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Wednesday, September 01, 2010

With the introduction of its CEN-SWPOE-24 24-port managed 10/100 Ethernet switch with Power over Ethernet (PoE) and dual Gigabit uplink ports, Crestron is providing its dealers with a device that simplifies the installation process.

The switch configures through the use of a web browser and Crestron's Toolbox dealer program, and with it installers can implement a system that integrates a variety of networkable components like touchpanels and keypads without having to add power supplies.

In addition, Crestron includes a front panel management port that enables the mirroring of any rear port to facilitate system monitoring and troubleshooting. Installers can also customize the front panel with unique names to make it easy to identify each port.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Right now Apple's iPad is certainly a hot product for installers to integrate into their home control systems solutions, but there are other touchpanel products on the market that installers can use.

Home Automation, Inc.'s (HAI) new OmniTouchPro home control software is designed to be versatile whole-house control/automation solution that enables CE Pros to use third-party touchpanels in their home automation system installations.

HAI says the software (part number 1131) is the same interface that it runs on its Omnitouch 5.7e, 10p and 10pe touchpanels, and that it will run on most third-party touchpanels that employ Microsoft Windows XP, Vista and Win7.

Once installed and setup as part of a system, the software can be used by homeowners to access and control their security, lighting, HVAC, audio/video and other electronics sub-systems. Installers can also customize the appearance of the interface through the use of color choices, icons, floorplans, room-specific pages and other elements.

Monday, August 09, 2010

With Apple, Inc. continuing to innovate on the mainstream level of consumer electronics, its products are finding ways into the specialty custom electronics market through the industry's acceptance of its hardware and software solutions.

The latest company adopting Apple's technologies to drive the use of its custom-oriented product line is Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI). RTI's new RTiPanel App for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad enables users to control their RTI XP series of remote processor components, including the Minn.-based company's flagship XP-8 processor and its XP-6 and XP-3 products.

RTI says installers can configure the customizable user interface by using its Integration Designer programming software to facilitate the control of their clients' A/V, HVAC, security and home automation devices.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Lighting control manufacturer Lutron Electronics is announcing the availability and immediate shipping of two new components for its RadioRA 2 wireless total light control system: a dimmer for electronic low-voltage (ELV) loads and a hybrid keypad for retrofit applications.

The RadioRA 2 seeTouch Hybrid Keypad replaces a light switch in a standard wallbox, offers local and system dimming control of the attached lighting loads and provides system control of lights and shades throughout the home. The unit has backlit buttons make it easy to locate in the dark and a suggested list price is $399.

The RadioRA 2 ELV Dimmer provides high-performance dimming for ELV loads and some dimmable CFL and LED loads for a suggested list price of $199.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

It sounds like science fiction, but the technology is real and New Orleans-based Home Automation Inc. (HAI) is using it for its latest product: the HAI wireless Driveway Sensor (63A00-1).

The technology is of course the earth's magnetic field and in the case of this new driveway sensor the company is utilizing it as a means to detect metal objects like cars to help alert homeowners when a visitor has driven onto their property.

Installers can set the sensor up to turn on outdoor lighting or it can be used as part of a home security system when it's combined with a video surveillance system.

HAI says that because the unit is wireless, installers won't have to dig a channel to run underground cable, and through its industrial design, the company has provided installation options for post or wall mounting applications.

Friday, June 25, 2010

System Features

• Distinct Keypad Styles – Reduce wall clutter caused by traditional dimmer and toggle switches by specialty wiring all loads to a central enclosure location. Complete system control with distinctly styled LiteTouch Low Voltage Keypads.
• Central Control Unit Options – Multiple CCU options deliver a range of scalable system features and price points.
• Hybrid Technology – LiteTouch Hybrid Technology adds unmatched system flexibility and installation options. With backward compatible design you can even add Hybrid Technology to existing LiteTouch Systems.
• Sub-System Integration – LiteTouch integrates with virtually any other home automation sub-systems such as AV systems, HVAC, motors, window blinds, security, touch screens and more.
• Power of LiteWare® – The LiteTouch system is powered with LiteWare; System Layout, Design & Programming; Keypad Design; Timing & Vacation Mode; Billing; Load Level Adjustment; Troubleshooting.

Three Central Control Unit Options:

• FIVEk CCU – The FIVEk (formerly called the 5000LC) is quite simply the most powerful lighting control CCU available on the market today. There’s virtually nothing this top-of-the-line LiteTouch CCU can’t control. This is the only LiteTouch CCU that offers Hybrid/wireless control. Control up to 256 low voltage keypads, 256 Control Modules, 2048 loads, plus Hybrid Wall Box Dimmers (64 Wired, 64 Wireless, total 384 Switches).
• Standard CCU – The Standard is perfect for the many residential and commercial installations that require timing, random vacation mode, scene pre-sets, plus motor control, security, HVAC and A/V integration. It is the only LiteTouch CCU that can be programmed without a computer using a self-contained user interface.Control up to 256 low voltage keypads, 100 Control Modules, 800 loads, plus Hybrid Wall Box Dimmers (64 Wired, total 384 Switches).
• Compact CCU – The Compact can do everything the Standard can do, just on a smaller scale. Control up to 40 low voltage keypads, 32 Control Modules, 320 loads, plus Hybrid Wall Box Dimmers (32 Wired, total 192 Switches).

