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The word domotics comes from the Latin domus (house) and the Greek ticos (a suffix that stands for automatic) and studies the ways and the technologies that together improve the quality of the life within a house.
Making an electrical system requires different skills: not only you need to know how to install a system, but also and above all, you need to know how to design and plan it.
We can discuss and disagree on what the energy of the future will be, even if the data, statistics and the road took all seem to lead toward a single direction. However, the experts and the highest authorities in the field agree on one point: coal and oil will pass the torch to other sources of energy.
Nowadays, the design of modern houses presents new essential elements such as home automation, systems that allow higher energy savings, controlled mechanical vacuum systems, alternative technologies for the production of electricity, the latest generation lighting systems and visible electrical cables.
Home automation is a growing trend. With the development of high technology, more and more people want to have a smart home and a home that allows you to perform many features quickly and easily.
From 2017 onwards safety has become, in the complex world of electrical installations, the main focus.
The Decree Law No 106 of 16.06.2017 has set a clear condition on the use of cables in accordance with the CPR regulation. La Triveneta Cavi has promptly responded to this change and is now providing, in compliance with the standards, a cable suitable for all plant situations.
In the circular of December 14, 2018, the IMQ officially announced the repeal of the Technical Specifications IMQ-CPT-007 relating to FROR cables (shielded and unshielded):
FROR 450/750 V or FROR 300/500V (shielded version)
FROH2R 450/750 V or FROH2R 300/500 V (braided shielded)
FROHH2R 450/750 V or FROHH2R 300/500 V (AL / PET + braid)
FROH2R 300/300 V
The IMQ’s decision to make FROR cables obsolete puts an end to their widespread use, which is not completely covered by installation regulations.
FROR cables were designed for mobile use, for indoor environments and for temporary outdoor use. However, they were normally used for fixed installation inside buildings and, while taking the appropriate precautions, they were also used for fixed laying rather than for underground laying.
What are therefore the main changes for designers and installers?
1. As a consequence of the IMQ’s repeal of the IMQ-CPT-007 Technical Specifications, from August 2019 FROR cables will no longer be able to be manufactured with the quality mark.
2. It has been a while since La Triveneta Cavi started managing its stock in the warehouse and designed new cables that fully meet the following requirements and technical regulations:
FS18OR18 cables for sections up to 2.5 mm² for voltages up to 300/500V (Cca-s3, d1, a3)
FG16OR16 cables for voltages up to 600/1000V (Cca-s3, d1, a3)
3. The conditions of use of these cables and their laying procedures will be indicated in the CEI 20-40 cable guides and in the Standards for Electrical Installations, CEI 64-8.
Short circuits have always been the weakest element of electrical systems. The occurrence of such a phenomenon leads to the deterioration of the systems and, if it is not managed in the right way, can have far more serious consequences, such as a fire.
Home automation is enjoying growing success in Italy, and this is not surprising. As a matter of fact, this innovative “aspect” of technology, represents an important step forward in the management of the house. Therefore, we can say that there are all the prerequisites for home automation to spread even further.
There is no doubt that new digital technologies are changing the way we live. As a matter of fact, many of our daily actions, pass from a smartphone, a tablet or a PC. Just think, for example, at the number of apps are developed daily, for these devices.