SMART HOME INFRASTRUCTURE RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES. A guide to Smart Home infrastructure requirements for the modern home

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1 SMART HOME INFRASTRUCTURE RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES A guide to Smart Home infrastructure requirements for the modern home

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Who is CEDIA 0 CEDIA.org 0 Introduction 0 Choosing your Services 0 Planning your Home 0 Incoming Services 0 Infrastructure for Incoming Services 0 Distributing Additional Services 0 CEDIA Verification 0 0 What to do next 0 Notes

3 Raising standards and awareness of the Home Technology market WHO IS CEDIA? CEDIA is the international trade organisation representing the home technology industry. CEDIA members specialise in the planning, design, supply, and installation of technology for the modern, intelligent home. The Association was founded in and has more than,00 member companies worldwide. Homeowners, builders, architects, and interior designers are increasingly recognising CEDIA members as the professional resource for home technology. CEDIA is governed by its members, many of whom volunteer generously to ensure their peers have the finest education and industry support possible. CEDIA was created to develop and deliver educational programmes, certification, and trade shows to make sure that the industry is kept up-to-date with skills and technology relevant to this specialist market. Core to CEDIA is also raising the awareness and profile of the industry and the Association s members to a wide variety of audiences. 0 CEDIA

4 0 CEDIA.ORG TO FIND YOUR NEAREST CEDIA INTEGRATOR VISIT DISCLAIMER The information provided in this literature is for general guidance only. CEDIA accepts no liability for loss or damage howsoever arising from any installation of smart wiring technology. CEDIA recommends that all installations are planned, managed, and implemented by a CEDIA approved integrator and that all installations are verified with a CEDIA test certificate. 0 CEDIA

5 0 INTRODUCTION AIM The aim of these CEDIA Smart Home Infrastructure Recommended Guidelines is to provide homeowners, design and build professionals, and developers with guidance for the installation of the cabling infrastructure that is important to support today s digital and connected lifestyles. CEDIA would always recommend that you talk to a CEDIA specialist as soon as possible in your project ( The most expensive cable that can be installed is the one that did not get installed in the first place. Mistakes can be costly so it is vital to get the cabling infrastructure correct the first time round. BENEFITS OF CORRECT CABLING The benefits of installing a good infrastructure at a build or refurbishment stage are multifold and include: Having the ability to discreetly integrate and distribute Internet, Entertainment (TV, satellite and music), Computer, and Communication systems around the home without having to trail any additional wires. Enabling the home for future Digital Healthcare applications. Adding value to the home by ensuring that future buyers home technology needs are met. Preserving the décor and structure of the home by planning for future needs (retro-fitting cables can be disruptive and costly). Providing the correct wired infrastructure to enable a robust wireless network. The ability to enjoy multi-room media systems throughout the home. YOUR PROJECT A typical project cycle will contain the following steps, and it s essential to have a CEDIA certified professional involved all the way through: Stage Define your services Stage Planning your home Stage Installation & commissioning Stage Testing, documentation, & certification First consultation with a CEDIA professional Plans, drawings, & proposals from your CEDIA professional Working with a CEDIA professional to ensure all cables are correctly installed A CEDIA professional will certify the installation to the BSI Code of Practice: PAS It s important that you think about which services you wish to have in your home before the design and installation stage. This will help you and your CEDIA professional work out if what you want is achievable. 0 CEDIA

