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New Orleans, LA
HAI, the leading manufacturer of integrated
security and automation products since 1985, is now shipping Version 2.4 of the
OmniPro II firmware and Version 2.4 of 1105W and 1106W PC Access programming
software. The Version 2.4 upgrade chip for the OmniPro II controller is
approximately $35 (dealer cost) and upgrades to PC Access are free to registered
users of the program.
The award-winning OmniPro II is a sixth generation controller. It includes
UL-listed security, temperature and lighting control for energy management, and
the ease of telephone and Internet access and control. With the new 2.4 Ethernet
firmware, an OmniPro II controller can be plugged directly into a commonly
available home router using standard Ethernet (CAT 5) wiring. This eliminates
the need for dedicated serial wiring to one computer in the home. It also
allows access to the OmniPro II controller over the Internet without requiring a
PC operating at the home.
The OmniPro II Ethernet port
supports three secure sessions simultaneously. Three independent computers can
access the controller over the local network or remotely over the Internet
through the home router. Security is assured through the use of 128-bit private
key encryption using the industry standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
HAI PC Access is the first
software product to allow connectivity to the OmniPro II Ethernet port. HAI's
Web-Link II Internet access and control software with support for the OmniPro II
Ethernet port will soon follow.
HAI will provide a Dynamic
Link Library (DLL) to implement the network protocol and encryption functions
required to connect to the OmniPro II via the Ethernet port for third party
programs. The DLL simplifies the task of adapting third party programs that
support HAI Omni-Link Serial Protocol to use the Ethernet port. The DLL will be
available upon request to Connectivity Partners at no charge.
Since its introduction in
2002, the OmniPro II has been named one of the Top Products of the year by
Electronic House magazine, won the CES Innovations Award in the Integrated
Home Systems category, and garnered the Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice
Award. Additionally, the OmniPro II was one of 20 products recently chosen by
the readers of CE Pro magazine as one of the High-Impact Products of the
year.
All HAI products are sold
through its worldwide network of Distribution Partners and installed by over
1000 trained dealers. For more information on the OmniPro II Ethernet firmware
or any of HAI's award winning products, please call 800-229-7256 or visit
www.homeauto.com.
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