<![CDATA[Comfort Automation/ Security System Forums - Lighting Interfaces]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:21:17 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Casambi Bluetooth Lighting control]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-5417.html Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:37:24 -0500 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-5417.html https://casambi.com They want lighting manufactures to build in the Casambi Module into their products so that they can be controlled by Bluetooth, and their app.



They have asked Cytech to make a UCM Interface to Casambi. Has anyone used their products before? Any feedback welcome


]]> https://casambi.com They want lighting manufactures to build in the Casambi Module into their products so that they can be controlled by Bluetooth, and their app.



They have asked Cytech to make a UCM Interface to Casambi. Has anyone used their products before? Any feedback welcome


]]> <![CDATA[Philips Hue - UCM]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-5058.html Mon, 20 May 2019 14:28:58 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-5058.html Does anyone know if Comfor can control this and if so how?

]]> Does anyone know if Comfor can control this and if so how?

]]> <![CDATA[Some advice from Lutron]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-4975.html Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:03:04 -0500 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-4975.html
My Setup:
  • Lutron Energi Savr for LightingLutron
  • Sivoia Blinds
  • CI-NWK-E
  • If using a Universal UCM it seems none of the inbuild Lutron command worked so it seems easier to leave the UCM Command Type option at none. 
  • The NWK-E device requires a login if using Ethernet/Telnet which was awkward so it was easier to connect the RS232 to a Moxa RS232 to Ethernet adapter which removes the login requirement. 
  • Test your command using telnet to the Moxa drive and when you know they work just convert to hex, add \"0D\" to the end and paste them into the Comfigurator.
Have a couple of question that maybe someone can help with:
  1. What is the difference between using the Alarm to Device tab in the Universal UCM Vs Responses?
  2. How can I set a response to a string received on the Universal UCM?
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My Setup:
  • Lutron Energi Savr for LightingLutron
  • Sivoia Blinds
  • CI-NWK-E
  • If using a Universal UCM it seems none of the inbuild Lutron command worked so it seems easier to leave the UCM Command Type option at none. 
  • The NWK-E device requires a login if using Ethernet/Telnet which was awkward so it was easier to connect the RS232 to a Moxa RS232 to Ethernet adapter which removes the login requirement. 
  • Test your command using telnet to the Moxa drive and when you know they work just convert to hex, add \"0D\" to the end and paste them into the Comfigurator.
Have a couple of question that maybe someone can help with:
  1. What is the difference between using the Alarm to Device tab in the Universal UCM Vs Responses?
  2. How can I set a response to a string received on the Universal UCM?
]]> <![CDATA[Comfort to Control4 Interface]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-4391.html Tue, 12 Jan 2016 12:47:25 -0500 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-4391.html Control4

Please see http://i-coders.com/index.php/product/detail/12

Update This link is no longer active
]]> Control4

Please see http://i-coders.com/index.php/product/detail/12

Update This link is no longer active
]]> <![CDATA[Philips Hue Personal Wireless Lighting]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-3413.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:39:06 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-3413.html https://www.meethue.com/en-US

The ligth colours can be controlled by iphone and API

Has any one used? Is it available for 230V as Apple store and amazon sell only 110V?]]> https://www.meethue.com/en-US

The ligth colours can be controlled by iphone and API

Has any one used? Is it available for 230V as Apple store and amazon sell only 110V?]]> <![CDATA[Lighting control advice]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-2791.html Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:12:20 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-2791.html I am looking at using a system to control my outside lights and would like some advice on doing so.
I have the following requirements and would like some suggestions on what would be the best systems to use.



  1. The PIR\'s are  connected to the inputs of comfort
     
  2. 240v mains output
     
  3. Be able to specify  how long each light stays on and if it continues to detect movement  to stay on
     
  4. Comfort to SMS my  mobile if 2 or 3 of the PIR\'s detect movement during certain time of  the day
     
  5. Be able to  override lighting (via comfort client maybe)
     
  6. If possible, send  a signal to my PC which controls my CCTV if a PIR detects movement  so my PTZ camera knows where to look


I think the TWS02 should be able to control the lights but I will need at least 8 different areas of lighting to be controlled and think this might be an expensive option would CBUS controller or a GJD system be better and still be able to meet the above  requirements?



