JDS Stargate Lite

STARGATE-Lite is a powerful integrated automation system that centralizes control of lighting, security, heating/cooling, home theater, audio/video, pool/spa, irrigation, and much more while maintaining the ability to control these systems manually. It can be operated in a variety of ways including: LCD Keypad, LED Keypad, Touch screen, PDA, X-10 controller, IR remote, computer, ascii, analog and digital inputs, time/event schedule and by voice (using a computer with voice recognition software). STARGATE-Lite adds comfort, convenience, security and saves time and energy throughout a home or business.

Stargate-Lite is a STARGATE-IP without the Web-Xpander network interface for those who do not require control via the local network or internet. Stargate-Lite provides all the other functions, supports the same peripherals, uses the same WinEVM software and can be later upgraded to a STARGATE-IP by installing the add-on Web-Xpander.



STARGATE-Lite supports all X-10 compatible and UPB dimmers, switches and modules with 32 dim levels, allowing elaborate lighting scenes and scheduled routines to be implemented without special wiring. Complete systems with up to 256 different lighting loads can be retrofitted into existing homes or businesses at a fraction of the cost of comparable wired systems.

For wired lighting control, STARGATE-Lite also supports ALC dimmers and switches from OnQ via its RS485 network and Lutron HomeWorks lighting systems via RS-232, allowing it to trigger any Lutron scene and respond to Lutron keypads.

STARGATE-Lite's optional InfraRed Xpander integrates control of TVs, stereos, home theater and other infrared-operated components. Custom routines can be programmed to turn on power, select sources (am/fm, tv, vcr, cd, etc.), switch channels, set volume levels, and even close the drapes and dim the lights - all at the touch of a button or at preset times! In addition to issuing IR commands, STARGATE-Lite can respond to learned IR commands, allowing any IR remote to be used as a controller. For instance, pressing the "power" button on your tv remote can also dim the lights and close the drapes. Unused remote control buttons can be assigned specific STARGATE-Lite functions. IR wrist watches (Casio, etc.) can even be used as convenient inputs to STARGATE-Lite.



The LCD-96M Multi-Menu LCD Keypad provides menu-driven control of the entire STARGATE-Lite system. From any keypad you can select modes (home/away/vacation), adjust lighting scenes, open/close the garage, arm/disarm the alarm system, adjust thermostats, control the home theater, audio and video components, run the sprinklers, set wake-up times, send messages, schedule reminders, monitor system activity and much more.

For areas that only require several control functions, the LED-7B Keypad provides 7 programmable push-buttons, each with an LED indicator and label, that can be individually programmed to control any system function such as lighting scenes, motorized blinds, garage doors, audio/video, etc. Up to 16 of each keypad type can be connected to STARGATE-Lite's RS-485 network using catagory-5 cable.

Security Integration
STARGATE-Lite directly supports the GE-Caddx NX series alarm panels (NX-4, NX-6, NX-8 and NX-8E) via a single RS-232 serial connection. STARGATE-Lite can also be interfaced with virtually any other wired alarm panel (via relays and digital inputs) to allow remote arming and disarming, energy management and automation based on room activity and occupancy.

When at home, with the alarm system disarmed, indoor motion sensors can be used to signal STARGATE-Lite to turn off lights in unoccupied rooms. Outdoor motion sensors can detect visitors and switch TVs to the corresponding camera channel. Opening specific doors or windows can turn off heating/cooling in the area to prevent wasted energy.

This 'Digitpad' menu can be used to enter your security access code.When away or on vacation, with the alarm system armed, STARGATE-Lite can set back thermostats, turn on audio components and cycle specified lights on and off at random times to make a home appear occupied. Visitors (or would-be burglars) can be recorded on a standard VCR for several minutes as they approach the house. When you return home and open the garage or front door, STARGATE-Lite can adjust lights and thermostats to their appropriate settings based on time of day. As you enter your security code on a keypad or touch screen to disarm the alarm system, it can rewind the video tape for you to review.

Temperature Control
STARGATE-Lite has built-in support for RCS and Aprilaire communicating thermostats to allow management of heating and cooling systems. RCS thermostats connect to STARGATE-Lite's RS-485 network. Aprilaire thermostats connect to one of STARGATE-Lite's three RS-232 serial ports.

Up to 32 thermostat zones can be managed automatically by STARGATE-Lite or controlled manually via computer touch screens, PDAs, IR rmotes, over the internet or via modem. Up to 16 thermostat zones can be monitored and controlled from any LCD-96M keypad. Temperature and humidity sensors can also be incorporated to monitor additional zones and their readings displayed on any LCD-96M keypad.