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WHY G4 (GENERATION-4) S-BUS?

 

 

Smart-Group® Research and Development Labs "Smart-LABS ®" has worked Hard for Past One Year to Face lift the Smart-BUS technology adding More Features, Making If User friendly and simple for Installer, Innovating in the Cabling Topology, and Making the Looks and Finishes at best elegance possible to pace today's Techno-lifestyle era.

Many New Devices added that are only compatible with the New G4, and were not available within the Old Smart-BUS Product Basket like:

• Ceiling fan Speed Module to control 6 Units each with 5 speeds
• Outdoor Temperature, Humidity, and Pressure sensor with Auxiliary Pool/water sensor Temp Probe
• 3Phase Surge Protection and Auto Disconnection Module
• FDP (Fixed Display Panel)
• Smart Player (Android TV Box)
• Advanced 9in1, 6in1 Sensors
• New Cable Manager (Bus Maker)
• Hotel Bedside Touch Controller
• Hotel Aux – Stand Alone Energy Link

In Addition, the following Tables that help to easily compare the added Unique features clarifying differences between Old and New G4 (Smart-BUS):

 

WHY G4 (GENERATION-4) IS BETTER? DDP, FDP, 6B, 4B, 3B



Switches and wall panels (Features compared)

Old Smart-BUS

New S-BUS G4

Buttons and Surround Finish Material Improvement

Plastic

Aluminum

Glass Material Improvement

Thick & Bulky

I Phone Quality 0.8mm Glass

Back Module Size

Do not Fit all Countries

Fits all countries

Upgrading without opening the Device

Not Possible

By Mini USB

Ability to Snap Connect/Disconnect Cables

Not Possible

Snap In Connector

Ability to Locate IR receiver nearer to user location

Not Possible

Flexible with Snap in Connector

PCB Electronics Design Complexity

2 Complex Boards

Single simple Board

User Graphics Interface

Standard

Improved Icons

Integration to Z-Audio with auto update

Manual

Advanced Auto

Fixed Display Panel (FDP)

Not Available

Available

Easy Backup and Restore using Configuration SW

Not Available

Available

Work on Both BUS and Cloud Technology

Not Possible

Possible

Buttons Size and Workability of Soft switches (1-6 Gang)

Smaller, single side operation

Wider and Bigger with Both sides Operation

Panels Security not to be simple to remove from wall

Not Secure

Secured by Clamps, Magnets, and screw Locks

Metal Plate Twist and Screw Installation Simplicity

Not Possible

Possible

Design Standards

Asian Curved Design

Modern European Touch

Anti static Electricity Grounding and discharge

Not Part of Original Design

Embedded and Implemented in Design

Programming and Pairing Manually to Lighting, Dimming, HVAC, and Music

Not Possible

Easy

Flexible Fascia changing (many varieties)

Difficult, Very Thick

Easy

All Other Standard Smart-BUS Advanced Automation Features

Included

Included

 

WHY G4 (GENERATION-4) IS BETTER? DIMMER MODULES (2CH, 4CH, 6CH)



Dimmer Control Modules (Features compared)

Old Smart-BUS

New S-BUS G4

Din Rail and Wall Mountable Installation

Only DIN

Both

S-Connector Technology (No Bus Wiring inside DB Train Line)

Not Possible

Available

Easy to See Network Status LED for Health and Problems for dressed DB

Not Possible

Available

Upgrading without opening the Device

Not Possible

By Mini USB

Ability to Snap Connect/Disconnect Cables

Not Possible

Snap In Connector

Ready with up to 12 Channels on single Module

Not Possible

Available

PCB Electronics Design Complexity

Random

Organized

Easy Backup and Restore using Configuration SW

Not Available

Available

Heat Sink, Heat Transfer Surface, Air circulation; and Parts Heat space

Standard

Advanced, Double efficiency

Protection for Cable Harness against Heat Sink

Not Possible

Modified

Updated Channel Operation status on DLP and SW if Manually Changed

Available

Available

Work on Both BUS and Cloud Technology

Not Possible

Possible

Programming and Pairing Manually to DDP, FDP, 6B,4B,3B

Not Possible

Easy

well designed Air cooling Vents at Back and front and Side of Module

Standard

Advanced, Double efficiency

Big Easy Label Space for Installer labeling

Small, Not Easy

Visible and Wide

Colors Distinguisher Face Plates (to know which product is which)

