Leviton C3 SIM

[Anthony A.]

Since we are on the topic (and seems that C3 will no longer be feadible), would an uplink unit work with HAI? What needs to be looked at for options?

 

[Del91574]

All the Uplink units work universally with all panels. The only variable is whether or not you desire full data (recommended) or summary data and if you want to go 2G and get a cheaper unit to begin with or spend for a 4G.
 
Easiest would be to get any of the dialer capture units.....the positive point is you can ship the data to any CS in almost any format the CS can get ported to them. I wouldn't use a reporting type other than CID personally.

 

[Anthony A.]

thanks for that info.  im looking at my supplier (ADI Canada) and they offer a few uplink units that are reasonably priced.  i have an eye on the 4500 (model # here is L3-4500CN), the 4530, 4530EX and 4550CN.  the last 3 are pretty much all the same price.  which one would you use for HAI panel that is the best and future proof?
 
Monitoring is from ADT.

 

[Del91574]

You need to decide if you're going cell primary or backup. That's the difference in the 4530 and 4550. Can't comment about the EX since it literally just came to market.
 
Other than that, they'll all work the same.

 

[Anthony A.]

at the moment, i have a landline so i guess i really would only need backup... but i am open to spending a little more and going with one that also offers primary in case one day i decide to drop the landline and only use cell.  does the 4550 offer both primary and backup functions all-in-one?

 

[Del91574]

They'll all work the same, but if you presently have POTS, get one that is a "secondary". All you need to do is click a box in programming on the Uplink to disable that port and fault reporting.
 
I wouldn't limit yourself with a cell-primary unit out of the gate and get the 4550.

 

[Anthony A.]

must be late here cause my eyes are blurring a little
 
are you saying to go with the 4550 as its a dedicated "backup" communicator and easiest to configure?  and eventually it also has the "primary" feature which can be enabled if needed?
 
sorry, just want to make sure im understanding you correctly.
 
thanks.

 

[Del91574]

I was reading your post as you were intending on getting a "primary only" unit.
 
4550 because it allows POTS passthru and if it's not connected that can be disabled.
 
Keep in mind, most installers will connect these things to a service if it's not POTS....huge mistake since all the VOIP or digital "buzzword" you choose to call it for marketing purposes, the voltage remains constantly on the line irregardless of a viable connection.

 

[victorv]

hello, choose between "Leviton C3" and "NAPCO STARLINK 3 GSM" to "HAI - OMNI LTe CONTROLLER". Advise the best.