New with Domotica and security and need advice.

Post by **aeh** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:45 pm

Hello my name is Arne and Im new with domotica and security and I need some advise.

I am building a new house and want to install domotica and devices for security. [:)]
I read a lot the last 2 months about this stuff and think to know what to buy.
Can anyone help me with my choices and give some advise. My questions are:
- Do I make the right choice.
- Are there better devices.
- Are there cheaper devices with the same functions.
- Where can I buy that stuff with the lowest price.
- I need an Gui based application to support the devises. (I cant program). What is the best choice.
- What is a better choice, the CM15Pro or the Xanura PMIX35 to control the X10 devices.
- Is the right location of the devices?

I am thinking about:
- Powermax plus starterskit
- Powerlink voor Powermax +
- XM10x - 2weg Universele PLC Interface (TTL/CMOS I/O)
- Next PIR MCW wireless bewegingsmelder
- Next K9-85 MCW - Diervriendelijke (<36kg) draadloze bewegingsmelder
- MCT-302T - Draadloze deur / raam contact
- CM15Pro Programmable Computer Interface incl. ActiveHomePro OR Xanura PMIX35.

Who can help me [:(]

Post by **Bwired** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:27 pm

Hi Arne,

Your choice is a rather good starters choice!
The Visonic Alarm is a very good choice for security and can be extended with the product of www.rfxcom.com
The choice for an X10 controller depends, The CM15PRO is a new product and at this moment there is little info about compatibility with software like Homeseer etc, but I guess it will work!. The PMIX35 is a new product from Xanura with very good quality, you can even test your powerline with it. Then there is the CTX35 controller from Xanura which is compatible with Homeseer. And if you are really serious about Domotica you should buy Homeseer.
Also think about the light actors you want to use.
Regards Pieter

Post by **Peterpc** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:36 pm

For an alarm system the ProGuard800 will also be a good choice:
http://www.marmitek.com/en/catalogus/su ... ubgroep=22

Post by **aeh** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:46 pm

Thanks for the advice.
Is the Marmitek burglar alarm better than the Powermax Plus?

Post by **Wima** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:59 pm

About the security devices i cannot give you any advice, but I do like your floor plan, nice to use in Ultraview. How did you manage do draw the floor plan, is there a program for this ?

Wil

Post by **Bwired** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:09 pm

I would not go for the Marmitek alarm, Visonic is professional alarm with much better specifications and easy to combine with the Rfxcom devices.
@wima: I love it as well, but it's probably a scan from the brochure! [:)]

Post by **aeh** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:15 pm

I made it with floorplanner.com.
Its a free service for 4 plans.
http://www.floorplanner.com

Post by **TANE** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:19 pm

1+ for Visonic

I also started with Marmitek.
Now I have the PowermaxPro
5 x Pir
2 x Smoke detectors
2 x Door Windows sensors
3 x keyfob's
1 x MCT-100

I'm also using the AUX output of the Powermax for frontdoor control.

Post by **Wima** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:20 pm

Hey Pieter, its a brochure making program [:D]

Post by **TANE** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:31 pm

For the Kitchen pir you can better choice the other corner.
more than 50% of your kitchen is not in focus from the current location

Post by **aeh** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:34 pm

What type of door control do you have.
I am searching for a rfid device to use to access the front door.

Post by **TANE** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:39 pm

I have this system at the moment. Controlling is done via the Visnoic Keyfob
http://www.domoticaforum.eu/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=321

In the near future...I hoop.

http://www.domoticaforum.eu/topic.asp?T ... Terms=loxx

Post by **Bwired** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:52 pm

@wima
Yeah! I'm amazed and sure dive in to it!

Post by **Peterpc** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:43 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Bwired
 I would not go for the Marmitek alarm, Visonic is professional alarm with much better specifications and easy to combine with the Rfxcom devices.
@wima: I love it as well, but it's probably a scan from the brochure! [:)]
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">The ProGuard800 is a new proffesional Marmitek alarm. You can use the sensors for X-10 triggering and it supports a monitoring station. All sensors are also new, work on 868 MHz and can be used over 3 times the distance with the old SC9000 sensors.

Post by **TANE** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:15 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by peterpc
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Bwired
 I would not go for the Marmitek alarm, Visonic is professional alarm with much better specifications and easy to combine with the Rfxcom devices.
@wima: I love it as well, but it's probably a scan from the brochure! [:)]
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">The ProGuard800 is a new proffesional Marmitek alarm. You can use the sensors for X-10 triggering and it supports a monitoring station. All sensors are also new, work on 868 MHz and can be used over 3 times the distance with the old SC9000 sensors.

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Specs zien er goed uit....maar de prijs ook wat ik er zo van kan zien. set prijs 575 euro
VisonicPro kost 400 euro
Over de kwaliteit en betrouwbaarheid is nog niet zo veel bekend.
Voor duidelijkheid Visonic kan ook x10 aansturen.