The Dynamic Electrical System

I suggest that the main electrical board is constructed as is the motherboard in a computer. It is a printed circuit board with connectors. This is a prototype by Bureau Angenent.

Into the main board, the necessary fully automatic fuses are plugged. You see them with the switches in the photo.

The next picture gives the installed main board. You just plug all components in.

In this prototype all switches are also on the main board. All switches are remote controlled. (LeGrand) This means there are no normal light switches. In stead you have a remote control.

This remote control could be in your watch. It could be fixed next to the door as in normal situation.

This switch is in fact a transmitter.

The electronics are to the left, the battery to the right.

This is how the receiver (switch) looks. It is just plugged in the outlet. (Leviton mfg. co.)

Another approach comes from Holec and Schlumberger. They manufacture an integrated energy and information module called Multima. The design is from Landmark

It contains the measuring systems for gas, water and electricity. It also is the input centre for telephone and cable TV. The system contains intelligent functions such as reading the meters from distance.

The complete apparatus is delivered to the site. Pipes and cables are then plugged in and the unit is in function. When more functionality is wanted, the modular approach enables the user to add extra functions. The whole unit can easily be replaced.

See also information by Landmark in Dutch.

For more information:

Multima
Postbox 42
3300 AA Dordrecht
The Netherlands
tel.: +31-78-651 2488

All conduit are made of ready made flexible wires with connectors. They are plugged in the main board and run directly to appliances. They are switched from the main board. A very handy connector is the ST 18 connector. It is smaller than the standard electric connector.

The ST-18 connector (Wieland Bamberg)is a plug and play foolproof connector for use in domestic electricity systems. This connector could be used for all electric connections in the home which now require an electrician.

The above TL-light is fitted with an ST-18 connector (Massive). Available from any building market in Holland.

A normal (Dutch) outlet fitted with ST-18 connector.

A infra red switch fitted with ST 18 connector for instance for use in the bathroom. Switches on when you enter.

An other example of plug and play technology is this prototype of Bureau Angenent. The electrical plinth holds a live rail.

You clip your outlet on the rail and it is immediately connected.

The screw is for preventing the kids to open it.

The small version of the clip on rail. Next to it is a wooden mock up.

You use the rail and mock up to make a nice cornice around your room.

Here is a nice way to fix a plug on a wire without using any tools or skills.

The plug is opened.

The wire is inserted without stripping.

The next thing is to close the lid.

And we are ready!

Now I will show two other solutions to the same problem.

In all these plugs, steel pins penetrate the wire to make contact.

Removing the plug is just as easy.

Manufactured by Eagle Academy USA.

This one is a bit less easy to close and open.

Even with the normal outlet, we see already a lot of plug and play appliances.

For instance this kWh-meter. You plug it in and measure your apparatus energy consumption.

And what about this light sensitive switch. It switches on when dark. No need for an electrician, just plug in.

A power surge protector. Protects computers to voltage peeks. Plug and play.

A plug and play dimmer.

This dimmer uses a knob to control the dimming effect.

A plug and play dimmer with remote control.

You can operate this dimmer from any place in the room. Total plug and play.

A timer you plug in and use.