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Comfort I was phased out in 2005 due to the unavailability of key components like the microprocessor and DSP. This was replaced by Comfort II, the new generation family of products which include Slave Expansion Modules (SEP01-M2), UCM06 (RS232, Ethernet and USB), UCMs for C-Bus, KNX, Z-Wave, Velbus, GSM, etc.
To summarise, the benefits of Comfort II over Comfort I include- "Flashable" CPU with upgradable firmware using UCM and Comfigurator. Update firmware with the latest features and bug fixes if applicable
- Two way intercom between Keypads and Door Stations, Phone and Keypad or Door station - both sides can talk at the same time.
- If/Then/Else conditional logic and combination logic conditions IF, OR supported (with Comfigurator 3 software) - This allows customised programming to be done for the customer.
- Sunrise/Sunset times based on City or Lattitude/Longitude coordinates. This allows Responses to be activated at sunrise and sunset. The Time changes automatically for Daylight saving.
- Accurate Real Time Clock (typically a few minutes per month) This allows Time Programs to be accurate.
- 32 Time Programs, 16 Reminder Messages, 64 Timers in Ultra II. This allows things to be done automatically at preset times.
- 600 Alarm Events in Event Log (Ultra II). This allows alarm history to be viewed and saved
- Electrical isolation of circuit from Earth for better protection from surge voltages (eg induced Lighting)
- GSM Module sends text messages for each alarm, and allows Text messages to control Comfort. Requires UCM/GSM
- More Support for external interfaces (Velbus, Cbus, KNX, Velbus, Dynalite, Crestron, rako etc) Requires special UCM Modules
- iPhone, iPad, and Android apps available. Other user interfaces include Wizcomfort and ComfortClient (third party software) Requires UCM/Ethernet
- Built in Battery protection if battery voltage drops during extended power failure. This protects the battery during extended power failure.
- VoiceProc/VoicePlay software allows customised wordlists in any language to be developed This allows different languages to be used in Comfort
- New KT03 touchscreen keypad
As there are many thousands of users who have used Comfort I for many years, Cytech would like to give the opportunity and to encourage all Comfort I users to upgrade to Comfort II and keep their systems current as well as allow us to provide better support. Spare parts for Comfort I are limited.
Upgrades from Comfort 1 to Comfort 2 are available at discounted prices. Please contact your Comfort Distributor, or contact sales@cytech.biz if there is no distributor in your country or send a private message on the forum
To qualify for the upgrade, details of the Comfort I serial number must be supplied.
Information about Module Compatibility between Comfort I and Comfort 2 can be found at http://www.comfortforums.com/forum16/1470.html
Last edited on Tuesday Jan 7th, 2014 02:15 am by
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