Remote Desktop Connections
A rather catastrophic disk crash has left me setting up a new Cortex instance. Catastrophic in that I had a backup of the Cortex database and not much else. Yup, forgot to get the round toit to get...
View ArticleAUI Door Entry Behaviour
I've ordered an AUI to experiment with before fitting alongside drive gates but was curious ahead of time to see how the button press behaviour can be customised. I intend to install the AUI and an...
View ArticleIntercom camera to TV
Has anybody connected an AUI camera up to display on a TV inside the house when the visitor button is pressed? I intend to fit a capture card to the Cortex PC but was curious to know what others are...
View ArticleHoneywell, Evohome review
All, I have posted a short review of the Honeywell Evohome system here: http://imellor.blogspot.com/2014/05/...me-review.html I've not attempted anything like this before, but was prompted by the lack...
View ArticleHouse drone
wonder if the guys at Idratek are looking at including this sort of thing … http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27308232 might be just the thing for inspecting (roof, gutters, high ceilings, etc),...
View ArticleDoor connections and stairs
I have a door at the top of the stairs between my entrance hall and landing. What is the correct way to define connections? I currently have it set as opens out from entrance hall (downstairs) and...
View Articlewhich wireless window contact/sensors for DIY Home Automation system?
Hi, my first post here, so I hope this is the correct section... A friend and I are developing our own HA system. My friend had a new house built and so he was able to have contacts integrated into his...
View ArticleNew evohome
Looking to buy this in next few weeks anybody suggest the best place for price i require 4 rad controls 1 control unit, and possibly connect the underfloor heating i am having installed in the new...
View ArticleEvent Scheduler, DFP menu to disable/enable an event?
Hi All, Planning to have the scheduler open some black out blinds for a room, everyday at sunrise. However want the ability to DFP Menu it, such that if someone is staying over in the room, to disable...
View ArticleNew installation issues
Thanks to the support on this forum, and of course from Karam, I now have my Idratek system up and running! I'm using a Samsung NC10 running Windows 7, and powered up the network today. I have a...
View ArticleWhat makes an outdoor PIR and outdoor PIR?
Hi All, I've been using an Idratek PLT module under the porch, for temperature, and PIR to turn on the light when needed. However I've just noticed that the motion sense has been going nuts to the rate...
View ArticleCBUS connection problem
Hi every one, I am hoping that someone can help with a communication issue. I have set up a serial to Ethernet convertor on my home network, connected to my 5100T telephone interface and struggled to...
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The new controller Xcomfort for smartphones and tablets
Smart Control Unit Manager is the heart of any smart wiring. It is installed at the request RF control system of smart phones and also allows for convenient control of the house. Connects to the...
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XComfort
Components used in heating control solutions: Actuators that control heat sources like electric heaters, heating cables, radiator valves or valves for water circulation, floor heating and more....
View ArticleForeign characters and internationalization
Hi, I don't know if this is relevant for many users, but I have two internationalization issues with Idra: 1. My object names are in Polish with several characters specific to our language. Polish...
View ArticleHi I'm New
Hi everyone, I'd like to introduce myself, as I'm new to these forums and new to home automation. My name is Owen and I'm a software developer with a 3 bedroom 1930's house in south west London. I am...
View ArticleDoor Locks
Ok, so this is my first real question. It's more of a hardware issue than a technical one. The question is what lock do you use for you front door? And does it meet any of the criteria below? I'd like...
View ArticleALDI LED - PEAR 810 lm
For those interested this particular bulb rated at 10w in and 62W Light out, works fine with the Idratek QLD. Viv
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Starting my CBUS install
Hi every one, After a long awaited start my fist piece of lighting cable was pulled into the new house yesterday!!!!:D The house is a long way off finished waiting for the concrete first floor at the...
View ArticleIsn't this the Internet of Things?
Having spent the last few months dabbling with HA, it dawned on me that this is essentially the "Internet of Things" that's supposedly only just coming into existence. I've written a much longer blog...
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