Presentation to Introductory webinar on iRidium, that describes what iRidium is, how to use components iRidium software package; what projects can be done with iRidium; how to use iRidium ready interfaces.
2. Outline of the webinar
• What is iRidium?
• Why iRidium?
• Where is iRidium used?
• iRidium components
• How to start:
- registration
- downloading
- creating a GUI
- setting up drivers
- licensing
- uploading a project
7. iRidium
Works on iOS, Android, Windows, OS X
Controls different systems in one project
Full two-way communication with AV
Any custom-tailored interface
Fully program solution
14. How does it work
PC softwareWebsite iRidium Mobile
Automation sytems Project +
License
License
i2 Control V2.2 for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac
IP
AV systems
QR code
Project + License
IoT devices
16. Client-apps
are a set of apps for iOS, Android, Windows, OS X
All apps can launch the same GUI,
the apps work identically on any operation system
i2 Control V2.2
17. What differs iRidium?
1. iRidium keeps GUIs directly on devices: works faster than any web-
based app.
2. Unique visualization system: a GUI looks and works equally well in all
operation systems.
3. Integration of numerous protocols and systems is possible.
4. An open tool to add new systems.
5. Excellent graphics and sound, thus wide opportunities to customize a
GUI to suit any client.
There are no limitations to create your own:
- Design
- Navigation
- Logic
18. iRidium Today
Selling in 75 countries
600 certified professionals
About 1,200 iRidium projects installed every year
10 000 professionals using our free Trial licenses
Partnership with most SmartHome systems manufacturers
19. How to start?
1. Register at www.iridiummobile.net;
2. Download iRidium GUI Editor and iRidium Transfer on your
PC and i2 Control V2.2 app on your control panel;
3. Create an interface;
4. Set up connection with equipment;
5. Licensing;
6. Upload your GUI on your control panel.
20. I. Registration
1. Get Simple Registration at www.iridiummobile.net.
- to try
1. Get Full Registration as an integrator
- to buy
21. 1. Software package for a PC.
2. Client-apps for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac.
II. Downloading
22. 1. iRidium Templates.
2. GUI Wizard with standard themes.
3. Your own design from the Gallery.
III. Creating a GUI
24. Pages, Popups, Elements
Page – is a base of project; only one page can be shown
Popup– is assisted panel; you can open many of them
Element – is an object of interface on a page/window
25. Static and Multistate Items
Active button or display: 2 states (State 1, 2)
Inactive button or display: 1 state (State 1)
Multistate button: more than 2 states
What for?
- the number of states define the item behavior: if it is static or
dynamic число
26. Lists
A list of pop-ups can be scrolled vertically and horizontally in the item of
Static List type
(flexible analogue of gestures for scrolling pages)
What for?
- fast navigation
- creation of long menus
27. Joysticks and Edit Boxes
Joystick is a graphic item on the basis of
which Colour Picker can be created to
control LED lighting via RGB palette. RGB
colours are processed via scripts(each
driver needs its own script)
Edit Box is a graphic item used for
entering data from a standard
keyboard or internal project
keyboard.
What for?
- password input, sending temperature values
- control of DMX with the help of RGB palette (Color Picker)
28. Time, date, battery
System Tokens are system variables of the project (for reading only)
What for?
- to create a status bar similar to the one used on iOS
- to use device coordinates for controlling the house
- to control light brightness by angling iPhone or Android
29. Animation of opening pop-ups
Popup > Object Properties > General > Effects – animation of pop-ups
What for?
- pop-ups can appear from any part of a page
- gradual switch of controlled zones can liven any project
30. URL-schemes
Object Properties > Programming > Press/Release > Execute
Examples: http://iridiummobile.net, music:, skype:, …
What for?
- opening of the Music application by clicking buttons in projects
- to go to the web site of a company by clicking on its logo
31. Macro
Object Properties > Programming > Press/Release/Hold/Move
Macro can be saved in Gallery > Project Gallery > Macro
and can be dragged to other buttons of the project!
What for?
- to perform sequences of actions with one click
- macros can be saved for using on other items
32. Passwords for commands
A password is assigned to a button. It allows to perform any command assigned
to a button only when the correct password is entered.
What for ?
- you can make a password for a host, an engineer, guests and children
- you can set up passwords on execution of important commands
33. Video from IP-cameras
Gallery > Project Gallery > Dynamic Images – stream-video and snapshots.
JPEG / MJPEG – stream video and images in *.jpg or *.png formats
H.264 / MPEG-4 – high compression video
What for ?
- you can see the whole house without closing iRidium
- you can receive calls from video intercom
34. Screensaver
ScreenSaver is any page of the project that is programmed to appear after a set
period of idle time.
What for?
- automatic screen lock after a preset period of time (security)
- screen protection against fading, the brightness is lowered
35. Ready-made modules
Sonos, iTunes, Squeezebox, SIP-Intercom, weather, etc.
What for ?
- It is almost impossible to set up 2-way communication with media or SIP-
server without help. That is why we recommend using ready-made modules
36. Merging projects
Drag and drop one project onto another to merge them.
Connections between buttons and commands are kept.
To add only drivers from one project to another, use File > Import
What for?
- to add the ready- made SIP-Intercom module to projects
- to merge 2 projects for controlling then from one device
37. Notifications
For example, SIP-panel shows notification when someone calls you. Notification
can be configured for any driver.
What for?
- if you minimize the app to check your email – iRidium notify you if
something happened.
38. programming language based on Java Script – a tool
for creation of complex scenarios and logics
iRidium Script
39. 1. Built-in drivers (2-way)
2. Driver for AV & Custom Systems (1-way)
3. Ready-made modules (2-way)
IV. Setting up drivers
What for?
- different drivers are suitable for different ways of control:
ready solutions, commands for AV, commands and feedback for AV
40. V. Licensing
1. Buy a license after choosing the necessary type of it
2. Add the license to My Account section of
www.iridiummobile.net
3. Activate the license for one of the devices where iRidium is to
work
4. Upload the license file on a control panel
43. New functions in every version
QR codes support in 2.2
• Hotel example: client gets QR
code for his room and reads
in from free app
• School example: teacher
enters new classroom, reads
QR. Than controls all
classroom equipment from
personal tablet
44. On The Website
• List of Certified Specialists
• Recommended Equipment
• Ready Solutions
46. Examples of Branded Apps
• DomVision
Integrator (USA): Home automation
• Helvar Lighting Control
Lighting control system(Finland)
• HDL
Automation system (China)
47. Conclusion
iRidium is a solution for controlling the whole house/office
• Control of any systems
• Support of modern DVRs and IP cameras
• Support of modern video intercom
• Ready Modules for Media Servers
iRidium mobile. Visualize.
48. How to continue your training?
Webinars of iRidium Academy
Video-lessons in the self-study
section of
www.iridiummobile.net
Wiki-documentation
Knowledge Base & Forum
49. The upcoming webinars
• iRidium GUI Editor
• iRidium for HDL BusPro
• iRidium Scripts for Beginners
• Mini-webinar “Smart Home and Internet of
Things”
• Master-class of Advanced Use of iRidium