Home Automation Interface
Connecting the Home Automation Controller
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RCS RS485 Thermostats
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Caddox NX8e Security Panel
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Leviton 2 way lamp module
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LCD Multi-menu key pad
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JDS Infrared Xpander
Be sure to check the user interface for a complete list of supported devices, as this may
change with software updates.
Once your Home Automation controller and devices are installed and configured, some
configuration of the Magnia SG20 is required. This configuration will tell the Magnia
SG20 what type of controller and what devices you have. Check with your installer to see
if this has been configured.
The Magnia SG20 assumes that the home controller and devices are already installed
and configured (since the SG20 simply provides an extension to the interface to the
home controller unit, such as a wireless notebook or PDA).
Prior to configuring the SG20, make sure complete information is available regarding:
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Type of lighting device (X10, Extended X10)
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X10 address (as configured in the controller)
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IR codes programmed in the controller, and the devices for these codes
Connecting the Home Automation Controller
The home automation controller should be connected to the Magnia SG20 using the
supported Atop Single Port Serial Server or compatible device. This device provides a
connection between the home automation controller’s serial port and an Ethernet port on
the Magnia SG20. The serial server’s Ethernet cable should be connected to the Magnia
SG20’s local network (one of the sockets in the built in Ethernet switch).