Alphatronics Visonic Wireless PC Interface

Post by **Ruud** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:53 pm

@Robert
Is there a possibility to convert serial to usb? And if so wil the plugin work with that.
There's no serial on my eeebox ;-(

gr Ruud

Post by **Digit** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:28 pm

Ruud, the Plugin can handle both serial and Ethernet connected interface.
In other words, it needs a (virtual) COM port or an IP address and port.
There are several ways to accomplish one of those 2 options.
The best option for your situation is for you to decide.

Post by **Noel** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:58 pm

Anyone here who can post a direct link to the unit?
I can not find it on waakzaamwonen.

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Post by **Snelvuur** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:00 pm

but this interface is purely based on receiving keyfobs, where as receiving them with rfxcom is not that good?

// Erik (binkey.nl)

Post by **Digit** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:19 pm

@wifi: my advise is to contact waakzaamwonen.

Post by **Digit** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:22 pm

@erik: the interface can receive all Visonic sensors, it's not made for keyfobs only.

Post by **Ruud** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:28 pm

@Robert,
I don't see a ethernet socket on de picture, only someting rs232 like.

Post by **Digit** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:33 pm

That's right, but you can connect it to a serial device server for RS232 -> Ethernet. That's what i did.

Post by **Bwired** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:45 pm

You are right, there is only RS232 available, but if you connect the Alphatronics to a RS232 to Ethernet device you can talk directly on TCP-IP level without any commdriver. The Homeseer plugin has this options.

Post by **Ruud** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 12:05 am

And now the interface

I think that Marcel (waakzaamwonen) is on a Holiday, he don't call back or answering mail.

Post by **Edwin2008** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:02 am

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by rualblas
 That it give a good response on keyfob!!!

g Ruud
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Ah, this also means that you wil have a free channel in the rfxcomm device which will give the posibility to use a 310MHz receiver for US X10 devices.

Post by **Digit** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:02 pm

I'm a bit lazy today but if you're interested, here are some screendumps i made:
http://blog.hekkers.net/2009/07/19/home ... -receiver/

Post by **Willem4ever** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:08 pm

@digit: Are the received signal strengths written to a database or otherwise made visible ?

Post by **Digit** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:37 pm

Not yet, i'm waiting for user input on additional functionality.
1st version of the Plugin will be very basic, but if there's enough interest, lots of things can be added.

Post by **Willem4ever** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:25 pm

[8D] cool [:)]