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Home automation
Recent changes in DTI legislation have opened up new opportunities for remote control systems. It is now possible
to automate your house to a level which would have been in the realms of science fiction just a few years ago.
Timer control is the simplest of home automation control
systems. Basically, timer control consists of inserting a
programmable on-off switch into the power supply line of
the appliance to be controlled.
The appliance or unit is switched on or off according to the
timer settings. All of the control devices listed below can be
programmed for up to 10 on/off switches per day, and
provide for different settings for each day of the week if
required. All feature a large LCD for ease of programming,
and have an instant manual override function.
Please note that although the programmable controllers
and 13A outlets can be fitted in minutes, installation does
require some basic DIY electrical skills.
What Is Home Automation?
In its most basic form home automation (or home control) is the controlled, automatic switching on or off of an electrical device within your house
your house, garage or garden.
Why would I want to do this? For years people have dreamed of operating everything in the house by remote control. Indeed it was in the early 1970's
when Stirling Moss unveiled his 'House of the Future' where even the bath could be run from the bedroom. All these facilities have been readily
available to the rich and famous but until recently have remained out of the reach and pocket of most people. Depending on which system of control
you decide upon (and yes, you can mix and match) then the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
Here are a just a few examples of possible applications:
Waking Up There's no need to always be woken up by an ordinary alarm, why not your Hi-Fi, or the television? You can have lights to come on
throughout the house, and perhaps switch on heaters before you even set foot out of bed. In fact (as long as you remembered to fill it the night before),
you can even boil the kettle before you get to the kitchen!
Leaving home in the morning How many times have you left home wondering if you have turned off all the things you know you should have
turned off, but can't remember if you have? One solution is to use an Easy Life Kit and a separate wireless wall switch fixed near the front door of your
house. On leaving, just one press of a button can switch all your appliance modules off.
Coming Home in the evening If you always get home at the same time you could pre-program lights, heaters, even music to greet you when you
return. With RF remote controls you can automate your garage door to open as you pull on the drive and switch on external lights to escort you into
the house. If you want to get really carried away you can even use an X10 telephone transponder, "call" your house and switch things on at whatever
time suits you.
In Your Absence You can pre-program lights and radios to switch on and off around your house to give the "lived in" look, and with the right
equipment you can even automate curtain opening and closing. You can even hook into your burglar alarm system so that all that house lights flash on
and off when an alarm is triggered.
Child Control One customer has used an X10 "Free Time" put an appliance module on the socket in his kids' bedroom. They have a four-way
distribution panel plugged into the appliance module into which is plugged the TV, stereo and the games console. At 9 pm the appliance module turns
off, and the noise ends. Interestingly, whilst the kids could unplug the distribution board from the appliance module and plug it into the socket (to
which their father can retaliate by fitting a DIN-rail switch) in fact, they don't. He meanwhile, isn't faced with having to go in to their rooms and tell
them to turn everything off and the nightly showdown that would ensue. What price silence? All he needed was a Free Time Kit.
These are just a few examples, although the possibilities are really endless.
OK, What Do I Need? There are three main types of control method used in Home automation products:
• Timer Control
• Wireless (RF) control
• X10 Control
Further explanation of each is given in the appropriate product section
Home automation – Timer control
PLUG IN TIMER
As simple as it gets, just plug this into any 13A socket and
plug the device you want controlled into it. (13A max load).
[7DT] £11.99
LIGHT SWITCHES
Easily convert any wall light switch into a programmable 7
day switch. The neat flush design fits on the left or right
hand side and can be used with dimmers and fluorescent
lights. Ideal for security (make your house look lived in) and
for convenience (wake up/come home to a well lit house). It
can also be used to automate a single or double mains outlet
with a max load of 6A (only for use with flush mount
switches and sockets)
[R1] £29.99
Special price when you buy two [R1PAIR] £44.99
IMMERSION HEATER CONTROLLER
Helps to save electricity with up to seven on/off settings per
day plus a countdown (switch off after x minutes) feature.
Easy change from summer to winter time (and yes-it IS more
economical to switch the immersion than to leave it on all
the time!).
[R2] £34.99
PROGRAMMABLE 13A SOCKETS
Easily convert any UK 13A mains outlet into a 7 day
programmable electronic timer. Use it to control any mains
operated device (eg garden fountain, lights, etc). Contains
fittings for single or double outlets (double outlet
installation pictured). Max load 13A.
[R3] £34.99
Timer control 105
Wireless (RF) control 106
X10 control 106
Remote telephone switch
Want to switch on a light before you
get home? Water the lawn whilst
you‘re away? Here‘s an easy way to
control any mains with your telephone.
Simply dial in, enter your personal code
and the device will switch on for a pre-
determined time (1 to 99 hours). You
can even check the status by phone. It
works in parallel with other telephone
devices so won‘t interfere with your
answering machine. Touch telephone
required. Max load 10A.
[TSX] £49.99
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