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Ease of use with simple friendly controls.
Energy saving with advanced control of heating, ventilation and lighting.
Huge range of style options to suit modern and traditional buildings.
Lighting design service to showcase your building in the best possible light.
Audio visual installations that make your home cinema experience better than
going out.


WHAT WE DO...


WE OFFER A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS INCLUDING:


SYSTEM DESIGN

We work with client and architect to design a perfectly tailored and versatile
control solution from the outset. As part of our design service we generate
technical drawings, installation data and technical manuals to support the
installation phase on-site.


LIGHTING DESIGN

To get the most from the lighting control system it is important that fittings
and controls are matched to ensure optimum dimming performance. We provide a
premium lighting design service and can offer fittings from a wide range of
designer lighting manufacturers. With our lighting design service we not only
find spectacular fittings for you but we will ensure that the dimming
performance, light output and colour temperature are suited perfectly to the
environment.


PROJECT MANAGEMENT (ELECTRO-TECHNICAL)

Since a KNX system can be used to control all of the electrical and mechanical
services in a building we are required to have a hand in the design of all of
these services. No other party is better able to oversee the electro-technical
aspects of the project than us. We communicate closely with the electricians and
heating engineers to help avoid mistakes on-site which can lead to costly
remedial work later in the project.


SITE SUPPORT

Function Control provide drawings, wiring schedules and installation documents
for the installers on-site but we do not stop there. We insist on a sit-down
meeting with the electricians and heating engineers prior to the start of work
on-site. Our system of working ensures a simple installation process and we are
always on hand to advise.


PROJECT COMMISSIONING

Once the building is reaching completion and the electrical services have been
tested we can commission the KNX system. The KNX enclosures and devices are
always built, programmed and tested in our workshops before arriving on-site.
This ensures that the commissioning phase is fast and streamlined, with minimal
time spent testing on-site.


MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS

With our Maintenance Contracts you can access priority service and reduced rates
for call-outs and system modifications. A regular system health check and
software update schedule will keep your building performing at its most
efficient. Please contact us here for more information.





YOUR INTELLIGENT HOME

Early morning. Your bedside light gradually dims up and your favourite radio
station starts to quietly play in the bedroom to wake you gently. As you move
from the bedroom to the bathroom the light and the music follow you.

As the sun comes up the house responds by opening the blinds downstairs to
capture the solar energy and warm the house for free, conserving energy and
saving you money on your energy bill.

Once at the office your phone buzzes. You answer the call at your front door
from your computer and instruct the delivery man to leave your package inside
the front porch as you watch him on the video screen.

Your hands are full as you arrive home later. The door unlocks automatically as
you approach and allows you to enter without obstruction.

The house detects your presence and brings the heating quickly up from standby
to comfort temperature, controlling the temperature room by room for optimum
energy efficiency and comfort.

You decide to go out for a bike ride. Pressing the button by the front door as
you exit, the house switches off all lights and sets the heating to standby. The
house knows that you are out and after dark replays lighting scenes to simulate
occupancy.

While out on your bike a huge rainstorm soaks you to the skin. You wish you had
worn more waterproofs but you console yourself with a couple of taps on your
iPhone. You know the house is heating the water for a nice hot bath when you
return.

As you turn back onto your street your driveway lights, front door light and
hallway lights dim up to a welcoming glow.

After dinner you sit down to enjoy a movie. At the touch of a button the lights
all dim to a low level, the blinds close and the movie is ready to start.

Bedtime. You climb the stairs and slip into bed. The button by your bed switches
off the lights throughout the house, just leaving on a few select night lights.


HOW FUNCTION CONTROL WORK FOR YOU

Because intelligent building control covers so many aspects of a building
project Function Control like to work as part of the design team and get
involved in the project as early as possible. Initially we will work with client
and architect to form a provisional design to suit the specific needs and style
of the project, selecting the building elements to control and offering products
to suit.

Once appointed we can produce autoCAD layers for the Mechanical and Electrical
drawings. These drawings reference directly to our quotes, products lists,
datasheets, installation instructions and scheduling.

Close collaboration with the Site Manager, Electrician and HVAC Engineer is
vitally important to the success of any project so we go to great lengths to get
the channels of communication opened, starting with a sit down meeting to go
over the aspects of the control system related to each department.

