Please call us (423-368-2339) for help in deciding which devices best suit your needs.
If you have questions specifically relating to lighting/appliance control technologies, click here.
If you have a device that is not currently supported,
then please send us its communication protocol spec and we'll promptly consider it
(esp as we can usually add support a new device in a day or so).
Another option is to support the device yourself via a script (ask us for help).
Terms used below:
X10 is a technology whereby
commands are transmitted to/from light/appliance/sensor modules thru A/C powerlines
(using the X10 protocol).
UPB is a technology whereby
commands are transmitted to/from light/appliance/sensor modules thru A/C powerlines
(using the UPB protocol).
This the best power line technology available (in terms of both reliability and longevity).
Insteon is a technology whereby
commands are transmitted to/from light/appliance/sensor modules thru A/C powerlines
(using the Insteon protocol).
Z-Wave is a technology whereby
commands are transmitted to/from light/appliance/sensor modules via radio signals
(using the Z-Wave protocol).
ECS supports Z-Wave via the
VRC0P-1LW or
the OmniPro II/OmniLT.
NOTE: In order to setup a Z-Wave network, a Z-Wave programmer is required
(e.g. ControlThink CTTES-20W (ThinkEssentials w ThinkStick) or
Vizia RF+ Handheld Remote Controller Programmer).
ZigBee is a technology whereby
commands are transmitted to/from light/appliance/sensor modules via radio signals
(using the ZigBee protocol).
Hue Lighting uses this protocol.
RS232 refers to a standard serial port (referred to as COM1/COM2/etc in Windows).
Note: Most modern PCs no longer include serial ports.
But they may be added via an internal card or a USB Serial Adapter.
Examples of serial cards:
PCI-Express Serial 2x and
PCI-Express Serial 4x.
Examples of USB Serial Adapters:
TU-S9 (Windows only)
and the USA-49WG (Windows & Linux).
RS485 is a serial connection used for long-distances (up to 4000 ft).
To access RS485 devices with a PC,
an RS232/RS485 converter
is required to access it via a serial port
(e.g. OR-485 or
ASC24W).
SNMP is an ethernet protocol.
WiFi is wireless Ethernet.
RF stands for radio-frequency.
Note: SNMP traps are not yet supported in Linux (Windows only).
General-Purpose Hubs (which monitor/control numerous types of devices)
Air quality
Airflow
| Access | Model(s) / manufacturer
| | SNMP | All other SNMP sensors
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Analog-Inputs
Analog-Outputs
| Access | Model(s) / manufacturer
| | Ethernet | (any BACNET device)
| | Ethernet | All ModBus/RTU-compatible outputs (TCP/IP) / various
| | RS232 | All ModBus/RTU-compatible outputs (serial) / various
| | RS485 | T3-8AI8AO / Temco Controls
| | RS232 | D3100 DAC Series Voltage Output Modules (D3121, D3122, D3131, D3132, D3141, D3142, D3161, D3162, D3171, D3172, D3181, D3182) / DGH
| | RS232 | D4100 DAC Series Voltage Output Modules (D4121, D4122, D4131, D4132, D4141, D4142, D4161, D4162, D4171, D4172, D4181, D4182) / DGH
| | RS232 | D3200 DAC Series Current Output Modules (D3251, D3252, D3261, D3262) / DGH
| | RS232 | D4200 DAC Series Current Output Modules (D4251, D4252, D4261, D4262) / DGH
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Appliances (see Lighting/appliance control technologies for more info)
| Access | Path | Model(s) / manufacturer
| | Ethernet | Ethernet | MSNSwitch / MegaTec
| | Ethernet | Ethernet | WebSwitch / ControlByWeb
| | Ethernet | Ethernet | WebSwitchPlus / ControlByWeb
| | Ethernet | WiFi | Mpower-Mini / Ubiquiti
| | Ethernet | WiFi | Mpower / Ubiquiti
| | Ethernet | WiFi | Mpower-Pro / Ubiquiti
| | RS232
| RF
| All Z-Wave-compatible appliance modules/dimmers
(HA02, etc)
Controlled via the
VRC0P-1LW or
the OmniPro II/OmniLT.
