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the Convergence the Convergence systemsystem,, No. 1 in No. 1 in Home and Building Home and Building Electronic Systems Electronic Systems (HBES)(HBES)

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Wouter van den BosMarketing & Communication ManagerEIBA sc, Brussels

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The EIB facts and figures The EIB facts and figures OctoberOctober ‘98 ‘98

108 members & licensees

15 National EIBA Organisations / Groups

3073 groups of certified products

representing a multiple of EIB components

43- ISO 900x certified training centres,

another 14 applied for certification

6 Test laboratories accredited

Over 30.000 trained professionals

7.578 sold licences ETS®

Over 5.5 million sold nodes serve a multiple of installed function points

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National EIBA’sNational EIBA’sEIBA Argentina in preparationEIBA AustriaEIBA BelgiumEIBA Brasilia in preparationEIBA DenmarkEIBA DeutschlandEIBA EspañaEIBA FranceEIBA Greece in preparationEIBA Hungary user clubEIBA IsraelEIBA ItalyEIBA NederlandEIBA NorgeEIBA Poland in preparationEIBA PortugalEIBA Russia in preparationEIBA Singapore / East Asia Founded October 5th EIBA SwedenEIBA SwissEIBA U.K.

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Why EIB HBES ?Why EIB HBES ?

Energy SavingEnergy Saving Environment protectionEnvironment protection Increased demands for securityIncreased demands for security Increased demands for convenience and Increased demands for convenience and

functionality of homes and buildingsfunctionality of homes and buildings

However at affordable prices !However at affordable prices ! as users don’t care about the technologyas users don’t care about the technology

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User expectationsUser expectations

One common system to cover all demands.One common system to cover all demands. ““the Convergence solution”the Convergence solution”

A reliable and future proof HBES,A reliable and future proof HBES, Broad multivendor market with competitive but still Broad multivendor market with competitive but still compatiblecompatible

products,products, A multitude of skilled planners and contractors,A multitude of skilled planners and contractors, An easy to use tool for planning, installation and maintenance.An easy to use tool for planning, installation and maintenance. More about the Convergence solution in “stream B”, approx.15.00 More about the Convergence solution in “stream B”, approx.15.00

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EIB PartnersEIB Partners as Market-Multiplicators as Market-Multiplicators

PlannersPlanners

ContractorsContractors

Training CentresTraining Centres

WholesalersWholesalers

EIBEIB User Clubs User Clubs

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The 4 EIB PillarsThe 4 EIB Pillars

open open EIBEIB Technology Technology

universal Tool universal Tool ETSETS®®

EIBEIB Certification Certification

universal universal EIBEIB Training Training

EIB EIB HBESHBES

for HBE project design and commissioning

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user’s view of ETSuser’s view of ETS®®

one single working environmentone single working environment for all disciplines and application domainsfor all disciplines and application domains for all manufacturers(!)for all manufacturers(!)

tremendous project scalabilitytremendous project scalability from 10 to 10’000 devicesfrom 10 to 10’000 devices

expand skills (and business!) into…expand skills (and business!) into… new application domainsnew application domains the technology of the next millenniumthe technology of the next millennium

more than 50 specialized training centers in 10 European more than 50 specialized training centers in 10 European countriescountries

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cascade effect!cascade effect!

108 manufact. ...

10’0000 users...

… installations...

… installed products...

PC’s and skills become universal PC performance improves

one tool ETS

ETS®

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common PC tool concept…common PC tool concept…

Where does the Intelligent House fit in?Where does the Intelligent House fit in?

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EIB and the Home AssistantEIB and the Home Assistant®® concept: concept:

HAHAHeating

Airco

Appliances

Lighting

Entertainment

Security

PC / telecom

Home Assistant®

Remote meter reading,Load management

Security monitoring, home emergency

calls

Interactive TV, home shopping, home banking, home office

Remote control, remote diagnosis/service,

information services

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Home Assistant-User interfaceHome Assistant-User interface

Touch-screen

Ergonomic design

Easy to use

Simple, self- explanatory symbols

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EIB in HBES: white goodsEIB in HBES: white goods

components - Over 5,000 products

- Over 100 manufacturers throughout Europe

compatible domestic appliancesand devices

Connection via appliance interface and/or product specific CD-ROM

Washing machinesCookersRefrigeratorsFreezersDishwashersHeatersAir conditionersAlarmsSprinklersWater supply......

SwitchesShutter actuatorsTime switchesMotion detectorsWindow contactsLightsPhoto-electric switchesHeating valvesTemperature sensors......

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Continuous-flow Continuous-flow heaterheater

Storage centreStorage centre

Built-in ovenBuilt-in oven

Washing machineWashing machine

DishwasherDishwasher

A complete range of EIB - capable domestic appliances

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Typical application areas for EIBTypical application areas for EIBtogether with Home Assistanttogether with Home Assistant®®

Buildings

LightsShuttersIndividual room temp.HeatingRemote monitoringDoor/gate monitoringAlarm systemWater supply…

Household

CookingWashingDishwashingCoolingHot water…

Communication

TelevisionTelephone ABFaxRemote controlAudio-CDCD-ROM…

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EIBand Home Assistant

Integration of all applications in the house – Integration of all applications in the house –

Hot water system

Solar panel control Shutters

Home computer

Door bell

Heating

Air conditioning

Stereo system

Television

VCR

IrrigationHeat extraction

hood

Small appliances

Alarm systemGarage

door drive

Telephone

Fax

Lighting

Laundry machine

Drier

Dishwasher

Refrigerator and freezer Oven and

microwave

greater convenience,greater convenience,greater securitygreater security and lower costand lower cost

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EIB and the Home AssistantEIB and the Home Assistant®® combine combine ergonomic design with advanced functional ergonomic design with advanced functional benefitsbenefits

Protection of the environment

economical use of natural resources (e.g. by using the continuous-flow heater)

Convenience

user-friendly operation and the elimination of routine tasks

e.g. by defining differentscenarios

Communication/multimedia

Animated operating instructions

Remote operation by occupier

Faults reported to service companies

TV, telephone, data services

Security

for the occupiers and their homes

e.g. automatic functions in unoccupied home

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Example of environmental protection and economic Example of environmental protection and economic viability – accurate control of room temperature and viability – accurate control of room temperature and heat consumptionheat consumption

Minimise heat loss – the heaters are turned off automatically when the windows are opened.

Save up to 30% energy consumption with the temperature controller which can be pre-programmed for each individual room.

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Home Assistant

Valve Drives

Heating system

Temperature sensors

Window contacts

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accurate room temperature control and accurate room temperature control and heat consumptionheat consumption

Environmental protection and economic viability –

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SECURITY:SECURITY:overview of the entire houseoverview of the entire house

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