“Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication”

- Leonardo Da Vinci

Merge Controls Limited is a dynamic Home Automation Systems Company based in Hampshire, United Kingdom

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At the heart of our systems is intelligence.Using either the distributed intelligence ofCBUS or the Vantage Master Controller weare able to achieve a very powerful level ofintegration between all systems including•Lighting•Heating and Cooling•Audio Visual•Security•CCTV•And many more...

Automation Systems require that all Dimmersand Relays be housed in a technical board,unlike traditional wiring systems wheredimmers and switches are placed on walls. ABUS communication cable links all of thesystem components together to sendcommands throughout the network and backto the dimmers and relays.

This allows us to create many differentlighting Scenes which can be controlled fromdifferent types of input devices such asKeypads, Touch Panels, i-Phones, RemoteControls and Motion Sensors

Vantage Square Touch CBUS DLT Keypad RTI Remote Controller

There are many types and styles of keypads to choose from. The Vantage Square Touch keypad requires custom engraving and has added features like 2nd, 3rd and 4th press to create

multifunction buttons. This means that an AUDIO button can switch between CD, Music Server, IPOD, SKY etc. all from one button. The CBUS DLT keypad is sometimes favoured because of it’s

aesthetic appeal and the ability to rename a button easily. On both types of keypad buttons can be programmed to control light switching, dimming by Press and Hold or to activate scenes. Scenes can include many different actions and are used to change moods within a room eg: from Dining

to Party modes as well as ALL ON and ALL OFF

Touch Panels allow full control over an Automation System and can be 100%customised to reflect one’s personal style or even room decor. In this example myclient chose this picture from his Mauritius Holiday as a Home Screen.

In addition to controlling Lighting, Music and TV we also use Touch Panels to monitorCCTV camera’s, give feedback as to Climate, Weather, Interface with Windows MediaPlayer to create a cost effective Music Server with album art, as well as Playlistfeatures and more. This Vantage TPT1210 Touch Panel also enables web browsing andemail. The following page has screen shots from the same Touch Panel

Windows Media Player Interface Lighting Scenes and Security

Weekly / Daily Weather Whole House control over AV Equipment

As with Lighting where control is centralised back to one location, the same principle applies to Audio Visual Systems. This rack was

used in a project where we installed 6 zones of AV, all of which had full control over the sources in the system such as;

• DVD

• CD

•Tuner

•Sky Boxes

•Security Cameras

•Free to Air TV

•Music Server PC

The equipment rack also houses the Multi Room AV controller, High Definition video distribution equipment, Video Matrix,

Amplifiers and Security System.

At the back of the rack Speaker, Video and CAT 6 cables distribute all of the Audio, Video and HD signals to the AV zones and Home

Theatre .

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Prodigy™ is a new line of home control products from Crestron, the marketleader in home entertainment and automation systems. Prodigy is a simple toinstall, easy to use, and exceptionally affordable solution that does not requireany special wiring. Prodigy Home Automation Solutions include home theater,audio distribution, lighting and climate control. Backed by Crestron quality,expertise and support, Prodigy is inexpensive control without compromise.Crestron is installed in more homes worldwide than any other brand, andbrings years of experience and success to this latest line of home technology.Prodigy is a very simple and affordable residential solution, delivering thepower, flexibility and reliability of Crestron to more people and more homesthan ever before.According to Vincent Bruno, Crestron Director of Marketing, "Prodigy gives ourdealers the opportunity to expand their market to provide home control forevery lifestyle and budget. It's the most affordable and reliable homeautomation solution on the market today."Prodigy is scalable, so the system can easily grow at any time. Start with asimple home theater today; then add whole house audio, lighting and climatecontrol, even remote control from laptops and mobile devices. Controlinterfaces include touchpanels, handheld controllers, wireless keypads, andremote access via iPhone and laptop.

Merge Controls now offers Crestron Prodigy as an affordable and uniquely scalable

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Please call for an appointment to view our

Media Room and Automation Showroom in

Blashford, Hampshire