X10, Cbus, ZWave, Idratek, BBSB?

["joelr86" <jo@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All,
Probably a fairly generic message coming up, but I've found it decent to
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nd any decent comparisons of the above.

My current automation is based upon a couple of 9212 IP powers: http://www.=
automatedhome.co.uk/Reviews/Aviosys-IP-Power-9212-Review.html which I had
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ust been using for logging of door entries & PIRs sensors, as well as
turni=
ng on various lights...=20

I'd like to start getting into some proper lighting, and other appliance
au=
tomation and the 9212 isn't really designed for this.

I've been pointed at BBSB for their ease of use, and interesting online
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troller, although their lack of hobby type interfaces also it doesn't seem
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to have many options for inputs either..

I've also got an alarm box, and PIRs/Door relays round this house which
isn=
't being used, and it may be nice to at least be logging the PIR data, or
r=
eplace it completely with a new ethernet/x10/etc enabled control panel.


To run down what I'd like:

=E2=80=A2 A control panel of sorts, whether this is a BBSB style box, or a
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some software running on a server is fine.

=E2=80=A2 Integration with lighting/appliances.

=E2=80=A2 Integration with old alarm wiring, PIRs, door relays etc.

=E2=80=A2 Integration with external scripts so I can send On/Off, or
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commands to devices from my own scripts.

I think I'm veering towards X10 now, just because of the range of devices
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vailable, but basically just asking for any suggestions &
recommendations w=
hat would be most ideal for requirements.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Joel






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