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Area

1350 sq.ft

Duration

5 months

Functions

The system must control lighting, climate systems, roller blinds, as well as security functions.

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This section describes the customer's technical specifications. What tasks should our system solve, what functions are planned to be implemented in connection with the site plan.

Task

Technical task

Our company has received a request to install a smart home system in an apartment of 1350 sq.ft. The main requirement is to implement voice control function using the Google Home assistant. The system should control lighting, climate systems, roller blinds, and security functions. The door to the master bedroom must be equipped with an electric lock. In addition, coordinated control panels of the Black Nova brand need to be installed in the apartment. A wall-mounted touch screen with magnetic mounting and wireless charging should be installed in the bathroom.

Project plan

1

home cinema

2

built-in ceiling acoustics

3

Wi-Fi access spot

4

server room

5

soundbar under TV

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This section describes the brands that we used in the project, as well as the list of work that was carried out as part of the system installation.

Solution

Selected brands

01

Black Nova

A globally renowned manufacturer of innovative switches. The products feature convenient keys with engraved icons and text, as well as confirmation of pressing with a light click.

02

Zennio

A well-known brand that produces equipment based on the KNX standard. The company's headquarters is located in Spain. The distinctive feature of the devices is their flexibility in configuration and high reliability.

03

IPort

An American brand producing revolutionary mounting systems for Apple iPad tablets. The equipment allows mounting the tablet on the wall or table, with some models featuring built-in wireless charging.

04

Intesis

A company producing multi-protocol gateways for integrating climate control equipment of various brands with home automation protocols.

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2N

A European company specializing in the development and production of products in the field of access control systems and video intercoms. This equipment is fully compatible with the proposed home automation protocols.

Completed works

01

Designing

At the first stage, we prepared all the necessary documentation for installation: schematic diagrams, panel layout diagrams, routing plans, device placement plans, cable log, and a complete list of equipment for project implementation.

02

Switchboard Connection

Next, according to the project documentation, we connected all lines to the electrical Switchboards and server rack. After that, additional testing of the integrity of all cable lines was carried out in agreement with the customer.

03

Switchboard Assembly

Next, we started assembling the panels. Due to limited space, we used several narrow panels from Hager, placed one under the other. We installed DALI power supplies for lighting control in a separate dedicated switchboard.

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End Equipment in Rooms

After that, we installed end equipment: Black Nova control panels, iPad-based touch screens, various sensors. In the collector cabinet, we installed heating servo drives and leak control drives.

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System Commissioning

The final stage included full configuration of all functions of the KNX-based home automation system , using specialized ETS software, and connection to the control interface.

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This section describes the final result, functions, control methods and automation scenarios that are implemented in the project.

Result

Functions

01

Smart Lighting

All lighting groups in the apartment are connected to the smart home, including colored LED strips in the living room and bedroom. The system supports brightness adjustment using the DALI protocol. Motion sensors are installed in the bathrooms.

02

Security Systems

The apartment is equipped with a leak control system, entrance door opening control, and video surveillance in the entrance area. An electric lock and a 2N biometric reader are installed on the master bedroom door.

03

Climate Control

The smart home controls all climate systems in the apartment: heating, Daikin air conditioners, ventilation. The system allows you to set the desired temperature and automatically maintain it.

04

Curtain Control

Motorized roller blinds are installed on all windows, controlled from control panels, touch screens, and with the Google Home assistant. The system allows automatic opening of blinds using an alarm clock.

Control

Control Panels

12 Black Nova Aria series control panels in white and black are installed in the apartment,. Each button has an individual engraving of the function it performs.

Voice Control

Voice control function is installed in the kitchen-living room using the Google Home assistant. The system supports 10 individual commands, pre-programmed by customer’s demand.

Touch Screens

A touch screen based on the Apple iPad and iPort wall mount, painted in black, was installed in the master bathroom. This touch screen is equipped with a magnetic mount, allowing it to be removed and then put back on charge.

Personal Devices

All system functions can be controlled from personal smartphones or tablets through a special application, including from anywhere in the world with internet access. Interior photos of the object have been added to the application interface.

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Scenarios

01

Romance

The "Romance" scenario will make the moment truly unforgettable. The smart home will close the blinds, turn on dim lighting and relaxing music. Also, the system can temporarily lock the door so that no one disturbs you.

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Relax

The scenario turns off the main lighting, closes the blinds, turns on soft lighting and quiet music. In addition, the scenario can turn off the TV and other multimedia equipment.

03

Ventilation

This scenario will temporarily activate ventilation at full power and, if possible, open windows. In addition, the scenario will automatically turn off ventilation and close windows after a specified period of time.

04

Dinner

During meals, the smart home will focus the lighting on the dining area, open the blinds, and, at your request, play pleasant music or turn on the TV. In addition, the smart home system can summon all family members to the table.

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Reading

If you love to read, activate the "Reading" scenario. The system will highlight your favorite reading spot, open the blinds, and turn off all distracting noise sources.

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