Re: DSC Keypad modbus protocol

["Len" <info@xxxxxxxxx>]

Many thanks for the feedback, I will investigate the Serial port way.

Len

"Robert L Bass" <no-sales-spam@bassburglaralarms> wrote in message
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>> I want to start a home automation project
>> and want to hook my DSC alarm into it to
>> create a "virtual keypad" kan anyone help
>> me out with the protocol for the keypad bus?
>
> Len,
>
> That is outside the skill set of participants here.
> This newsgroup is a place for installers, end
> users, retailers selling DIY alarms and an
> occasional manufacturer's rep.  No one from
> DSC has participated here in 8 or 9 years.
>
> You'd need to contact DSC for the information
> you seek.  Unfortunately, they're not likely to
> disclose much.  Very few alarm manufacturers
> are willing to share things like that.
>
> There's a better (or at least easier) way you
> might want to consider.  DSC makes an
> inexpensive dongle to connect their alarm
> control panels to a PC.  It is used to program
> the system but you may be able to get zone
> and system status, alarm events, etc.,
> through it as well.
>
> There are other manufacturers such as ELK
> Products and Napco who not only make a
> hardware interface for their panels.  They
> publish protocol documents to facilitate home
> automation development by third party sellers
> and even homeowners.
>
> I carry DSC, Napco, ELK Products and
> most other major brands in my online store.
> Feel free to contact me if you need help.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
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