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Why Simply Automated?
Most Complete UPB Product Line
Simply Automated UPB offers the home automation, lighting control, UPB, Pulseworx products, PCS Pulseworx UPB, most complete line of lighting control and automation products in the marketplace – from our simple and ready to use Pre-Configured products that work right out of the box, can be easily programmed with a tap of a button, to our line of powerful PC-Configured products scalable up to 250 devices, we’ve got you covered. And most importantly, Simply Automated products work!
Most Flexible and Technologically Advanced Product Line
We offer a dimmer/switch base that can take up to 13 different faceplates in 6 color combinations – an industry exclusive. Or our new dimmer/switch base that handles two different circuits, in one junction box. All Simply Automated multi-rocker and multi-button dimmers/switches provide both local circuit and multi-scene control.
Check out our complete line of Dimmer/Switches, Faceplates, Lamp & Dimmer Modules, Appliance & Relay Modules, Phase Couplers, Repeaters & Filters, Controllers & Programmers and Starter Kits at Simply Automated Products.
Lowest Prices, Highest Standards in Manufacturing and Quality Control
In today’s challenging environment and demanding marketplace, Simply Automated products are priced significantly lower than alternative lighting control solutions while maintaining the highest standards in manufacturing and quality control. Simply Automated devices typically cost up to 50% less than comparable or less featured devices from Lutron, Leviton, Z-Wave, HAI, Smarthome, Pulseworx or Vantage!
Finest After Sales Service and Support
Simply Automated takes great pride in having an opportunity to be your customer friendly partner. Take a test drive. If you have any problems, questions or issues — just contact us. You will find our products, service and support are second to no one.
Helpful Information
About UPB Technology / Helpful Background Information
Subcategories
- Load Controls
Load Controls are the answer to “What do you want to control?” The PulseWorx system delivers the most extensive range of UPB-compatible plug-in and wire-in load control wall switches, dimmers, keypads,and modules on the market today. Enabling you to remote control practically any device that connects to the electrical powerline.
- Controllers
It’s all about HOW you want to do it! Anything from controlling specific devices to creating dramatic whole-house scenes – and it can be accomplished from a button press, smart phone, input or on a schedule. It’s your choice! - Interface Devices
The PulseWorx Lighting Control System may be interfaced to home automation controllers, security panels, multi-room audio systems, media servers, computers, off-the-shelf sensors, X-10 devices, doorbells, even your telephone using the extensive line of Interface Modules. - Software
PulseWorx Lighting Controls are best configured with the UPStart Configuration Software. Easily set up your new system/job, add devices, program functionality of each unit and create scenes. - Tools
The following tools will ensure you enjoy your lighting controls to their fullest. Having reliable signal strength through out your installation is the key. - Miscellaneous
Additional products you might find useful. Lighting Control Panels, Screwless Wall Plates
- Solution Packages
PulseWorx solution packages provide you all of the right components to help you get started with lighting controls. PulseWorx systems are scalable which allows you to expand your system at any time. If you decide to add “one more” Dimmer, or remodel your home, adding components couldn’t be easier.
News Feed
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Powerline Control Systems Releases UPStart Version 7.0
Sep 5, 2014
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Powerline Control Systems Introduces Load Capable Seven Button Keypads
Sep 2, 2014
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Powerline Control Systems Introduces SimpleWorx Just Try It Kits
Jun 5, 2014
About UPB Technology
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Highly Reliable — The UPB method of communication is 100 ~ 1000 times more reliable than current X-10 technology and 10 ~100 times more reliable than CEBUS or LONWORKS powerline technologies. UPB is 99.9% reliable versus 70%-80% reliability of X-10.* UPB transmits farther (over a mile), is less susceptible to powerline noise and capacitive attenuation (signal reduction) than other technologies for three reasons:
When put on one phase of a home’s two phase power line, the signals are so strong they go out to the street side transformer and are induced on the opposite phase, returning back to the home. Since UPB transmits at a low frequency, it does not affect other powerline devices or appliance/loads. No New Wires – UPB dimmer switches are installed exactly like regular dimmer switches. They connect to a home’s standard wiring. Since no new or special wiring is required, they work great in retrofit applications too. Affordable — UPB dimmer switches can be as affordable as high end non-communicating dimmers. When comparing costs of home upgrades (theater TV, remodeled bath or kitchen) adding lighting automation and control to a room or whole home provides a surprising improvement in quality of life at a comparably low cost. Simplicity – Adding lighting control can be as simple as plugging in dimming modules or replacing dimming switches Pre-Configured Series. Unlike radio frequency (RF) wireless switches, where reliability is proportional to the number of ‘mess-networked’ switches installed, UPB provides reliability and performance anywhere in the home without the need of repeaters. Peer to Peer – No host computer or central controller is necessary for single, point-to-point control or group (lighting scene) control. UPB is a no-host, peer to peer network. Interruption of power, or single point controller/repeater failure, will not affect a stand-alone UPB network. Two Way Communications – Hardware, software and protocol design allows for two-way communication in all products. Status can be confirmed with polling or automatically transmitted upon local/manual load changes. House Separation – Neighbors with UPB will not control each other’s lights. The UPB addressing scheme allows for 250 systems (houses) on each transformer and 250 devices on each system. It incorporates over 64,000 total addresses compared to 256 for conventional X-10. Interaction – UPB communication can be used in the presence of all X-10, CEBus, HomePlug or LonWorks compatible equipment with no interference between either. The UPB technology uses a completely different frequency range than any of the wide-band, narrow-band, or spread spectrum technologies. The physical method of UPB communication is entirely different than the modulation-demodulation techniques of all X-10, CEBus, or LonWorks. Higher Speed – 20 to 40 times the speed of X- 10 in terms of data transmitted. This is equivalent to over ten full commands per second. The average latency of command to action is less than 0.1 second.
* Reliability is defined as the percentage of transmitter/receiver pairs that correctly operate upon initial installation. The UPB test units are randomly installed in the environment typical of the target market. This market is defined as the single-family residential market in the US, homes with a median size of 2500 Sq, Ft. This environment is defined to be the existing base of homes, without any modifications, which means there should be no “fixing” the electrical system of the residence by adding couplers, repeaters or filtering. |
UPB technology provides an inexpensive and reliable solution for residential and commercial powerline communications applications. While other powerline communication technologies exist, none compare to UPB in cost per node, functionality and reliability.
Been using UPB for many years,tried both PCS and Simply Automated,big difference,Simply Automated provides the best mix of product, support, especially price,in the industry, use for my HAI installs.
Don’t waste your time with PCS, actually reached their technical department earlier this year, person didn’t know what he was saying or doing,waste of my time, Simply Automated provides great service and support.