The large training room space has Pierlite LED fittings which are dimmed and controlled by combination C-Bus 5085 DL, switches in Horizon black and as a central point of control, a C-Bus Spectrum colour touchscreen also in Horizon black.

Rows of downlights in the main training room are switched in banks to allow for presentation from a speaker or overhead AV projector.  “Scenes” are programmed which allow different modes or scenario’s where the groups of lights come on as a whole but at different levels. Dimming is done with Clipsal Cbus L5504D2U range of dimmers. Features of these dimmers are loads of up to 2.5 amps per channel, universal dimming for both leading and trailing edge loads, and unlike the original C-Bus range of dimmers, these do not require the same phase on the control side as the channel side.

Universal dimmer

Connect Power and Cabling was able to supply Chris Gleeson with C-Bus components directly as we are Clipsal Schneider Partners and part of Clipsals Point One Integration team. Chris was able to install the components and it only required a few hours work to programme and commission the C-Bus one site. One great feature that allows this to be done easily is the ability of C-Bus dimmer and relay modules having over-ride buttons on the front faces that allows for loads to be switched manually without programming. This also acts as a back up if the C-Bus network was to go down temporarily that lighting can be still turned manually.

If you are after C-Bus work in Brisbane and would like us to discuss how we can work with you whether you are an electrician, builder designer or home owner, please contact us by email or phone.

From Brisbane to Ballina

While being based on the Gold Coast, we have a large area that we service. In recent months we have been up to Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast and down to Cabarita in Northern NSW.

Most of our works involves luxury homes in what is considered the prestige areas of the Gold Coast. These area;s include, Isle of Capri, Mermaid Beach, Paradise Waters, Runway Bay, Ephraim Island, The Sovereign Islands, Sanctuary Cove, and Hope Island.

These works include C-Bus (Cbus)  and Audio Visual  or Hifi installation and repairs. Many of these homes are getting a few years older or changing hands, so upgrades to new products is very popular as well.  The most popular of these being the DLT switch and touchscreen upgrades. Programming upgrades usually revolve around new “scenes” programmed into the existing system.

One of the great things that Clipsal has done,  is to make all current C-Bus products backwards compatible. This means that a house that has a 15 year old system can have any of the current crop on new products installed straight onto the Cbus network.

If you need advice on your existing C-Bus system or interested in the range of products available for upgrade then please contact us.

We get quite a few calls from people asking us will we work in the Brisbane area. The answer is a resounding YES ! We have completed several projects in the Brisbane area and we are regularly up there. Most of our work in Brisbane has been on Clipsal Cbus systems and AV installations.  Our last major project was the 8 luxury apartments in the Skyline on Swann project at St Lucia. Also completed was a luxury residence overlooking the Brisbane river at Norman Park. This job was done in conjunction with BRT electrical and include distributed music, home cinema and an extensive C-Bus installation.

As well as new  residences, we have been involved with upgrades and renovations, AV installations at Hotels, CCTV, and programming upgrades in existing Clipsal Cbus installations. We have staff members who live in the Southern Brisbane region.

So don’t just think of us as a Gold Coast only business. Brisbane is just a quick trip up the highway. You have a Clipsal C-Bus (Cbus) electrician, who is a Clipsal Point One professional integrator,  ready to service, programme or supply  your home automation system.