The creation of a cost-effective integrated home – incorporating AV, lighting, blinds and air conditioning – secured Cyprus-based Elytronic the award for Best Integrated Home under £30,000 category in the 2011 CEDIA Awards.

In this complex high-tech project, the client had recently renovated his home and briefed Elytronic to design and install a lighting system which could be integrated with existing motorised shades and air conditioning to significantly reduce his glut of remotes. The client also required a complete AV solution, integrated within the same control system, comprising a dedicated home cinema room as well as access to all media sources, in high definition, from every TV point in the house.

Elytronic fulfilled the challenges of the brief by using wireless technology and IR control. The client can create the required atmosphere in his house at the touch of a button and enjoy multi-room video and audio distribution. The custom installer has successfully helped to create a modern home which, in the eyes of the judges, “simply looks fantastic”.

At the heart of the integrated solution is an RTI control system, consisting of three RP-6 centralised signal processors, to allow for the number of devices requiring IR control, and four T2-C remotes placed in the main areas of the house. The T2-C remote controls incorporate a full-colour TFT LCD display which combines a fully customisable touchpanel with 35 frequently used hard buttons.

A RAKO wireless lighting system was selected due to its versatility and ease of installation, and to avoid any physical damage to the newly modernised house. A total of 38 circuits and 12 blinds have been integrated using RAKO wireless dimmers and motor controls.  By carefully placing the RAKO modules behind removable spotlights and existing air-conditioning access panels, Elytronic has ensured serviceability and easy access. A RAKO RS-232+ module integrates the lights with the RTI system, providing scene control as well as individual circuit control – enabling the client to create his own scenes on the go, rather than be limited to the four preset RAKO options.