Technical information

* Installer key allows installers to create/commission projects using HomeGate software. This code key is time restricted and allows the software to operate in
‘normal’ mode for anywhere between 48 to 72 hours per use (the software then returns to evaluation/demo mode).
NOTE: The installer code key will also be compatible with future software releases
Technical Information
Platform Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, ME, Vista and XP
Server Technology C-Bus C-Gate
Connections Ethernet, RS-232
Graphical Objects Text, buttons, sliders, shapes, images, real time clock,
C-Bus timer, percentage indicator, light level, temperature, C-Bus network voltage
Component Properties C-Bus network parameters, position, size, font style and color, text and image
alignments, borders, stroke, background color/shading
Graphical Associations C-Bus command (on/off/ramp), scene activation, scene activation via
C-Bus scene controllers, page links, back one page,
operation over remote applications, exit simulation page
Scheduled Events Create, display edit and print. Daily, weekly, weekdays,
weekends, monthly and once off
Event Properties Send C-Bus command (on/off/ramp & ramp rate), send pulsed
C-Bus commands, set scenes, time of event, cycle of event
Password Protection Yes
Modes (2) Normal/Project Editing
Project Summary Yes
Event Log Yes
Page Templates Yes (included)
Image Library Yes (included)
Sound .WAV le capable
Catalog Number Description
SLC5000SDHG24 HomeGate license key for 2 networks
SLC5000SDHG104 HomeGate license key for 10 networks
SLC5000SDINST1 HomeGate installer Key*
C-BUS
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SOFTWARE
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SOFTWARE
The C-Bus
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HomeGate Software provides residential application PC control of a C-Bus
Control System.
HomeGate can be accessed from a local PC or remotely via an Internet connection
with a standard web browser. The HomeGate graphical user interface is designed for
simplicity of use and provides easy to use Menu and Tab based options. The interface
allows set-up of multiple user pages and provides a way to easily navigate between the
pages. The user also has the ability to password protect individual pages, as required.
HomeGate displays graphical items on user pages to perform a C-Bus function when
pressed. Examples of these items include: buttons, sliders, indicators, real-time clocks
and downloaded JPEG or Bitmap Images. Objects can be placed and sized as a user
requires and can be displayed in full color. HomeGate also reports the state of the C-Bus
group addresses on a network in real-time, with group addresses represented by text
or icons that change condition depending on status. Custom icons can be generated
to represent the various control states; alternatively icons from the icon library provided
with the package can be used.
As well as manual control and monitoring of a C-Bus system via a PC, HomeGate can
also be used to create and edit complete C-Bus scenes and initiate real-time based
schedules of events. The software supports a project editing mode for customizing the
user interface and an operation mode, where clicking components on the screen will
execute the programmed actions.
Product Features
• Supports Microsoft Platforms (Vista compatible)
• Support for 128 bit encrypted secure Internet
connectivity
• Connection to C-Bus via Ethernet or RS-232
• Single and Five Network software license options
• Fully functional logic engine
• Graphical components used to illustrate actions
• Scheduled events can be created, displayed, edited,
printed and scheduled daily, weekly, weekdays,
weekends and monthly
• Sound Files (WAV) capability
• Page templates and image library
• Event log
• Two modes, Normal Operation or Project Editing
Modes
• Individual pages can be password protected
• Application support for HVAC and Security
Example of a Customized HomeGate Screen Using
Downloaded Image and Buttons
HomeGate Application Software USB
C-Bus
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Software
HomeGate
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