FIBARO Home Center 3 Lite
This new Fibaro home controller offers impressive hardware and integration options for installers and clients.This excellent Smart Home controller offers next generation hardware, including:
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: Z-WAVE (700 series)
NETWORK TECHNOLOGY: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz
CPU: Single-Core ARM Cortex A7 900 MHz
RAM MEMORY: 512 MB
FLASH MEMORY: 4 GB eMMC
The Fibaro Home Center 3 Lite is the perfect controller for small Home Automation projects, offering an excellent solution for smaller homes or apartments. The system is recommended for Smart Homes with up to 40 Z-Wave devices and20 scenes. But, don’t be mistaken by it’s size, the Fibaro HC3 Lite offers an affordable solution without having to compromise on quality. With this new system you’ll be able to automate a variety of solutions, including:
Security:
The FIBARO System will ensure the safety of you and your loved ones.
- Smoke detection
- Carbon monoxide detection
- Flood detection
- Operation as a wireless alarm system
- Cooperation with the existing wired alarm system (eg SATEL) and security companies
- Emergency door opening
- Closing the roller shutters when you are away
Health:
The FIBARO System will help you ensure the right conditions for your health.
- Humidity control
- Smart heating
- Measurement of air quality and quality of PM2.5 and PM10 dust
- Detection of hazardous gases
- Control of ventilation and recuperation
- Notifications in case of dangerous situations
Convenience:
An intelligent home is primarily about increasing comfortand facilitating everyday activities.
- Voice control
- Remote home control from applications for phones, tablets and smart watches
- Automatic scenarios – grouping devices, schedules and scenes
- Control over devices with one button or remote control
- Combining all elements of the house into one ecosystem
Sustainability:
FIBARO will ensure that your home has a minimal impact onthe surroundings and the environment.
- Intelligent heating control leading to a reduction in the demand for heating media
- Build awareness through the energy panel and measure current electricity consumption
- The use of dimmers, thermostats or intelligent heads leads to significant energy savings
Savings:
In the FIBARO system, your savings are very important.
- The heating system is intelligently controlled throughschedules and the presence of the household members
- The use of dimmers and LED drivers leads to a reduction in bills
- The ability to use scenarios and automation ensures that no devices will be redundantly used
{tab Specifications}
Application | Smaller houses (recommended up to 100 m2) and apartments |
Number of Supported Devices | Recommended up to 40 Z-Wave devices |
Communication Technologies | Z-Wave 700 |
Network Technologies | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz |
CPU | Single-Core ARM Cortex A7 900 MHz |
RAM | 512MB |
Flash Memory | 4 GB eMMC |
Possibilities of Automation | LUA, block scenes, panels, schedules |
Maximum number of scenes | Recommended up to 20 scenes |
IP Cameras Support | 1 IP camera |
Plugins and Quick Apps Support | 5 plugins and 10 quick apps |
Migration Mechanism | No |
Operating in Connected Gateways Mode | Only SLAVE mode |
Comparisons
Home Center 3
Home Center 3 Lite
Home Center 3 | Home Center 3 Lite | |
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APPLICATION |
Versatile application in building automation: houses, apartments |
Smaller houses (recommended up to 100 m2) and apartments |
NUMBER OF SUPPORTED DEVICES |
Up to 230 Z-Wave devices |
Recommended up to 40 Z-Wave devices |
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY |
Z-Wave 500 (Z-Wave PlusVersion 2), NICE 433MHz, NICE 868MHz (ELERO) |
Z-Wave 700 (Z-WavePlus Version 2) |
TECHNOLOGIES PREPARED FOR FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION |
Zigbee, BLE |
Not available |
NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES |
Ethernet, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz |
PROCESSOR |
Quad-Core ARM Cortex A53 1,2GHz |
Single-Core ARM Cortex A7 900 MHz |
RAM |
2 GB |
512 MB |
FLASH MEMORY |
8 GB eMMC |
4 GB eMMC |
AUTOMATION FEATURES |
LUA, block scenes, panels, schedules |
LUA, block scenes,panels, schedules |
MAXIMUM SCENES NUMBER |
Unlimited |
Up to 20 scenes |
IP CAMERAS SUPPORT |
Unlimited |
1 MJPG IP camera |
PLUGINS and QUICK APP SUPPORT |
Unlimited |
5 plugins and 10 quick apps |
MIGRATION MODE |
Yes, to HCL, HC2 |
None |
HUBS PAIRED MODE |
MASTER and SLAVE mode |
SLAVE mode |