PLC BUS Protocol encrypted 2-way communication home automation
Powerline Control Bus (PLCBUS) is a new highly reliable, 2-way Communications technology that uses the powerline as a communication support.
Powerline Control Bus (PLCBUS) is a highly reliable, cost effective, 2-way Communications technology which enables control products to utilize existing power lines for both residential and commercial applications. This protocol for home automation, was developed by ATS in the Netherlands in 2002, the name used initially in the development phase was: Power Line Communication Bus. However during its production and marketing the brand name was adopted PLC-BUS. The system reliability is high > 99.98%. It is different to X-10 products that no any Filter/Repeater needed necessary. And PLCBUS Technology can be distributed up to 64000 different addresses. Alternative powerline communication technologies, either existing or in development are not effective or reliable enough to meet the requirements of the midrange Europe residential market. The PLCBUS technology opens previously untapped overlapping markets in the areas of Home Networking, Lighting Control, HVAC, Home Automation, RF Control, Security, Home Theater, Internet Enabled Control, etc.
The 2-way communication signal allows at any moment to know the status of micro-modules, ON or OFF or% Dimmer. In graphical interfaces control (Touchscreens, TVs, PCs or PDAs or Smartphones) you can get an overview of the state apparatus and the generality of the installation.
To facilitate the assimilation of this new technology by the market and increase the use of micro-actuator modules produced based on PLC-BUS technology. The strategy was first to compatible PLC-BUS Radio Frequency receivers so that they can use RF, currently being used in the market by the common X10.
This was achieved through the development of a receiver Hybrid Radio Frequency module that commands all remote controllers and X10 RF and distributes the electricity grid in the form of code PLC-BUS processed to act on the various components of the system. This allows the cohabitation of the two technologies at the same installation as the PLC BUS signals over the network, do not affect or collide with the X10 signals and vice versa.
The general opinion of the users of this technology is unanimous with regard to the reliability and speed of execution of commands.
Powerline Control Bus (PLCBUS) is a new highly reliable, 2-way Communications technology that uses the powerline as a communication support.
