Electric gate, is it motorized? Can you add a ZWave lock (Schlage, etc) and also add a ZWave device to start/stop the motor (in line with the trigger mechanism, etc)?
Create a Vera scene that will start the motor to open the gates a few seconds after the Vera sees the correct code, PLUS you also have remote control (smartphone) for one-off situations
Yes and yes. I have a transformer tf-101 mounted to my kitchen cabinet that has a plug in module with charger for the tablet inside behind the dishes then in tasker I set a profile to watch the battery so when it reaches 10% it turns the plug in module on and when it hits 100% the tablet turns it back off. I also have been known to hand out android devices to guest for long stays as TV remote/intercom/automation controler/toy. I have three old cell phones I use for this. With autoremote I’ve been able to give my dad access to specific devices without giving access to the whole system.
Back to the original question, the IEI 212 or proxpad plus are my normal stand alone access control keypad choice, this will handle all of the gate control codes internally, includes Rex input which could be used for auto opening when you leave and or triggered from the Vera. The keypad has built in form c relays which could be tied to zwave door contact for wireless control of the gate through Vera and for logging purposes. The proxpad plus has an eithernet connection that could be tied to a WiFi access point for network access and I imagine someone with some mad Vera vodu could create a plugin to speak directly to the keypad. Otherwise id use the regular proxpad and out of the box the only goal we haven’t met is the ability remotely changes user codes
[quote=“Aaron, post:21, topic:180592”]@integlikewhoa
Electric gate, is it motorized? Can you add a ZWave lock (Schlage, etc) and also add a ZWave device to start/stop the motor (in line with the trigger mechanism, etc)?
Create a Vera scene that will start the motor to open the gates a few seconds after the Vera sees the correct code, PLUS you also have remote control (smartphone) for one-off situations[/quote]
As stated in first post. I have a MIMOlight controlling the gate. That is a z-wave device, and I use the garage door app in vera. It already opens and closes and shows position in vera. So the gate is good to go. I can open it now with any app that works with vera, but I don’t provide people with vera access. Like my front door lock I only give them a PIN which alerts me when they enter and exit and I can change it at any time when I don’t need their services. But currently I can’t do this for the gate. So I’m looking for a keypad that I can change pins from away and monitor that will trigger a device/scene in vera.
yup, you just need a zwave door lock. mount it to your gate/wall/whatever
I have an extra kwikset 910’s (I buy the store returns for 80.00 locally) it doesn’t work with only the key pad for a ton of reasons… Needs to see bolt status. It reacts different depending on bolt position and it checks to see if it fully extended or not and throws errors and beeps if it doesn’t. So I don’t see how you guys think this works. Not only that batteries and z-wave are on inside and keypad are outside of the door. So its not like you could just use the outer keypad part and mount it flat on a wall.
So far a scene controller still seems the best to me. Ofcourse they make outdoor switch boxes and weather proof lids or covers for any standard switch. So mounting would look alot better (professional) and function better then trying to mount a complete inner and outter door lock in a box. Only thing is a scene controller not as easy to add pins, basically have to write a new scene for each new code I add each time.
Now, I’m just gonna go out on a limb here and I have NO CLUE how hard this would or would not be, but have you considered an arduino approach with a touchscreen? I’m sure that using the Arduino project on the forums here you could easily tie it into the Vera (perhaps a plugin would be needed). I’m also sure that once the first one is done that a lot would follow suit as there seems to be a need for such a device. Perhaps even a group collaboration could be started to get it off the ground.
It should also be relatively cheap. The most expensive part would likely be the touchscreen and the time to actually write the sketch.
Once again, I don’t know how hard or easy this would be to do, someone else might be able to chime in on that, but I don’t actually see anything that should make it impossible to do.
I also found this, which seems to do exactly what you want, but I haven’t been able, in my quick search, to find it for sale. Perhaps someone else can help with that (and I will look as I find time)
As far as PolyPad goes, I know they used to sell it a vesternet but there were some issues with it so they stopped selling it. On the Poly-Control website down at the buttom they advertise a new product coming up. Only Z-Wave Keypad I know is the Tag Reader by BeNext, but that has issues, too.
For Arduino check mysensor project. But I am not aware of an Keypad “Sensor” But someone would possible be able to do one. There are Keypads for Arduinos out there. I looked into it, but I have no clue about Arduino writing.
[quote=“SirMeili, post:26, topic:180592”]I also found this, which seems to do exactly what you want, but I haven’t been able, in my quick search, to find it for sale. Perhaps someone else can help with that (and I will look as I find time)
This is perfect!
That’s exactly what I want. A wireless keypad that I can add and change pins. If that was still for sale I would buy it in a heartbeat. Now only to find a replacement for this.
Think that this is still available in Europe at lease. See poly-control.com they seem to have a new version available soon
Richard
Would simply love a Z-wave keypad - for all the reasons outlined above. I can then start to replace my ancient burglar alarm system.
Looked at the Poly-Control website as mentioned above - and its look perfect - but when?
I am so surprised that no-one had down this before.
Poly Pad for US ZWave is dead. I checked in May 2015 and they said they had killed the zwave version for a blue tooth version.
take a look at track pin. Someone would have to create a plug in for Vera but it has most of the functionality we want
Looks really pricey and their servers must play a big roll in it as you have to pay for additional pins you want to have. I guess if the application really needs you to be changing pins daily and you can’t let a visitor or get in yourself (remotley) then maybe. There are other solutions also if this doesn’t work out.
Another option will be available in a couple weeks when VeraPlus starts shipping with ZigBee support. The Lows Iris keypads should be possible hopefully ( http://www.lowes.com/pd_690406-41277-3405-L_1z0vjjwZ1z0ym5g__ ) though not sure how hard it will be to get support added, will be interesting to see how things work out.
I got this keypad in the UK.
Works brilliant even directly sets the home/away functions without having to map any commands
I’m not sure how much you know on Zigbee but I wouldn’t hold your breath much on IRIS stuff working.
Zigbee is not all the same and many manufactures use their own codes to make the devices work on their brands only.
Lowes Zigbee stuff currently doesn’t work on SMART things zigbee and currently same goes the other way. ST sensors don’t work on IRIS. I’m not saying that Vera won’t even figure it out but unlike Z-wave there is no standard protocall and manufactures are allowed to lock down their private devices.
Also keep in mind the Iris keypad is only rated for interior use.
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