A Data Pack containing plans, scheduling and datasheets is always supplied to
the installing electrician to document the installation wiring requirements and
the specific fitting requirements for any product supplied by Function Control.

Regular site visits by Function Control ensure that progress on-site is
monitored and the control infrastructure is installed correctly.

We assemble and configure all control components off-site so that they can be
brought to site and installed with the minimum of disruption. Once all wiring
infrastructure is in place the system can then be brought to life very quickly
and on-site commissioning can commence. 

Full documentation of the installation and all programming files are handed over
upon completion but we do not stop there. We appreciate that with a full
building control system there will be functions that the customer may want to
adapt after settling in. We will take on feedback and return to update the
system and make any required modifications so that the system works to your
exacting requirements.


GETTING TECHNICAL

At the heart of every Function Control system is KNX, the international standard
for building control. Over 300 manufacturers make KNX compatible equipment and
the range of products spans lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning,
motorised blinds, shutters and much more.

KNX has been used in award winning projects around the world and has both a
proven track record and a future-proof design.

KNX devices each have a microprocessor and communicate with each other using a
serial bus communication principal. This allows the system to be wired using a
single installation cable which links each switch and device. Upgrades and
additions to the system can be made with minimal invasive work.

LED lighting is great for saving energy but things can get complicated when
trying to achieve pleasing lighting effects and reliable dimming. Function
Control provide a lighting design service selecting products from premium
manufacturers We ensure that all lighting products are matched and compatible
with the dimming and control hardware as well being carefully considered to
compliment the decor and architecture.


DOMESTIC PROJECTS

Luxury Apartment, Edinburgh

Work on the renovation of this grand Edinburgh, New Town flat began in of summer
of 2015 and was completed, on time and to budget, by spring 2016.

Function Control Ltd. were invited to design a comprehensive control system for
this property with the requirements as follows:

• Matching designer finishes throughout for all switches, electrical accessories
and door entry intercom
• LED lighting scene control
• Zoned heating control, with a combination of radiators and electric underfloor
heating
• Motorised individual and group blind controls
• Automatic shading function to protect a piano from sun damage
• Security system monitoring
• iPad control of all functions
• Remote access to building functions

KNX technology with bespoke GIRA finishes and electrical accessories were
utilised to successfully meet the design brief. As part of our service, KNX
electrical design drawings and wiring schedules were provided to the on-site
installers and meetings were held to discuss the installation process. Progress
on the wiring of the control system infrastructure was swift and seamless due to
close collaboration between Function Control Ltd. and the main electrical
contractors.

The KNX enclosures, pre-configured and pre-tested in the Function Control Ltd.
workshop, were delivered to site in early February and connected into the
building wiring infrastructure. This process minimised the on-site installation
time and allowed a fast evolution from building site to functioning home at the
stage of a project when it most counted.

Morningside House, Edinburgh

Function Control Ltd. provided KNX design and commissioning services for
integration of a complex lighting scheme, heating control and motorised blind
control for this high specification luxury home in Edinburgh.

A wide range of different designer LED lighting features throughout the house
are brought under control with scene lighting control from GIRA wall switches
and from iPad visualisation. Dimming methods including mains dimming, 1-10v
dimming and KNX LED dimming work together in a seamless system. Light scenes can
be set up then stored for easy recall with one button press.

Underfloor heating and radiators are zone controlled with individual room
temperature controllers integrated into the wall switches. No extra room
thermostats or radiator TRV’s were required helping to keep the walls clear of
‘controller clutter’. The owner can set heating timers and make room temperature
adjustments in each room or via iPad.

Blinds can be raised and lowered as a group or individually window by window
using the wall switches or iPad.

Garden Lighting switches on at dusk using the astro clock function from the KNX
system ensuring that the lights never come on before dark and follow the sunset
times according to date and location.

Hot water cylinder temperatures are recorded and displayed in graph form for
viewing and monitoring purposes. The original purpose of this was to allow
monitoring hot water temperature so that the owner would know if they needed to
boost the hot water in order to get a hot bath. The function has since been used
to ascertain the exact time of a boiler failure.

Switches at the house exits and bedside have been programmed to additionally
provide a ‘Central Off’ function to allow all lights in the house to be switched
off with a single button press.

