This means that the first 4 buttons could be lighting loads then press the 5th button and have 4 Audio controls. Whats even cooler is that when connected with the Multi room audio system by Clipsal, these buttons can take on more “pages” and functions harnessing the extra processing power of the CBus MRA unit.

Once again we have come across old style Cbus power supplies causing weird things to happen on the network. This was about 3 weeks ago.When replaced however with what was calculated to be the correct value  of new power supplies, the network still had issues at times. This was remedied by adding one further power supply.

We also noticed some other strange behavior on the network and found that the network clock was not running. This was located in the original old style PC interface. This was changed to a new type and the network has  been very stable now. Originally we would leave the site and LED’s would flash on switches some hours afterwards.

And guess what? Today we went to a new job and found old power supplies on their way out again. Currently this network is stable but the power supplies are showing typical signs that they are about to fail. We have posted a photos of these from today.

A luxury automated residents on the main Nerang river, Carrara.  We were able to provide complete electrical, lightng and AV design into this project. See our Projects tab for more details.

Smart phones and smart Home Automation – Clipsal C-bus

Home Automation, also known as Home Integration or Smart Home Solutions, is about combining things together within the home electrical system. The days of being able to control aspects of your home via your smartphone or Iphone are here. This  can be done within your home or even when you are away from it. Clipsal Cbus has several ways to achieve this.

Home Automation is revolutionising home security & entertainment. If you’re building a new home, installing home automation infrastructure will get you ready for the future & add value to your home.

If you’ve got an existing home, retrofitting cables is very expensive, but advances in wireless technology means you can now automate too. Wireless is a cost-effective means for automating an existing house, as you don’t need to rip out walls to install cables. Remember though that a wired system is always more robust than a wireless system.

If you are considering an Integrated Home Automation System, then be aware that expert advice is crucial. Our experienced Systems Integrator will determine the features that you need after the initial consultationin & draw up your plans to suit your budget & lifestyle.

See under our “services” for more information about Home Automation and Clipsal C-Bus.

We were invited to Japan by an Japanese Business lady who has interest on the Gold Coast. After designing and installing the Cbus, lighting and AV in her apartment on the Gold Coast, she invited us to Japan to do her new restaurant.  It was quite an opportunity and was a very educational experience. We have since done 2 smaller projects in Japan with the builder who did this project.

 
We were contracted to design and Supply a C-bus control system and lighting design for this modern restaurant and entertainment venue in Yokahama Japan.  We did this project in conjucntion with a local Japanese electrical contracting firm.

http://www.howardgroup.com.au/projects/vogue.cfm

Skyline on Swann

A luxury block or boutique apartments. We were responsible for the C-Bus design, supply and programming as well as the TV and Comms distribution in the apartments. Starserve comms’s cabinets were used as we C-Bus Saturn switches.

We have also been involved with lighting upgrades ,  home cinema and TV distribution since initial construction.