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 POWER LINE INTERFACE(s)
 ====================

 SIZE: 18K

 These units allow you to interface with the AC power line through an
 optically isolated device. You, as the application programmer, can
 create your own sensor, controller, whatever you wish.

 The host processor could be a dedicated micro-controller or a PC. This
 product was designed as an O.E.M. product to be interfaced to a
 burglar alarm system, or whatever the application required. Because it
 is optically isolated from the AC line and is CSA approved,
 developement costs are greatly reduced.
 PL513
 =====
 

 This unit, about the size of a lamp module allows you to TRANSMIT
 X-10 signals over the AC power line.

 TW523
 =====
  Same as the above but can both RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT.

 WITH EACH PURCHASE YOU WILL RECEIVE COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION ON HOW
 TO REPLICATE THE X-10 CODE THAT IS SENT OVER THE WIRING IN YOUR HOUSE.

 In order to make life easier, a complete package that can be driven
 by micro controllers or PC's is available.

 Currently, the following packages can be found:

 1: A TSR (terminate and stay ready) software package for the
    IBM PC. The package consists of a PL513, cable and DB25 connector,
    documentation and the TSR software. The cable/doc/software sells
    for  $60.00. The PL513 is extra. It requires a IBM PC and is
    connected via the Parallel port. Additional Parallel cards are also
    supplied.

 2: The second package is designed for either the TW523 or the PL513
    unit. This consists of the connector, software, and documentation.
    The software is written in C, the source is supplied so that you
    can integrate the read/write routines into your custom program.
    The price for this package, less the TW523/PL513 is $ 55.00

CONTENTS

Introduction
Description
Block Diagram and Pin Connections

Circuit Description
Schematic Diagram
Electrical Characteristics

User Circuit Example
Transmission Theory
Timing Diagrams

Transmit Timing Diagrams
Receive Timing Diagrams
X-10 Compatible Products
INTRODUCTION

The X-10 POWERHOUSE code format is the 'De Facto' standard for Power
Line Carrier (P.L.C) transmission. The code format was first introduced
in 1978 with the Sears Home Control System and shortly after with the
Radio Shack Plug 'n Power System. Since then, X-10 has developed and
manufactured O.E.M versions of its Home Control System for Stanley,
Heath/Zenith, Leviton, General Electric, C & K Systems, Schlage Lock
etc, etc. We have also introduced versions of the system in Canada,
Germany, Holland, France, Switzerland, Japan, Australia.

All of these systems use the X-10 code format, all are compatible. It
is therefore advantageous for any Home Control System to be
compatible with the X-10 standard.

GATEWAY TO X-10

In order to encourage others to take advantage of the large installed
base of X-10 devices and to develop your own devices the TW523 was
developed as a cost effectiveinterface to the 110 volt AC system. All
connections to the power line are made by the TW523 and all connections
between the TW523 and your O.E.M. equipment are opto-coupled. This
relieves the O.E.M. of any U.L. or C.S.A. considerations.

TW523 TWO-WAY POWER LINE INTERFACE DESCRIPTION.
The TW523 plugs into a regular AC outlet and connects to the O.E.M.
product via a modular RJ11 telephone jack. It provides an opto-coupled
60 Hz. trigger signal to the O.E.M. product. This signal is used to
synchronize X-10 transmissions to the zero crossing point of the AC line
The O.E.M. generates the X-10  code 'envelope' with respect to this
reference and applies it to the opto-coupled input of the Tw523 which
modulates the envelope with 120KHz and applies it to the power line.

The TW523 also has an opto-coupled output which provides an isolated
de modulated x-10 code envelope which represents x-10 codes received
from the power line.

