I note that the TIRA is no longer listed on the Girder web site, and they seem to be
recommending UIRT. I also note a number of complaints about TIRA andGirder in a home
automation forum.
I would therefore suggest the UIRT for use with Girder.
The TIRA is fine with Grid 2.
Paul Hawes
On 23 Sep 2009 at 16:00, Peter Hamlin wrote:
> I would be wary of using the Tira ... Home-Electro (http://www.home-
> electro.com) as the manufacturers of this product do not seem to be
> maintaining the Tira ...
> I have sought support from them over the past 3
> weeks and Home-Electro have not replied to a single message other than the
> first email that I sent to advise them that their web-site required attention.
>
> In addition, Home-Electro have not released an updated driver for use with
> Girder 5 (http://www.promixis.com/girder.php). Girder 5 has been available for
> just over a year now.
>
> I may yet be sending the Tira back ...
>
> The issue was raised with Sensory Software / SmartBoxAT at the end of
> last week.
> Sensory Software / SmartBoxAT said that they would check the situation
> and reply in due course.
>
> My advice is to go with the USB-UIRT (http://www.usbuirt.com/) instead -
> this IR transceiver can also be used with The Grid and is also obtainable from
> Sensory Software / SmartBoxAT.
>
>
> Peter Hamlin [Tel: 0 (044) 1895 279162 Fax: 0 (044) 1895 279737]
> Rehabilitation Engineer
> North Thames Regional Environmental Control Equipment Service (NT RECES)
> Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit (Entrance 'C' - off Royal Lane)
> Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust
> Pield Heath Road
> Uxbridge
> Middlesex
>
> UB8 3NN
>
> UNITED KINGDOM
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