Every velbus module has its own processor and memory. This means you do not need to install a central control unit. This also prevents your entire home automation system from being blocked by a central unit failure.As the velbus system does not require any master controller, you will only pay for the modules you really need. If you want to automate additional shutters, lighting points, dimmers, etc., you need only buy the extra modules. New modules will always be compatible with the existing range.
This means that you will only need a four-wire bus cable to connect the modules: two wires for power, two wires for data. The bus system is based on the extremely stable and reliable CAN bus used in the automotive sector.
The most basic set-up has two modules: an input module and an output module. An input module uses short messages to send its status to the bus. An output module interprets these messages and executes actions relating to its programming.
People often associate home automation with expensive systems, but nothing could be further from the truth. The price difference between a velbus and a traditional installation is minimal and even negligible when comparing the advantages.
As all controlling modules and lighting points act independently, all kinds of connections are possible. The system allows configuring all off or all on from multiple locations. You can also create moods (combining various lighting points), define time functions, etc.
There are so many reasons why you may need to change your setup at a given time. Shortly after you have moved in, you will need to make some changes without damaging your walls. The configuration software is free of charge, the settings can always be read and are continuously adjustable (without interrupting the system).
Since velbus is a modular system, your home will be ready for future evolutions. As velbus is being continuously developed, you will only need to add a module to expand your system. Even if you later decide to add a dimmer in the living room, you will only need to add the appropriate dimmer module. Your home will be ready for the future.
The velbus system provides feedback without any additional module or development. You can couple feedback any way you want: a push-button in the living room can provide feedback for the light in the nursery...
If configured well, the velbus automation system will also save energy. Think of the light in the hallway that automatically turns off, the light on the drive that you will no longer forget (thanks to the feedback LED), the all off function that turns off hidden consumers, the heater that will switch off automatically...
Everyone can use the benefits of an automated home in his or her own way because of the many options and links. The added value your home or investment property gets from a home automation system is a nice extra.
You’ve pushed your alarm clock but stayed in bed until 9 a.m. It is a normal weekday so the heating is on night mode in every room of the house but no worries, a button next to your bed allows you to set it instantly to comfort mode again
A second button next to the bed controls the roller shutters. The other shutters opened automatically at sunrise.
When you get out of bed, a notification on your glass control module OLED display reminds you today is your partner’s birthday. Hopefully the gift gets delivered on time.
After a shower and breakfast it is time to do some cleaning. A simple tap on the stylish control will delight you, as the display shows the energy returned from your solar panels.
he doorbell rings. You can use your smartphone to see who is at the door. The gift arrives just in time, as you are about to share lunch with some friends. At the door, you will press all off: even the heater falls back to night mode
Lunch has turned into an afternoon of chat and when you come home, the kids are already home from school. The heating was set to comfort mode from 16h, which means the study rooms are also pleasantly warm. With your smartphone, you had previously disabled the TV because you want your children to finish their homework
The family has had a cosy dinner and the shutters went down at dusk. You just tap the glass touch to activate the evening mood: the light in the room is dim, the lamp in the sitting area provides cosiness and the heating switches to a higher setting.
The children are asleep but a LED on the push button in the living room shows that they have forgotten to turn off the light. You can switch off the lights for them from the living room.
You go to bed and after brushing, just tap the button in the bathroom. This turns everything off downstairs while the light in the hallway remains on for a moment. The light in your bedroom switches on smoothly. Youare ready for a good night’s sleep.
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Your comfort is our concern. This is why Velbus is designed with simplicity in mind. Velbus is a Belgium based technology and is active since more than 20 years. www.velbus.eu
