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Howdy!   I've been looking for details on the IP-based network protocol that the DMS3.1 uses to transmit song metadata to the MCA-C5 but can't find it, and it's not documented in Russound's "Third Party Developer" documentation kit. (The Russound documentation really only covers 'client'...

  Ed,   You're welcome!  Let me know if you have other questions.   Cheers, -Bill

  Yes, they did.  The new firmware is known as Release 7, and my comments reflect both Release 7 and the previous Release 6 as there was no change in music search capabilities.  Release 7 does add support for additional audio sources for the DMS-3.1.   See here for highlights of what's in...

Hi Ed,   I've used an MCA-C5 system with MDK-C5 keypads, an iPod RNET dock, and the My Russound app.  My impression is that the iPod user interface and DMS-3.1 user interface are very similar, though the iPod has no cover art.   Both the MDK-C5 keypad and My Russound app provide rudimentary...

  I second the recommendation for McMaster-Carr.  They're a great source for all sorts of unique things...including trim molding.

Hi Mike, Russound's protocol is a pain to work with, and the documentation leaves a good bit to be desired. :( I've got two different Russound protocol documents that show differing commands. One document ("Russound Controllers RNET Protocol and Specifications RS-232 Communication v1.00.4")...

You've raised a great point! Elk (now GAF-Elk) is (was?) willing to stand behind Icynene applied directly to the underside of the roof deck. They had provided me with a signed letter about 7 years back saying they'd uphold their full warranty. Getting the letter was quick and simple, just a...

Hi, I've had Icynene spray foam insulation for about 6.5 years now, and it's wonderful stuff! Very highly recommended. One tip that I haven't seen mentioned is the need to make sure your wires are well secured to studs prior to having the foam applied. The foam when sprayed is almost like a...

I don't know if this is helpful or a case of 'apples and oranges', but my Carrier ERV (ERVCCLHU) provides a contact closure (OL shorted to OC) "override switch" that activates the ERV in addition to the dedicated ERV controller. I've got the contact closure hooked to an Ocelot-controlled relay...

Rob, I wanted to reiterate that I'm having the same difficulties you are using the Quatech with my ALC SLI. I've been left with the impression over the years that the ALC serial protocol is extremely timing sensitive. The only devices I've ever managed to get talking to my ALC SLI with 100%...

Rob, Are you performing any sort of transmit pacing when sending the set extended ramp rate command to your HLC? Your mention of the NAK bytes reminded me of extreme timing sensitivity that used to exist in the ALC protocol handshake (versus the current high sensitivity ;). The handshake was...

Tony, Well, it's more than a belief. It's what I've tested and observed first hand using the SLI. Other interfaces may operate differently, but I can positively say that the OnQ SLI with firmware v1.12 can set/query extended ramp rates in the ALC dimmer modules, as well as command the dimmers...

Tony, I think we're going a bit sideways -- my points were that the SLI supports extended ramp rates as a standalone controller, and that the SLI does not have a 'special' Elk or HAI interface that provides tight coupling as you implied in a previous message. I don't want anyone to be left...

Tony, The SLI (OnQ Part #364614-01, Link to Product PDF) is a standalone controller. I have no HAI or ELK system, nor am I aware of any provision to connect the/this model SLI to an HAI or ELK system. Interesting. From my perspective, at least, the current dimmers and relays are OK with...

Just a quick note to say that the EdgePort units are awesome and have worked flawlessly with everything I've ever thrown at them! I can't say the same for _any_ other USB or network serial solution I've tried over the years. Cheers, -Bill