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  • Building Products Top 100
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/8/2009)
  • The need for product innovation doesn't stop in a down economy, and last year building product manufacturers continued to serve customers with plenty of new, valuable introductions for the home and the jobsite. And if Building Products' annual Top 100 list is any indication, contractors looking to differentiate and innovate welcomed that information.
  • Vizia RF + Home Control
  • ebuild (4/28/2009)
  • The Vizia RF + collection of lighting and home control devices consists of dimmers, switches, plug-in modules, zone and scene controllers, and remote controls, all enabled with the Z-Wave wireless protocol. Vizia RF + dimmers include an energy-save mode that allows the user to set the maximum brightness below 100% to reduce energy consumption and a horizontal dim/bright bar with a seven-segment LED display. 800-323-8920.
  • Home Manager
  • ebuild (1/22/2009)
  • Utilizing Z-Wave wireless technology, the Home Manager provides easy access and management of a network of home controls, including lighting, HVAC, and security. Homeowners can easily configure the system, add devices, and create custom scenes via an on-screen wizard. Lighting, temperature, and lawn irrigation can be set up to maximize conservation.
  • Floor-Warming Systems
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/18/2009)
  • Homeowners can easily control their Nuheat floor-warming systems with the new Energy Star-rated Solo programmable thermostat. The dual-voltage (120v and 240v) unit features seven-day programmability and can link to other heating zones within the home and to external temperature sensors for a one-stop location of temperature and information control. A simple three-button design, full menu screen, and Web-based tutorial make programming easy. 800-778-9276.
  • Wireless HVAC Control System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/13/2009)
  • This comfort and zoning platform allows homeowners to control their HVAC wirelessly. The highlight of the system is the handheld Portable Comfort Control device that homeowners can use to adjust indoor temperature; it also provides information on outdoor conditions. The product line also includes the wireless FocusPRO thermostat and Wireless Outdoor Sensor. 800-328-5111.
  • Residential Wall Box Sensors
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/13/2009)
  • Residential Wall Box Sensors are energy-saving vacancy- and occupancy-based controls ideal for stairways, hallways, large spaces, garages, and bathrooms. Featuring fixed time delays, the units eliminate the need for end-user adjustments. All models have 180-degree, 600-square-foot coverage, and an LED locator light provides visibility in darkened rooms. The sensors meet Title 24 standards and control up to 600 watts of incandescent, fluorescent, compact fluorescent, magnetic low-voltage, and electronic low-voltage lighting loads, as well as 1/6-hp motors. Each device fits a single-gang standard switch box and uses a decorator wall plate.800-776-4035.
  • Whole-House Entertainment Rack Systems
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
  • Pre-integrated, pre-racked, and pre-wired, the NHS-A30C and NHS-70C rack systems deliver whole-house, high-definition entertainment and control over movies, music, lighting, temperature, and security systems. The NHS-70C system (pictured) incorporates 7.1-channel surround sound, high-definition home theater for the living room, plus distribution of six zones of HD video. It adds a 400-disc DVD/CD changer with a disc management system and a 160GB music server. 877-619-7669.
  • Leviton Partners with Electronic Solutions Inc. to Deliver Vizia RF-Compatible Shade Control Products
  • ebuild (5/21/2008)
  • Leviton Manufacturing Company's Vizia RF™ lighting and home control system continues to diversify its value proposition for CEDIA integrators, professional installers, and electrical contractors by announcing a partnership with Electronic Solutions Inc. (a Hunter Douglas company) to deliver Vizia RF compatible shade control products to the growing wireless home control and home automation market.
  • Leviton's Vizia™ Collection of Dimmers and Fan Speed Controls Offers Elegant, Digital Design
  • ebuild (5/21/2008)
  • Leviton Manufacturing Company, North America's largest wiring device manufacturer and the leader in residential home networking, offers its technologically-sophisticated Vizia Collection of lighting and fan speed controls. The Collection integrates digital engineering, intuitive operation, and a stylish form factor that is compatible with Leviton's legendary Decora devices and screwless snap-on wallplates.

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