Not Available

Available

Genuine Patent and Brand Embedded into all Parts and Plastics

Not Available

Available

Genuine Product Barcode GTIN, and Holographic Label Distinguisher

Not Available

Available

All Other Standard Smart-BUS Advanced Automation Features

Included

Included

 

WHY G4 (GENERATION-4) IS BETTER? RELAY MODULES (4CH, 6CH, 8CH, 12CH)



Relay Control Modules
(Features compared)

Old Smart-BUS

New S-BUS G4

Din Rail and Wall Mountable Installation

Only DIN

Both

S-Connector Technology (No Bus Wiring inside DB Train Line)

Not Possible

Available

Easy to See Network Status LED for Health and Problems for dressed DB

Not Possible

Available

Upgrading without opening the Device

Not Possible

By Mini USB

Ability to Snap Connect/Disconnect Cables

Not Possible

Snap In Connector

Ready with up to 12 Channels on single Module

Not Possible

Available

PCB Electronics Design Complexity

Random

Organized

Colors Distinguisher Face Plates (to know which product is which)

Not Available

Available

Updated Channel Operation status on DLP and SW if Manually Changed

Not Available

Available

Work on Both BUS and Cloud Technology

Not Possible

Possible

Programming and Pairing Manually to DDP, FDP, 6B,4B,3B

Not Possible

Easy

Easy Backup and Restore using Configuration SW

Not Available

Available

well designed Air cooling Vents at Back and front and Side of Module

Standard

Advanced, Double efficiency

Big Easy Label Space for Installer labeling

Small, Not Easy

Visible and Wide

Genuine Patent and Brand Embedded into all Parts and Plastics

Not Available

Available

Genuine Product Barcode GTIN, and Holographic Label Distinguisher

Not Available

Available

All Other Standard Smart-BUS Advanced Automation Features

Included

Included


WHY G4 (GENERATION-4) IS BETTER? 4Z, AND IR EMITTER (W/CURRENT SENSOR)

 

4Z/IR Modules (Features compared)

Old Smart-BUS

New S-BUS G4

Upgrading without opening the Device

Not Possible

By Mini USB

Broadcast Button for addressing while Networked

Not Possible

Available

Big Easy Screw Terminals to connect Cables

Too Small

Bigger Size

PCB Electronics Design Complexity

Random

Organized

Updated Channel Operation status on DLP and SW if Manually Changed with 2way switch function

Not Available

Available

Easy Twist to Open Design

Not Possible

Available

Easy Backup and Restore using Configuration SW

Not Available

Available

Work on Both BUS and Cloud Technology

Not Possible

Possible

Genuine Patent and Brand Embedded into all Parts and Plastics

Not Available

Available

Genuine Product Barcode GTIN, and Holographic Label Distinguisher

Not Available

Available

All Other Standard Smart-BUS Advanced Automation Features

Included

Included

 

WHY G4 (GENERATION-4) IS BETTER? HVAC 2

 

Air-conditioning Control 
(Features compared)

Old Smart-BUS

New S-BUS G4

Din Rail and Wall Mountable Installation

Only DIN

Both

S-Connector Technology (No Bus Wiring inside DB Train Line)

Not Possible

Available

Added 1 Speed Relay for Medium, High, Low fan

Not Available

Available

Upgrading without opening the Device

Not Possible

By Mini USB

Ability to Snap Connect/Disconnect Cables

Not Possible

Snap In Connector

Built in Auxiliary temperature Sensor, HVAC2 Works stand Alone without need for DLP for commercial BMS applications

Not Available

Available

Flexible Port allocation and assignment

Must Upgrade every time

Standard

Colors Distinguisher Face Plates (to know which product is which)

Not Available

Available

Easy Backup and Restore using Configuration SW

Not Available

Available

Can Link to Temperature Humidity sensor

Not Available

Possible

Work on Both BUS and Cloud Technology

Not Possible

Possible

Programming and Pairing Manually to DDP

Not Possible

Easy

well designed Air cooling Vents at Back and front and Side of Module

Standard

Advanced, Double efficiency

Big Easy Label Space for Installer labeling

Small, Not Easy

Visible and Wide

Genuine Patent and Brand Embedded into all Parts and Plastics

Not Available

Available

Genuine Product Barcode GTIN, and Holographic Label Distinguisher

Not Available

Available

All Other Standard Smart-BUS Advanced Automation Features

Included

Included

 

WHY G4 (GENERATION-4) IS BETTER? ZONE-AUDIO

 

Zone Audio 
(Features compared)

