RE: Clipsal CBUS for Lighting Contol

["Paul Gale" <groups2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There are a couple of interface boxes - the older non-'IO Home
Control'system uses a different interface. The new one is actually wireless
to the window (using the IO Home Control system) and has a couple of switch
inputs to mimic the similar open/close buttons found on the remote. IIRC,
you program which window, group, room etc you want the interface to
control. So you can control several windows at once, simultaneously.

Oh, and when I say windows, it could be a Velux window, blind, awning or
frame light as these are all seen as devices that the IO Home Control
system can operate.

Paul.



> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Mike Griffiths
> Sent: 13 March 2008 18:39
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Clipsal CBUS for Lighting Contol
>
> If you have a IR system you can control individual velux windows even
> though the switch is controlling banks of 3 windows
> You have to order the remote control unit - this was an undocumented
> feature of the  Velux setup
>
> I have also got the Velux interface box but in true HA fashion I have
> still to connect it up.
> I find that by using the rain detectors the other operations can be
> easily done by the switches
>
> I have three banks of three windows with Blinds
> I never have any reason not to use them in Banks of three
> Also the Velux switches are clever
> If you want to open all windows you just press the the buttons
> Only one bank at a time will operate but when one bank has finished
the
> next will start automatically
>
> One word of caution - From memory I don't think the velux switches are
> that easy to hack
> Hope this Helps
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Pete Church
> Sent: 13 March 2008 16:15
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Clipsal CBUS for Lighting Contol
>
> 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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