| | RS232 | X10 | All X10-compatible appliance modules
| | RS232 | UPB | All UPB-compatible appliance modules/dimmers
| | RS232 | UPB | UMA-E Appliance Module (UPB technology, via UMC-DB9-W, 36A00-1, or OmniPro II/OmniLT)
/ Simply-Automated
| | RS232 | UPB | URD Receptacle Relay
(UPB technology, via UMC-DB9-W, 36A00-1, or OmniPro II/OmniLT)
/ Simply-Automated
| | RS232 | UPB | UFR Fixture Relay
(UPB technology, via UMC-DB9-W, 36A00-1, or OmniPro II/OmniLT)
/ Simply-Automated
| | RS232 | Insteon | All Insteon-compatible appliance modules/dimmers
| | RS232 | Insteon | All Insteon-compatible modules
| | USB / RS232 | Insteon | ApplianceLinc V2 (2456S3)
(Insteon, via PowerLinc)
/ SmartHome
| | USB / RS232 | Insteon | ToggleLinc V2 Relay (2466SW)
| | USB / RS232 | Insteon | Dual Outlet (2663)
(Insteon, via PowerLinc)
/ SmartHome
| | RS232 | RF | All RadioRA-compatible appliance modules (via the OmniPro II/OmniLT)
| | RS232 | RF | All RadioRA-compatible appliance modules
(via the
VRC0P-1LW or
the OmniPro II/OmniLT)
| | RS232 | RF | All RadioRA-compatible appliance modules (via the OmniPro II/OmniLT)
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BACNET Devices
ECS can read/write the current value of BACNET
Accumulators,
Analog-Inputs,
Analog-Outputs,
Analog-Values,
Binary-Inputs,
Binary-Outputs,
Binary-Values, &
Integer-Values
Caller-ID
(all caller-id modems)
Carbon Dixoide (CO2)
Counters/Accumulators
DC Motor Speed Control
Digital-Inputs (including door/window/contact sensors)
Types:
Report: Device reports changes as they occur.
Poll: Inputs must be read (rapid state changes can be missed).
Latched: Device preserves state changes until they are read.
| Access | Inputs | Type | Model(s) / manufacturer
| | Ethernet | 1 | Report | WebRelay / ControlByWeb
| | Ethernet | 2 | Poll | WebSwitchPlus / ControlByWeb
| | Ethernet | 5 | Report | Five-Input Module / ControlByWeb
| | Ethernet | 18 | Poll | X-332 Module / ControlByWeb
| | Ethernet | - | Poll | (any BACNET device)
| | Ethernet | - | Poll | All ModBus/RTU-compatible sensors (TCP/IP) / various
| | RS232 | - | Poll | All ModBus/RTU-compatible sensors (serial) / various
| | Ethernet
| 1-3
| Report
| iTach IP2IR (TCP/IP to IR)
/ GlobalCache
| | Ethernet
| 1-3
| Report
| iTach IP2IR-P (TCP/IP to IR with Power Over Ethernet)
/ GlobalCache
| | WiFi
| 1-3
| Report
| iTach WF2IR (WiFi to IR)
/ GlobalCache
| | WiFi
| 1-6
| Report
| GC-100-06
/ GlobalCache
| | WiFi
| 1-12
| Report
| GC-100-12
/ GlobalCache
| | WiFi
| 1
| Poll
| mFi-DS Door/Window Sensor (via mPort) / Ubiquiti
| | RS232 / UPB
| 3
| Report
| UMI-32-W I/O Module (UPB technology, via UMC-DB9-W, 36A00-1, or OmniPro II/OmniLT)
| | RS232 / RF
| 1
| Report
| All Z-Wave-compatible door/window sensors
Monitored via the
VRC0P-1LW or
the OmniPro II/OmniLT.
