One of the features of an architectural control system is the lighting control that gives you the power to transform a space to suit any mood. Almost any environment can be enhanced, from retail to hospitality, museums, homes and more.
A simple lighting control system gives you the power to completely transform your environment. Create a mood to suit any occasion, define and highlight features, show off your home in its best light or control your building all at the touch of a button. Turn of unnecessary lights & control the percentage of each light in addition to save lamp life & again, save energy.
A Control System has the ability to integrate with other 3rd party systems and that is the philosophy. Scenarios that control the blinds, the lights, heating, ventilation and air conditioning which stands for HVAC, can integrate with the system and turn them on or off according to sunrise or sunset time of the day. Even use the control panels, touch panels mobile devices or Internet to have remote access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a control system?A Control System is a system in which can combine different types of control like dimmer, relay & ballast in order to control the lighting and any other devices using various integration technics.
What can a control system do?
Lighting Control
Create a mood, define a space…lighting is about more than good looks, it’s the key to a comfortable and welcoming home.
Security
Give your home a lived-in look while you’re away, deterring unwanted visitors and safeguarding the things you hold dear.
Temperature Control & Blinds
Be comfortable in your home. Reliably control the thermostat and ensure efficient use of energy by automatically closing curtains and blinds during hot summer months and taking advantage of warming winter sun.
Home Theater
Watch your favorite movies and enjoy the total theater experience… dim the lights, lower the screen and start the movie with the touch of a button.
Audio Visual Systems
Integrate with your audio visual system further enhances and consolidates your home automation experience and gives you ultimate control.
Pool, Spa & Reticulation Systems
Control the temperature and filters on outdoor spas and pools. Ensure your garden receives the attention it deserves when you’re away, by using time clocks to turn sprinkler systems on and off.
Sensors
Multi-function sensors can detect motion in a room or the level of available natural light and adjust artificial lighting levels to suit. They also pick up infrared commands from remote controls for added flexibility.
Endless Control Options
Don’t let yourself be limited. Control the whole house from the comfort of your armchair. The System can be programmed and control via a java-enabled phone, PDA, iPhone/iPad or Internet browser from anywhere in the world.
What are my benefits?Centralized control all of devices that are connected to the system. Individually control any lighting or device from any user interfaces on the network. Adjust the lighting levels of each area manually or automatically with intelligent logical events. Using those technics we archive Energy Management & Savings.
Where can I use this system?From a small room to a huge building, a control system can also show the benefits that it has. The ability that the system has to expand can give you numerous benefits and customization.
Can I upgrade my existing installation?A proper lighting design plan is needed in order to archive the benefits of the system, taking into consideration that the wiring of using a system versus the traditional wiring of not using a system is different, it depends on what you want to do on the project.
What is the procedure?A system designer must go through the plan of the project and consider the lighting arrangement in order to provide you with a proposal of what controllers you they will needed. An adjustment of the equipment will be necessary according to your budget.
How much does it costs?Since the design of the system is not something that you can use more that time because each project is different, there is not an easy way to provide aprice without studying the project and the customer needs. Considering that the amount that the control system will cost will provide you with energy savings and many more benefits, they system will provide to you a payback of that amount in no more that 3 years.
