Residential Wiring and Smart Home Technology

Residential Wiring and Smart Home Technology focuses on the principles, installation, and operation of wired and wireless residential electrical and electronic systems. This edition provides expanded material on utility power generation and distribution, electrical safety, and NEC(r) guidelines. New topics include smart home infrastructure, security and fi re alarm systems, and energy management applications supported by the smart grid. A lifestyle applications chapter covers improvements to convenience and comfort provided by smart home technology. CONTENTS * Power Generation, Distribution, and Smart Grid Systems * Electrical Quantities, Voltage Sources, and Generators * Service Entrances and Smart Meter Installation * Electrical Grounding and Overcurrent Protection * Electrical Safety, Tools, and Test Instruments * Electrical Prints and Diagrams * Electrical Connections * Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable * Metallic-Sheathed Cable * Conduit * Receptacles * Switches and Branch Circuit Installation * Smart Home Infrastructure * Security Systems and Smart Home Applications * Fire Alarm Systems and Smart Home Applications * Home Energy Management and Smart Home Applications * Lifestyle Applications of the Smart Home