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The heart of this home automation system is the HomeVision-Pro from Custom Solutions. There are 4 RCS Serial Thermostat Zone Controllers, Motion Sensors, X-10, a video distribution system, and a DishNetwork Satellite System.

 
 
Component Function

HomeVision-Pro

  Multi-Function Expansion Board

  HomeVision Phone/CID

Home Automation Controller

Additional I/O (shown below to the left of the HV-Pro).

Telephone interface/Caller ID (located inside the box underneath HV-Pro).

RCS Serial Thermostats (at the far right of the picture). Provides computer control over the 4 heating zones.
ChannelPlus Video Distribution Distributes video and IR controls to every room. Provides 4 house channels so you can view 2 Satellites, DVD and VCR from any room. The video distribution amplifier is shown here. The other end is connected to a modulator located in the entertainment system (below).
DishNetwork Satellite System

One PVR and two satellite receivers connected to 3 satellite locations for complete channel coverage with digital recording capability and 5.1 home theater.

Satellite System Connection Diagram

10/100 Network Cable Modem provides internet access with an Apple Airport as both wireless access point and firewall. Wired network connections made via NetGear hub. Network backup power provided by the APC.

Home Theater System

  Yamaha Home Theater Amplifier

   with Boston Acoustics 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System

  Panasonic DVD Player

  Mitsubishi S-Video VCR

  Yamaha CD Player

  Dish 510 PVR and receiver

  Dish receiver

  SIMA S-Video Switch

S-Video System Connection Diagram