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FS Cables will help solve yo ur cable headaches
The FS Cables team would love to see you on Stand 25 to chat about the Construction Products Regulation ( CPR ) and how it will affect you .
From July 1 , 2017 , most of the cables installers specify should be tested for compliance with the new CPR law . The TruHD HDBaseT-Recommended Cat 5E , Cat 6 and Cat 6A cables are now CPR-compliant . Take the opportunity to speak to the guys and ensure that you are ready for the change .
Installers of audio equipment will be interested in the newly-launched 16AWG weatherproof speaker cables . These cables feature a clever water-blocking tape which , when in contact with moisture , swells to form a non-toxic jelly . This prevents water from travelling down the cable , making it particularly suitable for outdoor installations , while remaining clean and easy to terminate compared to jelly-filled cables .
Visitors can also pick up a copy of the new Tru Home Automation & Building Control guide for the full range of high performance cables and connectors . These include lighting control cables for most popular systems , composite cables , fibre optic cables , HDMI leads , as well as cables for alarms , access control and internal and external security . Another very popular presence at the show is Artcoustic , this year on Stand 108 . The company will be launching two brand new products exclusively at the show . The production version of the Performance PS2 Subwoofer will be playing on the stand , available and shipping the same week . Also , Artcoustic will have the first showing anywhere in the world of the new Target Mini SL loudspeakers . Artcoustic will also be showing some new colour techniques and finishes , as well as showcasing the high support available to its installer partners .
North Building Technologies has built its reputation providing bespoke HVAC controls into the high-end domestic market and will be launching a new product at the show on Stand 45 .
North ’ s new product is called Smart Switch and is designed to deliver good looks and control functionality in one package . Featuring interchangeable faceplates , this wall-mounted touchscreen is available in a range of finishes and is configurable in thousands of colour combinations .
Designed to cut down on wall-acne , the Smart Switch ’ s menus can be configured to display and control values in many thousands of systems via the company ’ s Commander controller including DALI , Lutron , Mitsubishi , Daikin , Honeywell , Crestron , Savant , Control4 , KNX , BACnet and Modbus open standards .
The design aim for the product has been to deliver simplicity , style , but offer intuitive operation , with users being able to operate the controller right from the off . The rocker switches play their part , as each one ( situated either side of the display ) resembles a light switch so users know how it work it right away . The switches provide a secondary benefit for customers who are less keen on using the touchscreen part of the product . Using the rocker switchers or touchscreen , Smart Switch is able to adjust the temperature , a light scene , blind position or functions like audio volume .
The product has another trick up its sleeve , it is also a temperature sensor in its own right and can be situated right at the ideal height and position within a room to provide accurate and reliable readings . The unit can share its temperature reading with a North controller or any other HVAC controller or BMS . Smart Switch also has its own output to control an underfloor heating valve and a second input for a slab temperature . This means it can provide standalone control of a heating zone without any connections to an upstream device . The product can also form part of a wider network with other Input and Output ( I / O ) modules on a high-speed Zip network . North ’ s Zip modules include an expandable four zone underfloor heating controller , boiler controller and generic IO cards . The network allows many devices to be controlled over a distributed network ( up to 1km long ).
TDI ( Stand 17 ) is another show regular and will be showcasing a selection of installer-focussed AV solutions from brands such as Sanus , Samson , CYP , Platinum Tools and Dragons ’ Den survivors , Syncbox . The company will be featuring all the latest info on the feature rich , CYP 4K HDBaseT matrixes with on-board audio distribution management , with the recent launch of the new 4x6 and 6x8 matrix units . TDI will also showcase the new Samson range of Premium Certified 4K HDMI cables , the cable with the official HDMI holographic label of authenticity for quality and performance . Samson ’ s latest range of CAT 6 cable with full HDBaseT approval will also be on show . As a distributor for Platinum Tools , installers can see also see full demonstrations of the new EzEX-RJ45 Crimp Tools , Dies , Connectors , Strain Relief and EZ-Data Locking Connectors , making CAT cable termination frustrations a thing of the past .
Documentation expert designflow will be showcasing a completely new line-up of design packages . Stand 106 will host demonstrations throughout the show for dealers and integrators focusing on its latest proposal packages , as well as its all new site design , system design and handover packs .
New proposal packages will consist of one , two and four proposals a month , including the powerful new add-on ; positional drawings , all now available without subscription . The new site design packs will include complete wiring plans and full equipment elevations with mounting and back box information delivering a complete on-site wiring information pack . The new system design packs will include detailed rack drawings and full connectivity schematics , everything required for engineers to build from and programmers to program off .
New handover books in A3 format , including information about the installer and system , are designed to put a powerful referral tool in the hands of each the client .
A big supporter of the show , Rako ( Stands 95 and 92 ) will be featuring a number of new lines including a new ‘ Hub ’ allowing IoT connectivity with links available for Amazon Echo , using Alexa , Apple HomeKit , Google Home , Nest and IFTTT .
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