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Updated January 29, 2007 06:00 PST
I would like to know what HVAC systems incorporate
Z-Wave and who manufactures them?
Right now ACT
and RCS
have Z-Wave thermostats,
Lagotek has a complete multi-zone control solution.
We expect several more to become available in the second
quarter of 2007.
Does anyone make load control product (commercial/industrial
and residential) utilizing Z-Wave?
ACT, Leviton,
Monster,
Cooper,
and Intermatic
all have switch products that go up to 15A, some to 20A.
Intermatic has 2-pole 30A contactors.
I live in Europe and would be interested in Z-Wave products
for my house. Does anyone make Z-Wave compatible products
that are 220V that work in Europe?
At this time the only 220V Z-Wave products are from ACT.
Look for many more 220V products from EU companies to come
to market mid-2007.
I'm looking for a device that will control my water
heater at my country home - something I can turn on and
off from my computer. Is there anything designed for larger
appliances?
Intermatic has the Contractor
Module (Model CA3750) for large loads such as air conditioners,
spas, and heaters. The contractor module features a local
on/off control and LED feedback. The contact ratings are
30A resistive - 6600 VA, 25A inductive - 5500 VA, 3 Hp @
220 VAC. NEMA 3R Indoor/Outdoor Case. Agency approval: FCC,
CSA c/us.
This device could control the power to an electric water
heater. You need to make sure that your water heater does
not exceed the contact ratings of the device. This is one
device that should be installed by a professional. Although
it is not yet available, you can pre-order it from www.automatedoutlet.com.
Also, in order to control a Z-Wave device remotely, say
over the internet, you will need a gateway type product
that will serve up a web page for your country home that
you can see and change from any computer on the internet,
and will also send the Z-Wave commands to the water heater,
HVAC, lighting, and security. These gateway products are
available from Hawking, Intermatic, Elk, ControlThink, iControl
and others.
The ZWaveWorld.com expert panel includes Mark Walters,
vice president, Z-Wave Alliance; Chris Walker, president
and chief software architect of ControlThink, and ZWW contributing
editor, David Powell.
