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[modex]

I am trying to set up the gc-100 with my isy. And somehow i missed the need to have a gc-ire or gc-irl in addition to the gc-100.

 

Is there a way to work around this extra piece of hardware?

 

Can I not use the ethernet slot on the gc-100 to communicate with my system? (the gc-100 is showing up on my network via ethernet).

maybe an android app…or using my harmony ultimate hub? Also, is this hardware only needed for setup?, or will i need it to use the device, and thus have only 1 available serial port available?

 

if i do need the hardware, would you recommend buying the gc-ire or the gc-irl?

 

I am looking for Any way to avoid waiting another week to spend more money to order more stuff I did not know i needed?

 

sorry, I am just a bit frustrated at continually discovering new ways that I am ignorant on all things tech.

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi modex,

 

Can you please let me know what you are trying to achieve? I have never come across the need for two GCs but without knowing what you're trying to do is a little difficult to figure out what you need.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[modex]

Trying to connect my ps3, tv, fits box and Visio amp to my isy.

 

As I understand the go-ire/irl is needed to connect my gc100 to my isy, as it does not have the built in serial to digital like the newer itach models.

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi modex, I am not sure what you mean. Many have used GC100 with ISY:

http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index ... che_GC-100

 

The main question is not integration with ISY but whether or not the equipment you are trying to communicate with require IR vs. Serial.

 

With kind regards,

Michel