RE: Clipsal CBUS for Lighting Contol

["Paul Gale" <groups2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes - I have it and would highly recommend it.

I control all the advanced intelligence stuff in HomeVision and use Kevin's
HV/CBus/xAP gateway to directly link into CBus - works VERY well indeed :)

I've just ordered a couple of wireless CBus plug in dimmers for a couple of
table lamps too. You can also get a wireless (RF) remote control although
I've not got or used it - I think Kevin might have one though?

I use HV again for IR remote light operation - a couple of Harmony remotes
trigger a change/macro etc in HV and then controls the relevant lights on
the CBus network.

I have 14 (IIRC) DLT switches - and whilst not cheap, are very flexible - I
have all kinds of other devices controlled by them apart from lights -
electric lock, a guest mode trigger (to disable various PIR's in guest
bedrooms, set heating modes etc), control of Velux electric windows etc
etc. Linked with another HA controller, it's a very flexible system.

I know other people here use the CBus PAC and touchscreen - these are other
options but I've not used them. To me, the flexibility of linking my alarm,
HV, CBus etc together is very powerful.

Paul.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Ben McCormack
> Sent: 13 March 2008 15:30
> To: UKHA Mailinglist
> Subject: [ukha_d] Clipsal CBUS for Lighting Contol
>
> Hi All
>
> We are just about to move into a new house and our intention is over
> the next 2-3 years completely renovate the property.
>
> This finally gives me the chance to automate properly!!
>
> I am starting to think about lighting control  and remember a while
> back that Clipsal CBUS was highly regarded. Is this still the case?
>
> I am basically looking at the following setup
>
> 16 Lighting Zones across 9 Rooms.
> 12 Switches
>
>
> I do have a couple of questions
>
> 1. Does the Clipsal system come with any intelligence. ie Can I tell
> it I am on 'holiday' and it will turn certain zones on and off?
> 2. I assume I can control CBUS via IR in certain key rooms?
> 3. Are they still running the introduction course? I know they were
> about 3 years ago.
>
> Finally is there any other systems that I should be considering?
>
> Cheers
> Ben
>
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