Step 1
Identify switches
For each light point, identify the type of switching. Then you know in the following step how to replace the traditional switches with connected switches (and traditional push buttons).
Note: Here is a list of the most common switching with the current Niko switches (in the range since 2006). These examples can also help you when replacing older switches or products with another brand. The surface-mount may well be different in that case and the connection terminals may be in another place.
Start by determining the number of control points (switches) for the light point. If you wish to replace a switch with two buttons, consider the situation per button:
- How many control points (switches) are there for the light point that you are commanding with the left button?
- How many control points are there for the light point that you are commanding with the right button?
One control point
Two-circuit switch
Two buttons, four connection terminals
You command the light point with
one of these buttons and this is the only control point.
Single-pole switch
One button, two connection terminals
You command the light point with this button and
this is the only control point.
Two control points
Two-way switching
Two (double) two-way switches with three or six connection terminals
Three or more control points
Intermediate switching
One or more intermediate switch(es) with four connection terminals, always in the centre of the circuit
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Intermediate switching
Two (double) two-way switches with three or six connection terminals, always at the end of the circuit
