8. a NeW DeSIGN. a NeW FuTuRe.
The revolutionary nature of the “The Glass Collection” lies in
the simplicity of the idea: dressing up our core technology
in only glass and light. Technology thus becomes pure form
and acquires a stirring transparent quality as it adapts to the
surrounding setting with lights and colours that can even be
customized as desired.
Welcome to the age of transparent technology.
Alberto Vuan_CEO of VDA and Inventor of The Glass Collection
Design has a fundamental role not only in making
technology “legible” and easy to use, but also in defining
the appearance of the product, which in this case is
suggested by simple, highly elegant lines.
Marco Piva_Designer
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13. TRaNSPaReNT TecHNoloGy.
A material exists whose principal asset is its versatility.A material that’s strong,
yet light and transparent. That’s brilliant and exciting, yet, at the same time,
utterly functional and practical.A material that’s both ancient and of the future.
That material is glass.Forms created in glass combine beauty and transparency
with liquid elegance and dazzling functionality. Cherished by craftsmen and
architects alike, its expressive potential has enriched the world around us.
Natural and recyclable, it reconciles sublime aesthetic ambition with a down-
to-earth concern for environmental protection. Glass.That’s why we’ve made it
the star of the show in our Glass Collection.
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14. TaKe IT eaSy. The patented wall-mounting installation system is simple and direct.There are no screws or visible fastener, no tool
to deal with. Simply press with your fingers and you’re done.And by raising two tabs you can remove the panel just
as easily. Intelligent design is beautiful design.
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15. JuST a TouCH.
With our TouchControl technology, simply tap the display with
your fingertip to access each control.This sensory magic, which
is also used on the iPod®
, effortlessly detects the movement of
your finger on the display.* As you move closer to touch it, the
multi-coloured indicators gently glow into life. As the icons light
up, room temperature and lighting levels can be finely adjusted
until they are just to your liking.
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*If you prefer, our One Touch controls with traditional “+” and “-” keys remain available.
16. PeRFeCT CoMPaTIBIlITy.
The Micromaster control unit is an intelligent local system providing integrated control of the required functions
within rooms or spaces. Smart controllers take care of of air conditioning and heating, light sources (with
and without dimming), room access (using contactless RF ID tags), alarms, shutters and other actuators. The
system integrates perfectly with hotel management (PMS) software and BMS sub-systems. The integrated,
single-installation “mono-controller” architecture, with its dedicated supervisory software, provides significant
advantages in terms of ease of installation and simplified routine maintenance. This intelligent integration
results in a truly robust, efficient and cost-effective solution. Micromaster is a multi-protocol platform that can
be installed on RS 485 serial, Echelon or IP networks. It can also communicate with - and be integrated into - the
MyHome platform by Bticino.Additionally, with Micromaster’s Free Topology and Plug&Play bus installed inside
the room, all smart components - including those in the Vitrum line - can be connected (using CAT3 or CAT5
cables) with free topology. These components are then automatically queried by the control unit. Such inbuilt
flexibility drastically simplifies installation, testing, and any subsequent parts replacement.
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17. SIMPlICITy, aBoVe all.
Combining beauty and intelligence with fine design and
innovation, the system’s control centre comprises a personal
computer with Micromaster supervisory software. Practical
and direct, it provides a complete, immediate oversight of
system status and settings in all rooms and public spaces.
Reception desk personnel will find it easy to use, while
management and maintenance personnel will welcome its
simple configuration and maintenance routines.
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BlaCK aND WHITe. CUSToM ColoR.
Colour as emotion. Colour as imagination. Should you require it,
the Glass Collection is available in a wide range of vibrant colours
that can suit any setting - or imagination.For your special needs,
simply talk to us.
The striking black and white glass plate options come dramatically
alive in use.At the lightest touch, darkness becomes light.