Thanks in Advance, Chris.
]]> I am looking at using a system to control my outside lights and would like some advice on doing so.
I have the following requirements and would like some suggestions on what would be the best systems to use.



  1. The PIR\'s are  connected to the inputs of comfort
     
  2. 240v mains output
     
  3. Be able to specify  how long each light stays on and if it continues to detect movement  to stay on
     
  4. Comfort to SMS my  mobile if 2 or 3 of the PIR\'s detect movement during certain time of  the day
     
  5. Be able to  override lighting (via comfort client maybe)
     
  6. If possible, send  a signal to my PC which controls my CCTV if a PIR detects movement  so my PTZ camera knows where to look


I think the TWS02 should be able to control the lights but I will need at least 8 different areas of lighting to be controlled and think this might be an expensive option would CBUS controller or a GJD system be better and still be able to meet the above  requirements?



Thanks in Advance, Chris.
]]> <![CDATA[UCM/Ulti Forum]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-2626.html Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:52:28 -0500 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-2626.html http://www.comfortforums.com/forum100/
All Ulti-related posts have been moved to that forum
The new UCM/Ulti Manual has also been announced

Please set your preferences to Watch the forum under Menu > My Account > Watched Forums
]]> http://www.comfortforums.com/forum100/
All Ulti-related posts have been moved to that forum
The new UCM/Ulti Manual has also been announced

Please set your preferences to Watch the forum under Menu > My Account > Watched Forums
]]> <![CDATA[Dynalite to Comfort Interface on Philips/Dynalite website]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-1773.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:41:31 -0500 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-1773.html http://dynalite-online.com/v2/dynalite/c...id=1085981
which desribes the Comfort to Dynalite Interface

Note that the pictures shown are 1st generation UCMs, not Comfort II
]]> http://dynalite-online.com/v2/dynalite/c...id=1085981
which desribes the Comfort to Dynalite Interface

Note that the pictures shown are 1st generation UCMs, not Comfort II
]]> <![CDATA[Two-Way Rako Integration]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-959.html Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:47:24 -0500 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-959.html
Anyone know if/when such functionality might be added to comfort. Is there any means of developing custom firmware? I\'m a software engineer by trade and currently developing my own RAKO control software... so I might fancy a challenge Wink

Tas
]]>
Anyone know if/when such functionality might be added to comfort. Is there any means of developing custom firmware? I\'m a software engineer by trade and currently developing my own RAKO control software... so I might fancy a challenge Wink

Tas
]]> <![CDATA[Comfort to Dynalite problems]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-744.html Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:31:29 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-744.html
I have a ultra 2 panel with a UCM 485 controlling Dynalite. Whenever I am testing the interface is fine but once i have left something is happening which stops it from working. The only way to get Comfort controlling dynalite again is to Download the Config File.

Most of the responses are linked to a LSM and this is what i have been using to test (by winding the pot to full). The main function is triggering the outside lights from the outdoor PIR\'s.

We have another job with the exact same setup and there are No issues their.

Any suggestions?

Mark 
]]>
I have a ultra 2 panel with a UCM 485 controlling Dynalite. Whenever I am testing the interface is fine but once i have left something is happening which stops it from working. The only way to get Comfort controlling dynalite again is to Download the Config File.

Most of the responses are linked to a LSM and this is what i have been using to test (by winding the pot to full). The main function is triggering the outside lights from the outdoor PIR\'s.

We have another job with the exact same setup and there are No issues their.

Any suggestions?

