6503 Building IQ Issue 5.indd - Clipsal

IQenabled, to allow automated control of over adozen table lamps positioned throughout thehouse. Clipsal Neo® switches in combinationsof soft cream and brushed aluminium andsoft cream and brushed brass have also beenincluded, adding a discreet yet sophisticatedtouch to the home’s elegant decor.The inclusion of HomeMinder has also assistedin the effortless programming of scheduledevents to facilitate the busy lifestyle of itsoccupants. For example, water features havebeen scheduled to switch on for an hour eachday to maintain the clarity of the water, whileair conditioning has been scheduled to switchon and off at specific times to suit the routine ofthe owners.For guaranteed flexibility in the home’scommunications services, the StarServe Pro HomeNetworking System was installed. Deliveringmultiple TV signals throughout the home,StarServe enables the viewing of DVD, VCR andPay TV from any of the 16 TV points in the home.Data points have also been installed in each roomto provide for the growing communication needsof the household.Utilising Clipsal’s C-Bus Infrared Readertechnology, the owners have also beenprovided with the facility to control allaudiovisual equipment in the main home theatrevia the touch screen. This includes control ofFoxtel, DVD, VCR and free to air TV.With several entrances and a sizeableproperty to watch over, the need for a state-ofthe-artsecurity system was a high priority. Toachieve this, five CCTV cameras have beeninstalled around the perimeter of the home andmodulated onto the TV system. This enablesthe owners to view what is happening inthese outdoor areas from any TV in the house.Through HomeMinder, the facility has also beenmade available for dial in control of the securitysystem from any mobile or fixed line, fromanywhere in the world.For added security and convenience, four Clipsalkeyless entry systems have been installed on thelaundry, cellar, study and front doors. Utilising auniquely coded transponder that automaticallyunlocks the door when read by the reader, keylessentry offers privacy for areas within the home andeliminates the need for fumbling around in thedark for keys and keyholes.The BenefitsCompletely tailored to suit the lifestyle ofthe owners, C-Bus automation technologyhas created a living space that is not onlycomfortable and enjoyable, but also easilyadaptable to the future requirements ofits occupants.Providing a level of control and flexibilityunachievable with a conventional wiringsystem, C-Bus has transformed this classic villainto a technological paradise.5Photography: Orange Lane Studios