Keypads & Hybrid Wall Box Dimmers:LiteTouch is widely known for the distinct beauty, quality and styling of their keypads. Low Voltage Keypad styles include:  Metropolitan, Coastal, Euro, Capri and Rio, each available in 6 to 14 faceplate finishes with a maximum of 5 to 9 buttons per gang.  Most are available with backlighting, daylight harvesting and Designer Icon engraving. Hybrid Wall Box Dimmers complement the Metropolitan style keypad; offer 1, 3 or 6 buttons; and come in 3 faceplate finishes.

System Highlights

• LiteTouch Energy Conservation – Energy Savings Dimming; Astronomical Time Clock Features; Timed Events; Master-Off Programming; DayLight Harvesting Functionality.
• LiteTouch Hybrid Installation – Installation/Wiring Options: Central/Homerun Installation; Conventional, Cat5 Installation; Conventional, Wireless Installation
• LiteTouch Flexible Integration – Ethernet; Infrared; RS-232; Contact Closure; Controllable via IR or RF Remote Control; Published Software Macros.

Web Site Link to CCUs & Modules:
http://litetouch.com/content.aspx?pg=2401

Web site link to Keypads:
http://litetouch.com/content.aspx?pg=2003

 

System Features

• LiteTouch Hybrid Wall Box Dimmer – Dual installation technology of both Wireless RF and Wired Cat5, as well as the flexibility of a combination Dimmer and Relay. Easy to retrofit into virtually any residence or business. Hardware fits right into standard electrical backboxes. Each button is fully programmable.
• Hybrid Technology – LiteTouch Hybrid Technology adds unmatched system flexibility and installation options. With backward compatible design you can even add Hybrid Technology to existing LiteTouch Systems.
• Sub-System Integration – LiteTouch integrates with virtually any other home automation sub-systems such as AV Systems, HVAC, Motors, window blinds, security, touch screens and more.
• Power of LiteWare® – The LiteTouch system is programmed with LiteWare; System Layout, Design & Programming; Keypad Design; Timing & Vacation Mode; Billing; Load Level Adjustment; Troubleshooting.

System Capabilities

• FIVEk CCU with C2000+ Card – This central control unit offers a wireless range of 200 feet , and can control the following Hybrid Wall Box Dimmers:  64 Wireless, 64 Wired, for a total of 384 Switches.
• Hybrid Wall Box Dimmers – Available in Metropolitan Designer Style and Metropolitan Traditional Style with 1, 3 or 6 buttons; and 3 available faceplate finishes.

System Highlights

• LiteTouch Energy Conservation – Energy Savings Dimming; Astronomical Time Clock Features; Timed Events; Master-Off Programming.
• LiteTouch Hybrid Installation – Installation/Wiring Options: Conventional, Cat5 Installation; Conventional, Wireless Installation
• LiteTouch Flexible Integration – Ethernet; Infrared; RS-232; Contact Closure; Controllable via IR or RF Remote Control; Published Software Macros.

Web Site Link:
http://litetouch.com/content.aspx?pg=2100

 

System Features

• Powerfully Simple Wall Box System – Conventionally wired and mounted into standard electrical backboxes; Customize LEDs in six available colors.
• Decentralized Control – Unique load cartridge, each with its own microprocessor, allows for system expansion simply by adding more cartridges. Select between Relay and Dimmer Mode; no pre-planning required.
• Sub-System Integration – Control Lights from a third-party universal remote, touch screen or whole home control system.
• Built-In Programming Panel – Buttons are fully programmable from the face of the unit; Seven standard switch types. No computer required.

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System Capabilities

• Three Types of LiteTouch Neo Wall Box Controllers – Four-Gang LiteTouch Neo4 controls up to 8 loads; Three-Gang LiteTouch Neo3 controls up to 5 loads; 2-Gang LiteTouch Neo2 controls up to 2 loads.
• LiteTouch Neo Accessories include – LiteTouch Neo 3-Way; LiteTouch Neo Mimic; and the One-Gang, one load LiteTouch Neo1.
• Connect up to 32 LiteTouch Neo Controllers to make a system.
• Connect up to eight LiteTouch Neo Accessories to each Controller

System Highlights

• LiteTouch Energy Conservation – Energy Savings Dimming; Timed Toggle Loads; Master-Off Programming; Efficient Dimming Technology.
• LiteTouch Hybrid Installation – Installation/Wiring Options: Conventional, Cat5 Installation; Conventional, Wireless Installation (coming soon).
• LiteTouch Flexible Integration – Controllable via IR or RF Remote Control.