6 0 CHOOSING YOUR SERVICES CHOOSING THE SERVICES FOR YOUR HOME Any installation will require you to make decisions and choose which services you want to have available in each room of your home. Each of these services will require a minimum amount of cabling to ensure it works with today s technology and future technology. CEDIA recommends that any new build, conversion, or renovation includes infrastructure for satellite/cable/ digital TV and Radio, alongside a home network for telecomms, broadband, and Wi-Fi. Identifying your desired services before embarking on your project will allow you a full appreciation of the required infrastructure, and your CEDIA professional will help create an ecosystem that best works for your home. SERVICE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION SATELLITE, RADIO, DIGITAL, AND CABLE TV Cabling for multi-room television and radio, including satellite/freeview/cable. HOME NETWORK - TELEPHONE, BROADBAND, AND WIRELESS INTERNET Cabling for a wired home network, including telephone and data points, and a robust wireless network. MULTI-ROOM AUDIO Cabling for speakers (such as in-ceiling) and audio control points from an AVHE (Audio Video Head End) location. SCENE SETTING, LIGHTING, AND BLIND CONTROL Cabling for a lighting control system and automated blinds, cabling, and systems can vary. HEATING AND COOLING Bespoke cabling to allow control of heating, thermostats, air conditioning, etc. CCTV AND SECURITY Bespoke cabling for CCTV and security coverage of the home, usually following a security risk assessment and design. HOME CINEMA Bespoke cabling for the required level of home cinema design. 0 CEDIA

7 0 PLANNING YOUR HOME PLANNING YOUR HOME Any system will require planning before an installation ever begins. Whilst design changes can happen on-site during a project, these should always be based on an initial design. Multiple changes on-site due to lack of planning only serve to slow the installation process and add cost to the project. With only basic floor plans, it is possible to plan which services you need prior to the design or installation stage. THINK ABOUT THE END GAME Help plan your services by thinking about the end goal of the property room by room: Where would you like a television? In which rooms do you listen to music? Do you plan to have a landline phone, and if so, where will it live? How do you want to interact with your technology (voice, remote controls, mobile/tablet devices, wall controls...)? Where do you want cameras or other connected security? Thinking about how you want to use your home will help to guide a CEDIA Professional in creating the best proposal for you. SAMPLE HOUSE PLAN The example below shows communications, entertainment, and multi-room audio locations. music music PC phone DINING music KITCHEN TV BATHROOM STUDY CORRIDOR CCTV LIVING ROOM music TV phone HALL music MASTER BED TV GARAGE Projector + Screen CCTV 0 CEDIA

8 0 INCOMING SERVICES An important area that can be overlooked in a project life cycle are the incoming services to the home. It s important to ensure that the correct cable connections are in place for incoming services to be connected and distributed around the home. Different incoming services enter the property from different locations, but all should end in a common location within the property called the Smart Home Head End. Each incoming service will have to be commissioned by a service provider or specialist installer to be made live. It s advised to contact a service provider or arrange for any TV and Satellite dish installation early on into the project life cycle so any work can be scheduled, and cable entry points can be identified to connect to the incoming services SATELLITE DISH, TV (FM AND DAB) AERIAL Typically installed at roof level and so it is recommended that a specialist TV aerial installer is contacted to install equipment at high levels. A bad dish or aerial installation will result in poor signal distribution around the home. Coaxial cables (and earth) should be run from the dish and aerial location to the Smart Home Head End. CABLE TV SERVICES Cable TV services require a connection that typically enters the home from street level and can provide cable TV services, phone, and broadband. Coaxial cable provision should be run from the entry location to the Smart Home Head End. TELEPHONE AND BROADBAND The telephone line can enter the home from high level or may enter from street level. A connection should be run in provision from this location to the Smart Home Head End CEDIA

9 Consider that you will need space for any equipment that will be centrally stored (Satellite/cable boxes, amplifiers, distribution matrices, control servers, etc) and for the cabling infrastructure to run from this location. A dedicated cupboard space that meets all the requirements of a connected home hub (sometimes called the rack ) is often the best solution. You need to consider the follwing when thinking about the location of your connected home hub: - Good ventilation/heat management - Noise - Space - Access for servicing - Access to mains power All of these will make the location of your home hub a key decision in your project, and a CEDIA professional can help you to identify the best location. 0 CEDIA

