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Dynlite have announced an new 8-channel multipurpose DIN rail module...

"Dynalite's modular DDMC802 heralds a new wave in intelligent design. Developed specifically for the residential automation market, the 8 channel multipurpose device provides a range of control technologies; leading edge & trailing edge dimming, switched on/off relay control & ballast control in the one convenient unit.

The contemporary housing design allows for greater heat dissipation, reducing stress on internal components, increasing product longevity and providing greater load capacity in an easy to install DIN Rail device. This allows the DDMC802 to be able to be used for a wide variety of applications and reduces the overall number of load controllers required on a project...

If you're still not quite sure what home automation is, then perhaps this is for you. Dynalite have just published a new smart home brochure which outlines some of the possibilities...

"There's so much hype about 'smart homes' and 'home automation', so what exactly do these terms mean? Generally speaking, home automation refers to anything that gives you control over the various technologies or 'sub-systems' found in your home; from the simple - security, lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); to the slightly more advanced - home theatre, motorised curtains and blinds and wireless PC networks.

No matter how much control integration takes place, if you can't understand, operate or feel comfortable with a home automation system, then it's not really a 'smart' home at all. Dynalite understands this fundamental principle and we have created a suite of products to compliment and enhance your lifestyle, not complicate it...

"GET Plc have released an RF dimming system to complement their extremely popular screwless flatplate electrical accessory range. The range consists of in a ceiling dimmer, plug in dimmer, battery powered wall switch and hand held remote. Both controls utlise lithium CR2032 cells giving approximately 2 years of average use. Both the wall and hand control are styled on the same layout of 4 buttons configured either as 4 zones of dimming, or 4 scenes. A controller can also be set as a master to turn on/off upto 4 rooms of lighting each with upto 4 circuits of lights...

The UK Intelligent Network and Home Automation company - Idratek has extended their range of modules. For the first time they now have their own Idratek Dimmer, the SLD-001 ...

"The SLD-001 is a single channel light dimmer module suitable for use on incandescent lamps and most electronic low voltage transformer based lighting. Certain high voltage halogen lighting (eg. GU10) may also be controlled but must be derated to around 60% of module capacity. The module utilises superior trailing edge (phase turn off) control which avoids high inrush currents and thus improves lamp life expectancy, minimises dimmer noise and allows control of low wattage lamps without flicker. Electronic overload protection is also incorporated. This unit is designed for 'in-line' applications, where separate neutral and lives feeds are not available. It can therefore replace standard 1way light switch fixtures. Availability of onboard user definable ramp and free form dynamic profiles allow complex dynamic scene settings to be accomplished even without a high level control program such as Cortex...

Simply Automate have announced their "Harmony-Dupline" modular lighting and control system...

"Harmony-Dupline is a brand new lighting and control system from Simply Automate. The system gives complete control over lighting, security and heating and also incorporates a built in alarm system. Control over these core elements provides the foundation of a total smart home solution, giving the resident of the property combined benefits of security, convenience, lifestyle enhancement and energy saving benefits simultaneously.

The beauty of Harmony-Dupline is that it is a fully flexible modular system which can be installed in both new and existing homes. A choice of 27 different products can be incorporated into the Harmony-Dupline solution. Harmony-Dupline is exceptionally easy to install and configure and is based on the reliable bus system. The flexibility of Harmony-Dupline makes it more attractive than other systems, and the fact it is a wired system gives it total reliability...