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- jamie_lunn - 05-24-2007
I read the above post about honeywell smartfit already, so really looking for a bit of advice. If i am integrating 12 zones of heating into a system that uses comfort and integrates with c-bus lighting control then:
1. am I better to let c-bus (12 channel relay) control the zones rather than the outputs on the comfort
2. (same for curtain/blind controllers)
3. Is smartfit the best panel to use? what cable and fitting is used at the heating panel
4. Do I have to use the smartfit in every room I want to control the heating or is it a thermostat
5. I am using touch panels in two of the rooms but in the other rooms how do I get away from having a clipsal light switch, a hideous plastic keypad, a smartfit panel etc all in a row? seeing as the point of the install is integration????
thanks
Jamie
- ndh - 05-24-2007
Jamie,
I\'ll be back on this shortly.
I just wrote a page but it vanished! Must have nudged a key somehow......
Meanwhile there is broad / general info here:
http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=13
In particular see \'stickies\' at the top.
Presume your EV01 arrived ok
Nigel
- ndh - 05-27-2007
1. am I better to let c-bus (12 channel relay) control the zones rather than the outputs on the comfort
>>> Probably, yes - mains control of motorised valves. Part P Electrician required?
2. (same for curtain/blind controllers)
>>> in this case low voltage relay (RLY01) across blind contact e.g. Silent Gliss. I\'ve heard \'actuators\' mentioned by blind co and think these are just a relay variant (Anyone know more please?). I\'m trying to work with Somfy for CEDIA next month so will find out more.
RLY01 has 4 circuits so use another 2 on Garage + 1 on Front Gate?
3. Is smartfit the best panel to use? what cable and fitting is used at the heating panel
>>> Not for multi-zone
4. Do I have to use the smartfit in every room I want to control the heating or is it a thermostat
>>> Not for multi-zone
5. I am using touch panels in two of the rooms but in the other rooms how do I get away from having a clipsal light switch, a hideous plastic keypad, a smartfit panel etc all in a row? seeing as the point of the install is integration????
>>> Probably just a KT01, should do the job. I will test at my place asap (2-3 weeks) with Clipsal relay.
Also you can contact installer (User ID: Home) on the forum via private message. They should be able to supply a preconfigured EIB to Comfort solution (\'Unity\') including Comfort Responses etc. I\'ve asked them to upgrade their documentation and offer this more formally. I think it will be on show at CEDIA. Try and come down.
Nigel