Old Smart-BUS

New S-BUS G4

Din Rail , Table top or Wall Mountable Installation

Wall Only

All Possible

All Connection Ports Organized at Back

Scattered around

Organized

Elegant Easy Standard Cable connectors Used

Confusing

Easy

Public Announcement Auto Detect and Announce

Not Possible

Available

Auto Update of SD Card Play list and song Data Direct on Insert

Not Available

Available

Integrate Fully to DDP, HAC, Android, Win CE

Not Available

Available

Simple I phone and I pad Software Availability

Not Available

Available

No Need To Connect to Network To Start Radio

Not Available

Available

Easy Backup and Restore using Configuration SW

Not Available

Available

Work on Both BUS and Cloud Technology

Not Possible

Possible

Programming and Pairing Manually to DDP

Not Possible

Easy

well designed Air cooling Vents at Back and front and Side of Module

Standard

Advanced, Double efficiency

RS-232 Port ready for Third Party Integration

Not Possible

*Possible

Lighter and More Elegant Design, with Power Button and IR Remote Functionality as Stand alone

Not Available

^Available

Genuine Patent and Brand Embedded into all Parts and Plastics

Not Available

Available

Genuine Product Barcode GTIN, and Holographic Label Distinguisher

Not Available

Available

All Other Standard Smart-BUS Advanced Automation Features

Included

Included

 

WHY G4 (GENERATION-4) IS BETTER? 9IN1 SENSOR, 6IN1, 5IN1

 

9in1 Sensor, 6in1 Sensor
(Features compared)

Old Smart-BUS

New S-BUS G4

Easy To Open and close without stocking

Difficult

Easy

Easy Twist and Screw Installation Simplicity

Not Available

Available

Ability to Snap Connect/Disconnect Cables

Not Possible

Snap In Connector

Electronic Board can Be easily removed and protected till Installation Time, while base and connectors remain

Not Possible

Possible

Upgrading the Device Made Easy

Difficult

By Mini USB

Temperature Sensor Built in and Can Link to HVAC2

Not Available

Available

Unified Milky White Color that dissolve into ceiling without the Brown IR Emitter ring cover 9Avoided)

Not Available

Available

Advanced cable Run Design to accommodate Finished Installation Needs at Concreted Ceiling Homes

Not Available

Available

Easy Backup and Restore using Configuration SW

Not Available

Available

Work on Both BUS and Cloud Technology

Not Possible

Possible

Advanced Spacing and Isolation to avoid Electromagnetic Field false Signaling

Not Available

Available

well designed Air cooling Vents at base of Module

Standard

Advanced, Double efficiency

Genuine Patent and Brand Embedded into all Parts and Plastics

Not Available

Available

Genuine Product Barcode GTIN, and Holographic Label Distinguisher

Not Available

Available

All Other Standard Smart-BUS Advanced Automation Features

Included

Included

 

WHY G4 (GENERATION-4) IS BETTER? HOTEL DOOR BELL, SERVICE AND ENERGY CARD

 

Hotel wall panels (Features compared)

Old Smart-BUS

New S-BUS G4

Buttons and Surround Finish Material Improvement

Plastic

Aluminum

Glass Material Improvement

Thick & Bulky

I Phone Quality 0.8mm Glass

Back Module Size

Need Special Back box

Fits all countries

Upgrading without opening the Device

Not Possible

By Mini USB

Ability to Snap Connect/Disconnect Cables

Not Possible

Snap In Connector

Usage difficulty

Difficult Touch

Easy Push Buttons

PCB Electronics Design Complexity

Complex

Compact

Service call is Integrated within same panel, no need for extra Device like old 3G or 6G

Expensive

Cheaper

Works both Online and Offline with Door Access Memory Log and Verification

Not Possible

Possible

Built in Logic and Timer

Not Available

Available

Easy Backup and Restore using Configuration SW

Not Available

Available

Work on Both BUS and Cloud Technology

Not Possible

Possible

Monitor House Keeping activity and reporting

Not Possible

Possible

Panels Security not to be simple to remove from wall

Not Secure

Secured by Clamps, Magnets, and screw Locks

Metal Plate Twist and Screw Installation Simplicity

Not Possible

Possible

Design Standards

Asian Curved Design

Modern European Touch

Programming and Pairing Manually to Service Door Panel

Not Possible

Easy

Flexible Fascia changing (many varieties)

Difficult, Very Thick

Easy

All Other Standard Smart-BUS Advanced Automation Features

Included

Included