HomeTroller-SE Getting Started Guide – rev 3.0 10/12/2011
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Customizable Software
HomeTroller-SE is designed for easy installation and configuration by any authorized HomeSeer
dealer or DIY homeowner. The unit features an easy-to-use, menu-driven interface for setup
and configuration.
For those who wish to venture a bit further, the system software is totally customizable! The
user interface is web-based and may be changed using cascading style sheet (CSS) commands.
The included software API allows for the creation of custom software “plug-ins” using the .NET
development environment. These plug-ins are used to provide additional support for custom
hardware and software. The system also includes a powerful scripting interface that supports
popular scripting languages such as VBScript, VB.NET, JavaScript, Python and Perl. Scripts
provide a quick way to add custom functionality using complex if-then-else logic, or for sending
binary or ASCII text to a serial port. The user interface and custom interfaces are built or
modified using simple web (HTML) technologies.
Add-Ons
Software add-ons are referred to as “plug-ins”. They enhance the operation of the HomeTroller-
SE by adding functionality such as integration with a security panel, infrared controller, or media
player application like MS Windows
® Me
dia Player or Apple‟s iTunes® media player. To see the
latest list of plug-ins available, click on the Updater button and follow the prompts. Some plug-
ins are free, some are not.
Control Unit Specifications
Size:
7” W, 1.75” H, 5” D
Processor: 500 MHz VIA
Storage:
4 GB Flash (standard)
Fans:
fanless
Memory:
1 GB DDR2
OS:
Embedded Windows XP (XPe)
USP Ports:
2
Video Out: VGA
Network (1 port): 10/100 Ethernet
Audio:
Mic In / Line Out
PS/2 Keyboard: 1
Power Supply: 100-240v
– 50/60 Hz
PS/2 Mouse:
1
Certifications: UL, FCC, RoHS, CE
