Re: UK Lighting control systems - prices?

["neilball2002 <neil@xxxxxxx>" <neil@xxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the info Rob, once I've got my lighting plans finalised
I'll be able to fill in the blanks and take a look. The C-Bus system
sounds a lot closer to what I'm looking for - you earlier post
mentioned the other features which are similar to my own company's
products but may well turn out cheaper.

Neil.


--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Rob Mouser" <rmouser@t...> = wrote:
> Hi Neil
>
> I can only answer your question from a C-bus angle:
>
> It is simple to install, star wire your loads to the consumer
unit, star
> or daisy (Or both) your CAT-5 control circuit to the consumer
unit.
>
> Programming is a once only affair, their should not be a need to
> reprogram unless you change your mind. You can save your
programming
> install to file or disk in case you ever need to re-install from
> scratch.
>
> Web, PC or touch screen control is possible from C-bus solutions
such as
> C-gate or HomeGate. If you want FULL ON building management then
there
> is C-lution which is the mother of applications and will interface with
> other hardware solutions for TOTAL building and energy management.
>
> C-bus is stand alone and does not need a dedicated controller.
>
> As far as per circuit costs, well that's difficult without knowing the
> size and type of loads. i.e 1amp, 2amp, resistive, low voltage,
DSI.
>
> If you need more let me know.
>
> Many thanks
> 
> Rob Mouser
> rmouser@xxxxxxx > rob@xxxxxxx > 
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: neilball2002 <neil@s...>
> > [mailto:neil@s...]
> > Sent: 31 January 2003 12:55
> > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx > > Subject: [ukha_d] UK Lighting control systems - prices?
> >
> > Hi All
> >
> > Further to the thread started by Umar I have a couple of
questions
> > myself.
> >
> > Can anyone quote a typical installed price per circuit for the > > various systems (assuming anyone uses anything other than X10)? > >
> > Are the programming/maintenance costs (including personal effort)=
> > significant/that different between these choices?
> >
> > I ask because I am considering installing a system from the
company
> > I work for which is similar in functionality to Lutron Homeworks,=
> > and has a dedicated hardware web-server (does not rely on a host =
PC)
> > to allow access from a broswer. Just for completeness it
integrates
> > at network level with the heating controls I will be using for full
> > zone control of my underfloor heating package.
> >
> > Anyway before I end up turning this into a sales pitch, I guess <= BR> that
> > the per-circuit cost will be no more than =A3160 depending on the=
> > dimmer panel size and the switch plates will be =A3100+ (in
Wandsworth
> > flat metal finishes) with looks that SWMBO thinks are really nice=
> > (cool blue LED's behind the buttons). Functionally it is very
> > different to X10 control, but if X10 is significantly cheaper then
> > that may influence my decision somewhat.
> >
> > Can anyone help?
> >
> > Neil.
> >
> >
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