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| | 5 | The DSC Alarm plug-in enables the integration of Vera and the DSC alarm and he whole integration consists of three functional components and they are:[[BR]] |
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| | 7 | * VERA - A Vera (2 or 3) UI5 or UI4 (Vera 2 only) with the DSC plug in installed;[[BR]] |
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| | 9 | * DSC Alarm System - The DSC Power Series Alarm system current compatible model include the PC1616 (16 zones), PC1832 (32 zones) and PC1864 (64 zones) panels; and[[BR]] |
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| | 11 | * Integration Module – This is the interface that Vera uses to communicate with the alarm system. The integration module is wired to the Alarm System’s Keybus in the same manner as a keypad or other alarm modules. This connection may be either directly wired to the Alarm Panel or indirectly via another keypad or module that is (daisy chained) wired back to the Alarm Panel. Depending on the integration modules connection, this will determine how the integration module communicates with your Vera. Connections are covered in more detail throughout this document. [[BR]] |
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| | 13 | == Supported Modules - (Latest) == |
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| | 15 | '''Envisalink EVL3''' (Network attached) directly is connected to your home network. The EVL3 has an internal web portal, is firmware upgradable and can provide external access via the Eyes-on site or various mobile phone applications. More details can be found at [http://www.eyezon.com Eyez-On] or [http://www.homesecuritystore.com/p-2164-evl-3-envisalink-internet-alert-module-for-dsc-honeywell-security.aspx Home Security Store]which includes detailed specifications and reviews[[BR]] |
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| | 17 | ''EVL 3 Ethernet (IP) Integration Module'' |
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| | 19 | [[Image(EVL3.jpg, align=center)]] |
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| | 21 | '''DSC IT-100''' (Serial) integration module was the initial interface to enable third-party applications and system to communicate with Power Series control panels. The DSC IT100 provides an RS232 serial connection that can be either connected directly to your Vera utilising a USB to Serial adapter or over the Ethernet utilizing either an IP to RS232 or a WIFI to RS232 adapter. |
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| | 23 | DSC IT100 RS232 Integration Module |
| | 24 | [[Image(IT100.jpg, align=center)]] |
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| | 27 | If the IT100 is to be used with Vera, the user will have to decide the best method to interface it with your system. This can be accomplished with any of the following options: [[BR]] |
| | 28 | * Direct Connection to a USB to RS232 serial adapter thats supported by Vera such as [http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/Technologies/Product.aspx?ProductID=UC232R10FUTURETECHNOLOGYDEVICES2297802 this ] one. |
| | 29 | * Wired Ethernet Connection via an IP to RS232 serial adapter such as WIZnet device like [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9476 this] one. |
| | 30 | * !WiFi to RS232 serial adapter such as [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Roving-Networks/RN-134/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvdqMP%2faZ%252bGClQs06owUsC0 this] one. |
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| | 32 | Figure 3 – WIZNET WIZ110SR IP to Serial (RS232) Adapter |
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| | 34 | [[Image(WIZnet.jpg, align=center)]] |
| | 35 | [[BR]] |
| | 36 | |
| | 37 | '''Supported (Older models)''' |
| | 38 | '''Envisalink 2DS/IP170''' - (Network attached) are discontinued model similar to the Envisalink EVL3 and with lower hardware specifications and currently provides the same functions as the EVL3. See [http://www.homesecuritystore.com/p-1835-evl-2ds-envisalink-2ds-internet-alert-module-for-dsc-security.aspx here] |
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| | 41 | |
| | 42 | == Not Supported == |
| | 43 | |
| | 44 | * DSC IP100 - See [http://code.mios.com/trac/mios_dsc-ip100d# here] for plugin |
| | 45 | * DSC TL150, TL250, TL265 TL350 or the DSC Alexor interfaces |
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| | 47 | |
| | 48 | == Connection == |
| | 49 | [[Image(ExampleConnection.jpg, align=center)]] |
| | 50 | [[BR]] |
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| 31 | | |
| 32 | | = How does it work = |
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| 35 | | The DSC Alarm Panel uses a proprietary interface bus, called Keybus, to talk to the devices connected to it. The IT100 Serial module and IP170/2DS Ethernet Modules are Keybus devices that acts as a bridge between the Alarm Panel. |
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| 37 | | |
| 38 | | The IT100 interface or IP170/2DS sits on the Keybus interface where other devices such as Keypads are normally wired, it is able to interact with Alarm Panel messages in order to interface with a Home Automation controller such as Vera. Similarly, these messages can be sent from the Home Automation device back to the DSC Alarm Panel to perform various actions. |
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| 40 | | [[Image(IT100.jpg, align=center)]] |
| 41 | | |
| 42 | | If the IT100 is to be used with Vera, the user will have to decide the best method to interface It. This can be accomplished with any of the following options: |
| 43 | | |
| 44 | | * Direct Connection to a USB to RS232 serial adapter thats supported by Vera such as [http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/Technologies/Product.aspx?ProductID=UC232R10FUTURETECHNOLOGYDEVICES2297802 this ] one. |
| 45 | | * Wired Ethernet Connection via an IP to RS232 serial adapter such as WIZnet device like [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9476 this] one. |
| 46 | | * !WiFi to RS232 serial adapter such as [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Roving-Networks/RN-134/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvdqMP%2faZ%252bGClQs06owUsC0 this] one. |
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| 48 | | [[Image(2DS.png, align=center)]] |
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| 50 | | The Envisalink IP170/2DS does not need a serial adapter, and only needs to be connected via Ethernet. |
