On 12/11/02 08:52.41, cjoneill said...
I have the HDC1000, 1 HDC1010 quad source card,
3 HDC1020 dual zone cards, 1 HDC1030 dual music
input card and 2 wallplates, telephone card, 6
HDP1000 keypads, and 4 HPD2000 keypads. I plan
on purchasing another HDC1020 dual zone card,
That's actually 1020 source card, 1010 dual zone card.
The 1010 card is no longer made, it is replaced by the 2010 card and is not compatable with the older 1010 version card or older firmware. You can find these older cards, as a matter of fact, I have 2 in stock if you need them.
2. Can I program everything I need with VIA Tools?
No. Via! Tools is for programming VIA! panels and the keypads. You will need the MCU-Pro software to program the HD chassis. You will also need the serial card to do this. By the way, to utilize VIA! Tools software, and download to the Panels and keypads, you need the programmer.
3. What are the differences in the HDC1xxx and
HDC2xxx series cards. It appears the the newer
dual zone output card also includes IR and serial
control I/O; the newer phone card adds additional
chimes. Are there other differences? What does
the newer IR card offer and why would you need
it if you have the HDC2020 dual zone output card?
Taken from Elan's manual:
ELAN Page & Door Chime audio on
the fixed line-level outputs--perfect
for sub-zone use!
Improved Audio quality--lower noise
and crosstalk specs.
Two sense inputs that will automati-
callyturn on or off the zone and
activate/de-activate on-board relays.
Two configurable relays--activated/de-activated
depending on the sense input status or when the
zone isturned on/off.
