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HomeVision-Pro is
mounted in an alarm-type enclosure. The steel, beige-colored
enclosure measures 14" x 13" x 3" (note that the photo above was
taken with an enclosure of 11.25” x 11.25” x 3.0”).-
HomeVision-Pro contains
three user-controllable serial ports. The primary serial port is the
same as on HomeVision. In addition, all the capabilities of two
HomeVision-Serial devices are built into HomeVision-Pro. You cannot
use external HomeVision-Serial devices with HomeVision-Pro.
Therefore, the maximum number of serial ports remains at four (three
built into HomeVision-Pro, plus one on the HomeVision-Phone/Serial
device).-
HomeVision-Pro also
contains another serial port that will be dedicated to special
functions (the user cannot control it like the other serial ports).
This port will not be functional in the first versions of the
HomeVision-Pro software, but will be supported in future software
versions. One planned use is to connect to a new X-10 interface
device from ACT (the TI103-RS232). This device can replace the
TW523/PSC05 X10 interface device that comes standard with HomeVision
and HomeVision-Pro. It provides superior X10 transmission and
reception performance (increasing system reliability), and can also
receive “extended codes” that the TW523/PSC05 devices
cannot.-
HomeVision-Pro contains
a USB-to-serial adapter. This can be used on the main HomeVision-Pro
serial port to connect to a PC USB port instead of a PC serial port.
If you don’t use the USB-to-serial adapter for this main port, it
can be connected to one of the additional serial ports
HomeVision-Pro provides.-
HomeVision-Pro contains
four analog inputs. These provide the same capabilities as the
analog inputs on the Multifunction Expansion Board. When using
HomeVision-Pro, you can now have a total of 20 analog inputs (four
on HomeVision-Pro plus 16 on two Multifunction Expansion
Boards).-
HomeVision-Pro supports
digital temperature sensors and has an improved drive circuit. You
no longer need a Multifunction Expansion Board (MFEB) to use the
digital temperature sensors (the MFEB digital temperature sensor
interface is disabled when used with HomeVision-Pro). The
HomeVision-Pro drive circuit is improved over the one on the MFEB,
and allows driving longer cables.-
HomeVision-Pro output
Port A provides eight Single-Pole-Double-Throw (SPDT) power relays.
Relays are rated for 10Amps at 125VAC, 6Amps at 277VAC, and 5Amps at
100VDC. -
HomeVision-Pro input
Port B contains switches to individually enable or disable “pull-up”
resistors. HomeVision contains pull-up resistors that make the
inputs go high when nothing is connected. This makes connecting
“contact closure” inputs easy. However, when connecting a voltage
source, it is often necessary to add an external resistor to
overcome the built-in pullup resistor. The HomeVision-Pro switches
simplify connections by allowing you to disable the built-in pullup
resistors instead of adding external resistors.-
HomeVision-Pro has an
infrared receive input jack (in addition to the two built-in
infrared receivers standard on
HomeVision).-
The HomeVision-Pro
infrared output is available at a terminal block as well as an
infrared output
jack.-
The HomeVision-Pro
infrared output is a 12V signal instead of the 5V signal used on
HomeVision. It provides higher current capability and is easier to
connect to some IR distribution
systems.-
The built-in infrared
emitter standard on HomeVision has been removed from
HomeVision-Pro.-
HomeVision-Pro provides
additional terminal block connection points for power, ground, and
other functions. There are a total of 60 terminal block
positions.-
The HomeVision-Pro
battery is a standard coin type that can easily be replaced by the
user if needed.-
HomeVision-Pro can
connect directly to the Sylva 8O8I input/output boards. Unlike
HomeVision, it does not require a Multifunction Expansion Board in
order to connect to these Sylva boards.-
HomeVision-Pro has an
enhanced memory architecture that allows the processor to access
more RAM than HomeVision. This makes it easier for HomeVision-Pro to
provide additional features in the
future.-
HomeVision-Pro will
function slightly faster than HomeVision.
-
HomeVision-Pro provides
connectors and board space for a future expansion board (to provide
Ethernet functions as well as other capabilities).-
Schedules created in
the HomeVision software can be read by the HomeVision-Pro
software.-
HomeVision-Pro requires
a regulated 12VDC, 1.5A power supply.-
HomeVision-Pro contains
a total of 43 status LEDs to help you see exactly what is happening.
