to all my classmates

I just wanted to say congratulatons to all.  I'm sorry I missed the last of the presentations on Wednesday, amy told me they were very good.  To all who are going to be at graduation on sunday, see you there.

websites used for your information

http://www.lutron.com/Products/WholeHomeSystems/RadioRA2/Pages/Overview.aspx


http://www.bayweb.com/

distance test

tools being used / switch to be changed

strike out

I have been trying without success to load a video onto the blog.  Will have to wait until we're in class to see if Elaine can help.  I surrender!

Invoice for work to be completed as authorized by the customer

material & cost estimate / click on picture to enlarge

Job Proposal

Kimberly J.

KIMAMY AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY
P.O BOX 358
SUFFOLK COUNTY NY 11949

April 8, 2011

Mr. T. Romano

Homeowner           

P.O. Box 555

Suffolk County NY 11730

Dear Mr. T. Romano:

                Thank you for taking the time to meet with us regarding your home automation needs.  With today’s changing technology, we appreciate your interest in automating your home.

OBJECTIVE

                Automating HVAC capabilities remotely (future project)

                Automating hall chandelier by changing switch to a wireless dimmer and programming remote

                Automating ceiling fan, “speed only”, no lighting by adding “fan-only” wireless switch and programming remote

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Material

A.       Installation of Maestro switches and remotes by LUTRON

B.       Installation of HVAC unit by BAYWEB

Changing of thermostat

Installing unit to HVAC system in basement

Connecting router from unit to customer provided Ethernet Cable

Set-up to BAYWEB monitoring

Application downloads to customer computer and cellular device

Educating customer on how to access information and make changes to the system

Providing free technical support to customer for a term of 180 days from time of installation services

ADDITIONAL SERVICES          

                  Additional cost may be incurred in the event upgrading wiring is deemed necessary.  Your interest in installing solar panels to your home will be provided through our subsidiary Amy’s Solar.  A separate estimate will be provided.  

SOFTWARE COSTS AND PROFESSIONAL FEES

Attached is an estimate of all material and labor costs based on entire project.  Costs to be adjusted based on construction schedule.

CLOSING

                We appreciate the opportunity to assist you in all of your home automation needs.  If you require any additional information please feel free to contact me at (631) 555-1212 ext. 1

Sincerely,

Kimberly J.

KIMAMY AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY

Response

Future automation of HVAC system

The plans for the HVAC is another future project.  The BayWeb unit will replace an exisiting digital thermostat and connect through exisitng wiring.  A router will be placed in the basement and hard wired to a modem in the first floor office. In preparation while construction is in progress, an Ethernet cable will be run from the basement to the first floor office.  The system has wireless capabilities but it is recommended that it be hardwired for safety reasons. 

Future project remote switch for ceiling fan

Electrical information for new extension

floor plan for original portion of first floor

This is the original floor plan for the entrance of the home.  Just to the left upon entering the residence is where the light switches are located.  It is at this location that the chandalier switch was changed.  This particular light illuminates outside the front door as well as the hallway.

Customer Concerns

As a future project, the customer was offered a link to remotely control the HVAC system.  The home is currently under construction, a 580'sq. ft. master suite is being added to the first floor.  The home owner is considered disabled due to an on the job accident.  Automating the home would be a plus.  The HVAC trunking has been extended throughout the new addition.  At this point, the customer has declined but is not ruling it out for the future.  The kitchen portion of the house will be extended in the not so distant future and this will be added at that point.  The HVAC installers will have to return to the home in order to calibrate the system throughout the first floor.  The second floor of the home is not involved at this time.  When the additional extension is started, an additional bedroom and bathroom will be added.

Home automation

This past Saturday, Amy,Jonathan, and myself successfully changed a light switch in my house.  The switch is a remote accessible dimmer.  This has to be the most practical project I've been involved with.  The customer is very happy.  Living in the woods is a beautiful place to be, but, very dark at night when you forget to leave lights on or if you end up out longer than expected.  I found the range to be much longer than the 30 feet the instructions say.