What is the best way to control a SG connected thermostat from HS? I have an RCS RS485 thermostat.
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In general, I've found that having a SG event that does what you want is the best approach. You can then have a trigger like a flag going on or a variable changing value to trigger the event from HS. Can you be more specific about what you want to do?Mike____________________________________________________________ __________________
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For starters I'd simply like to setback the thermostat when the alarm is set. I have the caddx running on HS with a plug in instead of directly on SG.
So I can do that with flags.
In the end I'd like to have a graphical thermostat on HSTouch with all the options available.-Tim
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I am looking at the same situation and have just about decided to get the RS485 to RS232 adapter and move the thermostats directly to HS. I think this is the only way to get a nice graphical HSTouch type thermostat control.
Alternatively I am thinking of replacing my RCS thermostat with an Insteon model and controlling it through the ISY plugin. Not sure which would give me the better graphical interface screen.
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Originally posted by email68 View PostFor starters I'd simply like to setback the thermostat when the alarm is set. I have the caddx running on HS with a plug in instead of directly on SG.
So I can do that with flags.
In the end I'd like to have a graphical thermostat on HSTouch with all the options available.Mike____________________________________________________________ __________________
HS3 Pro Edition 3.0.0.548, NUC i3
HW: Stargate | NX8e | CAV6.6 | Squeezebox | PCS | WGL 800RF | RFXCOM | Vantage Pro | Green-Eye | Edgeport/8 | Way2Call | Ecobee3 | EtherRain | Ubiquiti
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egamez
Stargate connected RCS Thermostats and Homeseer
Hi Fols
I have RCS Thermostats connected to a SG ( via RS485). Taking advantage of its firmware built-in capability, the temp readings/set point settings are enabled and displayed through the Stargate Wall Display Units LCD96M ( I have 7 Home zones with those LCD Keypads).
I would not like to lose that convenience and functionality so I would rather keep the RCS thermostats connected to the Stargate, However I am willing as well to poll and control the Thermostats through Homeseer, but unfortunately the SG plug-in is not enabled to read/control Stargate connected thermostats variables.
Has anyone figure out how to do this or can anyone give me ideas in how to accomplished, maybe defining variables in SG and polling those from HS but I am not sure how to convey those variables into HS Thermostat variables that can be displayed in any of the HS user interfaces. Even more challenging would be how from HS control the SG connected Thermostats via variable/flag approach
Appreciate in advance your help
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If you want to continue to use the LCD keypads to control your thermostats, then I would recommend leaving them connected to SG. In the end it's going to be a trade-off between the value (to you) of maintaining your current setup and the "fun" and "adventure" of exploring other options which might offer advantages in functionality and updated appearance (but little practical benefit, I suspect).
On the other hand, I am convinced that the SG plug-in has some serious limitations. I found that the performance of my system improved noticeably when I stopped using it. At the very least, I would strongly recommend that you avoid adding functionality that increases the data exchange burden between HS and SG, and if you can, try to reduce it as much as possible.
Another consideration is that if you make the transition to HS3 you will be forced to find another alternative at that point.Mike____________________________________________________________ __________________
HS3 Pro Edition 3.0.0.548, NUC i3
HW: Stargate | NX8e | CAV6.6 | Squeezebox | PCS | WGL 800RF | RFXCOM | Vantage Pro | Green-Eye | Edgeport/8 | Way2Call | Ecobee3 | EtherRain | Ubiquiti
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