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This stunning installation was the winner of the 'Best Integrated Home - $150,000 - $300,000' at the CEDIA 2010 conference.

Beach Haven.

 

  Double Beach Haven:

 When Len Wallis Audio was given the opportunity to be part of this project, the key message from the client 'I want the company that takes on this project to be excited about what they will be working towards' certainly resonated. The two neighbouring residences are both positioned just metres from the beach which were to be fully automated, along with the ability to control one from the other.

Our Custom Sales consultant Alberto Vangi worked closely with builder Andrew Harb of Blugum Enterprises and architects Mark Cassidy & Cathy Slater (Slater Architects Pty Ltd). Given the scale of the project it was paramount to form an effective team. The first stage of the project was to produce all the required documentation that would support the integration. This well organised approach led to the successful execution of the project.

 To sum up the homes, one must picture true paradise but equipped with the latest smarts. Once you enter either house (situated side by side) you will be astonished with the setting. The architectural homes both have elegant interiors which are lit up by the natural light. A back drop of 180 degrees of ocean waves smashing into the sands wraps around from almost every view point of the homes.

 Clipsal’s C-bus system was chosen as the back bone for the control of the home automation. The C-bus systems reliability and ease of operation made it the logical choice, and was set up so it could be remotely accessed for client changes and maintenance. This also allows changes to the security and access control system.

 Due to concerns over unreliable mains power a gas fired generator was installed in the garage of both houses. The generator provides backup power supply to the C-bus lighting, power to the fridge/freezers, general power points, garage door, audio visual and the security/access control. The energy efficient gas fired generator automatically starts upon a blackout, providing clean energy efficient power to the essential services switchboard.

The audio visual system is also protected by a Socomec 7000VA double conversion tower UPS with a 40amp surge and transient protection filter. This guarantees the best quality power supply to the homes high quality audio visual system.

 The security and access control systems allows access to the home without keys, a great feature when you return to the house after a day on the beach.

The keyless entry system also allows for gardener, pool cleaner and house cleaner access without keys, yet the access/security system still logs the particular person and time of their entry to the home. The access system has been setup so that different access rights apply to different employees. For example the pool cleaner can only access particular areas of the home related to the pool and the house cleaner has access to the main house area and not the pool area.

The home owner can add, delete, disable any access code or change these access rights from their computer.

 In the Audio Visual end of the project, the main living room of each house has a 65 inch LCD TV, minimising the amount of reflection that comes off the screen from the natural lighting entering the room. To keep within the clean lines 5 Stealth speakers became the front and rear speakers for surround sound. These cannot be seen as they are in fact invisible, being built into the walls.

 Within the joinery is a Blu Ray Player, Digital Surround Sound Amplifier with iPod dock, Foxtel IQ2, Crestron Processor and a downward firing active subwoofer. The only audio visual product that is visual to the eye is in fact the LCD screen and the Crestron hand held remote which stands like a proud piano black elegant statue docked on its charger.

 From the portable Crestron remote you also have control of two additional outdoor courtyard areas of ceiling speakers, an outdoor 32 inch LCD TV over at the BBQ area, along with the light’s, motorised blinds & air conditioning all from the user’s seating position. This is because the Crestron system has been enabled to talk to the C-bus system.

 As a central key area of the house there is an in-wall 12 inch Master Crestron touch panel just off the kitchen. This touch panel allows for complete control of all areas of the house, including 9 zones of floor heating, 6 heated towel rails, 8 zones of air conditioning, 102 groups of lighting and 77 motorised blind/control groups. The Crestron panel is also able to view all of the 7 colour security cameras mounted around the home.

The camera images are distributed to all LCD TV’s (above 32 inch) and computers within the house and are also recorded to a Pro range DVR, which the home owner can access to view the cameras from anywhere in the world.

The cameras and house security systems are remotely monitored by a security company.

The touch screen can also open the front door or the garage door at the touch of a button.

Floor heating, heated towel rails, fountain pumps and air conditioning are scheduled to make their use more energy efficient. C-bus also controls high level motorised louver windows, These windows decrease the need for air conditioning allowing natural ventilation. The elevator within the house is controlled by C-bus allowing it to be locked off at a level when the house alarm system is activated, returning it to the garage level when the system is disarmed.

The pool functionality is also controlled via the Crestron touch screen, allowing the home owner to check filtering schedule, heating schedule or turn the spa on with the touch of a button.

 As you can see from the numerous connecting devices which the Crestron master panel can control, this level of automatic is ingenious and adds huge benefits. With energy management as a key consideration in many of today’s home, the difference will become noticeable, not to also mention how easy it would be to use with everything all unified.

 There is also a family/rumpus room for the kids which includes a 42 inch LCD TV, SpeakerCraft ceiling speakers, Digital amp, Sony PS3 & Wii Gaming consoles, and the best part of the room a Crestron portable hand held controller for absolute ease of use.

 Upstairs includes 6 bedrooms each with an LCD TV, along with a sitting room which also has an LCD TV forming a total of 10 LCD TV’s in the one house, not forgetting the 8 LCD TV’s and a dedicated surround sound theatre room in the second house, which is mentioned later.

 In the master bedroom a hand held Crestron control has been installed with a 42 inch LCD TV which can conveniently disappear into the ceiling while not being watched. This complements the breathtaking views from the bedroom.

 The master en-suite also connects with the master bedroom. We have even thought about the scenario of having a bath to some nice music through SpeakerCraft moisture resistant ceiling speakers, as there is a water proof Crestron remote in the master en-suite to make your lifestyle even more relaxing.

