Networx data format

Well sure thats a cake walk. Go here and get all your answers.

Sorry friend, but that's not the sort of thing you're likely to find in this newsgroup. ASA is mostly a hangout for installers who may use wireless systems but have no reason to know their inner workings. GE is not likely to help you either since there's nothing for them to gain in it. If you have the ability to design the interface, the protocol should be a cinch to decypher though. If you need help with it, one of my partners has the skills but it won't be cheap.

good luck, I doubt it's open source, so while you may be able to figure it out you also may be infringing on someone's proprietary turf.

"Robert L Bass" wrote in news:9LtWj.127$0h.79@trnddc02:

Robert, Thanks for the info. Fortunately I do have the ability to decode the interface but I thought I would ask first to save some time.

Regards,

Jack

I'm sure you're right that it's not open source. However, the protocol he's seeking likely isn't copyright protected. He wants to know what values are sent to denote things like "Sensor Open" or "Transmitter Tamper". GE has already shared this information with at least one competing manufacturer, ELK Products. ELK uses GE wireless receivers as well as their own brand.

The OP's idea is interesting, though for a one-up I doubt it will be worth the investment of time and money to develop it. There are simpler and more reliable ways to build a PC-centric system as the gentleman envisions. For example, both ELK Products and Napco make robust systems with real-time PC interfaces to allow end users to customize their home automation and security systems.

Sometimes DIYers will take on projects like this just because they enjoy the challenge. One of my clients bought a Napco Gemini P9600 and serial adapter from me some years ago. I got him a copy of the Napco protocol along with the interface. He developed a home automation software system which you may have heard of called HomeSeer. The original app only supported Napco but the current versions work with a wide assortment of security and home automation systems.

Sure thing. If you haven't completely set your sights on Caddx, you might want to consider ELK Products. I haven't asked about your specific question, but they're far more consumer and developer friendly than GE. If your project interests them you might get support from their engineers. I've worked with them for many years. They're among the best around.

Here's a couple of links you may find helpful maybe....

nassausecurity.com/usermanuals/concord4ap.pdf