CODE TRANSMISSION

To transmit x-10 signals the user must supply 1ms 'envelopes' to pin 4
(TX) on the TW523. These envelopes must be correctly timed relative to
the zero crossing point of the ac line. The correct format for x-10
code transmission  is described in later pages

CODE RECEPTION

- Custom proprietary I.C. to read x-10 codes from the power line
- Microprocessor does not have to monitor the ac line for signals
- When a valid x-10 code is received, it is stored in the custom I.C.
  and retransmitted (in envelope form) to the OEM product. This
  transmission is coincident with the second x-10 transmission. x-10
  codes are always transmitted twice.
- Data sent to oem is valid - Start code (1110) can be used to alert the oem
product
`that an x-10 code
will follow. a '1' bit from the TW523 appears as a negative going pulse 1.1
ms
long, beginning approx. 100us after zero crossing. The user should sample his
data between 500 and 700 us after zero crossing. The LED is illuminated when
AC
power is applied to the TW523, and blinks off whenever a valid x-10 code is
received.

The TW523 can read x-10codes from its own input. This feature allows
the oem to build in a data collision detection.

The line monitor capability of the TW523 allows the oem to ensure that
the power line is free from x-10 signals before starting a
transmission. For example, if after detecting that the line is free, a
transmitter waits for a random number of power line half cycles before
transmitting, the chances of collision is reduced. a different priority
can be assigned to each transmitter by including a fixed delay before
the random delay. The shorter the fixed delay, the higher the priority.

BLOCK DIAGRAM AND PIN CONNECTIONS.

The interface outputs a 60-Hz square wave to the OEM equipment to
provide a reference for code generation. The x-10 signal envelope is
generated(within the oem equipment) with reference to this square wave.
The signal envelope modulates a 120 khz, carrier and the resultant
X-10 code is capacitively coupled onto the AC power line in synchroni-
zation with the zero crossing point.  A signal "envelope" representing
received valid X-10 codes is available to the OEM.  The X-10 code for-
mat is patented, but as X-10 transmission and reception is performed
within the TW523 all patent related criteria are satisfied by the
TW523.  Permission to transmit or receive the X-10 code format is
granted only in conjunction with the use of X-10 Powerhouse Power
Line Interfaces.

Connection between the OEM equipment is via a standard modular phone
jack, the connections for which are as follows:


1.     B         Zero crossing detect output2.     R         Common.
3.     G         X-10 receive signal envelope output.
4.     Y         X-10 transmit signal envelope input.


Circuit Description.

Power  Supply.

0V in this product is directly connected to one side of the AC line
Therefore, for safety, an ISOLATING power transformer MUST be used
when attempting any internal measurements.

The power supply for the interface is capacitively derived from, and
is directly referenced to, the 120V AC power line.  Care should be
taken when monitoring any internal circuitry with an oscilloscope,as the OV
reference
in the interface is NOT isolated form120 volts.
The supply provides a +30 V supply for the output drive circuit and
L.E.D.

Opto-Coupled Zero Crossing Detection.

Transmissions are to be synchronized to the zero crossing point of the
AC power line and should be as close to true crossing as possible but
certainly within 200 microseconds.

The Interface is designed to be interfaced to other microprocessor
circuitry which provides output compatible with the X-10 code format
and therefore synchronized to the zero crossing point of the AC power
line.  It is therefore necessary to provide a zero crossing reference
to the OEM microprocessor.It is likely that this microprocessor will
have it's own "isolated" power supply.  It is necessary to maintain
this isolation and therefore a trigger circuit such as that normally
used in X-10 Powerhouse controllers not desirable as this would
reference the OEM power supply to the AC power line.  It is also not
desirable to take the trigger from the secondary side of the power
supple transformer as some phase shift is likely to occur.  It is
therefore necessary to provide and opt-coupled trigger.

Opto-Coupled Signal Input.

The input signal required from the OEM equipment is the signal
"envelope" of the X-10 code format, i.e. high for 1 ,ms.coincident
with zero crossing represents a binary "1" and gates the 120 Khz
oscillator through to the output drive circuit thus transmitting
120 Khz. onto the power line for 1 ms.

Low for 1 ms. coincident with the zero crossing point represents
a binary "0" and turns the 120 Khz. oscillator/output circuit off
for the duration of the 1 ms. input. See transmit timing diagrams
on page 13.

This signal envelope is also applied to an LED driver circuit to
indicate power-on and transmission status.  The LED is normally on
to indicate the presence of power, and "blinks" OFF to indicate that
a signal has been transmitted or received.

