 Adjust your home's thermostat, check the security system, turn on/off lights, etc... from anywhere in the world! If your home network has a wireless link, you can enjoy wireless control from your portable pocket pc, webpad or notebook computer! Web Xpander can also be used with STARGATE-Lite, TimeCommander-Plus, TimeCommander, CommStar and HomeBase controllers.
Web-Xpander's built-in web pages provide an easy to use, point-and-click user interface which can be viewed and operated from any browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.). Direct access buttons let you navigate through the control menus for Lighting, A/V, Security, HVAC, X-10, Digital Inputs, Analog Inputs, Relays, Timers, Flags, Variables, Ascii, History, Msg Log, Tel Log. Each menu lists devices by their defined names with buttons that display status and provide control. The "Lighting" menu, for example, lists the defined X-10 lights by name with On, Off, Idle buttons that provide direct control and indicate status. The "X-10" button takes you to the familiar "MegaController" menu which lets you monitor status and control all 256 X-10 addresses on a single screen.
INSTALLS IN SECONDS!
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- The Web-Xpander mounts just above the Telephone/IVR "daughter" board using two metal standoffs (included).
- The RS-232 input port connects to your pc com port.
- The RS-232 output port connects to STARGATE's Com-1 port via an included modular data cable.
(Since your pc and the Web-Xpander both share Stargate's Com-1 port, Stargate's Com-2 and Com-3 are still available for connecting other serial devices.)
- The ethernet port connects to your network router using a standard ethernet cable.
- The power terminals connect to STARGATE's on-board 12vdc supply.
E-MAIL SUPPORT
With the Web-Xpander, your STARGATE can be programmed to send email messages in response to any set of conditions. If your cell phone or PDA is equipped to receive email messages, you can have STARGATE automatically notify you when your security system status changes (armed, disarmed, alarm, etc.), temperatures get to high or low, or even simple reminders such as "Take your medication!"
CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION
The Web-Xpander can be configured to automatically synchronize your STARGATE's internal clock daily via the internet to maintain an accurate time setting.
ASCII PASS-THROUGH
The Web-Xpander can pass ASCII strings from its ethernet port to its RS-232 serial port to STARGATE. This allows networked systems to communicate to STARGATE and enables the use of a wide variety of user interface options (software and hardware).
DATABASE IMPORT UTILITY
The Web-Xpander setup software includes a utility that copies your STARGATE databases (X-10, IR, hvac, security, I-O, flags, variables) from your pc and loads them into the Web-Xpander's memory. This allows all your STARGATE system devices to be identified by their defined names ("Living Room Light", "Garage Door", etc.) without having to retype them.
DOWNLOAD SCHEDULES VIA THE INTERNET
An optional software utility called "COM/IP" can be downloaded off the internet to create a virtual serial port / modem on your PC that when "dialed" actually makes a connection over the network. Once configured, you can use the WinEVM "Dial PC Modem" function to connect to the STARGATE via the Web Xpander. WinEVM communicates through the virtual modem port created by COM/IP and functions as if you are connected to a STARGATE over a modem connection. All features, including schedule downloads, are possible in this configuration.
 DOWNLOADABLE FIRMWARE UPDATES
An optional Rabbit programming ribbon cable and RFU firmware utility allows the Web-Xpander firmware to be updated without the need to replace eproms or power down the STARGATE system. This enables new features to be added to your Web-Xpander by simply downloading files posted on this website.
Click here to purchase the Rabbit programming ribbon cable online.
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What's Included
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- One Web Xpander circuit board
- One short modular data cable
- One each Red/Black power wires
- Two M/F standoffs (circuit board support posts)
- Two F/F standoffs (circuit board support posts)
- Four screws
- One CDROM with support documentation and software
What You Need
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- STARGATE, WinEVM and modular data cable
- Home Network
- Windows 95 or newer operating system (95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP)
- Web Browser { Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater
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