Does anyone know if the HS3 plug-in for RCS Serial T-stats works with the TR40? Also, since this TStat uses an RS-485 interface, what do you need to connect it to the computer running HS3? Has anyone had success with a specific USB to RS485 adapter? I see a few on Amazon for <$10.
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I'm using the TR40 with the RCS Serial plug-in in HS2 without issue. I think the HS3 plug-in is a direct port of the HS2 version, so I expect it to perform similarly. (I certainly hope so, because I plan to convert to HS3.)
I use an inexpensive RS485 to RS232 converter similar to this one, and an Edgeport/8 to connect. The Edgeport is just an 8-channel serial-to-USB converter. The connection to the TR40 appears to be quite basic, so I don't think it requires anything special.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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When I started with HS2 I used the Stargate plug-in to allow me to keep using the setup I had. Over time, though, I migrated everything to HS. The plug-in made the job easier, but not 'easy'. I did not stop using the SG box, though. I still use it to send and receive IR, detect digital and analog signals, and operate relays. There was nothing the SG did that HS couldn't handle, but HS trails SG in the handling of IO.
I use ASCII messaging between SG and HS to allow the two to communicate. It works well, and is very fast, but I wouldn't want to try to keep many devices in sync that way. I described my method in a thread in the Stargate forum.
Now I find myself facing the same challenge again migrating from HS2 to HS3, only my setup is MUCH more complex now.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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Originally posted by gearyt View Postyes.. but I have to ping the stat every few daysMike____________________________________________________________ __________________
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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Originally posted by gearyt View PostI set the fan to "Auto" just to wake it up...
In my setup HS is sending commands to set back at night and restore settings in the morning at a minimum. It also sends set back and restore when we are away and return. So my TStat sees at least 2 commands a day.
Is there anything special about the fan command, or do you have HS connected to the TStat solely for the purpose of monitoring its function.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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Originally posted by gearyt View Postno, I run several scripts, but when the weather is constant, not much change..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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Thanks. That's good to know. I'll definitely plan to send a command - even a dummy one - regularly.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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Originally posted by Uncle Michael View PostI'm using the TR40 with the RCS Serial plug-in in HS2 without issue. I think the HS3 plug-in is a direct port of the HS2 version, so I expect it to perform similarly. (I certainly hope so, because I plan to convert to HS3.)
I use an inexpensive RS485 to RS232 converter similar to this one, and an Edgeport/8 to connect. The Edgeport is just an 8-channel serial-to-USB converter. The connection to the TR40 appears to be quite basic, so I don't think it requires anything special.
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