Introduction to Home Automation

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Introduction to Home Automation
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What is Home Automation?

• A network of electrical and mechanical devices,
  that are used to remotely control different
  facets of a home.
• Parts of your home that can be controlled are
• Doors ( access points) Heating Cooling
• Security Devices Appliances (cooking or
  entertainment)
• Lighting Furniture or Spas etc.

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What does the Controlling

• Your Home Computer
• User input via Keyboard or voice recognition
• A Control Panel
• Multi-Purpose Switches
• Micro-Computers
• Most controllers contain relays that switch power
  to device.

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Examples of wall mounted control panels
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Button Type Control Pad
Touch Screen Control Pad
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Programmable and non-programmable Keypads
Non-programmable keypads have preset functions.
Programmable keypads allow for changes in
functionality.
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Computer Control of Devices
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• Control device connected to PC
• Easy to re-program and operate
• Event and schedule capabilities
• Monitoring capabilities

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Control Devices
Light Controllers
Some models allow buttons to be re-programmed to
operate any light in a home
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Examples of Controlled Devices
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More Examples of Controlled Devices
Many new automation systems can be reprogrammed
so that any button can have its function changed
Automatic or networked Gate system
Security Devices such as cameras and motion
sensors
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• Easier to access networked home electrical and
  mechanical devices form one or more sources
• Automation devices consume electrical power
  which will add to the cost of operation and
  increase the amount of power that has to be
  provided
• Upgrading and replacing of devices ensures that
  there will be many jobs for future electrical
  engineers

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• Security automation can add significant
  security to your home, and the lives of
  residents are safer. Criminals can be recorded
  and the recordings can be used as evidence
• Most automation devices can be expanded upon
  therefore allowing for infinite possibilities,
  new ideas and electrical products.