Re: Caddx NX8E

["Bob La Londe" <none@xxxxxxxxxx>]

"ABLE1" <someone@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On 8/12/2015 1:21 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
>> "ABLE1" <someone@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> On 8/11/2015 1:12 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
>>>> This is old stuff from before the buyout, but the customer wants smart
>>>> phone remote access for status and arm/disarm.  I am not even sure
>>>> where
>>>> to start. My first thought is to swap to a Napco panel and use iBridge,
>>>> but that's an awfully expensive solution in initial hardware and labor
>>>> outlay and the Caddx NX8e is actually the better panel for the multiple
>>>> building application with its self contained expansion modules.
>>>>
>>>> Any suggestions?
>>>>
>>>> I know I can throw a switch out / status input cellular unit on it, but
>>>> that is awfully inelegant for such limited functionality.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Bob,
>>>
>>> Stick with the NX8E.  I have quite a few installed as well as the
>>> NX8V2. Love the panel.  It lets me do things that I doubt would be
>>> possible with others.  Well maybe the Elk M1 but that is another story.
>>>
>>> Not sure your thoughts on Alarm.com but what you are thinking of doing
>>> is very easy with that service and the interactive option.
>>>
>>> The NX592E module will marry up with the NX8E and works seamlessly.
>>> The only trick is the version of the NX8E needs to be up to date.
>>> Meaning there issues with older versions.
>>>
>>> The latest Control Version is 19.00
>>>
>>> I would say that anything less than Control Version 17.00 would be an
>>> problem.  I had a big issue with a couple of Version 8.00 and picked
>>> up a new "board only's", swapped in and program.  All worked just fine.
>>>
>>> Let me know if you need more input.
>>>
>>> Les
>>
>> So an eprom swap to update is out of the question?
>>
>>
>
> I would say that a eeprom swap is possible.  However, the chances of
> getting one may be slim to none.
>
> There was a time a number of years ago that there was a programming whoops
> on a particular release.  GE was quick to provided replacement chips for
> the fix.  I remember having to change about 10 or 12 at that time.  I
> think the old chips are still on my shelf.
>
> Tri-Ed has the NX8E-BO-FG  Board Only  for $91.93
>
> Would suggest getting the latest version of DL900 if you don't already
> have it.  Download the existing before swap and then reload when done.
>
> I will PM you for some other thoughts on the subject.
>
> Later,
>
> Les


Hey, is the alarm.com solution cellular only or can it be managed by
customer network?  I'm sure they will charge regardless.