Hello,

 

I hope someone can answer a few questions.

 

Is the ISY994i series, and the ISY994iZ series, based on the same hardware? if so, can the ISY994i be later upgraded to the ISY994iZ?

 

If I had a Zigbee enabled ISY994i or ISY994iZ device, would I be able to communicate with a custom-built Audrino-based device with an XBee radio?

 

The description for the ISY994i indicates "An expansion slot which could be utilized to install and support other communications protocols such as a Zigbee radio". What is currently available, that can be installed, that would allow me to communicate with a Zigbee device?

 

Thank you!

Hello scobeyr,

 

Comments below.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

Hello,

 

I hope someone can answer a few questions.

 

Is the ISY994i series, and the ISY994iZ series, based on the same hardware? if so, can the ISY994i be later upgraded to the ISY994iZ?

Yes and Yes.

If I had a Zigbee enabled ISY994i or ISY994iZ device, would I be able to communicate with a custom-built Audrino-based device with an XBee radio?

ISY is a very strongly typed device. You cannot communicate with any device that ISY does NOT know about (i.e. ISY need a driver for devices to which it communicates)

 

The description for the ISY994i indicates "An expansion slot which could be utilized to install and support other communications protocols such as a Zigbee radio". What is currently available, that can be installed, that would allow me to communicate with a Zigbee device?

-Zigbee PRO radio allows you to communicate with RCS devices, Brultech ECM1240, our own energy monitor.

-Zigbee SEP (waiting for certification) communicates with Smart Meters