[Hai-users] Replacing ALC switch with UPB

[Eric Rosenquist]

It's an Aegis 2000, so I'd need a ~$1000 OmniPro-II board in order to get
proper UPB support on the controller and retain support for the keypads. If
I had AC wiring to the keypads I could replace them with UPB keypads and
just not bother interfacing the lighting to the old Aegis, but I don't
think there are any UPB keypads that would work over a Cat5 line.

On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 3:11 PM, Tom Morgan <tom at worthdist.com> wrote:

>  Since the KLP-7 is nothing more than an input to the controller it makes
> no difference which lighting solution you choose.  The updating of the
> Aegis board depends on the age.  If it is 2000 then you will want to
> upgrade.  If it is a 3000, you can just get an current Pro II chip and
> PCAccess.  The KLP-7 is still supported in the current firmware.****
>
> ** **
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> *From:* hai-users-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:hai-users-bounces at tssi.com] *On
> Behalf Of *Eric Rosenquist
> *Sent:* Friday, August 03, 2012 3:04 PM
>
> *To:* hai-users at tssi.com
> *Subject:* Re: [Hai-users] Replacing ALC switch with UPB****
>
>  ** **
>
> My experience with 60-odd ALC switches has been the same - very
> disappointing given the price tag. I just had one fail where local control
> didn't even work - that was a first; I replaced it with a $2 Decora switch
> just so I could turn those lights on/off.****
>
> ** **
>
> I'll probably move to UPB or ZWave; the only real stumbling block is what
> to do with my KPL-7 keypads - I have 10 of them and they're only wired with
> Cat5.****
>
> ** **
>
> If I upgrade my old Aegis board to an OmniPro-II then I can still use
> them. If I stick with the Aegis or go with another automation/security
> system then I'll need to replace the keypads or find a way to make them
> talk to UPB/ZWave.****
>
> ** **
>
> On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 11:36 AM, Dan Barclay <Dan at barclaysoftware.com>
> wrote:****
>
> Hi Tom,****
>
>  ****
>
> I’ve also had issues with the ALC.  Pretty disappointing actually.   With
> 60 or 70 switches in my own home I have a  large percentage that no longer
> communicate and I’m looking into replacement.  Most failed one by one but I
> later had some nearby lightning that took some out.****
>
>  ****
>
> Is UPB the way to go?  What are the pros/cons of the options  (I have
> pretty much every kind of alc – relay, high/low power dimmer, with and
> without 3 way, etc).  ****
>
>  ****
>
> Thoughts?****
>
>  ****
>
> Dan****
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>  ****
>
>  ****
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> *From:* hai-users-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:hai-users-bounces at tssi.com] *On
> Behalf Of *Tom Morgan
> *Sent:* Friday, August 03, 2012 7:11 AM
> *To:* hai-users at tssi.com
> *Subject:* Re: [Hai-users] Replacing ALC switch with UPB****
>
>  ****
>
> The 2 remote switches are probably fine, they only generate contact
> closure.  All you should have to do is match the dip switch settings and
> replace the switch.  ****
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> *From:* hai-users-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:hai-users-bounces at tssi.com<hai-users-bounces at tssi.com>]
> *On Behalf Of *Brad
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 02, 2012 11:21 PM
> *To:* bob at ocken.org; hai-users at tssi.com
> *Subject:* Re: [Hai-users] Replacing ALC switch with UPB****
>
>  ****
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> Worthington Distribution still sells ALC switchs.****
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> *From:* Bob Ocken <bob at ocken.org> ****
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> *Sent:* Thursday, August 02, 2012 9:11 PM****
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> *To:* hai-users at tssi.com ****
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> *Subject:* [Hai-users] Replacing ALC switch with UPB****
>
>  ****
>
> I have a On-Q ALC  relay switch that has died and a quick look at
> different vendors tells me that this switch is discontinued and not readily
> available.  Unfortunately this switch also has two other remote switches
> that communicate via low voltage cables.  Is there any way to replace the
> switches without fishing 120 volt cables between the switches?
>
>  I have an Omni Pro II controller that also handles UPB switches and I
> would be open to using UPB switches.   Or,  what other options do I have?*
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