Hi,
My stargate automation system finally stopped working. Everything works except the X10 transmission which fails the self test. Looks like the end of the line for the Stargate. I liked the stargate because of the telephone board and being able to interconnect with my Caddx NX-8E security system. The stargate was able to read and log the NX-8E zone fault status, arm and unarm the NX-8E.
Picked up a Omi Pro II because of the telephone interface and the voice outputs. I would like to keep the NX-8E for now and connect to the Omni Pro II thru the serial port. Want to be able to read the Caddx outputs and arm and unarm the security. Is it possible with the Omni Pro II. If the future might want to move the security to the Omni Pro II after it is programed and running.
Connected the NX-8E serial port to a Omni Pro II serial port and the red light turn on but not able to read any of the security status in PC access program so unplugged connection. Does the port have to be set to RS-232 or RS-485, any other setting I need to set and what program would I needs to use? Did a Automation forum search on Caddx and NX-8E which wasn't much help.
Also would I be able to use the old stargate key pads to control some basic functions / flags or are they to old and not compatible. I have downloaded and installed NQLink Pro to control system from phone so only need a basic keypad at the doors mainly to cover the holes in the walls.
I have the Omni Pro II powered up, keypad connected, connected to the network and able to connect with the PC Access program.
I have the following addon boards to set up yet.
2-Way Voice Module
E-mail Notifier
Have been reading up on programing. Only have a couple of other questions so far.
1. Is there a event like "first pass through schedule" where you set up the flags, counters and events.
2. What is the initial state of the flags, Off?
Sure will have more questions in the future but this is my one rather long question for the day.
Thanks, Jim
My stargate automation system finally stopped working. Everything works except the X10 transmission which fails the self test. Looks like the end of the line for the Stargate. I liked the stargate because of the telephone board and being able to interconnect with my Caddx NX-8E security system. The stargate was able to read and log the NX-8E zone fault status, arm and unarm the NX-8E.
Picked up a Omi Pro II because of the telephone interface and the voice outputs. I would like to keep the NX-8E for now and connect to the Omni Pro II thru the serial port. Want to be able to read the Caddx outputs and arm and unarm the security. Is it possible with the Omni Pro II. If the future might want to move the security to the Omni Pro II after it is programed and running.
Connected the NX-8E serial port to a Omni Pro II serial port and the red light turn on but not able to read any of the security status in PC access program so unplugged connection. Does the port have to be set to RS-232 or RS-485, any other setting I need to set and what program would I needs to use? Did a Automation forum search on Caddx and NX-8E which wasn't much help.
Also would I be able to use the old stargate key pads to control some basic functions / flags or are they to old and not compatible. I have downloaded and installed NQLink Pro to control system from phone so only need a basic keypad at the doors mainly to cover the holes in the walls.
I have the Omni Pro II powered up, keypad connected, connected to the network and able to connect with the PC Access program.
I have the following addon boards to set up yet.
2-Way Voice Module
E-mail Notifier
Have been reading up on programing. Only have a couple of other questions so far.
1. Is there a event like "first pass through schedule" where you set up the flags, counters and events.
2. What is the initial state of the flags, Off?
Sure will have more questions in the future but this is my one rather long question for the day.
Thanks, Jim