Re: Re: motion detectors: need some input

["John B" <home-automation@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Tom,

> Would this be a feasible scenario:
>
> 1) standard motion detectors
> 2) connected to a VIOM unit
> 3) connected to an MSS100
> 4) connected to the LAN via a wireless access point
> 5) another wireless access point on the already existing hub
> 6) xpl-messages on the LAN

Don't see why not.

> Questions:
> Between 1) and 2): the VIOM detects the open/close state of a motion
> detector ?  No extras required ?

I'm pretty sure you'll be able to wire the PIRs directly to the VIOM.
I've never actually used a VIOM, but I'm sure someone on here will be able
to provide a suitable wiring diagram for you.

You'll also need a 12V power supply for supplying the VIOM and the PIRs.

> 6) I do not understand how RS232 signals are packaged and put on the
> network... What is needed to interprete these packages ?  Will it work
> with John's xPL VIOM interface ?

You basically install some Windows software that makes the MSS100 appear as
an extra COM port within windows.
Just point the xPL VIOM app at the virtual COM port, and you're up and
running.

Regards,

John



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