 

7-Bed Home, North Berwick, Forth Estuary

Complete renovation of this late 18th century house was undertaken in 2015
providing opportunity for the owner to utilise modern technologies to vastly
increase energy efficiency and add state-of-the-art functionality.

Function Control Ltd. designed a KNX system to provide lighting control, heating
control, remote monitoring and access control. The owner has complete control of
all building functions while away from home including:

•    Switching and dimming of individual lighting circuits
•    Heating controls by room and heating timers
•    Hot water cylinder temperature graph and timer
•    Cooker kill switch
•    Motorised garage door
•    Motorised windows
•    Weather station monitoring for real time weather info
•    Monitoring of leak detection system
•    Monitoring of boiler status with error and service warnings
•    Monitoring of alarm system
•    Remote camera viewing
•    Door access control by mobile phone
•    Gate access control by mobile phone

The project uses GIRA wall switches from the E22 stainless steel range. Their
crisp modern style is very striking in combination with the original features
retained throughout the house.

Control of lighting, heating and other functions is possible via the wall
switches in each room, via a dedicated touchscreen in the Kitchen, on iPad and
on iPhone.

Energy Efficient Home, Cairngorms National Park

Advanced control and monitoring of a high efficiency new-build home near
Aviemore to bring together lighting, heating, MHVR ventilation and solar energy
systems. Function Control Ltd. designed a KNX system to control and monitor all
aspect of this high specification building.

Logging of recorded actual heating performance and energy usage data from the
KNX system is to be used to compare against the design projections.

•    Monitoring of solar hot water input
•    Monitoring of electrical usage
•    Switching of MHRV system for boost and away mode
•    MHRV system inhibit in case of fire alarm
•    Zone control of electric underfloor heating and air heating elements
•    Towel radiator timer control
•    IP camera monitoring
•    Security system monitoring
•    Energy monitoring
•    Weather station monitoring

Finishes from the GIRA E22 flush mount range are used throughout for switches
and electrical accessories. Multi-gang accessories are used to combine USB
charging, 13A sockets, 5A lighting points and data points in a smart and stylish
manner.

In collaboration with SHS Burridge Architects.

Private Swimming Pool, Edinburgh

KNX and DMX lighting control was used to provide a simple and stylish interface
in this lighting design project for a new swimming pool extension in a private
home in Edinburgh. Completed in collaboration with LEC Design Ltd and W N
Thompson Architects.
Aluminium GIRA E22 switches with bespoke button inscriptions provide lighting
scene recall in the pool area, outside decking area and changing room.
Colour-change lighting can recall colour presets with the touch of a button or
the system can scan through a full rainbow of colours until the desired hue is
found.
LED light sources were used throughout for energy efficiency and longevity. All
light fittings and switches were selected to exceed the requirements for use in
a swimming pool environment. Custom pool cover controls were specified from the
GIRA E22 range to complement the light switches.
Music in the pool area is provided by recessed ceiling speakers fed by a Marantz
Media Music system located in a separate room. This system was chosen to provide
the client with CD, iPod and Tuner sources as well as internet streaming
services. A dedicated touchscreen as well as a smartphone app allow easy
wireless control of the system while in the pool area.
The KNX infrastructure has been extended into the existing house to provide an
easy method for future expansion of the system to take in garden lighting or
upgrades to lighting or heating control in the rest of the house.

Function Control Demo House, Edinburgh

A 3-bedroom 1950’s house in Edinburgh installed with KNX intelligence for
lighting, heating, ventilation and blind control.

Lighting Scene Control
Electric Blind Control
Ventilation Control Heating Control
Solar Gain Energy Harvesting (heat for free)
Central Off Function
Energy Monitoring
Touchscreen Control
Remote Access to all functions from iPhone/iPad

Contact info@functioncontrol.co.uk if you would like to visit the demo house and
see a working KNX system.

Edinburgh Family Home

Function Control Ltd. were invited to provide a lighting design to complement a
kitchen renovation and provide stylish lighting with a soft output to soothe
tired eyes.

A combination of custom designed trimless plaster-in LED strip, trimless
plaster-in downlights and LED strip under-cabinet lighting were selected. Great
care was taken to specify carefully for optimum dimming performance and a
consistent very warm colour temperature light output from all fittings.

Our attention to detail in product specification and on-site support set us
apart from all competitors even on small projects.


COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

Forth Valley Maggie’s Centre

Function Control Ltd. provided a lighting control solution for the new Forth
Valley Maggie’s Centre which opened to the public on 15th March 2017.

Maggie’s centres are founded in the belief that sensitively designed and well
crafted material quality is a pre-requisite to generating the nurturing, healing
and inspiring environment for cancer patients, their families and supporters,
for which they are renowned.

The design brief was based around presence and absence detection lighting
control with different behaviours required for different areas of the centre,
some areas being fully automatic and others incorporating manual switching
alongside absence detection. Complex programming was developed in a KNX logic
device to integrate light level dimming and absence delays followed by slow
dimming of the lights to off.

Motorised windows and a kitchen extractor were late additions to the control
system but were integrated successfully allowing a ‘central off’ function to be
programmed to close windows and stop the extractor as well as switch off all
lights at the end of the day.

Architectural specification required matching finishes for switches and sockets
from the GIRA plywood linoleum range.

Images by garbersjames.com

 

The Edinburgh Royal Hospital for Sick Children

The Edinburgh Royal Hospital for Sick Children is moving to Little France from
its historic location in Sciennes near Edinburgh city centre. The new building
conveniently adjoins the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and is due for completion
in 2018.

Function Control Ltd. have been appointed to commission and test the lighting
control system for the new building which uses KNX and DALI technology. We will
be systematically programming and testing the building controls ensuring a
robust system has been installed which can be effectively maintained and easily
modified during the life of the building.

KNX and DALI make up a versatile lighting installation which can be adapted to
changing needs and layouts within the building with minimal disruption in
comparison to conventional lighting installations.

St Columba’s Church

St Columba’s Church committee approached Function Control Ltd. for lighting
advice as the church lighting was difficult to maintain and provided poor
practical lighting.

We were able to spend time discussing design options with the Church Committee
and developed a versatile and comprehensive design which has solved the previous
lighting issues and accentuates the appearance of the church.

Issues noted were:

Poor light coverage in the Nave and Chancel
High level of maintenance and hard to access fittings
Inefficient lights wasting energy
Unattractive appearance of floodlights

ERCO LED spotlights and pendants were selected for their reliability and subtle
design which blends in well with the Church architecture.

Spotlights light down the walls, up into the timber roof structure and
dramatically highlight the Altar, Mural and Font. Sleek cylindrical pendants are
utilised to provide good reading light over the congregation.

A KNX based control solution was integrated to provide user configured lighting
scenes recalled from a switch position in the church and via smartphone app.

Future upgrades are being considered for integration of lighting timers and
heating control as part of the KNX system.


OPTIMIZING EVERY AREA OF YOUR HOME


FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION


WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY...

Our Function Control technology has given us cutting edge control over heating
and lighting which significantly enhances our enjoyment of our new property.
Nick Laing could not have been more helpfully in setting everything up exactly
as we wished.


RICHARD LOUDON—PROPERTY PARTNER SIMPSON & MARWICK.



I hired Function Control as part of a refurbishment of my 7 bedroom house in
East Lothian. They designed and integrated a home control system that provided
full control over heating (by room), lighting (over 100 circuits), gates, key
access door, garage door, automatic conservatory windows, etc. They did an
excellent job, worked well with main contractor, delivered on time, provided
very attentive service and after service. I would recommend them.


ANDREW


Nick designed and installed a very clever system to control electrics, heating,
security and sounds system in our home which was being totally renovated. He has
been a delight to deal with, patient with architects, electricians and us
clients. He is tenacious and will always work to find a solution and seems to
remain calm under pressures. I can't recommend him highly enough for an unusual
combination of thorough and rigorous technical knowledge combined with an easy
pleasant manner.


ANNE


Our Function Control technology has given us cutting edge control over heating
and lighting which significantly enhances our enjoyment of our new property.
Nick Laing could not have been more helpfully in setting everything up exactly
as we wished.


RICHARD LOUDON—PROPERTY PARTNER SIMPSON & MARWICK.



I hired Function Control as part of a refurbishment of my 7 bedroom house in
East Lothian. They designed and integrated a home control system that provided
full control over heating (by room), lighting (over 100 circuits), gates, key
access door, garage door, automatic conservatory windows, etc. They did an
excellent job, worked well with main contractor, delivered on time, provided
very attentive service and after service. I would recommend them.


ANDREW


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