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Course Description

This course delivers a thorough understanding of the different elements of a home control system as well as how to link components together. Topics discussed in detail include controller types, inputs and outputs, communications standards, user interface standards and the different types of user interfaces. Students learn how to use these elements to network all subsystems of a home including multi-room audio, home theater, communications, security, lighting control, home network, energy management and surge protection. Detailed steps for design, installation and programming, along with testing and troubleshooting, are also presented.

The course is divided into thirteen sections – each section ends with a quiz, and a comprehensive test at the end of the course allows students to demonstrate their newfound knowledge of home control systems.

After completion of this course, students are prepared for hands on, product specific training in a training center or on a job site.

Students should be familiar with the concepts of home automation and have basic knowledge of control options.

– Explain the technology principles of home control

– List the benefits of home control

– Name subsystem control options

– Identify different methods of processing

– Explain different interfaces of home control

– List the steps to design a home control system

– List the steps to install a home control system

– Explain how to program a home control system

– Identify different home control troubleshooting techniques

– Printed Course Guide – detailed, visual reference with all course content you’ll use for years to come

– Course Completion Certificate
(upon successful completion of final test)

User ID/Password - Upon registration, students are emailed (within 24 hours) a unique user ID and password along with instructions for accessing the course. The Course Guide will be shipped on the first business day after an order is received.

Note: 6% sales tax added for Michigan residents

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Course Outline -

1. Introducing Home Control

• The Digital Home
• Home Control Puzzle Piece
• Home Control Defined
• Home Control supports all subsystems
• Home Control Block Diagram
• Elements of Home Control
• Example of a Home Control System

2. Benefits of Home Control

• Convenience
• Aesthetics
• Safety
• Cost Savings

3. Safety, Tools and Standards

• Safety Considerations
• Planning Tools
• Rough-in Tools
• Trim-out Tools
• Testing Tools

4. Home Control Technology

• Control System Components
• Home Control Block Diagram
• Functional Flow Diagram
• Inputs / Outputs
• Communication Standards
• Controller Types
• User Interface Standards

• User Interface Types

5. Home Control Subsystems

• Home Control Subsystems
• Home Control Basics
• Block Diagram of Subsystems
• Structured Wiring
• Entertainment - Multi-room Audio
• Entertainment - Home Theater
• Entertainment - Media Server
• Communications
• Security, Health, and Safety
• Lighting Control
• Environment and Energy Management
• Home Networking
• Integrated Home Control
• Surge Protection

6. Home Control Processing

• Embedded Processor
• Non-embedded Processor
• Interpretive Processing
• Compiler Processing
• Real-Time Multi-tasking Executive

7. Home Control Interfaces

• Interface Definition
• Importance of Correct Interface
• Dry Contact Inputs
• Analog Input/Outputs
• Relay Outputs
• RS-232 Input/Outputs
• RS-422 Input/Outputs
• RS-485 Input/Outputs
• Network - TCP/IP
• Wireless Network
• Low Speed Proprietary
• High Speed Proprietary

8. Designing a Home Control System

• Design Process Overview
• Manufacturer Design Support
• Steps in the Design Process
• Complete Home Control Examples

9. Installing a Home Control System

• Installation Overview
• Design & Safety Review
• Steps for Installation

10. Programming a Home Control System

• Software Programming
• Programming Features
• Functional Program Design
• Programming Logic
• IR Codes
• Serial Codes
• Software Modules

11. Troubleshooting a Home Control System

• Troubleshooting Wiring and Hook-up
• Troubleshooting Operation
• Troubleshooting Steps
• System-wide Troubleshooting
• Common Problems
• Integration Troubleshooting
• Programming Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Tools

12. Course Summary

FINAL TEST