Archive for the 'Innovations' Category

In the long run… Fiber-Optics may be the way to go

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

For long-distance (Guest houses, Cabana, etc.) communications and to support ample networking bandwidth, Spire Integrated Systems utilizes Fiber-Optics for efficiency and reliability. Unlike traditional wiring, Fiber-Optics are non-electrical, flexible and can be bundled as cables. It’s ideal for transporting massive amounts of data, quickly. Additionally, Fiber-Optics are immune to electrical interference, which prevents cross-talk between signals in different cables and pickup of environmental noise.

To ensure your system is meeting the needs of the future, Spire Integrated Systems is dedicated to providing you with the most up-to-date foundation. We are constantly doing research so that our systems of today, are operating for all the tomorrows.

What the Future holds…

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

With the constant evolution of technology, does anyone really know? Perhaps not, but Spire Integrated Systems is thinking ahead of the game by wiring most of our systems with conduit. Conduit is an electrical piping system that simplifies the wiring process so that the wiring can be easily upgraded due to technological advancements, or to easily add-on to existing wiring. Varying numbers, sizes, and types of conductors can be pulled into a conduit, which simplifies design and construction compared to multiple runs of cables, or the expense of customized composite cable. Wiring changes are made simpler and safer through the use of conduit, as existing conductors can be withdrawn and new conductors installed, with little disruption along the path of the conduit.

Email Notification System

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

Client Request – Be notified of maintenance issues before a major disruption in household operations occurs.

Spire Innovation – The best maintenance is… preventive maintenance. With an E-mail Notification system system from Spire, the homeowner and other maintenance personnel are alerted to any irregularities or upcoming service issues that need to be addressed for efficient household operations.

With an e-mail notification system, one never has to worry about the generator battery dying. The system ensures that the homeowner is aware of the generator battery status so that in the event of a power failure, the system is ready to go.

E-mail notifications also ensure the homeowner is aware of sump pump failures, temperature spikes and humidity changes. An e-mail notification is even sent when your projector bulb is near replacement so that you never miss the big game. For extra safety measures, one can even request continual household operations updates from the system so that they can constantly monitor security, temperature and more.

As an added benefit, this e-mail notification system utilizes sensory monitors so that any detected issues will result in immediate notification to the homeowner, and if desired, service personnel. No matter where the homeowner is, this Spire system can issue alerts via Blackberry or any web enabled phone.

Audio + Lighting Keypad

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

Client Request – Less clutter and more control - control both the audio and lighting control of a room from one Lutron lighting control keypad.

Spire Innovation – Less is more!  Have only one convenient Lutron lighting control keypad to control the lighting, volume, open the front gate, start the pool or even initiate all home entertainment systems.  This one room, multi control device is economically and aesthetically pleasing.

Estate Security Assistance

Sunday, May 27th, 2007

Client Request – An estate staff should be able to operate and monitor all estate operations with unsurpassed protection and service. In respect to the estate owner’s privacy, the staff can easily and efficiently handle any issue that is not related to an emergency situation.

Spire Innovation – With Spire’s Estate Security Assistance, the head of the estate staff and other maintenance persons are informed of all inside and outside operations. The staff can visually view and detect all household needs in every room of the estate, as well as the outside grounds.  This feature preserves the estate owner’s privacy.

For instant identification, sensors actually show up on a visual blue print of the area so that one can easily view the security system. If any type of moment is detected via the sensors, a camera is automatically initiated to serve as a visual notification of the detected presence.

Ultimately, the system easily provides expedient surveillance of such factors as security, (sump pumps, heat detectors), movement, temperature, lighting control and even sprinkler systems. Through sensory activated monitors, the estate staff is supplied with an easy to use and efficient maintenance and security system.

CME Technology

Sunday, May 27th, 2007

Client Request -Â The ability to monitor and control all system activity simultaneously while using an easy to understand visual control system.

Spire Innovation - C-ME: A Spire exclusive… soon to be a standard! Through C-ME technology the homeowner can easily and quickly view all household operations through their AMX touch panel system. Here are just a few of the capabilities:

  • Security – See what doors/windows are open; actually see the detection of Carbon and where it has been triggered.Â
  • Audio/Video – Select an area to play a favorite DVD or CD, or after outside entertaining, easily shut down the system from the inside.Â
  • Lighting Control – See if a light was left on, or easily turn one on.
  • Home Control - Be alerted to humidity drops so that you know the humidity level in your humidor or near priceless artwork. Monitor the temperature in a wine cellar to ensure the preservation of vintage bottles.
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