Mark 
]]> <![CDATA[240V 50 Hz UPB]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-710.html Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:36:45 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-710.html [font=\"Arial\"][/font][font=\"Arial\"][/font][/size]
[font=\"Arial\"][size=\"2\"]The obvious advantage of UPB being it is a fully retrofit  product, (ideal for existing homes), which is hard wired and secure.  [/size][/font]
[color=\"red\"][font=\"Arial\"][size=\"3\"]UPB = NO New WIRING.  No Cat 5e[/size][/font][/color][font=\"Arial\"].   [/font]
[font=\"Arial\"][size=\"2\"]Simply remove the existing wall switch replace it with ours, install an in line dimmer, program it and that’s it. Hence the cost of running new cables in nil  and retrofitting an existing home is a relatively negligible labor cost compared with current hard wired lighting systems. [/size][/font]
Contact
[color=\"navy\"][font=\"Arial\"][size=\"2\"]Mario Papadopoullos (Papas)[/size][/font][/color]
[color=\"navy\"][font=\"Arial\"][size=\"2\"]Senior Partner, [/size][/font][/color] [color=\"navy\"][font=\"Arial\"][size=\"2\"]Advanced .Com Systems (A.CS)
mpap4699@bigpond.net.au
[/size][/font][/color]]]> [font=\"Arial\"][/font][font=\"Arial\"][/font][/size]
[font=\"Arial\"][size=\"2\"]The obvious advantage of UPB being it is a fully retrofit  product, (ideal for existing homes), which is hard wired and secure.  [/size][/font]
[color=\"red\"][font=\"Arial\"][size=\"3\"]UPB = NO New WIRING.  No Cat 5e[/size][/font][/color][font=\"Arial\"].   [/font]
[font=\"Arial\"][size=\"2\"]Simply remove the existing wall switch replace it with ours, install an in line dimmer, program it and that’s it. Hence the cost of running new cables in nil  and retrofitting an existing home is a relatively negligible labor cost compared with current hard wired lighting systems. [/size][/font]
Contact
[color=\"navy\"][font=\"Arial\"][size=\"2\"]Mario Papadopoullos (Papas)[/size][/font][/color]
[color=\"navy\"][font=\"Arial\"][size=\"2\"]Senior Partner, [/size][/font][/color] [color=\"navy\"][font=\"Arial\"][size=\"2\"]Advanced .Com Systems (A.CS)
mpap4699@bigpond.net.au
[/size][/font][/color]]]> <![CDATA[Rako Lighting interface issues.]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-671.html Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:11:51 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-671.html
The Rako blind control units work perfectly from there own RF control ,  or from the rako one way 9600 baud interface when I send the commands via hyperterminal.

These are excellent units.  Because of the feature of the channel 0 and room 0 feature off there protocol all the blinds  all go up and down together in perfect syncronisation,  there is no delay caused by the sequential issuing of commands.

Anyway this is not the problem.  When I use a Comfort UCM to control the blinds,  that control is not consistent, somes the blinds go in different directions and some times together.  The same commands get different behavours. 

What I suspect is one of two things, and I am hopeing someone has walked down this road before to save ne having to test see which is correct,  or find both are wrong.

Suspected cause 1.

=============

The Rako interface response to a comfort command, is not a legal Comfort protocol so the UCM to sends \"N/A\"  back to rako.   N/A is not a Rako command so it sends \"unknown command\"  back to Comfort, and they argue at full speed over this filling up buffers and causing the reall commands to be dropped and corrupted.  The fix for this is simple,  CUT the receive wire into theComfort Serial  interface.

 

Suspected cause 2

==============

The string of discrete commands in an ALL BLIND down sequence is too much for Comfort or Rako\'s buffers, so data loss occurs, giving the inconsistent results.

FIX.  Put delays between serial  

Has anyone else tried rako control of lights or blinds.  I suspect that this could happen in either case.

Just in case you are thinking the one way Rako is only 1200 baud,  the old one was.  They have a new verion that can do BOTH 1200 and 9600 software selectable.

Works very well.

 

Perhaps we need a new category in the forum for interfacing to Rako.

Regards  Ian  Clarke

 

 

 
]]>
The Rako blind control units work perfectly from there own RF control ,  or from the rako one way 9600 baud interface when I send the commands via hyperterminal.

These are excellent units.  Because of the feature of the channel 0 and room 0 feature off there protocol all the blinds  all go up and down together in perfect syncronisation,  there is no delay caused by the sequential issuing of commands.

Anyway this is not the problem.  When I use a Comfort UCM to control the blinds,  that control is not consistent, somes the blinds go in different directions and some times together.  The same commands get different behavours. 

What I suspect is one of two things, and I am hopeing someone has walked down this road before to save ne having to test see which is correct,  or find both are wrong.

Suspected cause 1.

