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Shop > Lighting, Appliance & Home Automation Controls > ELK M1 Home Automation and Security System > ELK Compatible Wireless Sensors > Networkx Wireless Receivers > CS308
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RCS CommStar Network Control Unit
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Internal 8-channel hub allows up to eight independent RS485 devices to be connected in a home run/star wiring network. Each channel's wiring can be 4000 ft. in length. Additional 8 channel hubs can be connected to the NCU for 64 or more RS485 device connections. Allows for network-powered devices.
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Automation Features Include: |
- Controls up to 256 lights/appliances via PowerLine carrier or ALC lighting modules.
- Real-time Clock-calendar, events can be based on time of day, Sunrise or Sunset.
- 3 RS232 Port
- 1 RS485 Port
- X10 Bi-Directional Port
- I/O Expansion Port
- OnQ ALC Lighting Control Channel
- Flash Re-programmable Firmware
- Downloadable Schedules
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Time/Date Scheduling Control
Get X10 macros, lighting "scene" capability and the ability to integrate audio/video control with the CS30, an intelligent home control system that offers 2-way X10 control, analog/digital sensor inputs and relay outputs. This powerful system connects to your PC for programming with the Windows-based software, but operates independently of the computer -- no dedicated PC necessary!
IO Expansion
To add 8 more analog inputs, 16 digital inputs and 8 additional relay outputs to the CS48, add the CSIOX, or the RS485 based 8 Channel Relay 8CRXR.
Thermostat Control
Control up to 32 RCS Serial or X10 based thermostats.
Keypad Control
The CommStar controllers provides support for (16) LCD-96M and (16) LED-7B keypads. All software to program and control the keypads are included in the Event Manager software.
Serial Interface Features
(3) RS232 and (1) RS485 ports available for interfacing to RCS CommStar Compatible products.
Scheduled Events
Powerful Network Controller with real time clock allows 1000 scheduled events to control the network devices. Supports 256 if/then/else macros for complex event relationships. The NCU has flash memory firmware for easy updating via download, either local or remote by modem.
CommStar Network
Built-in support for CommStar RS485 devices, including (32) thermostats/sensors, (16) LCD-96M, (16) LED-7B keypads and (16) I/O devices (8 channel relay, DIO). New devices easily added and supported by firmware download.
X10 PowerLine Device Support
Control any X10 compatible device including bi-directional X10 thermostats. Supports advanced X10 sequence control.
Windows Based PC Host Software Included
Powerful, easy-to-use software for setup and monitoring and controlling network devices. Create and download schedules and macros into the NCU. Provides for configuration and setup of network devices. Once downloaded from the PC, the NCU does not require the PC to operate.
Eight Channel Star Wiring Hub (CS308 only):
The internal 8-channel hub allows up to eight independent RS485 devices to be connected in a home run/star wiring network to the network control unit. Each channel's wiring can be 4000 ft. in length. Additional 8 channel hubs can be connected to the NCU for 64 or more RS485 device connections. Allows for network-powered devices.
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