Oscillator.

The input to the output drive circuit is provided from a free running
120 Khz. oscillator. The frequency of this oscillator is critical
for reliable operation of S-10 Powerhouse receiver modules and is
factory set to within 2%.

Output Drive Circuitry.
The 120 Khz. X-10 code is coupled to the power line by an isolating
tuned circuit.  The input to this circuit is provided from the 120V
AC power line is accomplished within the Interface and therefore the
OEM need not be concerned with any safety and regulatory restrictions.

Opto-Coupled "X-10 Received" Output.

X-10 codes present on the AC power line are coupled to a custom
Integrated Circuit in the TW523.  This I.C. checks incoming 120 Khz.
for X-10 compatibility and provides a 1 ms envelope the OEM. This
envelope is coincident with the second X-10 transmission (X-10 codes
are always transmitted in groups of two).  A "1" bit is represented
by a 1 ms burst of 120 Khz. on the power line coincident with zero
crossing points in a three-phase distribution system.  The "X-10
received" output from the TW523 looks like a string of negative
going 1 ms "envelope" pulses occurring just after zero crossing.
Although X-10 transmitters send three 1 ms bursts per half cycle to
represent a "1" bit, the TW523 will output only a single negative
1 ms envelope corresponding to the zero crossing of the phase the
TW523 is connected to.


Electrical Characteristics.

Absolute maximum Ratings.

AC input                                        130VAC
Continuous voltage at RJ11 connector pins (wrt common) +-20V
Storage temperature range                       -40 to +70 deg. C
Operating temperature range                     -10 to +50 deg. C

Electrical characteristics at 25 deg. C

DC characteristics:  Voltages and currents measured wrt common.

1. Transmitter input

Min. Logic "1"             4V (input will sink approx. 2.5mA)
Max. Logic "1"             20V (input will sink approx. 18mA)
Max. Logic "0"             0.8V

A Logic "1" at the transmitter input will send a burst of 120 Khz
data onto the power line for as long as the transmitter input remains
high.

2.  Zero crossing output and receive output.  These outputs are
active low and open collector high.

Current sink capability         Min. 1.6 mA at < 0.5V
Leakage current                  < 10uA at 10V


AC Characteristics:

Characteristics controlled by TW523

Transmitter output power           60 mW average (5V pk-pk into 5ohms)
X-10 output carrier frequency      120 KHz +- 2KHz
Zero crossing detect tolerance     +- 100 us max.  (this is the max-
imum difference between zero cross-
                                   ing of the power line).

Isolation Voltage                  2500V r.m.s. 60 Hz for 1 min.

Characteristics controlled by the OEM

                                       Min.      Max.

Width of X-10 code envelope pulses     950uS     1100uS

Max. delay from zero crossing output             50uS
to start of transmit envelope

Transmission Theory.

X-10 transmissions are synchronized to the zero crossing point of
the AC power line.  The design goal should be to transmit as close
to the zero crossing point as possible but certainly within 200
microseconds of the zero crossing point. The Interface provides a
60 Hz. square wave with a max. delay of 100 usec from the zero cross-
ing point of the AC power line.  The maximum delay between signal
envelope input and 120 us of the square wave.

A Binary 1 is represented by a millisecond burst of 120 Khz. at
the zero crossing point and a Binery 0 by the absence of 120 Khz.
The Interaface modulates it's input with 120 Khz., therefore only the
1ms "envelope" need be applied to it's input.  These 1 millisecond
bursts should actually be transmitted three times to coincide with
the zero crossing points of all three phases in a three phase dis-
tribution system.

A complete code transmission encompasses eleven cycles of the
power line.  The first two cycles represent a Start Code. The next
four cycles represent the Housecode and the last five cycles repre-
sent either a Number Code or a Function Code (On, Off, All lights
on, All units off, Bright or Dim). This complete block, (Start Code,
House Code, Key Code) should always transmitted at least twice except
for bright and dim which may be transmitted only once.

