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C-Bus Design Guide
1 Introduction
The C-Bus System
Clipsal C-Bus is a control system that can be used to control lighting, electrical equipment,
audio-visual equipment and other electronic systems in commercial, hotel, industrial
and residential installations. A reduction in the amount of mains cabling, reduced
installation times, energy savings and extra control system functionality make C-Bus
a cost eective alternative to conventional wiring. C-Bus is a microprocessor based
system and requires an installer to program the operating variables and control
relationships between C-Bus Units. This guide outlines a suggested method for design
and installation using C-Bus, and should be read in conjunction with the C-Bus
Technical Manual (5000M/2), which provides a detailed overview of the C-Bus system.
Objective
This guide provides a system to aid C-Bus designers; to design and plan C-Bus
installations. Additional technical support is oered by Clipsal Integrated Systems
oces. If assistance is required, contact your local CIS oce.
System Requirements
The rst step in using C-Bus is to dene what is required of C-Bus; that is, how devices
and electrical loads are to be controlled and what features are required by the installation.
2 Methods of System Design
Design Philosophy
There are several methods of designing and installing C-Bus. An overview of the
installation approach is shown below.
Specification
Site Plan
Map System Requirements
PlanningInstallationComissioning
Determine Hardware
Requirements
Select Network
Topology
Create Project /
Project Manager
Define Network Topology
Topology Manager
Electrical
Installation & Unit
Programming
C-Bus Installation
Software
Design Changes /
Expansion /
Upgrade
Commission Installation