ashleigh
14 Jun 05, 01:08 PM
There seems to be some confusion about HOW Wireless C-Bus units can be installed and used, so...
Installation
Wireless wall plate units (in Neo and Saturn styles) are designed for retrofit operation, and are available with 1 or 2 channels of dimming or switching, depending on the cat. number.
If you have an existing mechanical wall switch (1 or 2 gang), just take it off the wall and attach the active and switched active(s) to the terminals, and screw back on.
Typical installation time is about 5 minutes, and often less.
Operating Modes
It is not widely appreciated that Wireless C-Bus units can be used in many different ways. Here are some of the more obvious ones.
Stand-alone
In this mode, the unit:
Acts as a dimmer or switch
Makes no use of the wireless capabilities
Needs no set up
This is the setting for all new units shipped from the factory.
For dimmers, this means that you get the style (looks) with push-button operation.
Simple Remote Controlled
http://www.cbusforums.com/dropbox/wireless/simple_remote.jpg
In this mode, the unit:
Acts as a dimmer or switch
C-Bus Wireless Remote Control operates unit from a distance
Makes no use of the wireless capabilities
Has easiest set up
This is the way to go when all you want is to use the remote to control a wall plate unit or plug adaptor.
Networked
http://www.cbusforums.com/dropbox/wireless/networked.jpg
In this mode, the unit:
Acts as a dimmer or switch
Allows multiple units to be linked to each other - buttons on one unit control buttons and / or loads on another unit
Has simple setup
This mode of operation is the same as wired C-Bus, but without the control wiring. It is suitable for more complex installations.
Networked with Remote
http://www.cbusforums.com/dropbox/wireless/network_remote.jpg
In this mode, the unit:
Acts as a dimmer or switch
Allows multiple units to be linked to each other - buttons on one unit control buttons and / or loads on another unit
C-Bus Wireless Remote Control operates a unit, or several units, from a distance
Has most complex and most flexible setup
This mode of operation is the same as Networked, but adds the remote, which can control the units which in turn are networked.
Networked and Gateway to wired C-Bus
In this mode, the unit:
Acts as a dimmer or switch
Allows multiple units to be linked to each other - buttons on one unit control buttons and / or loads on another unit
Has simple setup
Adding a Gateway will allow control of a wired C-Bus network, AND allow control by a wired C-Bus network.
This mode of operation allows inter-operation of wired and wireless networks.
Others
It is apparent that there are other variations - for example:
Networked + Gateway to wired C-Bus + Remote
Networked + Gateway to wired C-Bus + C-Gate
Networked + Gateway to wired C-Bus + HomeGate / SchedulePlus
Networked + Gateway to wired C-Bus + Premise Gateway for Internet Control and Monitoring
I hope these modes of setting up the units will better explain the possibilities and open up new sales avenues!
Installation
Wireless wall plate units (in Neo and Saturn styles) are designed for retrofit operation, and are available with 1 or 2 channels of dimming or switching, depending on the cat. number.
If you have an existing mechanical wall switch (1 or 2 gang), just take it off the wall and attach the active and switched active(s) to the terminals, and screw back on.
Typical installation time is about 5 minutes, and often less.
Operating Modes
It is not widely appreciated that Wireless C-Bus units can be used in many different ways. Here are some of the more obvious ones.
Stand-alone
In this mode, the unit:
Acts as a dimmer or switch
Makes no use of the wireless capabilities
Needs no set up
This is the setting for all new units shipped from the factory.
For dimmers, this means that you get the style (looks) with push-button operation.
Simple Remote Controlled
http://www.cbusforums.com/dropbox/wireless/simple_remote.jpg
In this mode, the unit:
Acts as a dimmer or switch
C-Bus Wireless Remote Control operates unit from a distance
Makes no use of the wireless capabilities
Has easiest set up
This is the way to go when all you want is to use the remote to control a wall plate unit or plug adaptor.
Networked
http://www.cbusforums.com/dropbox/wireless/networked.jpg
In this mode, the unit:
Acts as a dimmer or switch
Allows multiple units to be linked to each other - buttons on one unit control buttons and / or loads on another unit
Has simple setup
This mode of operation is the same as wired C-Bus, but without the control wiring. It is suitable for more complex installations.
Networked with Remote
http://www.cbusforums.com/dropbox/wireless/network_remote.jpg
In this mode, the unit:
Acts as a dimmer or switch
Allows multiple units to be linked to each other - buttons on one unit control buttons and / or loads on another unit
C-Bus Wireless Remote Control operates a unit, or several units, from a distance
Has most complex and most flexible setup
This mode of operation is the same as Networked, but adds the remote, which can control the units which in turn are networked.
Networked and Gateway to wired C-Bus
In this mode, the unit:
Acts as a dimmer or switch
Allows multiple units to be linked to each other - buttons on one unit control buttons and / or loads on another unit
Has simple setup
Adding a Gateway will allow control of a wired C-Bus network, AND allow control by a wired C-Bus network.
This mode of operation allows inter-operation of wired and wireless networks.
Others
It is apparent that there are other variations - for example:
Networked + Gateway to wired C-Bus + Remote
Networked + Gateway to wired C-Bus + C-Gate
Networked + Gateway to wired C-Bus + HomeGate / SchedulePlus
Networked + Gateway to wired C-Bus + Premise Gateway for Internet Control and Monitoring
I hope these modes of setting up the units will better explain the possibilities and open up new sales avenues!