HomeSeer Tutorial: Z-Wave Network Setup with Z-Troller

Brief tutorial on creating a Z-Wave network using HomeSeer's Z-Troller and a standard Z-Wave lamp module.

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Howto & Style

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• Z-Wave
• Home
• Automation
• HomeSeer

[mohsinsalimvs]

can it be used with 220V circuits ?

[HomeSeerOfficial]

@mohsinsalimvs The unit is available for 908.42 MHz networks, which are comprised mostly of 120v devices. It is not available with 220v 868,42 MHz Euro devices at this time.

[HomeSeerOfficial]

It's true, a lot of PC's are shipped without serial ports these days. However, a LOT of home automation integration is still only possible using serial communications and serial communications tend to be simpler and more reliable than via other methods.

[HomeSeerOfficial]

@HomeSeerOfficial Note that we've recently added a very good USB to Serial converter cable to our online store. The cost is only $15 when purchased with a Z-Troller.

[jussomeguy]

@HomeSeerOfficial What a deal! Buy a $150 inclusion device, and for only 10% more you'll also sell me the cable needed to make the product work with modern computers. Considering I can get your $15 serial-to-usb cable for about $12 anywhere online, and your indlcisiopn device with even the most basic software totals nearly 5 bills (up to thousands), I'd think a reputable retailer would just toss in the needed cable free.

[HomeSeerOfficial]

@jussomeguy 1) The vast majority of these devices are sold for RS232 use. 2) Cheaper cables simply do not work or don't have drivers with Win 7. We know, we've tried quite a few. 3) One of the most reputable retailers around (Newegg.com) sells this same cable for $24.

[smeuse]

DB9, how very 1990's :)

[alexfair8589]

@johnsmit90210 a db9 is an aston martin right? :P

[wpiman]

I would recommend turning the lamp off before pulling the plug. Also: plug that puppy into the lower socket and leave that upper socket free.

Leaving the troller hanging is bad for the connector too.

I've been very happy with my ztroller.