Transcript Control4 Saves Energy!

© 2007 Control4
Smart System Controller
HC-300
– Linux-based central brain for the
home
Monitors and manages energy use of
the smart home
– Lighting
– HVAC
– Window coverings
– Irrigation system
Enables easy entertainment
– Multi room music
– One touch Home Theater
Coordinates security
– IP Camera
– Security
The Cost of Lighting
Household lighting accounts for 12-15% of our household utility
bill
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Source: American Lighting Association
Estimates suggest 20% of all electricity produced in the United
States is used for lighting but 50% is wasted by inefficient lighting
sources or careless consumers
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Source: Energy Conservation Enhancement Project at LSU
(Louisiana State University)
Further savings can be realized by controlling the amount wattage
used by light bulbs
Installing smart lighting and smart thermostats:
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Conserve electricity and save energy costs
Extend the life of light bulbs
Reduce Waste
Dimming Saves Energy and Extends Bulb Life
Dimming the light
this much
Saves electricity
Extends bulb life
10%
10%
2 times longer
25%
20%
4 times longer
50%
40%
20 times longer
75%
60%
More than 20 times
longer
Source: The Energy Conservation Enhancement Project at LSU
Average US Energy Costs
Control4 Smart Lighting Saves Energy
Automatically turn off lights
– Astronomical timers
– Motion-based
Automatically set lighting
levels
– Time-of-Day maximum
level-setting
– Ambient light
– Preset dimming
Control4 Smart Lighting can
saves up to 58% (?) per
controlled load
How Does a Control4 Dimmer Save Energy?
First, advanced circuitry in each dimmer can manage cycle to
the lights 120 times per second – too fast for the human eye to
notice but a very real saving
At Full Power
At Half Power
Second, each dimmer has a ZigBee radio and can be
programmed to come on and turn off only when
needed as part of whole home automation system
Control4 Green House Gas Savings
Installing 25 Control4 automated dimmable lights with 15% set
backs, basic timers and occupancy sensors
Homeowners could offset equivalent of over 1,000 miles of driving
Annually
Home
Gross Saving
Cost to Run
Net Savings
Equal to CO2 emissions of:
Like not driving your car:
558
9
550
1.55
852
44
1,083
kWh
kWh
kWh
pounds of CO2 / kWh
pounds
Gallons of gas
miles
Sources:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=energy_awareness.bus_energy_use#conversions;
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/climate/420f05004.htm
Smart, Programmable Thermostats Save
Control4 Thermostats Can Reduce Cost up to 33%
– Programmable Set Backs Allow can Save Up to $150 per Year *
– Sensors and Remote Access Reduce Unnecessary Operation
Sources: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=thermostats.pr_thermostats
Control4 Automation Does More Than Save
Save Money
– Use Lights Only When Needed
– Replace Bulb Replacement
– Automatically Turns Audio Video Devices Off
Reduce Green House Gases
– Reduces Energy and Greenhouse Emissions
Increased Security
– Schedule Lightings to Automatically Turn on at Night
– Motion Based Sensing
Added Convenience
– Remote Monitoring and Control
– Never Worry About Leaving the HVAC, Lighting or AV on Accidentally
HVAC Control
No Low Voltage Control Wires or Conduit
Thermostat
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Powers off of 4.7 to 24VAC or DC
or 3V battery (parasitic power off
HVAC system)
Standard HVAC Wiring Topology (can
use either 4 or 5 conductor wires)
Large Back Lit LCD Display
Single and dual stage systems
Dual heat and cool
Conventional and heat pumps
Radiant Heat Compatible
Electric and gas
Lighting Solutions
No Low Voltage Control Wires or Conduit
1000 Watt Dimmer, Switch
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Dual RGB LED’s
Decora White, Almond & Black
Dimmer - Auto switched leg sensing – Patent Pending
(84% load if neutral wire not in the box)
Compatible with Most Loads
• Incandescent
• Florescent with right ballast
• Halogens
• Magnetic and Electronic Low Voltage
• Except reverse phase
Available in White, Almond, Black
Keypads – Save Money with Lighting Scenes
No Low Voltage Control Wires or Conduit
3 Button Keypads
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Tri-color LED’s
Lighting Scene or Service Interface
Powered via 120 VAC or Low
Voltage
Available in White, Almond & Black
Custom Engraving Available
Keypad Controls – Drapes and Expanded Control
No Low Voltage Control Wires or Conduit
6 Button Keypads
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Tri-color LED’s
ZigBee
Retrofits with 120 VAC
Available in White, Almond & Black
Custom engraving - additional charge
Appliance Outlet Control
No Low Voltage Control Wires or Conduit
Appliance Outlet Switch
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Dual outlets (800 watts total) can be programmed
independent of each other
Outlet Switch
• Outlets can be used as power current sensing or as
simple relays (or combination of both)
Connects to conventional outlets
• Perfect for lamps and other remote loads
Dimming Outlet Control
No Low Voltage Control Wires or Conduit
Lamp Outlet Dimmer
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Dual outlets (800 watts total) can be programmed
independent of each other
Outlet Switch
• Outlets can be used as power current sensing or as
simple relays (or combination of both)
Connects to conventional outlets
• Perfect for lamps and other remote loads
Wireless Contact & Relay
No Low Voltage Control Wires or Conduit
Battery Operated Contact Sensor
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Send Message when Battery Level is Low
Interfaces with Any Dry Contacts
Low Voltage Remote Relay
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Ideal for Drape or Screen Interface
Wireless Motion & Light Sensor
No Low Voltage Control Wires or Conduit
Battery Operated Motion Sensor
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Send Message when Battery Level is Low
Ideal Device for Title 24 and LEED
Light Sensor
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Set Lighting Levels Based on Ambient Light Levels