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Wednesday, June 02, 2010

It's no longer debatable how greatly the huge company Apple Inc has impacted the relatively small custom electronics market.

The company's iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad touch products are revolutionizing how the electronics industry approaches component and system control.

Traditional custom installation equipment manufacturers like BitWise are taking advantage of Apple's technologies to offer installers market competitive solutions that leverage these Apple products.

BitWise's new iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad app can be used in tandem with its Project Editor software and BC4X1 Pro Automation Controller to control an end user's A/V equipment, home theater, business conference room system and automation system.

The free app is available for download on Apple's iTunes Web site and it can be used to address retrofit and new construction system installations.

Apple TV has always been viewed as a niche product for do-it-yourselfer (DIY'er) A/V enthusiasts, computer geeks and custom installers.

Now as rumors swirl about a new cloud-based Apple TV product announcement from the Cupertino, Calif. electronics company, specialty electronics manufacturers like Autonomic Controls are producing Apple enhancement products that enable installers to integrate Apple products into their system solutions.

Autonomic Controls' new Apple TV module for Crestron is SystemBuilder compatible, which the company says increases installers' ability to utilize Apple TV in their Crestron-based home control, home theater and whole-house A/V designs.

The module also enables installers to implement multiple Apple TV units running PC and Mac versions of iTunes, and it also recognizes Apple AirTunes via Ethernet to facilitate multi-zone control and media browsing from any touchpanel in the system.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Hunter Douglas is one of the most popular home building, home decor product manufacturers in the entire U.S. and the company's Duette and Applause lines of window covering treatments are the latest products from the company to utilize its PowerRise 2.0 technology.

The lines, which are designed to address a variety of homeowner window covering needs, offer users the option to raise and lower their window coverings from the press of a button, and the ability to integrate into an advanced home control and automation system.

The products are built on Hunter Douglas' Platinum Technology platform, which the company says raises and lowers window coverings with precision, while also controlling vane tilt for many Hunter Douglas window fashions.

Friday, April 09, 2010

The LiteTouch 5000LC is quite simply the most powerful lighting control CCU available on the market today. There’s virtually nothing this top-of-the-line LiteTouch CCU can’t control. The 5000LC can control up to 256 Keypads, 256 Control Modules and 2,048 independent loads.

The 5000LC comes with non-volatile flash memory to store all programs. It also offers extended power outage bat- tery backup. The system is "live" during job uploading which provides the ability for lights and switches to function without interruption during system changes. LiteWare software allows users to incorporate utilities to plan, design and program any 5000LC project and is operational with Windows 32-bit operating systems.

5000LC Features

• Built-in redundant processor provides additional micro processor backup for basic lighting control.
• Non-volatile flash memory stores all programs. Also features extended current status powered by battery backup.
• Rack-mount design accommodates future expansion. Seven card slots make it easy to upgrade or add future cards.
• Programmable combination locks are an exclusive 5000LC feature.
• Entering your code at the keypad allows access to entryways or other devices within home or office.

Learn more about LiteTouch 5000LC Lighting Control CCU.

Wednesday, April 07, 2010

The LiteTouch system is based around the Central Control Unit (CCU) which receives all switch information, processes the commands, and transmits control data to the control modules. One CCU is required per LiteTouch system. The CCUs use non-volatile memory for retaining programming information indefinitely and retain the current load on/off status and clock status information for at least two days.

The Standard is perfect for the many residential and commercial installations that require timing, random vacation mode, scene pre-sets, plus motor control, security, HVAC and A/V integration. It can control up to 256 Keypads, 100 Control Modulesand 800 independent loads. It is the only LiteTouch CCU that can be programmed without a computer using a self-contained user interface.

Learn more about the LiteTouch Standard CCU.

Thursday, April 01, 2010

LiteTouch offers three Central Control Units: Compact, Standard, and 5000LC CCUs. All three CCUs include an RS-232 computer interface port which allows easy system backup, alternate system configurations, and system operation via an external computer.