Power Line Cycles
Code transmitted when a number button is pressed.
Code transmitted when a function button is pressed.

Within each block of data, each four or five bit code should be trans-
mitted in true and inverse form on alternate half cycles of the power
line. I.E. if a 1 millisecond burst of signal is transmitted on one
half cycle, (binary 1) then no signal should be transmitted on the
next half cycle, (binary 0).

The Tables in figure 6. show the Binary codes to be transmitted for each
housecode and keycode. The Start Code is Always 1110 which is a unique
code and is the only code which does not follow the true-complement
relationship on alternate half cycles.
     Figure 6.   House Code and Key Code Tables.


              House Codes                             Key Codes

         H1  H2  H4  H8                        D1  D2  D4  D8  D16

     A   0   1   1   0                  1      0   1   1   0   0
     B   1   1   1   0                  2      1   1   1   0   0
     C   0   0   1   0                  3      0   0   1   0   0
     D   1   0   1   0                  4      1   0   1   0   0
     E   0   0   0   1                  5      0   0   0   1   0
     F   1   0   0   1                  6      1   0   0   1   0
     G   0   1   0   1                  7      0   1   0   1   0
     H   1   1   0   1                  8      1   1   0   1   0
     I   0   1   1   1                  9      0   1   1   1   0
     J   1   1   1   1                 10      1   1   1   1   0     K   0
0   1   1                 11      0   0   1   1   0
     L   1   0   1   1                 12      1   0   1   1   0
     M   0   0   0   0                 13      0   0   0   0   0
     N   1   0   0   0                 14      1   0   0   0   0
     O   0   1   0   0                 15      0   1   0   0   0
     P   1   1   0   0                 16      1   1   0   0   0
                            All Units Off      0   0   0   0   1
                             All Units On      0   0   0   1   1
                                       On      0   0   1   0   1

                                      Off      0   0   1   1   1
                                      Dim      0   1   0   0   1
                                   Bright      0   1   0   1   1
                           All Lights Off      0   1   1   0   1
                            Extended Code      0   1   1   1   1
                             Hail Request      1   0   0   0   1   *
                         Hail Acknowledge      1   0   0   1   1
                              Pre-set Dim      1   0   1   X   1   **
                    Extended data (analog)      1   1   0   0   1   ***
                              Status = On      1   1   0   1   1
                             Status = Off      1   1   1   0   1
                           Status request      1   1   1   1   1   ****

     *Hail Request is transmitted to see if there are any other X-10
     transmitters within listening range.

     **In a Pre-set Dim instruction, the D8 bit represents the M.S.B. of
     the level and the 4 Housecode bits represent the 4 Least Significant
     Bits.

     ***The Extended Data code is followed by 8 bit bytes which can represent
     Analog Data (after A to D conversion). There should be no gaps between
     the Extended Data Code and the actual data, and no gaps between data
     bytes. The first 8 bit byte can be used to say how many bytes of data
     will follow.

     ****The X-10 Powerhouse R.F> to X-10 gateway (model number RR501) is
     a Two-Way Module. If the RR501 is first addressed by transmitting it's

Housecode and Unit Code, and then the code "Start code Housecode -
     Status request" is transmitted: the RR501 will respond by transmitting
     "Start Code Housecode - Status" where "Status will be 11011 if the RR501
     in On and 11101 if the RR501 is Off.

Note: X-10 Powerhouse receiver modules require a "silence of at least
3 cycles of the power line between complete code transmissions.  The one
exception to this rule is the bright and dim codes which are transmitted
continuously with no gaps between transmissions.

Timing Diagrams. Transmissions.

A square wave representing zero crossing detect is provided and is
within 100us of the zero crossing point of the AC power line.  The out-
put signal envelope should within 50 us of this zero crossing detect.
The signal envelope should be 1 ms - 50us + 100us.

Reception

The "X-10 received" output from the TW523 coincides with the second
half of each X-10 transmission. This output if the envelope of the
burst of 120 KHz received.  Only the envelope corresponding to the
first burst of each group of 3 bursts is available at the output of the
TW523.


