RFBER QUICK GUIDE
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Introduction
The ASPIRE RF™ Home Controller is a hardware-based home automation controller designed to incorporate all the power and flexibility of ASPIRE RF HS2-PRO
software into a very compact, rugged, and easy-to-install unit. The Home Controller is designed to control lighting, appliances, security, HVAC, and infrared (IR)
devices, such as home theatre equipment.
An open Application Program Interface (API) is included for programmers to add support for just about any custom or proprietary systems that may be required.
This system uses Protection technology to protect the operating system on the hard disk. A detailed explanation of this feature is available in the full manual on
our website.
Control Unit Specifications
Size:
9.25” W, 2” H, 7” D
Processor:
1.0 GHz VIA C7
Storage
4 GB DOM
Fans:
Fanless
Memory:
1 GB DDR2
OS:
Embedded Windows XP (XPe)
Serial Ports:
4
Video Out:
SVGA
USB Ports:
3 (2 rear, 1 front)
Audio:
Mic In / Line Out
Network (1 port): 10/100 Ethernet
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ports
Power Supply:
100-240v – 50/60 Hz
Certifications:
UL, FCC, RoHS, CE
Installation
Mounting the Home Controller
The Home Controller can be set on a shelf and may be mounted horizontally or vertically.
• Allow for adequate airflow around the unit.
• If possible, install an uninterruptible power supply or surge suppressor to protect the unit from power outages or line voltage fluctuations.
• For optimal Z-Wave performance the controller should be centrally located. Ideally this controller should be located close to other Home
Automation equipment to allow easier connectivity.
Port Layout
Perform a System Test
Once the Home Controller is mounted and home automation devices have been attached, follow the steps below to perform a system test.
1. Turn on the unit. The green LED on the front should be on. The blue LED will show disk (DOM) activity. The yellow LED shows network activity. If connected to a
monitor and keyboard, the startup screen will appear and the unit will automatically log in.
The default login is
administrator
for user and
admin
for the password.
2. If connecting remotely from another computer, launch the web browser and enter the URL of the Home Controller using its name or IP address.
The default
name set for the unit is Home Controller (http://HomeController)
.
3. The IP address can be set manually or a dynamic (DHCP) address can be used. Normally this is not required.
Accessing the Home Controller
There are several graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for controlling the Home Controller. Some interfaces, however, are only available in certain situations, as ex-
plained below.
Web Browser
The Home Controller can be controlled using a web browser on the Home Controller unit itself, or from any other web browser anywhere in the world. The built-
in web server is enabled by default. To configure it, navigate to the Setup area and click on the Web Server tab. Options in this screen determine the port the
web browser will use to access the Home Controller and whether guests can view events. The features accessible through the web browser depend on se-
lected options on the Web Server Setup screen and user access rights on the Web Users Setup screen.
T
he Home Controller web page can be accessed using one of the following methods:
• On the computer running the Home Controller, launch Internet Explorer and type
http://localhost or http://127.0.0.1
in the Address bar and press Enter or click Go.
• On a computer on the same network as the Home Controller (home network), type
http://hostname where “hostname” is the name of the Home Controller
(HomeController
) Alternatively,
type http://192.168.0.n
, where “n” is the last number of the IP address of the Home Controller on the home network. This IP ad-
dress is typically assigned by your home network router.
• On a computer anywhere on the Internet launch Internet Explorer and type http:// followed by the Internet IP address of the Home Controller.
The buttons appearing at the top of the web page depends on which options are enabled in the Web Site Setup screen. This Quick Guide assumes that all
available buttons have been enabled.
Touchscreens and Pocket PCs
A detailed explanation of this feature is available in the full manual on our website.
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1.
Power:
Connect the included power supply cable to this jack.
2.
Display:
To monitor the unit directly, plug a SVGA display into this
port. This is not necessary for home network (LAN) or internet (WAN)
control.
3.
Keyboard:
To control the unit directly, plug a PS/2 keyboard into this
port. This is not necessary for home network (LAN) or internet (WAN)
control.
Mouse:
To control the unit directly, plug in a PS/2 mouse into this port.
This is not necessary for home network (LAN) or internet (WAN) control.
4.
Serial Ports:
Thermostats, controllers, security systems and other tech-
nology interfaces can communicate with the Home Controller through
these RS-232 serial ports. Four ports are provided. Additional ports may
be added by using USB-to-serial port converters.
5.
USB 2.0:
Allows the Home Controller to monitor and control USB-style
home automation interfaces and peripherals. 3 ports are provided, 2 on
the rear and 1 in the front.
6.
LAN:
Connect a standard 10/100 network cable into this jack for
home network (LAN) and internet (WAN) operation
7.
Audio In – Microphone:
Connect a microphone to this port for voice
control of the Home Controller .
8.
Audio Out:
Connect this to the audio input connection on your audio
receiver or whole house audio system for text-to-speech announce-
ments or music.
9.
Parallel Port:
(normally not used).
Figure 1: Front / Rear Panel of Home Controller
A description of each port appears at the right.
What’s Included
One Home Controller Unit
One Power Supply Unit
One Power Cord
One RFUSB-PROX (Z-Wave® USB stick)
One Quick Guide
Additional Software:
RealVNC (Remote Access Tool)
MS Internet Explorer
MS Outlook Express
MS Windows Media Player
Protect system tray monitor
NOTE: The Home Controller is NOT designed to run MS-Office.
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