CFSound III Home Automation and Energy Use Example

Picture of CFSound III Home Automation Main Screen Automate  your entire house and monitor energy usage with the CFSound III digital audio repeater. Well known for its digital audio capabilities, the CFSound III has ACS BASIC built in. This along with expandable I/O up to 50 combined inputs and outputs, makes the CFSound III a great home automation controller.

Energy  costs are at the highest they have every been. Using the CFSound III to log your A/C and pool pump usage, and even load shed your pool pump, makes using the CFSound III pay for itself in electricty savings.

Protect  your homestead by having the CFSound III play audio clips of random voices while your alarm is on, and you are away. Phrases like "Hey Dad, Did you here that?", "Jimmy, is the dog inside?", "Kyle, have you started your homework?", are sure to confuse vandals.


Q  - Do you have an example of how I can automate my house, play media in my house, control my pool, and monitor my energy usage?
A  - Yes. Here is an overview of a home automation project in development using the CFSound III.
    Overview Diagram
    ACS BASIC Home Automation Source Code
    Features:
     Play music audio files and optionally FM radio over two sets of speakers, as well as
      through an existing intercom.
      Picture of CFSound III Home Automation Music Screen
     Control your pool including solar, two speed pump, Fountain, and Pool Vac.
      Picture of CFSound III Home Automation Main Pool Screen  Picture of CFSound III Home Automation Pool Valve Screen
      Picture of CFSound III Home Automation Pool Pump Screen  Picture of CFSound III Home Automation Pool Vac Screen
     Set timers to control pool, music and more.
      Picture of CFSound III Home Automation Timer Screen
     Log the energy use of your A/C and Pool pump.
      Picture of CFSound III Home Automation Energy Use Screen


Components Used: CFSound III, Supplied Wall Transformer, ACS 128 x 64 LCD Display, Compact Flash Card, and (2) Contact I/O 8 modules.


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