Need-based ventilation saves energy and increases the comfort of living. The ventilation unit uses automatic sensors to boost the ventilation when necessary.
Basic ventilation is sufficient to remove impurities of human origin and to keep the living areas and bedrooms fresh in normal living conditions. An active user can independently adjust the efficiency of ventilation. However, automatic control with sensors makes everyday life easier, keeps the indoor air fresh and saves energy. The inclusion of air quality sensors in the ventilation unit creates the best possible solution for the residents and structures: need-based ventilation.
Need-based automatic ventilation also detects when the house is unoccupied. The efficiency of ventilation is then automatically reduced without any action required by the resident. When the efficiency of ventilation is reduced to half, the energy it consumes drops by more than half. Need-based ventilation means a lot of savings.
Humidity sensor detects moisture
The humidity content of indoor air always rises during showering, sauna bathing, the drying of laundry and cooking. This means that the ventilation must be boosted to remove the moisture and keep the indoor air fresh. The boosting quickly removes the moisture, so that it will not condense in the structures and cause damage.
The humidity sensor monitors the humidity balance of indoor air, boosting the ventilation when needed and decreasing its efficiency as soon as the humidity content is within the permitted values. All MyVallox units have an integrated humidity sensor. In addition, an extra humidity sensor may be connected to them for purposes such as measuring humidity in the bathroom and boosting the ventilation as needed.
A carbon dioxide sensor helps to maintain your energy level
People produce carbon dioxide when they breathe. When there are many guests in the house, the air becomes stuffy and warm as its carbon dioxide content increases. This can make you feel tired and cause a headache. In such circumstances, the ventilation should be boosted, so that excessive carbon dioxide is removed and the guests will feel well.
The carbon dioxide sensor monitors the carbon dioxide content of indoor air and, for its part, ensures the supply of oxygen-rich, fresh indoor air. The sensors guarantee the high quality of indoor air in all circumstances, and by using them you can avoid excessive and energy-wasting ventilation. All MyVallox ventilation units have an integrated carbon dioxide sensor.
In large apartments, the air volume may be so high that, for instance, the increased carbon dioxide content of a single bedroom does not considerably contribute to the general carbon dioxide level of the indoor air. This means that the integrated sensor in the unit will not necessarily detect the need to boost ventilation. In such circumstances, an independent carbon dioxide sensor can be installed in the bedrooms to monitor the air quality and ensure oxygen-fresh air for the residents throughout the night.
The VOC sensor ensures healthy indoor air
The indoor air at home includes VOC compounds, i.e. various gases that evaporate from construction materials, washing detergents, paints, furniture, etc. Examples of VOC compounds include acetone, ethanol, formaldehyde, toluene, etc. You probably cannot sense these impurities, but some of them may cause pulmonary symptoms, such as hoarseness, discomfort in the throat, coughs, asthma and bronchitis. Eye irritations and headaches may also be caused by exposure to VOC compounds.
It is less stressful to live in a home where no one – adults, children or pets – is exposed to them. The MyVallox VOC sensor measures the content of these organic compounds in the indoor air and adjusts the efficiency of the ventilation according to the detected contents.
The optional MyVallox VOC sensor can be connected to any MyVallox ventilation unit. The sensor ensures that the indoor air remains healthy and enables fully automatic ventilation. There is no need to adjust or calibrate the sensor.