‘Tis the Season for Hassle-Free Holiday Lighting

Venturing out in the cold and snow just to turn on/off the Holiday lights is not always enjoyable, and leaving the lights on all night is too expensive! With these kits from PCS, you can enjoy your holiday lights without these hassles.

Plug your seasonal lights into the PCS Appliance Module. Then plug a Desktop Keypad into any other outlet in your home. Using your home’s existing powerlines, you now have one touch control of your lighting. Expand your control by plugging your indoor decorations (like a Christmas Tree) into the PCS Lamp Module for full control of indoor lights (on, off, dim, etc.).

Better yet, with the DDT Desktop Daily Timer, you may program the lights to automatically come on at Sunset and turn off at bedtime. The on/off times may vary so it appears someone is home and never worry whether you left the lights on again.

Are you visiting relatives this season, attending a holiday party or going on vacation? Program the lights to automatically turn on at different times of the night for a lived-in look.

Home Controls is offerings two Holiday Lighting Control kits from PCS:

PCS Desktop Lighting Kit, Plug-In: 1 DDT Desktop Controller/Timer (Tabletop controller with custom timer); 2 Lamp Modules 400W; 2 Appliance Modules 12A; and 1 Plug-In Phase Coupler (Connects the phases in an electrical panel).

PCS Desktop Lighting Kit, Wire-In: 1 DDT Desktop Controller/Timer (Tabletop controller with custom timer); 4 Wall Switches 600W; 1 Lamp Module 400W; and 1 Wire-In Phase Coupler (Connects the phases in an electrical panel).

Control your UPB-powered home from your iPhone, Android or smart phone with Mi LightStyle, new from PCS!

Control your home from your smart phone with PCS apps. From the zero configuration setup to the intuitive user interface, controlling and checking the status of your lights, irrigation, garage door, thermostats and other devices is just a tap away on your iPhone (including iPad and iPod Touch) and Android products.

Unlike most home automation solutions, which take a significant amount of time, resources and programming to install, Mi LightStyle is a simple, yet immensely capable solution. Once installed, Mi LightStyle enables an end user to easily monitor, control and manage UPB-driven PulseWorx and third party products from any device that can connect to the Internet. The installing integrator can create advanced timers, triggers, email or text notifications and events based on status of the devices, time of day, even local weather conditions, delivering an interface that has remarkable breadth while being easy to operate.

Home Controls Hosts PulseWorx Hands-On Training

April 14 at the Home Controls Training Center
8525 Redwood Creek Lane, San Diego, CA.

These “hands-on” interactive trainings demonstrate the inter-operational methodology of PulseWorx and how these devices can easily be installed in RETROFIT AND NEW INSTALLATIONS, ensuring ultra-reliability from the start. PulseWorx – the end of service calls and pulling wires!

PulseWorx 101: 8 AM- 12 PM

• The entire PulseWorx arsenal (as well as some sneak peeks as to what is in the future).
• Learn about the existing technology partners that are currently supporting the UPB technology.
• Walk-through an actual Manual Programming session and see how truly simple it can be.
• Find out about several lucrative programs to grow your bottom line.
• A PulseWorx 102 teaser will conclude this session.

PulseWorx 102: 1 PM – 5 PM

PulseWorx 101 certification is required. Laptop recommended.

• UPStart Software – the key that unlocks the power and flexibility of UPB. (Set up your network, add devices, and adjust the ramp rates of your dimmers, program functions for your keypad controllers, Create Links and much more…)
• PW513 & XPW713 – Learn how to turn an X-10 Signal into an ultra-reliable UPB Command
• TEC Timed Event Controller – Create timed events

Each registered Hands-On training attendee will receive a Powerline Interface Module – a $100.00 Dealer Value! Continental Breakfast and Lunch is included. Training Cost: $50 Per Person (fees are non-refundable).

ENROLL HERE or call Bob Grier at Home Controls – 800-266-8765 x107.

• See the PulseWorx product line.

One of my Favorite Things

I have to admit that after 5 years of selling and recommending automation solutions, lighting controls, security et al., I have compiled a list of a few products (out of the thousands that Home Controls distribute) that offer unique solutions or features. Many of these are products that “fly under the radar” and until the need arises may never be noticed or get the attention they deserve. The following is just one of those unique products… What is it?

It’s the Dual Channel Lamp Module Dimmer (PCLM28) by Powerline Control Systems (PCS/PulseWorx). What makes this rather unique is the dual channel control feature.

The PCLM28 Dual Channel Lamp Module is a high quality plug-in home automation lamp dimmer that is capable of transmitting and receiving digital commands and status over the existing powerlines using UPS technology.

