The Vesta System Controller is the heart and brains of the Vesta system. There are currently three controllers in the Vesta product family. They are all based on the same software, and all standard sensors and accessories work with any model. All Vesta models are ready to run right out of the box. See the comparison chart below for details on the differences between models.
Vesta Classic System Controller
The Classic is a great value, offering more channels at a lower price than our other models. With support for multiple types of temperature sensors, humidity sensors, current sensors, and relay modules it can handle a wide range of applications. The Classic is featured in some of our best case studies.
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Vesta Vantage System Controller
The Vantage controller is a compact solution ideal for smaller applications. It offers wireless sensor support and optional Wi-Fi networking.
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Vesta Pro System Controller
With the most I/O of any model, the Vesta Pro controller is designed for commercial/industrial applications. It offers Modbus, wireless sensor support and optional Wi-Fi networking. Like all of our Vesta models, it's ready to plug in and run right out of the box.
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The chart below compares specifications and features of the different Vesta controllers. All versions have the same core software capabilities:
- Monitoring
- Web-based user interface
- Charting
- Datalogging
- Simple rule-based control
- Support for custom 'live' graphical interfaces
The Classic is our original Series I controller. It offers plentiful I/O capacity at a very reasonable cost, but does not support wireless or 1-wire sensors.
The Vantage and Pro models are our new Series II products. A more powerful processor and custom designed electronics allow additional capabilities:
- Support for a broad range of wireless sensors
- Automatic network configuration1
- Sophisticated fault detection and reporting
- Support for 1-Wire sensors
- Improved software update process
The Vantage controller offers a more compact package with many of the capabilities of the Pro, but with fewer channels and at a lower cost.
The Pro model provides all the I/O of the Classic, with all of the new Series II features. It also has Modbus support, a bigger power supply, higher sensor resolution, and twice the 1-Wire and pulse channels of the Vantage.
| Classic | Vantage | Pro | |
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| Sensor Channels | 16 | 8 | 16 |
| Analog Outputs | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Discrete Inputs | 32 | 16 | 32 |
| Discrete Outputs | 32 | 16 | 32 |
| Open Source Software | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1-Wire Master | No | 1 Channel | 2 Channels |
| Wireless Sensor Support | No | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse Count Channels | No | 2 | 4 |
| Modbus | No | No | Yes |
| Insteon Support | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wi-Fi | No | Optional | Optional |
| Power Supply | 2A | 2A | 4A |
| Approx. Dimensions | 8.5 x 9 x 4.5 | 9 x 6 x 1.5 | 9 x 6 x 2 |
| Retail Price | $ | $ | $ |
| Differential Sensor Inputs | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor Resolution | 12 Bit | 16 Bit | 24 Bit |
| Discrete Output Type | 12VDC/200ma | 12VDC/200ma | 12VDC/200ma |
| 4-20ma Inputs | No | Yes | Yes |
| Kernel Version | 2.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Sensor Input Voltage Range | 0-2.5V | 0-5V | 0-5V |
1 Automatic network configuration depends on Internet access and router capabilities.