Controling Vera Z Wave devices through Serial RS232

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I just bought a Kwikset Z-Wave doorlock and a new VeraLite box. I added the lock to my z-wave network last night and now I am wanting to use Vera as a bridge to control this lock with my existing automation controller which only has RS232 COM ports. I see it is possible to control this lock with any 3rd party device using web requests. I thought that was very cool. Had that working in very little time. Did not expect that. I should be receiving my FTDI USB to serial adapter tomorrow. Now, to control this lock through serial communications…

  1. Do I need to create a plugin and do something similar to what was done in the Somfy walkthrough example?
  2. Or, can this be done without creating a plugin?
  3. If both are possible, which is preferred (or easiest to do)?
  4. If I were to create a plugin, do I have full access to this lock (meaning, can the plugin monitor that serial port for any lock/unlock requests as well as send lock status back?)

Somfy Example
http://wiki.micasaverde.com/index.php/Luup_Somfy_Walkthrough

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You would have to develop a plugin that will listen on the serial side via a usb to serial device. Search for luup.io and have a look at the arduino plugin, dsc plugin for some examples. You’ll than use the luup api calls to interface with Vera devices.

  • Garrett
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There’s already a partial Leviton VRC0P emulator:
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