Vista-ICM may bring new HS / 20P interface possibilities
Somewhat unrelated, but I saw the reference to the vista 20P and thought some may be interested.
Honeywell (Ademco) is releasing a device in the next few months that may allow more access to the vista security systems. It's called the VISTA-ICM and is intended as a web-based control equivalent to the wall-mounted keypad. It actually connects to the security system using the identical method used for a keypad. It's java based (I think) and enables a vista panel to be controlled from a browser, so maybe there's an opportunity for a plug-in. It is able to send emails based on certain conditions so if JAVA doesn't open the door at least there would be an alternat to X-10 to notify HS of things.
I'm using a vista 20p to signal homeseer without issue. At least without any issue that I feel is due to the security system. It is prone to the standard x-10 limitations. One tip I will offer is to get a copy of the vista navigator software, or the compass downloader software. Either makes the output setup much easier than doing it via the numeric keypad on the system. Navigator is cleaner for end users.
David
Somewhat unrelated, but I saw the reference to the vista 20P and thought some may be interested.
Honeywell (Ademco) is releasing a device in the next few months that may allow more access to the vista security systems. It's called the VISTA-ICM and is intended as a web-based control equivalent to the wall-mounted keypad. It actually connects to the security system using the identical method used for a keypad. It's java based (I think) and enables a vista panel to be controlled from a browser, so maybe there's an opportunity for a plug-in. It is able to send emails based on certain conditions so if JAVA doesn't open the door at least there would be an alternat to X-10 to notify HS of things.
I'm using a vista 20p to signal homeseer without issue. At least without any issue that I feel is due to the security system. It is prone to the standard x-10 limitations. One tip I will offer is to get a copy of the vista navigator software, or the compass downloader software. Either makes the output setup much easier than doing it via the numeric keypad on the system. Navigator is cleaner for end users.
David
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