Consultant with expertise with HAI/OmniPro/UPB?

[Scott]

BTW - same boat as the original authors, would live to hire a pro to help configure this thing (drop in replacement of old HMS ONQ-1050 with HAI OmniPro II and recover as much of the programming as possible

 

[dwalt]

I've managed to get communication working between Dealer PC Access v3 and my OmniPro II rev 4B controller.
I also have a Hardware Expansion board and it's zones working as Entry/Exit zones that show SECURE or NOT READY appropriately.

I have some rudimentary programming:
WHEN Door NOT READY
ANDIF Main House NIGHT
THEN All Consoles BEEP ON
THEN SAY Door INTRUSION ALERT

If I set the system to NIGHT and then open the door, it trips and all consoles beep...
but entering the code does not disarm and reset...

I used to have a much older board with:
WHEN door NOT READY
&IF Main House AWAY
SAY [Beep] [Pause] ENTER CODE

but I can't find the equivalent on the updated system... am I missing something really easy?
I wish this thing had an API or command line... programming by drop down is a pain

When I use your program, and open a door, I get a burglary alarm. I press disarm and enter my code and it clears.
Thats using zone type entry/exit.
What does your console display when the event happens?

I'm a bit confused about what you are doing. Why do the all consoles beep command, when the event causes the consoles to steady beep burglar alarm? Is it to notify you in other areas than main house?

 

[Scott]

You are correct, it disables the alarm - good...
I was confused as all the consoles beep regularly once an alarm has been tripped, even after disabling the alert with a code.
Only way to stop the beeping, turn it all off.

Perhaps it is my consoles beep command is not needed.

 

[Scott]

That was it - unneeded All Consoles Beep was not getting reset... removed and now alarm working properly...
Now to fix the one console that has died and get the other programs up and running.


WHEN Door NOT READY
ANDIF Main House NIGHT
THEN SAY Door INTRUSION ALERT

 

[M0n@rch]

Note to everyone:

If you're a known installer with HAI and/or UPB expertise, please post or reach out to me. I'm getting tons of messages from people asking for help with their setup, so the demand is there, and would love to build a curated list of approved & vetted installers.

I’ve installed, configured, and programmed HAI Omni systems, along with wireless sensors, UPB lighting, touchscreens, HiFi audio and email board if that’s of interest.

 

[M0n@rch]

I’ve installed, configured and programmed HAI Omni systems, including:

-UPB lighting, outlets and controls

-OmniTouch screens

-Thermostat and remote sensors

-Email card and setup

-HAI HiFi audio

-Programmed features such as garage door and irrigation controls

-Set up with Myro, but have also used SnapLink

I have an installation of my own in the house, and find it worth hanging onto.

 

[MisterPJ]

Are there any former HAI installers/consultants with expertise with HAI/UPB/Omnipro home automation and security systems that might be available for paid consulting work to assist me in upgrading and troubleshooting my system? Remote help ok, but in-person availability in the DC metro area would be better.

I have a large home system designed and installed by a pro installer about 14 years ago. It includes distributed audio, intercom, upb lighting, thermostats, home theater, etc. I have touch-panels and use a snaplink app on my phone for control. However, the snaplink app just recently stopped connecting. Not sure why. Most of what I have is fairly well documented, but some of my equip is clearly not working properly or is obsolete. My former installer is out of business. Some things probably need to be reprogrammed. Others perhaps abandoned and/or updated. While I have some technical knowledge, I am not a DIYer, and am looking to hire a professional to help me. I understand that PCS may still be providing support for the UPB lighting (which has probably been the most reliable part of my system), but I think my issues are not with the lights but with the integration of the lights into the HAI controllers and snaplink app.

Anybody interested?

I've looked over this entire thread. Unless I'm missing something, I see several of us in the same situation, but I do not see anyone who has identified an actual professional with more expertise than a long-term Aegis / OMNI individual who can solve some minor but complex issues, on a remote basis if needed. Did anyone find someone they can share publicly or privately? Thank you in advance, Philip

 

[M0n@rch]

Leviton ended support for HAI years ago. So any repairs to equipment, or even resetting an installers code on an Omni controller won’t be straightforward.

If Snaplink isn’t working, I would suggest going to the App Store, if you have an iPhone, and downloading the Myro app. Works great for me, but there is a subscription.

In terms of configuration and programming, I can do all of that because I’ve installed a number of systems, including my own. If I can get a copy of the PC Access export file, along with the specific changes or issues to be resolved, I can look over the application.

For one customer in particular, I can do this remotely only requiring their controller IP address.