=============

The Rako interface response to a comfort command, is not a legal Comfort protocol so the UCM to sends \"N/A\"  back to rako.   N/A is not a Rako command so it sends \"unknown command\"  back to Comfort, and they argue at full speed over this filling up buffers and causing the reall commands to be dropped and corrupted.  The fix for this is simple,  CUT the receive wire into theComfort Serial  interface.

 

Suspected cause 2

==============

The string of discrete commands in an ALL BLIND down sequence is too much for Comfort or Rako\'s buffers, so data loss occurs, giving the inconsistent results.

FIX.  Put delays between serial  

Has anyone else tried rako control of lights or blinds.  I suspect that this could happen in either case.

Just in case you are thinking the one way Rako is only 1200 baud,  the old one was.  They have a new verion that can do BOTH 1200 and 9600 software selectable.

Works very well.

 

Perhaps we need a new category in the forum for interfacing to Rako.

Regards  Ian  Clarke

 

 

 
]]> <![CDATA[FutureNow light control]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-661.html Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:40:25 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-661.html [font=\"Times New Roman\"]I have a light control module which has RS-485 bus. I would like to control this module with Comfort. I want to use 485 protocol for the communication whit the follows parameters:[/font]

 
Protocol: RS485 Half duplex

Speed: 9600 Baud

Parity: None

Byte size: 8

Stop bits: 1

[font=\"Times New Roman\"] [/font]

[font=\"Times New Roman\"]It is able to use the Comfort inside 485 bus or UCM module is necessary?[/font]

[font=\"Times New Roman\"]Comfort has string processing capability?[/font]

[font=\"Times New Roman\"][/font] 

[font=\"Times New Roman\"]How can I solve to this thing?[/font]
]]> [font=\"Times New Roman\"]I have a light control module which has RS-485 bus. I would like to control this module with Comfort. I want to use 485 protocol for the communication whit the follows parameters:[/font]

 
Protocol: RS485 Half duplex

Speed: 9600 Baud

Parity: None

Byte size: 8

Stop bits: 1

[font=\"Times New Roman\"] [/font]

[font=\"Times New Roman\"]It is able to use the Comfort inside 485 bus or UCM module is necessary?[/font]

[font=\"Times New Roman\"]Comfort has string processing capability?[/font]

[font=\"Times New Roman\"][/font] 

[font=\"Times New Roman\"]How can I solve to this thing?[/font]
]]> <![CDATA[UCM a PC and Rako]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-634.html Fri, 25 May 2007 06:12:17 -0400 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-634.html
A PC with Charmed Quark (CQC) to control home automation via PC\'s and touchscreens in the home.  Connected to this is a Comfort with UCM, a CQC driver would provide commands to control the Comfort and CQC would also control the lights via a Rako interface.

However, if the Rako interface is connected to the PC not the UCM, would Comfort be able to send responses to the PC (e.g. turn on lights when alarm is activated), which through CQC would relay those to the Rako interface to actually turn on the lights?

Or would the alternative be to connect the Rako interface to the UCM and then have CQC pass commands for the lights via the UCM and relay those to Rako?  Does Comfort control allow commands to be sent to the Rako device from a PC?

I would prefer to connect the Rako interface to the PC as CQC already has a driver to control the Rako lights so it may involve less customisation than controlling them via the UCM.

Is this possible?

Thanks


]]>
A PC with Charmed Quark (CQC) to control home automation via PC\'s and touchscreens in the home.  Connected to this is a Comfort with UCM, a CQC driver would provide commands to control the Comfort and CQC would also control the lights via a Rako interface.

However, if the Rako interface is connected to the PC not the UCM, would Comfort be able to send responses to the PC (e.g. turn on lights when alarm is activated), which through CQC would relay those to the Rako interface to actually turn on the lights?

Or would the alternative be to connect the Rako interface to the UCM and then have CQC pass commands for the lights via the UCM and relay those to Rako?  Does Comfort control allow commands to be sent to the Rako device from a PC?

I would prefer to connect the Rako interface to the PC as CQC already has a driver to control the Rako lights so it may involve less customisation than controlling them via the UCM.

Is this possible?

Thanks


]]> <![CDATA[Comfort to Control 4]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-438.html Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:36:23 -0500 ]]> https://www.comfortforums.com/thread-438.html