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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mobile, Ala., May 13, 2008—CentraLite is pleased
to announce that the company’s new JetStream™ Lighting Control
System was recently certified by Exceptional Innovation, LLC for use
with its Life|ware™ digital entertainment and automation
software solution.
JetStream is a new wireless system that provides automatic
switching and dimming of attached lighting. The system delivers unmatched convenience
and efficiency for owners while being virtually invisible in a home or business.
As evidenced by the inclusion in the Life|ware software release, the system
can be easily used in conjunction with other automation control products.
“We are excited to be working with a strong industry company like CentraLite,”
said Life|ware’s Vice President of Sales Steve Cashman. “Integrating
our products together only provides our integrators with better experiences
and ultimately gives them more choices. The combination of Life|ware’s
interface and CentraLite’s lighting control products just makes good sense
for the both Life|ware and CentraLite integrators.”
Life|ware is a comprehensive software program that runs with
Windows® Media Center to totally integrate a home's climate, lighting, security,
audio and entertainment systems under one interface. The product supports hardware
and subsystems from a variety of vendors. Beginning with its most recent release,
Version 2.0.3-patch 1, Life|Ware now provides a driver for the new JetStream
system so it can be used seamlessly with the robust Exceptional Innovation solution.
“JetStream complements the Life|ware solution perfectly,” said
Mike Dow, executive vice president of Sales and Marketing for CentraLite Systems.
“JetStream’s unique design eliminates the need for controllers used
by competitive offerings. That difference makes JetStream’s installation
simple and fast.”
CentraLite’s smart controller-less design makes installation and setup
easier than other products on the market. JetStream keypad dimmers automatically
detect each other on the network and interact directly through reliable radio
frequency communication. This innovation has eliminated the need for the external
controllers used by competitors.
JetStream is also very affordable for homeowners. For little more than the
cost of five stand-alone dimmer switches, the JetStream Launch PAK, containing
five pre-programmed dimmers and a car remote, can be used to control all programmed
lights with a single button press. Use the car remote to trigger exterior and
interior lights from the safety of the family vehicle to create a bright walkway
into the house and beyond.
For homeowners interested in extending lighting control throughout the entire
home, the JetStream system can include up to 200 devices in its wireless network,
providing up to 512 dimming levels and the ability to compose up to 100 lighting
scenes and 50 timed events.
JetStream is an excellent foundation for a comprehensive home
energy conservation program. When lights are dimmed by 50%, bulbs can last up
to 20 times longer and energy consumption is cut by as much as 40%—a very
easy way to conserve energy. Homeowners change fewer light bulbs and eliminate
the need for expensive 3-way bulbs. JetStream can even be integrated with HVAC
controls and home security systems.
“The JetStream product line offers a solid, easy to use, cost-effective
solution,” said Kevin Braswell, president of Smart Solutions,
a Life|ware integrator. “The JetStream integration with Life|ware has
also been a positive experience for us. It worked flawlessly the first time.
The combination of JetStream and Life|ware is playing a major role in our product
line.”
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