Re: Caddx NX8E

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On 8/14/2015 7:17 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
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>> On 8/13/2015 9:21 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
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>>>> On 8/12/2015 1:21 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
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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.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> ADC is set up to do just a few select panels that will interface with
>> their cellular communicator.
>>
>> Concord
>> Simon XT/XTi
>> NX
>> Simon
>> 2GIG
>> Qolsys(I think)
>>
>> All, as I am aware use a cellular device specific to that panel.
>>
>> I am sure it can happen differently but I doubt that they do.
>> And yes, they would charge if they did.
>>
>> Be advised, that you let me know if your customer wants to do video
>> through ADC.  I have comments.
>>
>> Les
>
> This customer has direct video via IP.  I have some suspicions what some
> of your comments might be.  LOL.
>

Very intuitive of you my friend!!!

Have a good weekend.

Les