CBI Astute Smart Controller (ASC) – Wi-Fi Enabled Energy Monitoring and Control Device

Take complete control of your energy consumption with the CBi Astute Smart Controller (ASC). This advanced device revolutionizes how you manage power, offering energy monitoring, scheduling, and control with full load management and automation capability.

Easily connect the ASC to your home or office 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and use the CBI Home App to configure custom automation. Remotely control and schedule devices like geysers, pool pumps, and security lights, or create custom scenarios based on current, voltage, time, or power. Its compact size, switched live contact for reduced wiring, and dual mounting options make it a versatile and powerful tool for smart energy management.

 

Why You Will Love It

• Total Energy Control: Instantly monitor and control high-load appliances like geysers and pool pumps directly from your phone, slashing your electricity bill through precise scheduling and energy management.

• True Home Automation: Set up custom automation scenarios based on power, current, time, or voltage to make your home or business truly smart and responsive without any manual input.

• Simple Setup: Skip the confusion of complicated hubs—this device connects directly to your existing 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.

• Clean Installation: The switched live contact reduces the wiring complexity, ensuring a neat and professional fit in your distribution board.

 

Key Features

• Brand: CBI (Circuit Breaker Industries)

• Model: Astute Smart Controller (ASC)

• Colour: Grey/Black (GRY/BLK)

• Connectivity: Wi-Fi enabled (2.4 GHz only)

• Core Function: Energy monitoring, scheduling, and control

• Control Method: CBI Home App

• Automation: Automation and IoT, Custom automation and custom scenarios

• Installation: Dual mount: CBI Mini Rail or DIN rail (remove escutcheon adaptor)

• Service Life: 20,000 operations at full load

 

Ideal For

The CBi Astute Smart Controller is perfect for a wide range of applications, including:

• Residential, Commercial, Light industrial, and Agricultural environments.

• Home / office automation and Internet of Things (IoT) projects.

• Controlling high-load appliances such as Geysers, Pool pumps, and Underfloor heating.

• Managing Security lights, Office lights, and Illuminated signs.

 

Technical Specifications & Requirements

SpecificationDetail

Connectivity Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz only)

ControlCBI Home App (Smartphone or Tablet required)

MountingCBI Mini Rail or DIN rail

Service Life20,000 operations at full load

ApprovalsSANS 60730-2-7, ICASA

 

What's in the Box

• 1 x CBi Astute Smart Controller (ASC) Unit (Grey/Black)

• 1 x Escutcheon Adaptor (for DIN rail conversion)

• Protective lift-up cover (sealable)

 

Top 3 FAQs

1. Do I need a separate hub or gateway to use the Astute Smart Controller? No, the device is Wi-Fi enabled and requires no hub. You only need a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection and the CBI Home App.

2. What is the benefit of the Switched Live contact? The Switched Live contact simplifies the wiring process by reducing the number of wires needed for installation, making the setup cleaner and easier for the technician.

3. What variables can I use to set up automation? The CBI Home App allows you to configure devices to react to variables such as current, voltage, time, power, or any combination of these.