HomeVision-Pro does not contain a
"user LED" like HomeVision does. The HomeVision-Pro LEDs
are:
 |
24 LEDs on each
of the 24 digital I/O ports-
One transmit and
one receive LED on each of the 3 serial ports and the USB
port-
One digital
temperature sensor status LED-
One power
indicator
LED-
Three X-10 status
LEDs-
Two infrared
status
LEDs-
| Four processor
status
LEDs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HomeVision Upgrade Options
We are offering an option for HomeVision owners to upgrade to
HomeVision-Pro. The cost depends on the date of your HomeVision purchase,
as described below. This offer will expire November 1, 2003.
If You Purchased HomeVision
Between March 1, 2003 and August 1, 2003
The upgrade cost is $315 and includes FedEx 2-day shipping.
Overnight service is $10 extra. If your HomeVision manual is not in good,
resellable condition, there would be an additional $20 charge (unless you
choose not to receive a HomeVision-Pro manual). If your HomeVision
enclosure is scratched or damaged such that we cannot resell it, there
would be an additional charge of $25. HomeVision-Serial devices can also
be returned for a credit of $65 each ($75 if in an enclosure in good,
resellable condition).
Users outside the United States are eligible for this offer, but
the customer must pay the additional shipping charges. Contact us directly
for an estimate of the costs. In addition, we will probably not be able to
provide you a 220VAC power supply, and therefore you do not need to return
your current power supply. Note that HomeVision-Pro requires a regulated
12VDC, 1.5A power supply.
Upgrade process - Option 1:
- E-mail us at csi@csi3.com to verify your eligibility and
obtain product return instructions.
- Return the HomeVision unit, power supply, and manual (if in
resellable condition). You would keep your X-10 interface module, phone
line, and serial cable. Include a check or credit card number to cover
the upgrade cost. Also include a copy of the invoice for your HomeVision
purchase.
- Upon receipt of your unit and payment, we will ship the
HomeVision-Pro unit in an enclosure, a new power supply, manual, and
software CD via FedEx 2-day service.
Upgrade process - Option 2:
- E-mail us at csi@csi3.com to verify your eligibility.
- Provide a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) number.
- We will ship the HomeVision-Pro unit in an enclosure, a new
power supply, manual, and software CD via FedEx 2-day service. We will
charge your credit card for the upgrade fee at that time.
- Within 3 weeks, you return the HomeVision unit, power supply,
and manual (if in resellable condition). You would keep your original
X-10 interface module, phone line, and serial cable. Also include a copy
of the invoice for your HomeVision purchase.
- If for some reason you don't return your HomeVision unit
within 3 weeks, your credit card would be charged an additional $600 to
cover the cost of a new HomeVision package.
If You Purchased HomeVision
Before March 1, 2003
For users who purchased HomeVision prior to March 1, 2003, the
upgrade cost is $615 and includes FedEx 2-day shipping. This amounts to
approximately a $300 credit for your returned HomeVision unit.
Users outside the United States are eligible for this offer, but
the customer must pay the additional shipping charges. Contact us directly
for an estimate of the costs. In addition, we will probably not be able to
provide you a 220VAC power supply, and therefore you do not need to return
your current power supply. Note that HomeVision-Pro requires a regulated
12VDC, 1.5A power supply.
Upgrade process - Option 1:
- E-mail us at csi@csi3.com to verify your eligibility and
obtain product return instructions.
- Return the HomeVision unit and power supply. Include a check
or credit card number to cover the upgrade cost. You would keep your
X-10 interface module, phone line, serial cable, and manual. Also
include a copy of the invoice for your HomeVision purchase.
- Upon receipt of your unit and payment, we will ship the
HomeVision-Pro unit in an enclosure, a new power supply, manual, and
software CD via FedEx 2-day service.
Upgrade process - Option 2:
- E-mail us at csi@csi3.com to verify your eligibility.
- Provide a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) number.
