Colorado vNet - RS-232 Gateway

Data Sheet

Colorado vNet understands that our systems may not be the only ones in the house, and that different systems need to communicate with one other. To simplify system integration, we developed the RS-232 Gateway.

The bi-directional RS-232 Gateway acts as a digital interpreter between a Colorado vNet Lighting & Control system, which communicates using a Controller Area Network (CAN), and 3rd party devices and systems that utilize RS-232 commands.

The RS-232 Gateway allows other systems and control devices (e.g. touch panels) to trigger lighting and home automation scene changes in a Colorado vNet system. Status changes are conveyed in both directions so that all of the system status indicators stay synchronized. Conversely, RS-232 strings and macros can be included in Colorado vNet system scenes to trigger external events, such as raising shade controllers or turning on A/V equipment.

The key to success is good communication. With Colorado vNet and the RS-232 Gateway, success comes pre-integrated.

	RS-232 gateway to third-party controls and devices Permits control of a Colorado vNet system from third-party input devices such as touchscreens and allows a Colorado vNet system to control third-party devices like drape controllers.

	Enables addition of Colorado vNet system to an existing home automation system When remodeling or adding on, Colorado vNet may be integrated into an existing lighting and automation system.

	Small footprint supports discrete installation The "bump on a cable" form factor makes it easy for installers to mount and hide this module inside or near third party controllers and systems for discrete, clean installations.

	Power and communication over CAT5e With a 1500 foot maximum cable length for the CAN bus, it's unlikely installations will be limited by the 25 foot constraint of RS-232 cables. Since power is delivered by the Starhub, no external power supply is needed to power the gateway, creating further installation flexibility.

	Supports baud rates up to 115,200 bps



General	Indicators	Multi-mode status LED

	Buttons	Commissioning/Reset

	Standards/Approvals	FCC Part 15: Class B CAN 2.0B Compliant

Connectors	Data and Power	RJ-45

	RS-232	DB9 (Male)

Electrical	Input voltage and current	38VDC, 50mA max

Physical	H x W x D	3.1" x 1.7" x 0.9" (7.9cm x 4.3cm x 2.3 cm)

	Weight	0.09 lbs

Environment	Operating Temperatures	0 deg. C to 40 deg. C (32 deg. F to 104 deg. F)