10 0 INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INCOMING SERVICES GRADE SERVICES DESCRIPTION To provide cabling to enable one or more of the following services. The Grade cables must all start from a single location, known as the Smart Home Head End. Satellite, radio, digital, and cable TV Home network telephone, broadband, and wireless internet CABLE TYPES USED The Smart Home Head End should have all incoming services routed to it, to include cable TV, telephony, internet, digital TV, digital radio, and satellite TV. All cables listed are to meet a minimum performance specification for the application. Higher performance cables may be used CEDIA SAT Category rated data cable SAT Appropriate high quality coaxical cable SAT TV FM SAT SAT TV SAT FM TV SAT TV FM SAT FM

11 0 DISTRIBUTING ADDITIONAL SERVICES A bespoke system may encompass cables to provide all the services listed at the beginning of this document. This functionality could include multi-room audio, lighting control systems, motorised curtains and blinds, access control systems, CCTV networks, environmental and heating control, as well as systems that allow all of the above to be controlled and integrated by a single control system using in-wall controls and handheld remote controls. Due to the bespoke nature of some of these systems, generic recommendations cannot be made, so it is essential to discuss your requirements for these advanced systems with a CEDIA member. Below is an example of cabling for a multi-room audio system CEDIA

12 0 CEDIA VERIFICATION HOW DOES IT WORK? A qualified CEDIA Structured Cabling Assessor* (CSCA) will verify or certify all of the cabling at the time of installation. This type of extra low voltage wiring is not covered under BS regulations and therefore does not need to be signed off under the usual electrical certificate that is issued for a home. The assessor will test all cabling, check the documentation is correct, and when complete, issue a CEDIA certificate of conformity for the home. This guarantees that the wiring is correct, ready to use, and safe when you move in. All you have to do is start plugging in equipment. All CSCA individuals will be CEDIA ESC-T certified and will be carrying a photo ID card. Assessor Name CERTIFICATE NUMBER SMART HOME CABLING CERTIFICATE Address: This certificate validates that on the day of issue the property described above meets CEDIA s required standard for smart wiring technology and that:- ) The cabling, which has been tested as continuous, is functional and safe to use ) The installation has been carried out using components which are suitable & compatible with Extra Low Voltage wiring technology ) There is a design, or appropriate documentation, showing the layout and routing of the wiring and other components used in the installation ) The minimum number of cables, outlets and functional terminals are installed to warrant our certificate ) The system is either Grade or Grade in terms of design and installation complexity It does not offer: ) Any guarantee that the system and installation will remain compatible with, or suitable for, any particular type of technology ) Capability for alteration, addition or variation ) Compliance with any future standard or requirements ) Any warranty by CEDIA as to performance or adaptability Company Name Grade Date of Assessment info@cedia.co.uk + (0)0 CEDIA members work to the BSI code of practice PAS :0 which was produced in partnership with CEDIA to provide a guideline document for connected home infrastructure. This is the document to which a CSCA will certify your project. More information can be found at shop.bsigroup.com * Refresher courses are conducted periodically to ensure that all CSCA individuals maintain structured cabling best practices 0 0 CEDIA

13 0 WHAT TO DO NEXT WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? Here are some next steps that should be followed once you have read this document and decided that smart home infrastructure is for you:. Mark up your floor plans to show your technology needs (example on page ). Visit CEDIA.ORG and find a CEDIA professional to suit your project.. Complete the fold-out consultation checklist at the end of this document.. Contact your chosen CEDIA professional and set up a consultation to begin your journey towards a smart home. 0 CEDIA

14 0 NOTES 0 CEDIA

15 CONSULTATION CHECKLIST Task Task Completed Identify the services you want to include Identify a CEDIA member with whom to book a consultation Complete the floor plans with your particular needs Create a room by room list of services Ensure that your CEDIA member has certified staff and is CEDIA Structured Cabling Assessor (CSCA) trained in order to certify your project List any special requirements or existing systems that will need to be included in the project List any other questions for your CEDIA professional

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