I'm gearing up for the start of wiring our new house. I'm trying to avoid wireless, so the current plan is to home run the loads and controls. I was initially intrigued by the Loxone residential PLC with maybe an Elk for security, but after some correspondence with the Loxone salesman I'm shying away from it. They haven't responded to my questions, just given me a sales pitch while ignoring the questions.
So now, I'm considering integrating an HAI Omni Pro II with either OmniBus or Centralite. Its my understanding that the HAI has a driver for the Centralite.
1) Is a dealer required to buy, install and program a Centralite system? I see you can buy a few products from their website, but not the entire system. If you have a Centralite system, where did you buy it from?
2) If you have a Centralite system, have you integrated it with an HAI, Elk, or another controller? The Centralite seems to have a very basic control system, which in some ways I like the simplicity of it. However, I assume when integrated with an HAI or another controller the HAI/controller can provide more sophisticated automation.
3) I like the simplicity of the Centralite, but there are going to be circumstances where I might want more automation. Does the Centralite have provisions for: A) sensor input, i.e. an occupancy sensor? B) Dry contacts to control non-lighting loads? I'm assuming this is where the HAI comes into play.
4) Can Omnibus or Centralite system control RGBWW LEDs? The Loxone has a DMX module for controlling a DMX LED driver, for example.
So now, I'm considering integrating an HAI Omni Pro II with either OmniBus or Centralite. Its my understanding that the HAI has a driver for the Centralite.
1) Is a dealer required to buy, install and program a Centralite system? I see you can buy a few products from their website, but not the entire system. If you have a Centralite system, where did you buy it from?
2) If you have a Centralite system, have you integrated it with an HAI, Elk, or another controller? The Centralite seems to have a very basic control system, which in some ways I like the simplicity of it. However, I assume when integrated with an HAI or another controller the HAI/controller can provide more sophisticated automation.
3) I like the simplicity of the Centralite, but there are going to be circumstances where I might want more automation. Does the Centralite have provisions for: A) sensor input, i.e. an occupancy sensor? B) Dry contacts to control non-lighting loads? I'm assuming this is where the HAI comes into play.
4) Can Omnibus or Centralite system control RGBWW LEDs? The Loxone has a DMX module for controlling a DMX LED driver, for example.