Which fototransistor/diode for RFXpulse meter

Post by **RdP** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:31 am

Hi,

I have a electricitymeter with green (flashing) leds, this kind of light does not respond to the standaard RFXpulse sensor (CNY70). It does respond to red leds or 'normal light', but not to my green leds.
I know I can use another photo transistor/diode, but before I try all kind of type, I like to know if anyone of you have experience in the area.

Thanks in advance,

RdP

Post by **RdP** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:09 pm

Nobody,

I tried 3 kinds of photo diodes, but without any result......

.........

Post by **RdP** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:49 am

Hi,

Thanks to Bert, who was so kind to test a couple of phote diodes at my home in combination with the RFXCOM pulse, I finally found the right photodiode for my situation.

I use the BPW85, which works perfectly....

/RdP

Post by **Bwired** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 12:19 pm

I somehow missed this topic?
Good that the BPW85 is working on your electricitymeter, I'm using the BPW85 for my Dusk Dawn sensor now.
http://www.domoticaforum.eu/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=837
Soon full report on how that is working, still in test fase

Post by **Snelvuur** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:39 pm

@bwired: i missed this topic too (i cant remember it)

// Erik (binkey.nl)