Configuring a home controller

Use the System Design view to add and configure controllers (CA-10, CORE 5, CORE 3, CORE 1, EA-1, EA-3, EA-5, and CA-1). The steps below are basically the same for all of these controllers; however, some properties may vary.

Note: Emphasis is placed on the most recently released controllers.

Prerequisites

Ensure that the controller is installed as directed in the controller’s installation guide, which is available on the Dealer Portal.

To add and configure a controller:

  1. To add the driver and identify the device see “How to add devices to a project.” Ensure that the correct driver is added to the project tree. The Digital Media object is added automatically also.
  2. Change the Properties for each controller as shown below.

    3. Note: If a controller is not listed in My Drivers, right-click in My Drivers and select Restore Default List. This action updates the list. See “Using My Drivers or Search Tabs.”

  1. To establish a Wi-Fi network connection to older controllers, configure a USB Wi-Fi Adapter for home controllers (sold separately). See “Configuring a Wi-Fi connection” for details. Wi-Fi is built-in to EA, CA-1, and HC-800 controllers, but you still have to configure them for Wi-Fi.

    2. Note: EA-3 V2 and EA-5 V2 controllers require an external Wi-Fi adapter. The EA-1 V2 PoE controller does not support Wi-Fi.

  2. (Optional) For additional controller setup, configure the properties.
  1. In the System Design view project tree, select the Home Controller object.
  1. Modify the properties in the Properties pane:
  • Controller Status—Shows whether the controller is Online or Offline.
  • Zigbee Server Configuration—Lets you view, enable and disable the Zserver. Edit Zigbee Configuration opens the Zigbee Network Settings dialog.

    • Note: The Zigbee Network Settings box shows which ZAPs are configured, identified, or enabled. See also Tools > Network Tools and select the Zigbee Network tab.

  • IP Address—Shows the IP address for the controller, if the controller is identified and communicating on the network.
  • Zigbee Server Status—Shows whether the controller as Zigbee Server is Running or Not Running. Older controllers show ‘Not Supported.’
  • ZAP Configuration Type—Shows whether the controller is the Coordinator or ZAP. Older controllers show ‘Not Supported.’
  • ZAP Status—Shows whether the controller as ZAP is Running or Not Running. Older controllers show ‘Not Supported.’
  • For Video Connection (HC-250 and HC-800 only)—Select component or HDMI, change the Video Resolution, and then click Set Resolution. This will cause the controller to set the configuration and restart. Note: This does not reflect what is set in the Connections view for video output.
  • Video Resolution (HC-250 and HC-800 only)—If your video doesn’t display properly, use the drop-down to select your correct video resolution.
  • Current Resolution (HC-250 and HC-800 only)—Displays what hardware resolution is currently configured.
  • I/O Firmware Version (EA, HC-250, and HC-800 controllers)—Lists the current IO server firmware version of this controller.