Re: Tech question - interface between receiver and central station software

["Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I downloaded a demo of Microkey and another of A-Traq, both have nice
> interfaces, I've also seen screenshots of Bold's Manitou which seems
> very powerful.  However I can only assume very high price tags on these
> packages.

There have been several threads on this subject in the past.  One gentleman
has posted a horror story regarding the central station software he
purchased.  You may want to do a Google search on the subject.  I bought
BOLD quite a few years ago for my central station.  Our operation was very
small but the automation system was first rate.  Other than one problematic
release we had very good experience dealing with Bradley.

When I first bought the BOLD package the price was quite reasonable --
around $10,000 if I recall correctly.  That included a PC (our first) and a
separate terminal.  I have no idea what they charge now but I assume it's
several times what I paid.

If you ever decide to go ahead with the project and you need some help, let
me know.  I own part of a software development firm with extensive
experience in machine communications.  We've also developed software for the
alarm industry.  Several thousand fire alarm dealers use downloading
software which we wrote for Edwards.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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