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At CommandFusion, our aim is to deliver software and hardware of the
highest quality at a�ordable prices.
Our research and development o�ces across the world are sta�ed with
professionals that are amongst the very best in what they do, sourced from
Australia, USA, Europe and Asia, all working closely together to develop
smart and innovative solutions.
Reliability is ensured for both software and hardware with internal and
public testing prior to market release. Hardware comes with a 5-year
guarantee, which is amongst the highest o�ered in the industry.
In tandem with our philosophy for product excellence, we encourage peer
supported forums and listen closely to our clients needs. Our software and
hardware protocol is completely published, encouraging the
interoperability of our products, as well as open-source development.
A�ordability is achieved by encouraging technical excellence and
innovation in our teams, minimizing overheads and limiting marketing
expenses. It allows us to o�er excellent pricing and maintains pro�tability.
CommandFusion hardware is linked together by a 5-pin DC powered, isolated-RS485 bus known as CFLink, which supports a theoretical maximum of 230 devices.
This topology has many advantages over Ethernet. It allows for �exible cabling runs with any combination of home runs or daisy chaining. The maximum cable distance over standard Cat6 cabling is 3,000 feet or 1,000 metres, without taking into account of power loss. A dedicated network insulates the CF hardware from the rest of the network, and ensures trouble-free operations.
Each device has its own microcontroller, speci�cally engineered to pave way for increasingly simple programming. Automation broadly comprises of three parts:
1. User control – the ability for the user to control the environment with any user interface; such as a button panel, a computer, a touch interface such as a touchpanel, smart-phone or tablet amongst many other options.
CF software achieves this by storing bi-directional logic on the GUI control. Each button is programmed like a universal remote control, with sophisticated and advanced feedback accomplished via the use of regex and JavaScript.
With hardware, each unit stores its own programming logic assigned by the user through a friendly programming environment. Buttons and LEDs are programmed individually.
2. Event-driven automation – the ability to program automation based on conditions. Common examples include motion sensors, security contacts, RFID applications, email or sms noti�cation based on equipment failure or projector usage, etc.
With CF hardware, the user can easily program each device to execute actions or macros based on events.
3. Scheduled events – time based events (be it recurring or one-o� events), as well as random scheduling commonly used to simulate residential occupancy during periods of vacancy.
The LANBridge has an onboard real-time clock and allows for both time-based scheduling and random scheduling.
With its peer to peer architecture, CF hardware exhibits many advantages over existing control systems. Programming is greatly simpli�ed, allowing for users to easily program their systems in a manner similar to universal remote controls, yet achieving far more functionality. With distributed intelligence, there is no longer a single point of failure.
CommandFusion (CF) has developed software to cover all aspects of automation and control, ranging from a powerful user interface designer to control solutions for a variety of platforms.
CF guiDesigner is a software application for creating the user interface of your automation system.The drag and drop interface makes it easy to create fantastic looking interfaces whilst o�ering unlimited �exibility in both style and functionality. Everything from standard object positioning to full logic scripting via JavaScript and 2-way communication with your system is setup in guiDesigner. guiDesigner then saves into an open XML format that is cached and rendered by viewer solutions for platforms such as Apple iOS and Android.
Viewer solutions are how the end user interacts with their system. All Ethernet communications and programming logic is handled by viewers, such as iViewer for Apple iOS. iViewer has been available on the App Store since 2008, with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad support.
Viewers are capable of powerful logic processing via JavaScript, and two way communication with almost any network device. Other noteworthy features include gestures, streaming video, scriptable animations and sound playback. Viewer solutions are currently available or under development for Apple iOS, Android, Mac OSX and Windows XP/Vista/7.
To complete the software lineup, CommandFusion has developed con�guration software called System Commander.System Commander allows you to scan for CF devices on a CFLink network, con�gure their settings, and program each device, all via an easy to use interface. Systems can be setup in either online or o�ine mode, allowing con�guration to be done before having access to the hardware.
