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Introduction of Quby
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:32 pm
by Henk
Have a look at:
http://quby.nl/
Quby combines the functionality of the CV (room) thermostat and an energy management system. Additional it will provide information on traffic and wheater.
The Quby will be installed at the current thermostat and connected by the two wires running from the CV installation. Near the CV the CV controller will be installed providing power to the Quby display and taking care of the CV control either Open Therm or On/off.
Near the energy meters another controller will be placed, this controller will be connected to the energy meters by the P1 protocol (future likely support for classic meters like draaischijf) The meter information will be send by Zwave to the Quby display. Quby is also connected to Internet by WiFi.
The inside hardware structure is based on Zwave and macro's are possible.
Re: Introduction of Quby
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:35 pm
by heinemans
Hi,
Anyone knows when it will be released?
gr Hendrik
Re: Introduction of Quby
Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 4:25 pm
by Henk
The Quby is available but right now it will be used in projects/pilots by energy /network providers to their customers.
It is focussed on energy saving - the customers will be presented with their power consumption
At this moment The Quby will work only with smart meters (P1) and is connected by cable and adapter to collect energy consumption data.
It is the intention to provide an interface for classical meters (either draaischijf or flash or with mirror) by providing a sensor
Henk
Re: Introduction of Quby
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:59 am
by AenG
Negative point:
No modulating with Nefit. Only on/off control.
No quby for me.
Re: Introduction of Quby
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:48 pm
by Henk
It is a negative point of Nefit and protecting their own thermostates business -most CV vendors will comply with the Open Therm standard and a free choice of thermostate
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Kan ik een Open Therm thermostaat aansluiten op mijn Nefit ketel?
De branderautomaten van de Nefit toestellen kunnen niet communiceren met het Open Therm protocol. U zult, afhankelijk van het type toestel, een Nefit ModuLine modulerende thermostaat of een aan/uit thermostaat moeten toepassen.
Quby user manual is on line !
Re: Introduction of Quby
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 10:13 pm
by Bwired
Not much info in the manual of the qube.
Only some info about how to connect to a P1 energy meter.
Nothing on how to connect to opentherm?
And nothing about connecting to other domotica stuff, so probably no open protocol.
Also it looks like your data is being send to a portal for other use, but the website is not clear on that
I dont see much innovation in this panel, having only energy on home level.
It has a nice weather widget
Re: Introduction of Quby
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:50 pm
by Henk
Additional information:
The Quby display will replace the living room thermostate and be connected to the excisting wires going to the CV - close to the CV a splitter will be inserted in the thermostate wiring and the smart CV adapter will be installed. This adapter will provide power to the display by the thermostate wires. This adapter will control the CV either on/off or the Open Therm protocol. The temperature sensor is located inside the Quby display and the processor will do the temperature algorithm and send commands over the powerline to the CV adapter close to the CV.
The utility meter will be connected to the smart P1 meter adapter and this adapter will communicate by Zwave to the display.
Finally the Quby display will be connected to Internet by WiFi.
The planned portal system will NOT collect any energy consumption data of the house ...all this data will stay inside the Quby. There may be an option to extract the data locally and do additional data analysis on a PC of the home owner.
The portal system may be used to set the house temperature remotely by the webinterface or by iPhone.
The portal may be used to collect CV error/fault messages (opentherm only) and routing those messages toward CV maintenance parties so the fault will be quickly resolved.
It may be used to collect annual energy consumption data provided by the energy provider and may be used to set a target on energy savings. The portal will be used to upgrade the Quby software or distributing new applications. Many other applications may use the portal system in the future as well.
With Quby the technical infrastructure of the house will be online and in the future new applications may be developed such as lightning, control of radiator valves, alarming . The first generation Quby is an energy management systeem and important with an IP adres !!. Inside the Quby there is a complete structure of a domotica controller and using the Zwave technology.