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The Latest Technology in Automated Home Control - Book
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System Design Manual Using X-10 & Hardwired Protocols
Robert N. Bucceri
ISBN 0-9700057-2-5
202 Pages
Copyright, 2003 Silent Servant, Inc.
System Design Manual Introduction (from the book)
Automation is the technique of making an apparatus, device, electrical load or a process operate automatically using electronic devices or mechanical equipment to convert to automatic operation.
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This publication provides a well detailed practical approach to designing a complete Home Automation System using a combination of X-10 Power-line Carrier technology, hardwired Analog and Digital Inputs, Relay Outputs along with RS-232/RS-485 subsystems.
This publication centers around a fully illustrated 'Example Home' that realistically describes and demonstrates various methods of automating the most common electrical loads found in residential homes. The primary intention of the 'Example Home' format is to provide the reader with a concise fast-track and easy means of learning and applying automated home control design concepts to their own personal projects. This unique whole house approach will provide basic as well as advanced design methods and interface approaches. Realistic scenarios are also provided to help the reader understand what could be experienced during the process of automating a home. For example, at the beginning of Chapter Two, the manual describes a scenario of a Home Control Designer who approaches the 'Example Home' for the first time for the prupose of examining the house prior to designing the Home Automation System. This individual also looks at the electrical loads in the home and how they are manually controlled to obtain the information required to automate these devices. The system designer also performs an X-10 signal strength test and electrical noise test to potentially find any problems with the existing electrical system. This information will be used to provide the appropriate solutions before a systemn is designed. After the design individual has determined what there is to work with in the 'Example Home', the design process leads the reader from room to room to demonstrate design techniques for specific applications. The design process includes: Description of each electrical load that will be automated, selecting the appropriate home automation equipment for each electrical load, how to install the home automation equipment and how to program the Home Controller to provide the features that will fulfill the family's lifestyle.
Programming the system is only required when a Home Controller is incorporated as part of the design. Home Control Systems that do not have a Home Controller can provide powerful automation features; however, they cannot provide the wealth of control possibilities, versatility, convenience and decision making capabilities that a Home Controller can furnish. Programming is easy to perform and should not intimidate anyone. The various design sections of this manual also contain the programming lines of a wide variety of Events that provide the family with many valuable features.
Some of the electrical loads and sub-systems to automate in the 'Example Home' include several lighting types, appliances, ceiling fans, single and multi-zone HVAC systems, security systems, drapery positioners, pool & spa, sprinkler systems, garage doors, property access gates as well as many others.
A variety of applications utilize specific home automation components to provide the reader with realistic methods of automating specific electrical loads. Products were selected based on familiarity only. Thhe use of specific equipment used for example purposes does not intend to promote, advertise or suggest that these products are the best or the only components to use for home control applications. Leviton Powerline Carrier components are the primary devices used in this book, however, similar devices are available from X-10 USA, X-10 Pro, Compose PLC, HomePro, SwitchLinc, ACT and PCS.
It is also necessary to note that the mehtods used to automate specific electrical loads in the 'Example Home ' are only some of the methods and techniques that can be applied. There are other methods that may be more appropriate for you personal applications.
This manual is comprehensive from chapter to chapter. It is most beneficial to read and study this publication from beginning to the end in order to learn system concepts and design procedures for the example applications.
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