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How To Automate Both New & Existing Homes

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Manufacturer: Silent Servant, Inc

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‘How To Automate Both New & Existing Homes’ illustrates and describes over 140 residential automation system features using X10 and Hardwired protocols. Information on what each protocol consists of and how it is used in a residential automation application is provided in detail. Also, the system components used to automate each type of electrical load when using a specific protocol is provided.

Each residential automation system feature presented in this book is illustrated in an easy to follow format consisting of pictures and diagrams that provide the reader with a wealth of information. Each feature is described in detail and a sequence of operation explaining how the feature works is also provided. Each feature provides the manufacturer and component model numbers along with specifications required to support the feature. System features that use components that require control wiring are also illustrated.

Some of the electrical loads automated in this book include the following:

Interior and exterior lighting, ceiling fans, attic ventilation fans, window coverings, heating and cooling systems, pools and spas, multi-zone audio/video systems, multi-zone sprinkler systems, water heaters, garage doors, property access gates, hurricane shutters, security camera surveillance systems, integrated security systems, vehicle detection systems, water leak detection systems, door locks and much more!

A few ‘Modes of Operation’ included in this book are as follows:

The Leaving Home Mode, Arriving Home Mode, Good Morning Mode, Good Night Mode, In Bed Mode, Vacation Mode, Intruder Deterrent Mode, Sunrise and Sunset Modes, Party Mode, Entertainment Mode, Pool Mode, Spa Mode, Christmas Mode plus many more.

Smarthomes are no longer for only the wealthy. They have become much more common since the recent home building boom we have experienced across the country.

By reading this book, you will learn what you need to know to automate a wide range of electrical loads. You will also be able to include a multitude of system features and modes that will make your home more convenient, comfortable, secure, fun, and energy efficient.

This book is highly recommended by home automation enthusiasts!


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780970005731
ISBN: 0970005733
Label: Silent Servant, Inc
Manufacturer: Silent Servant, Inc
Number Of Pages: 126
Publication Date: 2004-01
Publisher: Silent Servant, Inc
Studio: Silent Servant, Inc


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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Poor guide for the title subject -
If you are looking for a step by step guide to automate anything in your home this book is not going to help you. It has very simple rough diagrams using 2 systems and is more of an idea book on what you can automate than it is a book on how you can do it.

Great Information -
This is the only home automation book I have found that gave me over 140 reason to automated my home. It is well done.

Many Applications -
I liked this book because it showed me all the possible applications for home automation. I have not found another book that showed me so many ways to make my home more convenient and secure. Lots of drawings and it also told me what components to use for each application. I found the components to be less cost than I originally thought. The author did a good job.

Great Book -
This book told me how to automate any electrical device in my home and the equipment required to do it. The pictures were great and easy to follow.

rework/rehash of other book by same author -
Although it does not say on the description page,
when I recieved the book I could immediately tell that it was similar to an older version (which I also had)
The old book is called "Automated Home Control" , "Design and Installation & Programming Manual. X-10 and Hardwired I/O Based Systems" 2nd edition by Silent Servant Home Control Inc. 1998

The book really covers the X10 controllers Stargate and CommStar, together with other X10 stuff from Leviton, et, all.
It shows many wiring diagrams, but not programming.
It has good ideas illustrated within it, but I do not find it worth the cost.

I would say only for the X10 fan. Others should stay away.
Stefan Decuypere

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