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Dynalite's DLWizard Makes Home Automation Easy (12/8/2005)

Dynalite has released their latest generation commissioning software, DLWizard, which is set to revolutionise the way home automation systems are programmed. Many conventional lighting control and home automation system programming packages require users to select devices and configure them to application requirements. This approach generally requires the user to have comprehensive knowledge of each system device. DLWizard's new application-centric environment virtually eliminates the need for any prior product knowledge.

DLWizard involves a number of intuitive steps based on scoping lighting control application requirements i.e. naming rooms and defining circuits or channels within rooms. The Wizard then uses this information to automatically determine the equipment required and assemble the data necessary to commission all network devices. Additional steps enable the user to pre-configure preset lighting scenes or output states, schedule routine time clock control events and build sequential logic functions such as 'welcome home' or 'away' via easy-to-use dialogues with lookup fields for all command and function parameters. When completed, the user simply signs-on each device and the Wizard then auto configures the entire system.

DLWizard's intuitive environment dramatically reduces the time required to scope and commission a control system. It is ideal for infrequent users, as all steps are clearly defined, requiring no knowledge of programming languages or ongoing familiarity to proficiently use the application.

Included with the DLWizard is a powerful reporting utility, which generates comprehensive documents outlining all configuration details. The report includes controller termination details in a format that can be readily provided to an installation electrician as a wiring schedule and provides the ideal solution for as-built documentation. In addition, the report can be run on project completion to capture any changes that have been made during commissioning. DLWizard includes an XML export facility, which enables data to be imported to a range of CAD packages to automate the creation of system drawings.

Sales people, systems integrators and electrical contractors can also use DLWizard to determine system requirements, leading to a dramatic reduction in commissioning time on site. Pre-commissioning the system means a technician can arrive on-site, sign-on the devices and download configuration data from the project file that was previously created and saved during the scoping stage.

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