SIZE 10K

Enerlogic ES-1400 Home Contoller.
Enerlogics ES-1400 is the first system to make the jump from home
control to home automation. The ES-1400 contains 2 unique features
not available on other home control systems:

1: Not only does it transmit X-10 signals but it also RECEIVES them !

2: This is not a menu driven system as is the HOMEMINDER and the
   CP290 series, but a unit that has a 64K buffer where you write an
   application program. The only one of it's kind on the market at this
   price level.

X-10 leads the market in the Home Automation field, in fact they set
the standard. As part of the expanding X-10 product line they
introduced a computer controlled interface called the CP290. This unit
is designed to be programmed by your host computer and then
disconnected by your host to be free running. This type of unit has
been re-done by a variety of companies, each offering a unique feature
and of course a unique price. We at the BARAN-HARPER GROUP have
deceided to carry the ES-1400 controller. It offers the best value for
your money and meets/exceeds most requirements for the home automator.

The ES-1400 unit is about the size of a large paperback book. Inside it
contains a single chip processor, memory, HAYES clock, battery backup
and associated technology to make it all work. It has the required
flashing lights to notify you that it is powered up, receiving,
transmitting, or has experienced a power failure. The connection to
your computer is via a supplied DB25 serial cable. The unit comes
complete with software and about a 200 page manual. The software also
has numerous application examples.

The difference between this unit and the CP290 series is that you can
both receive AND transmit X-10 based signals. It also has a larger
memory array, allowing for several times the commands allowed in a
CP290.

The method to program the unit is a little more complicated than that
of the CP290 unit. With the CP290 unit you are prompted you fill in a
screen with the desired attributes. The ES-1400 however you have to
write an application program, either through the supplied editor or
through your own editor. With the CP290 unit a device is referenced by
the address assigned, for example A1. With the ES1400 you assign a

symbolic name, which could be A1 or it could be living_room_light,
which is a little more meaningful than A1. This symbolic referencing is
also applied to your transmitters, your radio control unit can be
assigned button numbers, such as Hand_held_remote_1 or
kitchen_controller. Once the names are assigned you construct the program
to control your environment. The program can be up to 64K in
size. I have yet to find a person who has filled this space allocation.
Besides having IF...THE...ELSE constructs there are other verbs such as

AFTER time
ALL housecode
condition AND condition
BEFORE time
device BRI level or device BRI
CALL function
CANCEL cycle
CLEAR housecode
CYCLE time action time action
time DAILY
time DATE date
time DAYS list-of-days
device DIM level or device DIM
DO_NOTHING
FORCE ALL housecodeFORCE CLEAR housecode
FORCE device-state
FORCE remote-state
FUNCTION name
ENDFUNC
LOAD Timer hrs:min:sec
SCHEDULE name AT NOW
device OFF
device ON
time ONCE
condition OR condition
RESET flag
SCHEDULE name AT time DATE date.....ENDSCHED
SET flag
STOP timer
time WEEKDAYS
time WEEKENDS
WHENEVER ( condition )....ENDWHEN

Now that is a pretty entensive list of Verbs. The use of most of them
should be self-explanatory. The manual spends about 100 pages
explaining each of them with a programming example.

I have listed below a sample program that can be used to control your
home or office. It might seem a little confusing at first but after
reviewing it you should have a better understanding of how a program
is constructed.

SCHEDULE name AT NOW    { comment field, name of program is name }

IF ( morning )          { a symbolic name assigned to a time ie 7:30 }
    stairspots ON 12    { turn ON and DIM to level 12 }
    stairspots3 ON 12
    brspots ON 8
    backlights OFF
    sidelights OFF    momslamp ON
    frontlights OFF
ENDIF

IF ( morning2 )         { this would be say 8:00 am after you have }
    stairspots OFF      { left the house                           }
    brspots BRI 14
    momslamp OFF
    stairspots3 OFF
ENDIF

IF ( afternoon )
    stairspots ON
ENDIF

IF ( evening )
    frontlights ON
    momslamp ON
    bedlampr ON
    stairspots3 ON 12
    backlights ON
ENDIF

