HomeWorks Interactive Project Checklists

Design Checklist

This checklist is intended to provide reminders during the design stage of a project.

• Use the correct database rules for the location that the residence is in
  Select the appropriate voltage and breaker sizing rules for your database. This is done in the File menu from the floorplan view.
• Assign your loads to Vareos and GRAFIK Eyes
  Loads on the floorplan that are controlled by HomeWorks Vareos or GRAFIK Eyes must get assigned to the appropriate devices on the Control Station screen in the software. Any loads you do not assign to Vareos or GRAFIK Eyes will automatically be assigned to Remote Power Module outputs when the Panel Wizard is run.
• GRAFIK Eye 3500 and GRAFIK Eye IA units
  Specify GRAFIK Eye 3500 or IA main units for locations where individual GRAFIK Eye zone control is necessary from a HomeWorks Interactive keypad. If your GRAFIK Eye icon on the floorplan has a red ‘31’ on it, you can convert it to a 3500 unit by clicking your mouse pointer on it and pressing the F5 key.
• HWI keypads of versus GRX accessory controls
  There is a tradeoff to be made when deciding whether or not to use GRX accessory keypads. A HomeWorks keypad has much more flexibility in that it can select GRX scenes as well as control any other HWI system element. The GRX accessory can only control the GRXs, but has the advantage of being fully functional in the event of a processor failure.
• 4 D48s per configurable link
  Remember that a single D48 link on a processor can communicate with up to 4 D48 boards; each does not require a separate configurable link.
• Custom faceplates for non-system devices
  Any non-system device that will be ganged with a system device needs to be included on the floorplan so you can get the right faceplate.
• Up to 300 LEDs per processor
  Add an HWI-PS power supply to boost link power if you have more than 300 LEDs on a single processor. The HWI-PS can be added on the Panel Assignment screen. Remember to specify that an electrical feed will need to be pulled to the HWI-PS.
• Manual Override Switches
  Specify that manual override switches (provided with each HomeWorks Interactive processor) be installed in one or more homeowner accessible locations.
• HWI-ENC -LV17 with HWI-D48
  If you specify a D48 mounted remotely in an LV17 enclosure, you must also specify that an electrical feed be pulled to that enclosure.
• Modem phone line
  If you plan to install a modem, specify that a dedicated phone line or analog extension be installed at the location where you plan to put the modem.
• Modem electrical outlet
  If you plan to install a modem, specify that an electrical outlet be installed within 6 feet of the location where you plan to put the modem.
• Null modem cable
  If you plan to install a modem, order the Lutron specified Black Box null modem cable for connection between the modem and the processor. Black Box Part Number CBPS104615. Black Box's phone number is 1-724-746-5500.
• HWI-TEL9 phone line
  If you plan to install an HWI-TEL9, specify that a phone line or analog extension be installed at the location where you plan to mount the HWI-TEL9. If you are unfamiliar with the installation of the HWI-TEL-9 (it is different from the old HW-TEL9), be sure to read the installation instructions that are on the HWI website to determine which configuration you are going to use it in.
• HWI-TEL9 electrical outlet
  If you plan to install an HWI-TEL9, specify that an electrical outlet be installed within 6 feet of the HWI-TEL9 for the wall transformer to plug into.
• HWV-1000NS requires a neutral in the box
  An HWV-1000NS requires a neutral wire in the wallbox, unlike the HWV-600D and HWV-1000D which do not.
• GRAFIK Eye requires a neutral in the box
  A GRAFIK Eye main unit requires a neutral in the wallbox.
• Remember to specify pre-wiring for parts of the home that will not initially be part of the system
  By pre-wiring to locations that are not originally part of the system, you can easily upgrade a home by installing Vareos. This helps to guarantee future business when the homeowner realizes how convenient it would be to have the entire home on the system.
• Remember CCIs and CCOs for interfacing
  Don’t forget to include contact closure interfaces for interfacing with security systems, garage door openers, driveway sensors, etc. Also remember that the CCI and CCO have Lutron IR inputs on them, allowing control from a GRX-IT IR transmitter using an IR repeating system.

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