- We will ship the HomeVision-Pro unit in an enclosure, a new
power supply, manual, and software CD via FedEx 2-day service. We will
charge your credit card for the upgrade fee at that time.
- Within 3 weeks, you return the HomeVision unit and power
supply. You would keep your original X-10 interface module, phone line,
and serial cable. You would also keep your HomeVision manual (as we
probably couldn't reuse it). Also include a copy of the invoice for your
HomeVision purchase.
- If for some reason you don't return your HomeVision unit
within 3 weeks, your credit card would be charged an additional $300
.
HomeVision-Pro
Specifications
| Feature |
Specification |
| # of flags, variables,
timers, scheduled events, periodic events, IR signals, and
macros |
255 each |
| Maximum schedule length
|
8000 (or more)
lines |
| Data log size |
64K bytes |
| TV event log
size |
256 lines |
| Port A (8 relays)
ratings |
Single-Pole-Double-Throw
(SPDT) power relays for 10Amps at 125VAC, 6Amps at 277VAC, and 5Amps
at 100VDC |
| Port B (8 digital
inputs) ratings |
+/-30VDC, pulled-up via
resistor (which can be disabeld with
switches) |
| Port C (8-input
configuration) ratings |
0 to 5VDC,
pulled-up |
| Port C (8-output
configuration) ratings |
0 and 5VDC at
20mA |
| System status
LEDs |
43 |
| Video output |
Color NTSC video
standard (PAL video on international
units) |
| Serial ports |
Three ports. One
supports RS-232 only. The other two support RS-232, RS-485
half-duplex (two-wire mode), and RS-485 full-duplex (four-wire
mode). All support baud rates of 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800,
9600, and 19200. All use standard communication settings of 8
data bits, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, and no parity. |
| Analog inputs
(4) |
0 to 5 VDC, 8-bit
resolution |
| Digital temperature
sensor interface |
Up to 64 sensors can be
connected to the same three wires. Each sensor has it's own unique
address so it can be individually read. Temperature range of -50 to
+205 degrees F. 1 degree F resolution. 15 sensors can be
automatically read per second. |
| Dimensions |
14" x 13 x 3" |
| Required power
source |
12VDC, 1.2Amps.
2.1mm plug with center positive |
| Maximum number of
Multifunction Expansion Boards |
2 |
| PC operating
system |
Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95,
98, 2000, NT, or XP |
| Recommended PC |
486, 90MHz, 32M Bytes
RAM, VGA monitor or better, hard disk with 6M Bytes free, one serial
port or USB port. |
The following table shows the maximum number of hardware interfaces you
can have with HomeVision-Pro. It also shows which HomeVision-Pro accessories are needed to provide
these.
| |
|
NUMBER AVAILABLE FOR
EACH DEVICE |
|
Hardware
Feature |
Maximum Number
Available |
Base HomeVision-Pro
Unit |
Multifunction Expansion
Boards (2 max) |
Sylva I/O Boards
(4
max) |
HomeVision-Phone/
Serial
(1
max) |
HomeVision-Phone/
CID
(1
max) |
| +/-30V
digital inputs |
24 |
8 |
8 each
(16
max) |
|
|
|
| 0 to
5V digital inputs |
32 |
|
16
each
(32 max) |
|
|
|
| Opto-isolated digital inputs |
32 |
|
|
8 each
(32
max) |
|
|
| Bi-directional digital
inputs/outputs |
8 |
8 |
|
|
|
|
| Relay
outputs |
40 |
8 |
|
8 each
(32
max) |
|
|
| Analog
inputs |
20 |
4 |
8 each
(16
max) |
|
|
|
| Digital temperature sensors |
64 |
64 max total |
|
|
|
|
| Infrared output jacks |
17 |
1 |
8 each
(16
max) |
|
|
|
| Infrared output zones |
8 |
1 |
8 total |
|
|
|
| Serial
ports |
4 |
3 (1 RS-232, 2 RS-232 or RS-485) |
|
|
1
(RS-232) |
|
| Phone
interface |
1 line |
|
|
|
Yes |
Yes |
| Caller
ID |
1 line |
Yes (if PC is
running) |
|
|
|
Yes (no PC
required) |
See our comparison to other home
automation systems for more details.
