Erich's Home Automation System
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| System Overview |
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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. |
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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). |
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RCS Serial Thermostats (at the far right of the picture). | Provides computer control over the 4 heating zones. |
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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). |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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