Home Automation with InduSoft Web Studio and John Rasmussen

IndusoftHome Automation

Interface

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My Background

• Programming for water treatment plant SCADA systems

• Engineering for industrial process equipment monitoring, control, and remote access

• Presenting webinar as a hobbyist


A Brief History of the Project

• Constructed home between 2005-2007

• Desired to make it a “smart home” to increase value

• Work in progress

• Webinar helps to

further the work


Some Homes Are SmarterThan Others

When does a home become a “smart home”?

Smart Home

Dev

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Inte

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Number of Automated Devices


Most Homes Include Some Automated Devices

• Thermostat• Sprinkler Clock• Alarm System• Light Timer

These devices are standalone and only represent part of a fully automated and integrated system.


These Automation Devices Are Adequate for Some But…

• All configure and operate differently• Have no central interface, not integrated• Offer no remote access• Do not annunciate events and alarms online• Lack historical data recording ability• Are not scalable, added functionality not

possible• Are not as robust as industrial devices• Only represent a part of automatable systems


Automatable Systems

• HVAC Heating Ventilation Air-Conditioning• Security alarm• Video surveillance• Utility monitoring (gas, electricity, water)• Lighting• Sprinklers• Window and door coverings• Audio and video systems (low priority)


My Decision to Automate

The complexity of my zoned radiant heat system alone justified the use of a PLC and HMI for monitoring and control.

•Seven temperature sensors

•Twelve zone valves

•Four circulation pumps


System Architecture

Devices PLC HMI Lights

Analog InDiscrete In

Discrete Out

ModbusOver Ethernet

(MOTCP)

ASCIIOver RS-232

(TXRX)

Solenoid valvesCirculation pumpsCurrent transformersDoor magnetsTemperature sensors

Modicon MomentumLow profileIntegrated terminalsIEC 61131 support

Shuttle touchscreenWall mountedAesthetically pleasingIndusoft 7.0.1.2

InsteonLine-wave carrierPost-construction


“Structured Wiring”Control Panels


Control Panel Interior

PLC


PLC Program

Sprinkler Sequencer

Radient Heat Logic


Windows XP Touchscreen


HMI

Home Screen


Security Alarm


Video Surveillance


Heating and Air-Conditioning


HVAC Popup Screen


Lighting


Sprinkler System


Sprinkler System Popup Screen


Historical Trends


Historical Alarms and Events


Planned Expansion

• Lighting timers and scenes

• Additional utility monitoring

• Remote access (Secure Viewer)

• Email and text notification of alarms

• Audio and video interface


Viability of Indusoft as a Home Automation Interface

• Established software company

• Affordable licensing

• Native remote access capability

• Easily programmed

• Supports ActiveX and .NET

• Great technical support


Thank You


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Home Automation with InduSoft Web Studio and John Rasmussen