C-Bus (protocol): Difference between revisions

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Unlike the more common [[X10 (industry standard)|X10]] protocol which uses a signal imposed upon the [[Power line communication|AC power line]], C-Bus uses a dedicated low-voltage cable or two-way wireless network to carry command and control signals. This improves the reliability of command transmission and makes C-Bus far more suitable for large, commercial applications than X10.

== C-Bus Systemsystem ==

The C-Bus Systemsystem can be used to control lighting and other electrical systems and products automatically or via [[remote control]] and can also be interfaced to a home security system, AV products or other electrical items. The C-Bus system is available in a wired version and a [[wireless]] version, with a gateway available to allow messages to be sent between wired and wireless networks.

The wired C-Bus system uses a standard category 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable as its network communications cable and does not require end-of-line termination. Clipsal manufactures a specific category 5 cable for use within electrical distribution panels. This cable has a pink outer sheath which is rated to ensure adequate electrical isolation between the mains voltages found in distribution panels and the extra low voltage C-Bus. Outside of distribution panels standard category 5 UTP cable can be used.