Merten Connect

Post by **Alexander** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 5:42 pm

I'm looking for a solution that has problem/collision solutions within the protocol. Z-Wave does that. One of those manufacturer is Merten (CONNECT is the product range: http://www.merten.de/html/en/dl_bro.html#Dutch).

I've found a forum where they say that Merten is just compatible with Z-Ware and works with the Z-Ware computer interface for homeseer (http://www.embeddedautomation.com/forum ... php?t=1346) (read the third post).

I'm willing to try this. But maybe somebody here has tried it and can give some information.

Post by **TANE** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:54 pm

Merten is Zwave compatible.

In few weeks I'm going test the Vera Box, (www.ezhome.nl)
The zwave stick is from Aeaon labs this one works with Homeseer and is better alternative the the other available products.
I'm not sure if the merten pc interface will work with Homeseer.

Post by **Alexander** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:11 am

I can remember that the owner of the site was posting here about the vera box. Its an interesting site. I will try the stuff i guess. Nice modules.

Post by **Alexander** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:06 pm

Enver: What do you mean with "better alternative". Any comparison? You compare the stick with the pyramide i guess?
Do you test the Vera Box just to see what it is capable of what the possibilities are or real thinking of replacing HS (if it could) ?

Post by **TANE** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:04 pm

yep the pyramide thing..There is no option for adding devices.
This has to be done via HS. Other alternative is use zwave master remote for adding devices.
From the master remote you can transfer it to the zwave PC interface.

Post by **r_255** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:29 pm

In a few days i hope to recieve the Aeaon zwave interface and shall post my experiences with it.

Post by **TANE** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:21 pm

Forget to say why I'm testing the Vera..

I'm not going to replace HS...is just to see what the possibilities are.
I think this is good alternative for HCB

Post by **Willem4ever** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:51 am

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by r_255
 In a few days i hope to recieve the Aeaon zwave interface and shall post my experiences with it.
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Keep us posted, i have some interest as well in this device ...

Post by **r_255** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:57 am

I got the Aeaon zwave interface pluged in and use it with homeseer.
Can't say much about compatibility as i only got 3 plug in switches ( act home pro ) but these work fine and fast,

Installing was simpel and the drivers installed automatic when i mounted it on the belkin network usb router, the only thing i had to do was setting up z-troller give it a comport in homeseer and add my zwave devices. ( just click add zwave device in homeseer and turn the switch on and off manual )

The described procedure by removing the usb stick and add zwave device did not work for me, but as it runs fine from homeseer itself i dont feel the need to find out why ( must be something i do wrong ) Optimizing your network and the other zwave functions run okay sofar.

It does not interfear with other usb2serial drivers, at this point i dont have any remarks besides the limited documentation
About the service from EZhome, i can be short.. GOOD and clear communications.

If you want some specific information please ask,

Post by **Willem4ever** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:58 pm

which devices do you currently use, i read there are some devices which do not require a "nul" wire to work. That would be ideal as it is not always easy to get a "nul" wire in an existing installation.

EDIT: Forget my question, you already answered it.

Post by **Willem4ever** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:12 pm

Got my ZWAVE stuff today, aeon labs controller and a pop interact 3 (switch). Setting up is easy. Can't say I'm happy with the reach, but then again I only have a single device.

One observation, when I use the local switch the switch on/off the status is not reflected correctly in Homeseer. I have set polling parameters, but it doesn't seem to poll or update the status correctly.

Post by **TANE** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:52 pm

did you try associations option?

Post by **Bastiaan** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:57 pm

I got the same test set as willem but did you and enver manage to get it working alongside the Xanura driver? (see my other topic: http://www.domoticaforum.eu/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3157 )

Post by **Willem4ever** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:08 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by zebrafilm
 I got the same test set as willem but did you and enver manage to get it working alongside the Xanura driver? (see my other topic: http://www.domoticaforum.eu/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3157 )
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I have a CTX 35, so no driver conflict for me.

Post by **Willem4ever** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:09 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Chak
 did you try associations option?