 Coupled to the master bedroom is a sitting room which has a 46 inch LCD and more exciting electronics to add to what is already an absolutely amazing house. Each of the other 5 bedrooms has a 32 inch LCD with the scalability option for further technology to be added when required.

 The key audio visual difference between the two houses is a dedicated theatre for the full theatre experience. Here there is an impressive 110 inch screen with the JVC DLA (Digital Light Amplifier) Full High Definition projector. Not only is the image quality brilliant but the Digital Yamaha Amplifier, Focal and Veldoyne 5.1 speaker system also enhances the entire atmosphere and experience. To intensify the cinema mood, LED ceiling strip lighting can be enabled by the Crestron controller for its effects.

 The second house is also equipped with all the Crestron & C-bus solution as mentioned earlier in this article. All together it formed quite an extensive project as shown by the equipment list alone.

 Overall this particular project taking over almost 2 years came together exquisitely thanks to an excellent team effort from the initial sales process, detailed design & documentation, skilled electrical engineering, functional programming, well planned project management to final quality installation work bringing together the whole project. A project we are all very excited and proud of, creating something that is an absolute beach haven. 

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Product List:

 Audio Visual

  •  2 x Sharp LC65RX1A 65 inch LCD TV
  • 2 x Sharp LC46D77X 46 inch LCD TV
  • 4 x Sharp LC42D77X 42 inch LCD TV
  • 10 x Sharp LC32D33X 32 inch LCD TV
  • 1 x Ultra-Lift Australia Spartan 42 Lifter
  • 1 x JVC DLA-HD550 Projector
  • 1 x LPM68N110H LP Morgan 110 inch Novares Screen
  • 1 x Tivo Digital Set top box
  • 3 x Yamaha RXV3900 Surround Sound Amplifier
  • 6 x Yamaha RXV2065 Surround Sound Amplifier
  • 9 x Yamaha YSD-11 iPod Docks
  • 9 x Panasonic DMPBD60 Blu Ray DVD Players
  • 9 x Linksys SD208 8 Port Switch
  • 9 x Thor D145BB Protection Power Boards
  • 5 x Stealth Invisible FX8 Speakers (pairs)
  • 2 x Velodyne SPL1000U Subwoofer
  • 1 x Velodyne SPL1200U Subwoofer
  • 1 x Focal 807V Bookshelf Speakers (pair)
  • 1 x Focal CC800V Centre Speaker
  • 1 x Focal IC706V Ceiling Speakers (pair)
  • 8 x SpeakerCraft AIM7 Two Ceiling speakers (pair)
  • 6 x Sonance VP65RXT Extreme Ceiling speakers (pair)
  • 4 x Apple M9470XA Airport Express
  • 2 x Kramer VS88V 8 x 8 Composite Matrix Video Switcher
  • 2 x Netgear FVS318 Prosafe 802.11 Virtual Private Networks

  • 2 x Socomec NRT-7000K UPS units

 Control 

 

  •  9 x Crestron 3XWAPAGKT Handheld Control Package
  • 9 x Crestron CP2EWRKT Control Systems Processor
  • 2 x Crestron TPMC12L 12 inch Colour Touch Panels
  • 4 x Crestron WPIR48 Water Proof Remotes
  • 4 x Crestron CNRFGWA Gateways
  • 2 x Crestron CNPS175 Power Supply

 

 

 

   Lighting/C-bus

  •  1 x L5504AUX Aux Input Switch
  • 1 x 5102RVF 2 Channel 10 amp relay unit
  • 2 x C5031NL C-Bus Classic Series Switch
  • 60 x 5085DL Saturn 5 button DLT Switch
  • 4 x 5086NL Saturn 6 button DLT Switch
  • 3 x 5084NL Saturn 4 button Switch
  • 6 x 5082NL Saturn 2 button Switch
  • 2 x 5500CN Din Rail Mounted
  • 2 x 5500NB Network Bridge
  • 2 x 5102BCLEDL 2 Channel BUS
  • 2 x 5500PS PC Interface
  • 2 x 5500 PACA Pascal Automation
  • 2 x L5500DSI Gateway Interface
  • 1 x L5504D2A 4 Channel Dimmer
  • 4 x L5508D1A 8 Channel Dimmer
  • 15 x L5508D1A 8 Channel Dimmer
  • 112 x L5501RBCP Relay Shutter
  • 2 x L5512RVFP 12 Channel Relay
  • 13 x L5512RVF 12 Channel Relay
  • 22 x 5753L Infrascan 360 degrees
  • 8 x 5750WPL Weatherproof infrascan Sensor

  Generator

  •  2 x Gas Powered 14kw generators

 Security – Ness Pty Ltd

  •  2 x M1 main Processor
  • 10 x Dual Technology PIR sensors
  • 2 x C-bus M1 Interface
  • 6 x M1 Security Keypads
  • 14 x Security cameras with built-in IR
  • 2 x Ness Pro DVR’s
  • 2 x 19' LCD monitors
  • 2 x Rack Technologies 22RU glass door rack

Intercom.

  •   2 x Custom stainless steel Intercoms

Access Control.

  •   6 x Presco Keypads with Stainless Steel Cover Plates
  • 2 x 5amp Tactical Tech power supply with backup batteries
  • Control via a DL Processor

 Phone System

  •  NEC Topaz with
  • 8 x 22 button fixed handsets
  • 4 x Cordless Handsets
  • 2 x Interface to custom door station