Re: Perimeter Security Lighting - Dedicated or Comfort Controller?

["paul_watkin" <paul_watkin@xxxxxxx>]

I proposed doing exactly the same using Comfort to control external
lighting/pond and have had a mixed bag of responses, from not a good
idea to that's what it was designed for!

Given the cost of using X10 modules Vs. simple relays I am going down
the Relay route

Regards

Paul

--- In ukha_d@y..., "tomdubourg" <thomas.dubourg@m...>
wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I was reading the thread earlier about the GJD exterior PIR sensors
> for lighting control.
>
> I'm planning an exterior lighting systen with the following
> requirements :-
>
> -After dark PIR detection (3 zones)
> -Manual over ride
> -Audiable alert for some PIR zones
> -Lighting switching for 3 zones
>
> My plan is for the following setup all controlled by Comfort :
>
> GJD PIR sensors -Wired to- Comfort alarm panel
> Exterior Halogens -Wired to- DIN X10 module to MAINS
>
> On looking at the GJD website I see they do dedicated lighting
> controllers - specifically the Solitaire (4 Zone model).
>
> Questions :
>
> -Will Comfort meet my lighting controlling requirements?
> -Would switching the lights via X10 cause a noticable extra delay
> between detection and switching?
> -Would using a dedicated lighting controller like the GJD Solitaire
> be a better solution?
>
> Any thoughts/issues/answers will be gratefully received before I
open
> the wallet!
>
> Thanks
>
> Tom