The Compact Central Control Unit offers system control of smaller LiteTouch systems. The Compact CCU has two Control Module ports and two keypad ports. The CCU is programmed via the R-232 Serial port.

Learn more about LiteTouch Lighting Control CCUs.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Elan Home Systems has always had a diverse line of products. With the addition of its new lighting control the company now moves one step closer to being a complete solution provider for custom installers.

The new lighting control system employs Powerline Control Systems' (PCS) PulseWorx Gen II Universal Powerline Bus (UPB) technologies. The lighting control solutions can be configured as part of a complete system or as stand-alone products in a new construction or retrofit project, and Elan also offers integration options to enable installers to incorporate the solution into a Home Logic automation system to provide homeowners with additional features such as remote access and scheduling.

Elan includes in its lighting control line a selection of keypad controllers, combination keypad dimmers, powerline interface modules (PIMs), control Modules, active split phase repeaters (SPRs) and dimmers. The line can be ordered as individual pieces or CE Pros can simplify the ordering process by requesting pre-configured four- or six-zone kits.

Monday, March 22, 2010

For years installers have offered Home Automation Inc.'s (HAI) line of home control and automation solutions as an affordable, reliable control solution for cost-conscious homeowners.

The company is now finalizing its new Apple iPhone/iPod Touch application and it is set to demonstrate the control solution at the upcoming EHX Show in Orlando (March 25-27).

The app can be used to operate an HAI control system and it uses color graphics and icons to help users navigate their control options to set the parameters for features like lighting, HVAC and A/V system volume. The app is compatible with the company's Omni and Lumina control systems, and it says the interface looks similar to its Snap-Link Mobile and WL3 products.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

The iKontrol app from Knoll Systems is designed to complement the Kommand Series communications products.

The app, which is available for download in the iTunes App Store, uses Wi-Fi to control Knoll's Kommand Series, as well as solutions from Control4, Vantage, Crestron, AMX and others.

Knoll says installers can customize the interface via its Kommand Center GUI Builder.

Knoll also recommends electronics professionals use the app in tandem with its Kommand Center Expert or Kommand Center Pro controller hubs to complete the end user interface experience.

Friday, February 05, 2010

Versatility and ease of use are at your fingertips with the Control4 7" Table Top Touch Screen. This brightly-lit, easy-to-read touch screen provides control over all aspects of your home-automation system. Control your lighting, listen to any music you want through the Rhapsody™ online music service, check your kid’s playroom through a remote camera, or start a movie in the home theater using this single, elegant interface. The touch screen can be used over Ethernet or WiFi to give you more communication choices, and includes a light sensor to control light in the room and a proximity motion sensor that enters “sleep mode” when the touch screen isn't used.

The 7" Table Top Touch Screen sits nicely on a coffee table, countertop, or nightstand. The touch screen sets a new standard in touch-screen technology, with rich color graphics, an easy-to-navigate interface and superior performance. This touch screen adapts well to any home or lifestyle.

Features

• Large viewing area – The wide-screen 16x9 format WVGA screen has over 3.5 times the viewing and touch screen area when compared to the Control4 Mini Touch Screen.
• Streamlined design – The sleek design includes easy-to-use navigation and 4 programmable hot keys.

Friday, January 08, 2010

Meridian has received a lot of praise for its Sooloos solution because of its combination of audio quality and user functionality and its latest updates to the product line should enhance these qualities.

The new 2.1 update debuted at CES 2010 improves on the system's ability to integrate with a Crestron control system, while adding Apple iPhone control capabilities, streamlined configuration options, zone-link synchronization, and the addition of the Rhapsody service and Internet radio.

Meridian has also increased the interoperability of its Sooloos media system by adding modular card options that enable installers to integrate a Sooloos system with the company's flagship 800 solutions. The new ID40 Sooloos integration card is standard with the company's new 808v3 CD player and an add-on option for its 861v6 A/V controller.