RE: EIB Instabus

[Martin Wonders <martin.wonders@xxxxxxxxx>]

The two standards aren't compatible but there's nothing to stop
manufacturers from adding an interface for each
(Comfort have done this)

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Subject: Re: [ukha_d] EIB Instabus


Martin

Are the two standards compatible? in that could a manufacturer build a high
end appliance with both interfaces?


----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin Wonders" <martin.wonders@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 10:55 AM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] EIB Instabus


> Hi,
>
> The instabus system is proving quite difficult to get a hold of.  I'm
> looking to install it in my new build, in the coming months,
> and Siemens will only supply to registered installers, so I'm having
to
> organise the training and registered installer exam before
> they will supply the kit.  Otherwise they just put you in touch with
an RI
> in your area who may/will charge the earth for supply and
installation.
>
> CBus is a similar system but there's nothing to stop you DoingIY.
>
> It will be more expensive once I've paid for the training but Instabus
uses
> an open standard(EIB European installation bus) that any manufacturer
can
> implement. This can mean the difference
> between household appliances coming EIB enabled or CBus enabled. 
Saying
> that, no-one knows which way the manufacturers will go so it's all a
bit
of
> a gamble.
>
> Martin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: arni_skarphedinsson [mailto:arnis@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 08 April 2004 00:07
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] EIB Instabus
>
>
> Hi all
>
> A quick question
>
> why is there so little talk about EIB or Instabus systems here
>
> are the not practical for home use ?
> or are they that much more expensive that C-bus and X10 system ?
>
>
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