, simply go to the "Measurement Data" section in the HOMATIC IP app. 00:03:40.000 --> 00:03:45.444 As you can see, I’ve already created some diagrams, but for a switching measuring cable, when it’s newly paired, you first need to select the data points. 00:03:57.032 --> 00:03:59.714 Do this by clicking on the three dots at the top. 00:04:00.294 --> 00:04:10.442 Select "Configuration" and then choose the power data from your switching measuring cable, in this case, the pool pump. 00:04:10.482 --> 00:04:19.029 From now on, the power values are continuously logged, and you can view them in a diagram. 00:04:19.069 --> 00:04:25.615 Since we would need to wait some time for enough data points to accumulate, I have prepared one for you. 00:04:25.635 --> 00:04:31.094 Here, for example, you can see a diagram of a switching measuring plug. 00:04:31.134 --> 00:04:37.859 In this case, it’s a switching measuring socket where we can see when the consumer, in this case a computer, was switched on and off and what power it consumed at that time. 00:04:44.202 --> 00:04:45.284 What about you? 00:04:45.303 --> 00:04:48.466 Will you get this really cool gadget for outdoor use? 00:04:48.486 --> 00:04:50.707 And if so, what will you use it for? 00:04:50.747 --> 00:04:51.688 Write it in the comments.