For large square footage spaces, lighting control is no longer a desire, but a requirement. In a traditional lighting system, each load is connected via a "switch leg". This enables the occupant to turn that 'load' (light, or series of lights) on and off, and maybe even dim them (if a dimmer switch is used). This works fine in a small space with few lighting loads.
This all seems to fall apart when there are many (even hundreds) of specific loads to control. This means that each load would need to be controlled individually. This quickly becomes a daunting and cumbersome task.
As a Realtor™, I remember having to walk around these huge homes to turn on all the lights in the house before each showing (often confused as to what the vast plethora of switches actually did, and often unable to find the ones I needed). It would take up to 15 minutes to turn them all on and get everything set right, only to have to run around to turn them all off again after the showing.
I thought, "wouldn't it be nice if they just had one button that would say 'ENTERTAIN' and all the lights would magically come on the way I wanted them?" And, even better, wouldn't it be great if I could hit one button that said "AWAY", and they would all magically go off!"
Well, truth of the matter is, most of my clients and the homeowners I polled all wished they had the same control as well. Little did they know, that level of control does actually exist. It is an art known simply as LIGHTING CONTROL.
The secondary benefit of a lighting control system is reduced "wall clutter" from 2, 3, 4 and 5-gang light switches all over the home. We can typically replace these with a single-gang, elegant, decora style programmable switch. These switches can be custom programmed to enable multiple scenes on one switch, and blend seamlessly into the interior décor of any home.
Wall clutter and how it can be eliminated through
use of a
proper lighting and/or automation system.
This was what I found adorning the
master
bedroom wall in a
$4.5 million dollar home!
Which would you rather have on your wall?
Novatus Technology is an Authorized Dealer and Certified Installer for Colorado vNet. We chose Colorado vNet as our lighting vendor as we were so impressed with their technology, development, and dedication to building the finest lighting control equipment available today. Colorado vNet lighting products are all engineered and manufactured right here in the US in their brand new high-tech facility in Loveland, Colorado.
Colorado vNet’s Touchpad: A stroke of genious!
The revolutionary part about Colorado vNet’s Touchpad is that there is only one single product SKU. With just about any other lighting control system, you have to select if you want a 1,2, 3, or 5 button switch in each location ahead of time. With vNet, you don’t have to worry about that!
Colorado vNet's Touchpad can be configured to be 1, 2, 3, 4 and up to 6 buttons through programming, and can be easily changed in the future to accommodate more scenes.
Why is it called a Touchpad, and not a switch?
Because the Touchpad utilizes Colorado vNet’s proprietary capacitive touch technology, much like scroll wheel on your iPod. Therefore it is a TOUCH PAD. There are no moving parts to wear out or break.
Some larger controls are also available for main entryways or for commercial applications.
CAN Network
VIBE
We invite you to come see what makes Colorado vNet the finest lighting control system available on the market today. Not only does Colorado vNet make what we believe is the finest lighting control products; they are so much more.
Colorado vNet's VIBE allows you a way to combine lighting control with other popular home automation functions, such as distributed audio, climate control, security, surveillance and other media content control.
Colorado vNet is quickly becoming an "integration company". Offering new innovative ways for the homeowner to interface with and control all the relevant sub-systems of their home. From an elegant (award-winning) 7.5" In-Wall Color Touchscreen, to a custom application on your iPhone. Control of your home is just a click away.
To learn more about these exciting products, click on the link below to go directly to Colorado vNet's web site.
Lighting Design
We believe that light is such an important part of life, that it requires special attention. Light can set a mood, set a tone, and create a uniquely individual atmosphere.
If you are in need of a lighting designer, we can recommend one to work with you on your special project. If you already have one, we can work side by side with them to ensure your space is truly special.
For a personal demonstration and lighting consultation, please email us at info@novatustech.com or call 770-783-6974.
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