Budget smart home based on 48 channel mix controller

In this article I will talk about the minimum configuration of a smart home for a small apartment, hotel room or office based on a universal mix controller.
1. Universal mix controller for automation of hotel rooms, typical apartments or offices
We have at our disposal all 48 channels:
relay channels from 1 to 13 to 5A each,
relay channels from 14 to 17 to 10A each,
dimming channels from 18 to 21 to 1A each,
24 dry contacts,
connection up to 5 doorbells,
6 outputs for controlling LED loads
The hotel automation system with the help of 48 channels can monitor and control various devices and modes: panels, curtains, lamps, ventilation and climate control systems, as well as other devices.






This controller from the company HDL
This system is equipped with a relay input with “dry” contacts, dual communication protocols and intelligent doorbell functions. It also allows you to monitor and control various devices: ventilation and climate control systems, light sources, panels, curtains, door bells, etc.

The system supports RJ45 and HDL Buspro interfaces.
The RJ45 IP interface allows the system to connect to an existing Ethernet network, which makes it possible not to purchase an additional gateway for system programming and remote access to the bus. and install the buspro firmware and work as a gateway to the bus from the Ethernet side, as well as supporting iRidium Mobile licenses to itself with the ability to use an unlimited number of mobile devices.

The HDL Buspro interface is used to connect modules of different functionality with each other, such as panels, door bells, sensors, etc.


The RCU module has up to 17 output channels (5A or 10A), we have at our disposal control of low-power loads: light, small motors, pumps, calls, locks, sirens, servo lines, etc.

-Working voltage: 20-30B post. current
-Static power consumption: 60 mA / 24V DC . current
-Dynamic power consumption: 300 mA / 24V post. current
-Input signal: Buspro, RJ45, INNER-BUS
-RJ45 port: RJ45-TCP / IP port Ethernet-
TRIAC: TRIAC 16A dimmer, minimum load 30 W

2. 750mA bus power supply unit for 25-30 bus devices.

Input 110-220V, output + 24VDC;
Protection against overheating, overload and short circuit;
Designed for 25-30 bus devices.


Power AC 220V ± 10%
Frequency 50 ~ 60 Hz
Bus power 750mA
Output voltage DC 24V
Operating temperature 0 ° C ~ 45 ° C
Working relative humidity 20% ~ 90%
Storage temperature -40 ° C ~ + 55 ° C
Relative humidity during storage 10% ~ 93%
Installation standard 35 mm Din-rail
Dimensions 72x88x66 (mm)
Powered by about 25 devices for control system HDL

3. New 8-in-1 multi-function sensor.

Quick connect to HDL buspro buspro. Detection of motion, light, temperature, IR transmission, 2 pairs of dry contacts and the logic of using external conditions
Built-in IR motion detector and light sensor.
2 dry contact inputs (for external sensors).
Built-in logic - 32 logical blocks.
Maximum 5 inputs for a logical solution.
Maximum 10 control targets for each logical block. IR receiver. IR transmitter.
Memory for 240 IR commands.
3 address security zones.

4. DLP panel modular design of European standard


Square European style;
enlarged glass size for a full fit to the wall;
7 dynamic pages;
built-in IR receiver;
thermostat;
temperature sensor;
music client management (display of songs and playlists);
management of heating, air conditioning, security.
Built-in IR receiver, thermostat, temperature sensor 2-position keys (left-right, 99 commands to each side).

Button operation modes:
- one on / off, one on, one off, combination on, combination off, - instantly.

Button control options:
- scene, sequence, timer, universal switch, - control of one channel, broadcast of the scene, broadcast of the channel, - curtain - pages 1-4 for controlling lighting, other loads, - page 5 for controlling air conditioning, - page 6 for controlling music, - page 7 for heating control.

Timer Functions Scenarios up to 99 events. The user determines the backlight and LCD status.
Free graphics in bmp format with reference to status.
Color and frame material and buttons to choose from. Firmware update on HDL buspro bus.



To summarize, for the full operation of the system we need:
1. 48 channel mix controller for automation. This device, with the ability to install buspro firmware, work as a gateway to the bus from the Ethernet side and install an iRidium mobile license, has 17 channels of relays, 4 channels of dimmer, 24 dry contacts, connecting doorbells and managing LED loads, which saves a lot of budget project and more than enough to automate an apartment, office, or hotel room.
2. System Power Supply
In addition to the power functions, it performs the function of protecting the system against voltage surges and short circuits.
3. Multifunctional 8in1 sensor
Combines 8 elements at once, which allows you to automate the Smart Home system.
4. Keyboard wall control DLP panel
Allows you to control all elements of the smart home system and displays the status on the DLP screen.
The total cost of this solution is $ 1246.

You can purchase the kit from the official distributor of HDL in Russia - the BMS Trading company.
If you want to learn more about the range of equipment HDL, sign up for a free seminar on working with building automation systems HDL.