C-BUS Intergrated Systems

In a world where global warming is becoming a growing concern, companies are looking for ways to cut down on electricity. The solution is Clipsal's C-Bus. Not only will C-Bus help your company improve it's green standing, but it will also save you money.

What is Clipsal C-Bus?

           C-Bus LCD Touchscreen            C-Bus Dimmer

Introduction

C-Bus is a microprocessor-based control and management system for Buildings and Homes.  It is used to control lighting and other electrical services such as pumps, Audio Visual Devices, Motors, etc. Whether simple ON/OFF control of a lighting circuit, or variable (analogue) type control, such as electronic dimmable fluorescent ballasts, C-Bus can be used to easily control virtually any type of electrical load.

To ensure fast and reliable operation, each C-Bus device has its own in-built microprocessor and "intelligence", allowing units to be individually programmed.

C-Bus uses a patented method for updating the status of units.  This method does not require a central computer or central controller to handle databases or lookup tables to operate.  The status of each C-Bus unit is initiated at specific time intervals, without the need of a central controller.  Each device is allocated a specific time frame to broadcast its status, synchronised by a self-generated system clock pulse.  This allows large amounts of data to be transmitted in a very small time frame, effectively and reliably on the network, leading to low processing overheads and low bandwidth requirements. 

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Why C-Bus?

The primary reasons to use C-Bus are:

  • Reduce energy bills 
  • Assist in saving the environment
  • Extemely effective theft deterrent 
  • Highly robust and reliable control system, but low cost per node.
  • Wide range of tools available to allow 3rd party companies to interface to both PC based and embedded systems.
  • A single C-Bus cable connection can control an unlimited number of devices.
  • Ultimate flexibility in switching and control - functions can be changed, added, removed, moved, reprogrammed, at any position on the network, at any time - without any cumbersome hard-wiring.
  • C-Bus is simple to install and commission.
  • C-Bus can control any type of load, digital and analogue.

C-Bus Solution

Designing a Solution

Faraday Group can design a solution suitable for your companies needs. We can assist in reducing electrical costs and maximizing productivity. The system will literally pay for itself within a short time.

C-Bus for Residential

C-Bus is not reserved for the commercial sector. Many new property developers are now including C-Bus Systems into their designs. C-Bus can still assist in saving electricity. It can also be a very effective theft deterent by setting lights to turn on and off a different times while you are away on holidays.

Whether you are looking at saving energy, or automating procedures, C-Bus is the solution.