Home Automation II owner manual Controlling Units, Dimming and Brightening, Lighting Level

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Controlling Units

The control menu is used when controlling lights and appliances. To enter the control menu, from the top-level display or from the main menu, press the 1 (CTRL) key on the console keypad. OmniPro II will automatically display the first named item in that list. The down arrow key can then be used to scroll through the list, and the ' # ' key is used to select the item. If the specific item number is known, enter the item number followed be the ' # ' key, or scroll up and down among the named items.

After the unit has been selected, press the ' # ' key. The console will display:

Entry Lights (Unit Name) 0=OFF 1=ON 2=DIM 3=BRT

Entry Lights (Unit Name) 4=LVL 5=RMP 9=TIM #=STA

If the selected unit is part of a House Code that is configured to use the Compose Format, the second page of the menu is modified to allow Scene commands. Consequentially, the Level and Ramp Commands are removed from the menu.

Entry

Lights (Unit Name)

4=SCN

9=TIM

#=STA

If selected unit is not capable of dim and bright commands, only a single menu is shown.

Entry Lights (Unit Name) 0=OFF 1=ON 9=TIM #=STA

When you press the 0 (OFF) or 1 (ON) key, the console will beep once, the unit number will be turned off or on, then the display will return to the top-level display.

If the selected unit is part of a Compose lighting group, the 0 (OFF) command will turn off each light in the group for the that unit. The 1 (ON) command will set each light in that group to its last dimmed state.

Dimming and Brightening

To dim a unit, from the control menu, enter the unit number (or scroll to it using the arrow keys), then press the ' # ' key.

Press the 2 key to dim the specified unit. The console display top line will read "UNIT NAME" (unit name being the description of the unit number), and the bottom line will read "STEPS DIMMER (1-9)".

Entry Lights

STEPS DIMMER (1-9):

Press a number, 1 - 9 to indicate how much you want to dim the unit. 1 is a little dimmer, 9 is a lot dimmer. Usually, 2 or 3 steps are best. The console will beep and the light will be dimmed.

To brighten a unit, from the control menu, enter the unit number (or scroll to it using the arrow keys), then press the ' # ' key on the keypad. Press the 4 key to brighten the specified unit.

Press a number, 1 - 9 to indicate how much you want to brighten the unit.

Lighting Level

Press the 4 key to set the desired lighting level of the specified unit. Compose lighting does not respond to the Level command.

Enter a number (0-100) to indicate the lighting level (intensity) of the unit.

LIGHTING LEVEL: 0-100%

0 = No Light / 50 = Light to half intensity / 100 = Light to full intensity

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Home Automation II owner manual Controlling Units, Dimming and Brightening, Lighting Level

II specifications

Home Automation II represents the next evolution in smart home technology, providing users with greater flexibility, convenience, and security through advanced features and integrated systems. This smart home revolution focuses on the seamless interaction of devices and the automation of daily tasks, ultimately enhancing the overall living experience.

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Home Automation II offers enhanced security features as well. Smart locks, surveillance cameras, and motion detectors can all be integrated into the home’s network. This allows homeowners to monitor their property remotely, receive security alerts, and even grant access to visitors through mobile apps. Biometric security options, such as facial recognition, are also becoming more common, adding an extra layer of protection.

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Finally, voice control has become a prominent feature in Home Automation II, allowing users to operate devices hands-free. Integration with voice-activated platforms like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri adds another layer of convenience, making it easy to control multiple aspects of the home with simple voice commands.

In conclusion, Home Automation II represents a significant step forward in creating intelligent spaces that are responsive to the needs of their users. Through the integration of cutting-edge technologies, enhanced security measures, energy management, and intuitive control options, the concept of a smart home is evolving into a more accessible and efficient reality.