Newbie : Automation using Z-Wave India

[vishnutej9492]

Hello ,

I am trying to start a basic project for home automation with z-wave , and i have quite a few questions for which i could not find answers to online because of the limited content that is present with respect to z-wave and newbies

Coming back to the topic , i am from india and i am going to order a micasa verde router and 2x GE Outdoor modules switches , such that i dont have to replace the sockets and do the rewiring as i am okay with it being a little messy. The problem however is that im going to order the products from america. India and america have different z-wave frequencies as specified on the website, will this be a problem for me ?

and also the GE Outdoor modules , they are in the 110v whereas in India , we use the european standard , which is 220v , so i had planned to use stepup transformers from my 220v sockets to convert it to 110v and then use the GE Outdoor modules , will that work ? or will i have any complications , please help me!

 

[tmbrown97]

That's a tough one to answer; normally I'd strongly suggest avoiding what you're talking about - but I'm not sure if the MiCasaVerde is available for European power... if not, I'd see the point; otherwise you should stick with devices intended for your power supply.

The fact that they use different frequencies may be a minor issue; make sure you check what that frequency is in your local area - you'd hate to find that your lighting is interfering with law enforcement communication or something critical like that! All the more reason it's best to stick with what's approved for and designed for local use.

 

[vishnutej9492]

Thanks for your reply ,

But as i dont intend on expanding further with the frequency provided in my country , as the whole concept of automation is barely popular , let alone z-wave , i will be buying all my modules from the USA for sure. I just need to know that if i use stepup transformers for every module , will that be okay??

 

[tmbrown97]

Theoretically since it's an RF based technology and not powerline, it should work as advertised. It may be illegal and cost extra for the step-down transformers, but otherwise I see no technical reason it wouldn't work.

 

[vishnutej9492]

Thank you

Looks like ill be getting the micasa verde router and maybe 2 GE outdoor modules! thats it , thank you for your help

 

[homeautomationhound]

why Zwaveindia is spammying the post.

 

[BraveSirRobbin]

why Zwaveindia is spammying the post.

Don't worry, he won't be anymore!