PAC instead of standard RS232 ?

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    theboyg

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    Product query this :

    Can the PAC (5500PACA) act as a replacement for the standard RS232 (5500PC) unit for programming CBUS as well as acting as a logic engine ?

    ie Does the PAC do everything the 5500PC can do PLUS logic.

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    Just in case I've written this incorrectly, can the 5500PACA be used via the ToolKit to program the network as well as a logic engine.

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    The PAC can be used as a PCI by Toolkit (or any software) for programming a network. However, when it is acting as a PCI it cannot also act as a PAC, so all logic stops working until you disconnect the USB! So in some circumstances for debugging a installation you will still want a seperate PCI. However, for leaving on site the PAC makes a handy PCI when required.

    Obviously this also means that you can't leave programs permantly connected to a PAC (Homegate, S+) as it then just becomes an expensive PCI rather than a PAC.
     
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    Rs232

    Same applies if using the RS232 port , and not the USB ?

    I run the COM port over a MSS100 Serial Server so USB not an option there.

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    The RS232 can only be used with Logic, it can not be used as a PCI.
     
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