Hi All,
I've been an on-again/off-again Homeseer user for well over a decade (mostly off in recent years, relying instead on just my Elk and ISY). But we are in the process of buying a vacation property in a very remote location that may not be visited for up to 3-4 months during the winter. We will have satellite internet there and I can likely configure Dual WAN to failover to cellular if necessary. The property will have an autostart backup generator with a very large propane tank, and I will move a large battery backup/inverter system I rigged up for an existing property to this property (capable of powering Homeseer, router and modem, security and the propane furnace for several days). I want to use Homeseer to monitor the property (connecting to an existing Napco Gemini P3200 security system, which I hope to tie in via the plugin). I also hope to use Homeseer for control of HVAC, and some lighting and on/off modules. If possible, I also hope to figure out a way to delay use of the generator until the batteries on my inverter/battery system go below a certain level, as that should get us through most power outages and preserve fuel during longer outages. But here's my question:
I have an existing PC that has Homeseer installed on it, and also a Zee. I have this idea that I could run the PC with Homeseer as a "primary" instance of Homeseer, but also leave the Zee up and running with "barebones" plugins running as well on it (Napco Gemini, HVAC, Zwave), but without firing events from the Zee UNLESS the primary Homeseer PC goes down (failed drive, Windows brain freeze, etc.). My thinking is that the primary instance on the PC could produce a "heartbeat" that could be monitored by the Zee, and as long as the Zee sees that, it stays essentially dormant in terms of events. But if the Zee fails to detect the PC heartbeat, it could cut the power to the PC and thus force a restart. If the PC restarted and resumed its heartbeat, then the Zee could just go dormant again. But if not, then the Zee could take over and maintain control of essential items. Of course, I could do the same with the PC, monitoring a heartbeat form the Zee.
So, here are my questions: Would this work? Can anyone point out flaws or watchouts in this logic? And has anyone else done something similar (if so, Would you mind sharing any scripts or other info you have developed)?
Thanks in advance!
Madcodger
I've been an on-again/off-again Homeseer user for well over a decade (mostly off in recent years, relying instead on just my Elk and ISY). But we are in the process of buying a vacation property in a very remote location that may not be visited for up to 3-4 months during the winter. We will have satellite internet there and I can likely configure Dual WAN to failover to cellular if necessary. The property will have an autostart backup generator with a very large propane tank, and I will move a large battery backup/inverter system I rigged up for an existing property to this property (capable of powering Homeseer, router and modem, security and the propane furnace for several days). I want to use Homeseer to monitor the property (connecting to an existing Napco Gemini P3200 security system, which I hope to tie in via the plugin). I also hope to use Homeseer for control of HVAC, and some lighting and on/off modules. If possible, I also hope to figure out a way to delay use of the generator until the batteries on my inverter/battery system go below a certain level, as that should get us through most power outages and preserve fuel during longer outages. But here's my question:
I have an existing PC that has Homeseer installed on it, and also a Zee. I have this idea that I could run the PC with Homeseer as a "primary" instance of Homeseer, but also leave the Zee up and running with "barebones" plugins running as well on it (Napco Gemini, HVAC, Zwave), but without firing events from the Zee UNLESS the primary Homeseer PC goes down (failed drive, Windows brain freeze, etc.). My thinking is that the primary instance on the PC could produce a "heartbeat" that could be monitored by the Zee, and as long as the Zee sees that, it stays essentially dormant in terms of events. But if the Zee fails to detect the PC heartbeat, it could cut the power to the PC and thus force a restart. If the PC restarted and resumed its heartbeat, then the Zee could just go dormant again. But if not, then the Zee could take over and maintain control of essential items. Of course, I could do the same with the PC, monitoring a heartbeat form the Zee.
So, here are my questions: Would this work? Can anyone point out flaws or watchouts in this logic? And has anyone else done something similar (if so, Would you mind sharing any scripts or other info you have developed)?
Thanks in advance!
Madcodger
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