On August 26, 2014 at 22:46, MiamiHeel said...
So, let me see if I understand.
The PMC3 is the only available option to upgrade existing Prodigy systems. Will this allow for the expansion to Crestron from Prodigy? As the PMC3-XP was supposed to do?
Correct PMC3 is the upgrade for a PMC2.
It DOES NOT allow you to intergrate with FULL line Crestron.
The MC3 is not an option for me? It is not for existing Prodigy systems, rather for upgrading existing Crestron systems?
Correct, the MC3 is a new 3-Series processor.
I am working with a dealer but got burned before and don't want to make the same mistakes. I want to understand what I am putting in and what I need.
Sorry to hear that, hey being informed is a good way to try and avoid that
My issue with the PTX3 was partially software related (definitely was buggy) but the hardware was terrible, extremely cheap in build and spent more time broken than working for me. I had 2 of them. I am hesitant to continue to pour money into remotes (although I understand the cost has fallen) that quite frankly, in my opinion, suck. That's why I am exploring other options.
The 1st Gen M/PTX3 had SEVERAL design flaws. Crestron HAS made running changes to the remotes including, a new battery cover design, new switches and buttons for the Top and Side button, a change to the other hard buttons.
The remotes are still WAY to fragile though and I think everyone agrees with that.
As far as the software, if you mean the look of the buttons on the screen and how it functions. That can be changed at anytime, the limiting factor is the Skill of the Dealer and their Programmer.
1 more question. You mentioned to use a 3rd party remote, I need a Crestron gateway, a URC remote, and a Crestron processor. Will the PMC2 meet these requirements? Can my dealer use my existing processor, alongside a gateway, to set up a URC remote to work with my system?
Thanks again. This is invaluable.
No, the PMC2 will not work. you will AT LEAST need a Crestron RMC3 and a CNRFGW-XXX to use a URC remote.
There is 1 more option but its REALLY dumb and would depend on how the system was programmed.
