Recent content by Russ55

Ok it looks for sure like I have a bad console although the self test passes without issue.  Does anyone know if Leviton still repairs the consoles?  I don’t have a spare (3rd console) but I do have the one console that is working.  But now I have a hole in the wall for a second console and they...

Ok - lots of new information today after lots of work diagnosing the problem.   ”So, did it ever work?” YES.  Not sure when it quit working but it may have been around the time we had a nearby lightning strike.   I’m not crazy!  (Yay). I found a 10 year old post “Help_ HAI Omni Pro II Initial...

Thanks Ano - tried that without any impact.  The fact that it occurs on both of my 2 consoles makes me think it’s a programming or central board problem.  As soon as I hit ANY button on the console it starts beeping - ie. I hit the 0 and it beeps continuously until I hit the 0 again to turn the...

I need help that I can’t find anywhere on the forums.  Relatively new installation of OmniPro 2; all is working well EXCEPT: Anytime you push any button on the console you get 3 quick beeps, short pause, 3 quick beeps, etc. ( WAF is at 0). The beeps prevent the console from seeing my alarm code...

Thanks for the reply rockinarmadillo!  Just hearing that others have been affected by lightning too is comforting (sorry, misery loves company ).   i hadn’t thought about the lines to my sirens and strobes - everything else is protected.  I agree with the good ground requirement for all of the...

Arrrgh!  After much research 2 years ago, decided to go with Omni Pro, new construction, wired everything, installed 120 UPB switches, driveway sensors, mailbox sensor, etc.  Leviton stops making Omni Pro.  Installed 3 Leviton surge protectors for each of my electric panels as well as cable line...

Myyaz33 - I can’t help you with the Cartell models. I got the EMX CS202 on E-Bay from Gateopeners-and-More. I don’t need 500’ but the EMX unit is totally self contained and when triggered it can either open or close a contact - easy connection to Omni zone. The length purchased can be extended...

As BSR noted, you can go wireless but it can get expensive if you want reliability. Wire is relatively inexpensive, even in conduit as long as you dont have to do a lot of demolition to lay it. The sensor I noted above is wired but works fine next to the drive, so you dont have to dig up your...

Hi Olie, I am using EMX Industries CarSense 202. It’s online at a reasonable price, is self contained, can be installed parallel alongside the driveway or perpendicular under the driveway, uses a wide range for a power supply - I got several Altronix 12 volt dc power supplies with battery...

Thanks Pete - I was a bit worried that having more than one PIM online would create issues, but I guess it would be very rare to have both PIMs trying to "write" at the same time and I really like the idea of monitoring the network. Thanks Cobra! I was really hoping for the "50%" off they had...

Ok JonW - I took another look at OpenHAB (that was the same site I had looked at before) and am willing to give it a try (especially since the Homeseer Labor Day Sale is only 5% off ). I may well take you up on your configuration offer as well as PM you if needed ... if that's ok. I'm still...

Hi JonW - thanks for the reply. Wow, I really like the premise of OpenHAB, lots of positive comments, great price .... but, after reading (skimming) every related post here and reading through the entire OpenHAB beginner documents ... I'm not sure I could even get it installed! I'm not a dummy...

Quick question ... with a bit of a lead-in. New construction- breaking ground soon. Will be wiring everything from garage doors to closet doors, including redundancy wires. Have purchased Omnipro2, expansion modules, power supplies, relays, PC Access, etc. I've also purchased scores of UPB...

Finally someone commented on my 5 1/4” floppy post!! I knew someone here had a sense of humor . Glad you found a use for your drive!!

Again, great wealth of information and thanks for sharing here. I know we got a bit off topic, but it all leads back to my old PC question and really impacts my wiring prep. This has really improved my understanding of how all the different parts of my future system will come together, with or...