System and method to detect and communicate faucet valve position

摘要

A system 400 for detecting and communicating a mechanical valve position in a faucet is provided. The system includes a mechanical valve 410 having an open state and a closed state, a control stem 6 configured to selectively operate the valve 410 between the open state and the closed state, a member 411 movable between an open position and a closed position in response to operation of the mechanical valve 410 between the open state and the closed state. The system further includes a ring 420 disposed at least partially around the mechanical valve 410 and having a switch 440 disposed on the ring 420. Moving the member 411 from the closed position to the open position actuates the switch 440.