RE: Clipsal CBUS for Lighting Contol

["Pete Church" <yahoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ben,

We're just putting in C-BUS in our new build and I'm just getting to grips
with it - seems pretty intuitive if you're in any way techie, which I guess
if you're on UKHA you may be...

I second everything Paul says, although we haven't yet got anything working
other than in a pile of cable on my desk.

Paul, out of interest how are you doing your Velux control?  Have you got
the proprietary Velux interface for external control triggers or are you
using some other clever (DIY?) method.  I have 3 windows in different rooms
powered by a single Motor control unit, but ISTR that to get them
individually controlled by Comfort or C-BUS I would need 1 interface unit
per window otherwise they would all operate together - a v expensive
solution, so am thinking of hacking the Velux switch together with a relay
unit

Thanks

Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Paul Gale
Sent: 13 March 2008 15:56
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Clipsal CBUS for Lighting Contol

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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