Secondary Controller explanation

[raymondh]

I have z-wave working just fine in ISY except for the multi-sensor aspect.  I'm patiently waiting but in the mean time, I also run Homeseer mainly for TTS and SONOS integration.  My HS does have z-wave capability (including multi-sensor support) so I'm thinking about moving z-wave control over to that system while I wait for ISY support.  

 

My question is whether or not that is some type of advantage in keeping the ISY in the loop.  I really have no idea what the role of a secondary controller.  If I transfer the primary controller role over to HS and make the ISY secondary, is there any advantages or disadvantages?

[belanger]

I'm surprised this was never answered, seems something fundamental to be aware.  I think you could in cases have some redundancy in the case your main controller fails.  Am I right?

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi belanger,

 

Secondary controllers may not be able to assign node IDs. I am not so sure about redundancy.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[belanger]

Hi belanger,

 

Secondary controllers may not be able to assign node IDs. I am not so sure about redundancy.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

 

 

I see a possibility of having multiple controllers after reading => http://www.vesternet.com/resources/technology-indepth/understanding-z-wave-networks

 

Maybe I see too far

[nwchicago]

Is there any documentation on how to setup a secondary controller?

Thanks.

 

NWC

[stusviews]

Is there any documentation on how to setup a secondary controller?

 

bleanger provided a link for that (and much more). post #4.