| | SNMP | - | Report | All SNMP sensors
| | USB | 8 | Report | PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 / Phidgets Inc
| | Ethernet | 8 | Report | PhidgetSBC3 / Phidgets Inc
| | Ethernet | 1-300 | Report | Barionet / Barix
| | Ethernet | 12 | Report | Barix IO12 (via the Barionet) / Barix
| | Ethernet | 2 | Report | BC4/BCX-1 / BitWise Controls
| | RS232 | 15 | Report | D1700 Series (D1701, D1702, D1711, D1712) / DGH
| | RS232 | 15 | Report | D1700M Series (D1711M, D1712M) / DGH
| | RS232 | 24 | Report | H1700 Series (H1750) / DGH
| | RS232 | 64 | Report | H1700 Series (H1770) / DGH
| | RS232 | 24 | Report | H1700M Series (H1750M) / DGH
| | RS232 | 64 | Report | H1700M Series (H1770M) / DGH
| | RS232 | 1 | Report | DS10A door/window sensor (X10, via the W800RF32 / W800USB) / X10
| | RS232 | 1...215 | Report | Omni, Omni-II, OmniLT, OmniPro, OmniPro-II (RS232 only) / Leviton
| | SNMP | 4 | Report | Enviromux-Mini / Network Technologies
| | RS232 | 16 | Latched | SECU-16 (ADICON, not recommended due to a bug in module's firmware) / Applied Digital
| | RS232 | 16 | Latched | SECU-16I (ADICON, not recommended due to a bug in module's firmware) / Applied Digital
| | Internal | - | Poll | GPIO
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Digital-Outputs
Game Controllers
Humidity
IR (infrared) control (transmit signals like a remote control)
Note: If these IR transmitter cannot be placed within 6-8 feet of your components,
then IR repeaters such as these can be used to amplify the signal and/or route it to another room:
PowerMid
IR (infrared) remote control monitoring (detect when buttons are pressed)
Insteon controllers (PowerLincs)
Irrigation
Light sensing
Lighting (see Lighting/appliance control technologies for more info)
| Access | Path | Model(s) / manufacturer
| | Ethernet | Ethernet | MSNSwitch (no dimming) / MegaTec
| | Ethernet | Ethernet | WebSwitch (no dimming) / ControlByWeb
| | Ethernet | Ethernet | WebSwitchPlus (no dimming) / ControlByWeb
| | Ethernet | ZigBee | Hue Lighting / Philips
| | Ethernet | WiFi | Mpower-Mini (no dimming) / Ubiquiti
| | Ethernet | WiFi | Mpower (no dimming) / Ubiquiti
| | Ethernet | WiFi | Mpower-Pro (no dimming) / Ubiquiti
| | RS232
| RF
| All Z-Wave-compatible lamp modules/dimmers
(HA03, etc)
Controlled via the
VRC0P-1LW or
the OmniPro II/OmniLT.
| | RS232
| RF
| JetStream
(via Omni-II, OmniLT, OmniPro-II)
/ CentraLite
| | RS232
| Wired
| Elegance
(via Omni-II, OmniLT, OmniPro-II)
/ CentraLite
| | RS232 | UPB | All UPB-compatible lamp modules/dimmers
| | RS232 | UPB | UML-E-W Lamp Module
(UPB technology, via UMC-DB9-W, 36A00-1, or OmniPro II/OmniLT)
/ Simply-Automated
| | RS232 | UPB | US11-40-W Wall Switch Dimmer
(UPB technology, via UMC-DB9-W, 36A00-1, or OmniPro II/OmniLT)
/ Simply-Automated
| | RS232 | UPB | UFD Fixture Dimmer
(UPB technology, via UMC-DB9-W, 36A00-1, or OmniPro II/OmniLT)
/ Simply-Automated
| | RS232 | Insteon | All Insteon-compatible lamp modules/dimmers
| | USB / RS232 | Insteon | In-LineLinc Dimmer (2475D)
(Insteon, via PowerLinc)
/ SmartHome
| | RS232 | X10 | All X10-compatible lamp modules/dimmers
| | RS232 | X10 | 6381 / Leviton
| | RS232 | RF | All RadioRA-compatible appliance modules (via the OmniPro II/OmniLT)
| | RS232 | RF | All RadioRA-compatible lamp modules/dimmers (via the OmniPro II/OmniLT)
|
Locks (door)
Media Players
Miscellaneous
| Model(s) / manufacturer
| | GrowlForWindows (software): Sends messages to iPhones (Windows only)
|
ModBus Devices
ECS can read/write to any ModBus
Holding-Register,
Input-Register,
Discrete-Input, or
Coil
Motion/Occupancy/Proximity
Note: In addition to those below, ECS (itself) can detect video motion via any supported video source.
