The BitWise Controls BC4 is an IP-enabled device which allows interaction with various hardware systems via an installed BCX Module. The first available BCX module is the BCX-1. It has the following connection types:
IR - For control of infrared devices like TVs, DVD players, etc. We have a huge built-in IR library with codes for thousands of devices. Once you have installed the BC4 plug-in, you can add an IR device to your project, complete with all IR keys, in about 10 seconds. And if you can't find your device in our library, there's a built in IR learner. The BCX-1 has 4 routable IR ports, and 1 IR "blaster" output, which doubles as the IR learner.
GPIO - The BCX-1 has two GPIO ports which can be configured as Digital inputs, digital outputs, or even analog inputs. That means that you can sense contact closures, and even line level audio (straight into the GPIO connector, no sensor required) for use in event triggers and conditions.
Relays - There are two SPDT relays on board.
RS232 - The BCX-1 has a configurable three-wire serial port, which can be used with the BC4 Plug-In's scripting interface to allow two-way communications with remotely located equipment.
Temperature - The BC4 has a built-in temperature sensor which monitors the BC4's internal temperature. This is handy for keeping an eye on rack temps, etc.
So there are a lot of cool and useful things you can do with a BC4. I'll be posting some application examples in this forum which show some of the functionality. The BC4 hardware and plugin are both available in the HomeSeer store.
IR - For control of infrared devices like TVs, DVD players, etc. We have a huge built-in IR library with codes for thousands of devices. Once you have installed the BC4 plug-in, you can add an IR device to your project, complete with all IR keys, in about 10 seconds. And if you can't find your device in our library, there's a built in IR learner. The BCX-1 has 4 routable IR ports, and 1 IR "blaster" output, which doubles as the IR learner.
GPIO - The BCX-1 has two GPIO ports which can be configured as Digital inputs, digital outputs, or even analog inputs. That means that you can sense contact closures, and even line level audio (straight into the GPIO connector, no sensor required) for use in event triggers and conditions.
Relays - There are two SPDT relays on board.
RS232 - The BCX-1 has a configurable three-wire serial port, which can be used with the BC4 Plug-In's scripting interface to allow two-way communications with remotely located equipment.
Temperature - The BC4 has a built-in temperature sensor which monitors the BC4's internal temperature. This is handy for keeping an eye on rack temps, etc.
So there are a lot of cool and useful things you can do with a BC4. I'll be posting some application examples in this forum which show some of the functionality. The BC4 hardware and plugin are both available in the HomeSeer store.
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