Why we need smart home ? Q1
- To control all electrical and mechanical loads in the home using one network via the same keypad or remote control or touch screen , smart home means integrated solution .
What other kinds of homes and buildings and meaning ? Q2
- Main kinds are : Smart Home / Building : control all electrical and mechanical loads in the home using one network.
- Digital Home / Building : control all electrical loads , mechanical loads and Audio visual systems in the home using one network.
- Green Home / Building Automation :Manage all energy consumption to improve energy efficiency of the building and minimize operation cost.
What are the main criteria to select building automation /smart home technology ? Q3
- Main criteria to select technology :
- Open protocol .
- Multi manufactures.
- Standard technology.
- Multi function to achieve complete integrate solution.
- Easy software.
- User friendly.
- De central technology to get maximum flexibility during operation .
- Reliability .
- Customize solutions
Are smart solutions standard or customize ? Q4
- It is very important criteria as clients have different needs , some building automation protocol have this advantage as KNX system , it can submit customize solutions for each client even in the same building using same network and same software.
What functions for smart home solution and building automation solutions ? Q5
- Many applications as :
- For Residential entral lighting controlled in the house and garden. Choice of different lighting scenarios or individual dimming available , Control of blinds and shutters with regards to wind, brightness and rain. Put the control of blinds and shutters on a time schedule. Automatic and optimized heating control according to room usage or the needs of the inhabitants. windows will be opened according to requirements. The ventilation system reacts to the presence of people in the room . Remote control of music from everywhere within the house. Remote control for every single room. Presentation and operation of all systems in the house via a wall mounted display. Easy visualization and integration of audio-systems and monitoring cameras. Presentation and operation of all systems in the house via a wall mounted display. Easy visualization and integration of audio-systems and monitoring cameras , interface to I Phone a I PAD and TV
- For Commercial buildings KNX can use or peak demand monitoring , current detection , network monitoring ,load shedding metering , energy pulse counting , data logging, visualization , switching and dimming , automatic lighting, constant light Control ,Timed Control, Light Scenes ,DALI control Gateway Group & Central Control Preset, Positioning Sun Tracing Automatic Programs ,Climate Enhancement Wind and Rain Protection Safety, Modes SMI Gateway , Individual Room Control Central & Automatic Control , Timed Operation ,Modes Safety Programs ,Fan coil control , floor heating , Air Handling units ,control electrical heating ,Intrusion Smoke Detection Technical Faults ,Door Access ,Preventive Technologies ,Presence Simulation , Fault Monitoring Supervision Switches / Push Buttons / IR remote control ,,Touch Panels & Display Panels IR Remote Control PC Visualization Web Servers WAP ,Timed Functions System Supervision , Internet Access Remote Control Remote Programming Messaging
What about network ? Q6
- Installation and network different from system to other , in case using KNX technology it is very simple network , each control panel install beside power panel , it need feeding 220 VAC to feed power supply install inside the panel converts 220 VAC to 30 VDC , from this power supply it start the control communication cable which control and feeding all KNX devices inside the panel and distribute in the home / building , open loop ,also all lighting circuits and loads back to the control panel only no connections between loads and switches / sensors on wall .this control communication cable is shielded 2x2x0.8 mm can install parallel in the same conduit of power cable.
What kinds of homes / buildings can use building automation ? Q7
- All types of buildings and homes as residential villa , commercial buildings , hotels , hospitals , museums , parks , universities , schools , administration buildings , residential complex , green cities , airports , banks , …etc.
Is it easy in service and maintenance ? Q8
- To great extend , smart home solutions have remote service software to monitor and maintenance through intent network .
Is it can connect to Audio video intercom ? Q9
- Not all of the smart home / building automation system , in case using KNX system it interface easy to Audio video intercom.