Re: Caddx NX8E

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

"ABLE1" <someone@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On 8/13/2015 9:21 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
>> "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.
>>
>>
>
> 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.