The LM2 is perfect for master bedrooms and living rooms where two lamps need to be remotely controlled. Simply plug the LM2 into any standard wall outlet and plug the lamp(s) into the LM2’s two bottom controlled outlets.

The LM2 is designed for controlling incandescent, fluorescent, or magnetic low voltage loads. It can provide as much as 800W of power at any one time split between the two channels. The dimmer function can also be disabled, turning the outlets into a switch, to allow the LM2 to turn on and off non-dimmable loads such as fans or radios.

For more details just click the link to the Home Controls webpage: PCLM28

10% Discount on Keypad Controllers with Light Dimmer

Home Controls is excited to offer a 10% discount on the new and very popular UPB Keypad Controller with Load Dimmer from PulseWorx.

The Keypad Controller with Load Dimmer is an all-in-one controller and dimmer switch in a single package. This new line of controllers incorporates the functionality of our famous six and eight button KPC Keypad Controllers as well as incorporating a 400W dimmer switch.

• UPB Keypad Controller with Load Dimmer, 6 button.
• UPB Keypad Controller with Load Dimmer, 8 button.

The KPLD’s are perfect for retro-fit applications, when you want to replace a switch with a keypad and want to control the light as well. It transmits and receives UPB digital commands over the existing electrical wiring to remotely turn ON, OFF, and dim its own lighting load as well as trigger dramatic scenes throughout the home.

The KPLD is available in white, light almond, almond, ivory, black, brown and grey.

• Sale expires Nov. 30, 2009.

Program Your UPB System Remotely!

The new Network Device Server from PulseWorx enables you to use UPStart with a PIM-R, over the internet, without a dedicated on-site computer. You do not need to be an IT expert, know how to forward a port, or open up a firewall! This allows for the remote management, control and access to a customer’s PulseWorx system via UPStart — eliminating the need to be on the job site.

Overview

Access or connecting to a PIM-R or other serial device at a remote location, over the internet, or LAN has never been easier. The Network Device Server employs approved, industry standard TCP-IP and telnet protocols to provide all the necessary networking functionality with a very small footprint.

PCS partnered with Systech Computer Corporation to develop a full service software solution called RAPS (Remote Access Port Server). This easy-to-use software package combined with the compact NDS hardware creates a total remote automation management solution for both residential and industrial applications — anywhere you have a network connection.

The Network Device Server, along with the RAPS configuration software allows for the management, control and access to a customer’s PulseWorx system via UPStart while eliminating the need to be on the job site.

RAPS is robust, secure, and user friendly, saving system integrators and installers time and money. It provides customers with a safe, trouble-free solution for remote automation management access with the highest degree of secure customer service available.

Setup & Configuration

By combining the Network Device Service, a serial-to-IP device, and the RAPS software, you can now gain secure access to any serial device at a remote site via the internet, while keeping your clients existing network intact.

No end-user configuration is required — simply plug the pre-configured hardware into your customer’s network and quickly gain secure access to the attached serial device through the PCS RAP Server.

PulseWorx Lighting Control System

The Network Device Server is designed to be an integral part of PCS’s PulseWorx Lighting Control System. It is also compatible with other manufacturers UPB devices.

Learn UPB Programming with PulseWorx Videos

This series of video training productions from PulseWorx begins with an in depth introduction to UPB and the company behind the technology, as well as applications, system design and integration. These training videos are designed to introduce, educate and certify the professional home systems integrator and electrician to the advantages and benefits of PulseWorx Lighting Controls, powered by UPB. Here’s just a sample of what you can learn:

Introduction and Applications:

• Powerline Control Systems (PCS) as a company.
• Explain our Universal Powerline Bus (UPB) technology.
• Discuss the system components and proper topology.
• Overview the product line.
• Explain interfacing applications with different installations and technologies

Everything UPStart: Chapter 1: Start Up and Add Devices – this video shows the user how to begin using UPStart on a new job.

• Creating a new file and network
• Saving and protecting the job
• Adding single devices
• Adding multiple devices

Everything UPStart: Chapter 2: Links and Scenes – Chapter Two shows the user how to take the PulseWorx devices and create Scenes for the installation.

• What are Scenes and Links
• Renaming a Link
• Adding new Links/Scenes
• Adding devices to a Link/Scene
• Customize the Link/Scene

Everything UPStart: Chapter 3: Editing Switch Configuration – Chapter three goes through all the options for setting up and customizing a PulseWorx switch.

• Customize the switch rocker
• Options like, LED color, auto timeout
• Advanced options like Multi-packet transmission and Receive Sensitivity
• Communications testing
• Transmit component options

And much more! Each class is an online video, so you can star, stop, review and rewind at any time.

• Register today to view these interesting and informative videos.
• Review the PulseWorx product line from Home Controls