CFLink ID con�icts can be automatically detected and resolved without requiring manual ID adjustments.Initial testing of ports, such as toggling relays, sending IR codes and serial port data can be handled directly from within System Commander. Firmware updates can be uploaded in the �eld over CFLink using System Commander.
• Compiles to an open XML format with .gui extension
• Program full 2 way communication• Available since August 2008
• Takes .gui file designed by guiDesigner software and makes it into a touchscreen user interface for Apple devices.
• Available since August 2008
• Takes .gui file designed by guiDesigner software and makes it into a touchscreen user interface on any Android v2.0+ device
• Currently in beta-testing, expected release Q4 2011
• Takes .gui file designed by guiDesigner software and makes it into a touchscreen user interface on any Mac
• Currently in development, expected release Q4 2011
• Takes .gui file designed by guiDesigner software and makes it into a touchscreen user interface on any Windows XP/Vista/7 PC
• Expected release 2012
• DIN-Rail modular controller (available August 2011)
• CFLink BUS• 4 slots for modules• 1 x onboard RS232 port for controlling RS232
devices• 1 x onboard dry contact input• Micro SD card slot for memory expansion
• Standalone modular controller (available August 2011)
• CFLink BUS• 4 slots for modules• 1 x onboard RS232 port for controlling RS232
devices• 1 x onboard dry contact input• Micro SD card slot for memory expansion• Optional rack-mount kit
Products
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CFLink controller withserial, IR, relays and I/Oports
Rackmount kit for MOD4
RACKIT
MINI
2 x 250VAC 15A latching relays module
MOD-HRY2
2 x 250VAC 5A low-noise relaysmodule
MOD-RY2
4 x 250VAC 2A solid state relays module
MOD-SSRY4
4 x 250VAC 5A non-latching relays module
MOD-RY4
8 x 30VDC 1A relays module
MOD-LRY8
• Rackmount kit for MOD4 (available August 2011)• Takes 2 MOD4 units, 2RU form factor
• Compact controller (available August 2011)• CFLink BUS• 2 x COM, 4 x IR, 4 x I/O and 4 x relay ports• Micro SD card slot for memory expansion
• Relay module (available August 2011)• Module for DINMOD4 / MOD4• 2 x 250VAC 15A switching• Latching relays retains state on power loss or
controller reset
• Relay module (available August 2011)• Module for DINMOD4 / MOD4• 2 x 250VAC 15A switching• Non-latching low-noise relays
• Relay module (available August 2011)• Module for DINMOD4 / MOD4• 4 x 250VAC 2A switching• Solid state relays for fast noiseless operation• Not suitable for LED lights
• Relay module (available October 2011)• Module for DINMOD4 / MOD4• 4 x 250VAC 5A switching• Non-latching relays
• Relay module (available August 2011)• Module for DINMOD4 / MOD4• 8 x 30VDC 1A switching• Non-latching relays
Products
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MOD-IR8 • Infrared module (available August 2011)• Module for DINMOD4 / MOD4• 8 x infrared ports
• I/O module (available August 2011)• Module for DINMOD4 / MOD4• 8 x I/O ports each con�gurable as a voltage or
resistance input read, dry contact input read, or as a LED output
• COM module (available August 2011)• Module for DINMOD4 / MOD4• 2 COM ports, each con�gurable as a single
RS232, RS422 or RS485 port, or as a dual RS232 port without CTS/RTS
• CFLink ethernet interface (available August 2011)
• Allows CFLink devices to be controlled via Ethernet and/or RS232 (both concurrently)
• Programmable Scheduling• Multiple connections over TCP and UDP
• CFLink IR Blaster (available August 2011)• CFLink BUS• Infrared blaster (covers 270º) with additional
independent IR port • Onboard infrared receiver with additional IR
receiver port
• Custom button panel interface (available August 2011)
• CFLink BUS• 16 dry contact inputs via ribbon cable for
buttons• 16 dimmable LED outputs via ribbon for
indicators
• USB IR Learner (available August 2011)• 38kHz to 455kHz learning capabilities• Onboard IR blaster for testing codes• Able to learn long and complex IR codes such