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Colorado vNet has added climate and security applications to its lighting and audio control systems, integrating all four functions into the company’s color touch screen. The climate application can control any Aprilaire thermostat, controlling indoor temperature and humidity, and optionally displaying outdoor temperature. The security application interfaces with Honeywell security systems, with the touch screen acting as a virtual keypad. Colorado vNet. For more info please indicate #31 on e-Inquiry.
Square D Clipsal Professional Dimmers are designed to control incandescent and compatible low-voltage lighting from one location. Suited for tight space applications, the units are available in 5 A (four channels), 10 A (two channels) and 20 A (one channel) models. Each channel provides independent dimming and incorporates thermal overload and over-current protection for optimal, individualized control. Square D. For more info please indicate #32 on e-Inquiry.
The Freedom touch-screen wireless remote control system from ReQuest is now available across its entire product line. It delivers full control of rooms, volume and media selection from different rooms or zones. ReQuest. For more info please indicate #33 on e-Inquiry.
Leviton’s IP Quad M lets homeowners view high-quality color output on any TV in their home or over the Internet. The system lets users configure their browser or monitor to provide a full-screen, single-camera view or up to four separate camera views in a single “quad” view. The system is easy to set up, including camera names, sensitivity settings and brightness, contrast and saturation settings. Leviton Manufacturing. For more info please indicate #34 on e-Inquiry.
HAI’s new line of surveillance products includes a network digital video recorder (NDVR), two high-resolution cameras and accessories. The NDVR has four channels and can be installed stand-alone to view video via its embedded Web server or used in conjunction with an HAI home control system where cameras can be viewed on HAI’s family of touch-screens, over the Internet, or smartphone. HAI. For more info please indicate #35 on e-Inquiry.
Lutron Electronics introduces a safety-minded dimmer, the Maestro Wireless Safe Entry Dimming System. It uses radio frequency technology to control lights up to 100 ft. away. Packages include a wireless controller, wireless dimmer, one wall clip for mounting the wireless controllers, and one visor clip for the wireless controller. Lutron Electronics.For more info please indicate #36 on e-Inquiry.
Amesbury Locca ’s Access and Multi products provide wireless remote access that works with most locking handle sets, utilizing an electronic strike in the door frame that releases the locked latch on existing hardware. Also available is Connecta (shown here), a wireless intercom that allows homeowners to speak to a visitor and unlock the door from the same hand-held intercom. Amesbury Locca. For more info please indicate #37 on e-Inquiry.