Web Site Link:
http://litetouch.com/content.aspx?pg=2423

 

System Features

• Self Contained Lighting Control – Nine buttons allow for four individual load controls, four scene controls and one master off button; Connect to up to 2 remote keypads; Conventionally wired and mounted into standard electrical backboxes. Four load unit, 800 watts per load.
• Built-in Programming Panel – Or use default settings right out of the box. No computer required.

System Highlights

• LiteTouch Energy Conservation – Energy Savings Dimming: Master-Off Control.
• LiteTouch Flexible Integration – Built-in infrared window.

Web Site Link: http://litetouch.com/content.aspx?pg=2422

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

It's no longer debatable how greatly the huge company Apple Inc has impacted the relatively small custom electronics market.

The company's iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad touch products are revolutionizing how the electronics industry approaches component and system control.

Traditional custom installation equipment manufacturers like BitWise are taking advantage of Apple's technologies to offer installers market competitive solutions that leverage these Apple products.

BitWise's new iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad app can be used in tandem with its Project Editor software and BC4X1 Pro Automation Controller to control an end user's A/V equipment, home theater, business conference room system and automation system.

The free app is available for download on Apple's iTunes Web site and it can be used to address retrofit and new construction system installations.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Now that the economy is slowly growing, consumers are looking for ways to affordably upgrade their homes.

Many consumers are of course interested in upgrading their homes to make them more energy efficient and convenient to live in.

Home Automation Inc.'s (HAI) new UPBT Three-Phase Repeater is a device that the company has added to its lighting control line of products, and it is designed to provide CE Pros with a solution that facilitates the communication between universal powerline bus (UPB) devices on a three-phase 120-volt electrical system.

The New Orleans-based manufacturer says the product can be used in environments such as condominiums, apartment buildings, and small office facilities.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Hunter Douglas is one of the most popular home building, home decor product manufacturers in the entire U.S. and the company's Duette and Applause lines of window covering treatments are the latest products from the company to utilize its PowerRise 2.0 technology.

The lines, which are designed to address a variety of homeowner window covering needs, offer users the option to raise and lower their window coverings from the press of a button, and the ability to integrate into an advanced home control and automation system.

The products are built on Hunter Douglas' Platinum Technology platform, which the company says raises and lowers window coverings with precision, while also controlling vane tilt for many Hunter Douglas window fashions.

Friday, April 09, 2010

The LiteTouch 5000LC is quite simply the most powerful lighting control CCU available on the market today. There’s virtually nothing this top-of-the-line LiteTouch CCU can’t control. The 5000LC can control up to 256 Keypads, 256 Control Modules and 2,048 independent loads.

The 5000LC comes with non-volatile flash memory to store all programs. It also offers extended power outage bat- tery backup. The system is "live" during job uploading which provides the ability for lights and switches to function without interruption during system changes. LiteWare software allows users to incorporate utilities to plan, design and program any 5000LC project and is operational with Windows 32-bit operating systems.

5000LC Features

• Built-in redundant processor provides additional micro processor backup for basic lighting control.
• Non-volatile flash memory stores all programs. Also features extended current status powered by battery backup.
• Rack-mount design accommodates future expansion. Seven card slots make it easy to upgrade or add future cards.
• Programmable combination locks are an exclusive 5000LC feature.
• Entering your code at the keypad allows access to entryways or other devices within home or office.

Learn more about LiteTouch 5000LC Lighting Control CCU.

Wednesday, April 07, 2010

The LiteTouch system is based around the Central Control Unit (CCU) which receives all switch information, processes the commands, and transmits control data to the control modules. One CCU is required per LiteTouch system. The CCUs use non-volatile memory for retaining programming information indefinitely and retain the current load on/off status and clock status information for at least two days.

The Standard is perfect for the many residential and commercial installations that require timing, random vacation mode, scene pre-sets, plus motor control, security, HVAC and A/V integration. It can control up to 256 Keypads, 100 Control Modulesand 800 independent loads. It is the only LiteTouch CCU that can be programmed without a computer using a self-contained user interface.

Learn more about the LiteTouch Standard CCU.

Thursday, April 01, 2010

LiteTouch offers three Central Control Units: Compact, Standard, and 5000LC CCUs. All three CCUs include an RS-232 computer interface port which allows easy system backup, alternate system configurations, and system operation via an external computer.

The Compact Central Control Unit offers system control of smaller LiteTouch systems. The Compact CCU has two Control Module ports and two keypad ports. The CCU is programmed via the R-232 Serial port.

Learn more about LiteTouch Lighting Control CCUs.