Motor Control
Oxygen (O2)
pH
Power (voltage, amperage, current, kWH, etc)
Relays
Remote Controls / Keypads
| Access | Model(s) / manufacturer
| | X10 | All X10-compatible keypads / X10 & Leviton
| | IR | All IR remote controls
| | UPB | KPCW-6 (6-Button Wall-Mount Keypad Controller)
(UPB technology)
/ Simply-Automated
| | UPB | KPCW-8 (8-Button Wall-Mount Keypad Controller)
(UPB technology)
/ Simply-Automated
| | UPB | US28xTP (Tabletop Pedestal 8-Button Controller)
(UPB technology)
/ Simply-Automated
| | UPB | ZTP2 (Tabletop Pedestal Transmitter)
(UPB technology)
/ Simply-Automated
| | RF | W800RF32 / W800USB (monitors RF signals sent via all X10/RF remotes/devices) / WGL
| | Wired | Omni, Omni-II, OmniLT, OmniPro, OmniPro-II (RS232 only) / Leviton
| | Insteon | ControLinc (2430)
(Insteon, via PowerLinc)
/ SmartHome
| | Insteon | KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer (2486D)
(Insteon, via PowerLinc)
/ SmartHome
| | Insteon | Mini Remote Control Keypad (8 Scene) (2342-222)
(Insteon, via PowerLinc)
/ SmartHome
| | Insteon | Mini Remote Control Keypad (4 Scene) (2342-232)
(Insteon, via PowerLinc)
/ SmartHome
| | Insteon | Keypad Enclosure (2335-222)
(Insteon, via PowerLinc)
/ SmartHome
| | Insteon | Wireless Switch (2342-242)
(Insteon, via PowerLinc)
/ SmartHome
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Security Systems
Signs
Smoke
SNMP Objects
SNMP I/O is
supported directly by ECS (Windows only)
and indirectly via the Barionet
Note: SNMP access is not yet supported in Linux (Windows only).
Temperature
Text-To-Speech
ECS / Microsoft (included with ECS)
Thermostats
Touchscreens
Note: We recommend the use of standard/low-cost PCs as touchscreens, as they are
generally less expensive than proprietary products (and can be used for much more).
Video (NetCams/WebCams)
| Access | Models/Manufacturer
| | n/a | All webcams (Windows only)
| | Ethernet / WiFi | All Axis NetCams (including motion-detection)
| | Ethernet / WiFi | Most (if not all) Faleemi NetCams (including motion-detection)
| | Ethernet / WiFi | Most (if not all) Panasonic NetCams (including motion-detection)
| | Ethernet / WiFi | Most (if not all) D-Link NetCams
| | Ethernet / WiFi | All TrendNet NetCams (including motion-detection)
| | Ethernet / WiFi | Most (if not all) Foscam NetCams
| | Ethernet / WiFi | AirCam Indoor/Outdoor IP Camera / Ubiquiti
| | Ethernet / WiFi | Most (if not all) EasyN NetCams
| | Ethernet / WiFi | Most other NetCams that support Motion JPEG (MJPEG) (as most do)
|
Voice Control
Water
| Access | Model(s) / manufacturer
| | SNMP | All SNMP sensors
|
Weather
X10 controllers
ZigBee (wireless) modems
| Access | Model(s) / manufacturer
| | USB
|
UMXB24P-AUI USB ZigBee Modem
|
In addition to the above, the following devices are exclusively supported via OEM versions of ECS (contact us for details):
Embedded Data Systems:
Point-Sensor-Counter/Temperature
Point-Sensor-Analog-5V
Point-Manager
Point-Transceiver
Point-Sensor-Temperature
Point-Sensor-Temp/Humidity
Point Six:
Point-Server
Johnson Controls:
DX9100
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