IF ( lateevening )
    sidelights ON
    lrlamps ON 10
    lrspotsup ON 8
    bedlampl ON 12
    drtrack ON 10
    ENDIF
IF ( night )
    frontlights DIM 12
    sidelights DIM 12
    stairspots DIM 11
ENDIF

IF ( latenight )
    lrspotsup DIM 6
    lrlamps OFF
    sidelights DIM 10
    stairspots DIM 8

    drtrack OFF
    bedlampr OFF
    brspots OFF
ENDIF

IF ( sleep )
    momslamp OFF
    bedlampl OFF
    lrspotsup OFF
    lrspotscross OFF
    lrlamps OFF
    lrwallsconce OFF
    drspotsup OFF    brspots OFF
    bedlampr OFF
    drtrack OFF
    lrtrack OFF
ENDIF

IF ( 1-foyer OR 1-bath OR 1-moms OR 1-bedside OR 1-kerry )
    ALL C
    ALL B
    ALL A
    FORCE 1-foyer OFF   { must Force remotes so they can be used again }
    FORCE 1-bath OFF
    FORCE 1-moms OFF
    FORCE 1-bedside OFF
    FORCE 1-kerry OFF
ENDIF

IF ( 2-foyer OR 4-bedside )
    lrspotsup ON
    lrspotsup ON 13
    lrspotscross ON
    lrspotscross ON 14
    lrlamps ON
    lrlamps ON 14
    lrwallsconce ON
    lrwallsconce ON 12
    drspotsup ON
    drspotsup ON 12
    momslamp ON
    momslamp ON 10
    stairspots ON
    stairspots ON 10
    stairspots3 ON
    stairspots3 ON 8
    brspots ON
    brspots ON 6
    bedlampr ON
    bedlampr ON 12
    bedlampl ON
    bedlampl ON 12
    lrtrack ON
    lrtrack ON 10
    drtrack ON    drtrack ON 10
    frontlights ON
    frontlights ON 14
    sidelights ON
    backlights ON
    FORCE 4-bedside OFF
ENDIF

IF ( 3-foyer )              { this represents a button # 3 has been }
    lrlamps ON              { pushed on the 'foyer' controller      }
    lrwallsconce ON 14
    FORCE 3-foyer OFFENDIF

IF ( 2-bath )
    washer OFF
ELSE
    washer ON
ENDIF

IF ( 3-bath OR 3-bedside )
    washer ON
    FORCE 3-bath OFF
    FORCE 3-bedside OFF
ENDIF

IF ( 2-bedside )
    stairspots3 ON 10
    drtrack ON 12
    brspots ON 14
    bedlampl ON
    bedlampr ON
    2-bedside OFF
ENDIF

IF ( 4-foyer OR 3-moms OR 6-bedside )
    CLEAR C
    CLEAR B
    FORCE 4-foyer OFF
    FORCE 3-moms OFF
    FORCE 6-bedside OFF
ENDIF

IF ( 5-foyer OR 5-bedside )
    jqtv OFF
    kbtv OFF

ELSE
    jqtv ON
    kbtv ON
ENDIF

ENDSCHED    {  This is the end of the program }


You should now have a brief understanding of what the unit can do for
you. The above program is quite simple, yours would of course be more
complex. Some of the other features included in the software
and not used in the above example are:

1: You have a SUNRISE SUNSET option. In this manner you can control the
house as a function of SUNRISE
      IF ( SUNSET )
         outside_front ON
      ENDIF

This could also be defined as SUNSET + 30
2: Functions can also be defined and invoked. This is usefull if thesame
source is to be repeated over and over again

     IF ( SUNSET )
        CALL darkness
     ENDIF

     IF ( alarm_tripped )
        CALL darkness
     ENDIF

     FUNCTION darkness
         outside_front ON
         outside_back  ON
         front_hall    ON
     ENDFUNC

3: You can have compound conditions:

     IF ( SUNSET AND alarm_tripped )
        CALL darkness
     ENDIF

4: You can have CYCLES

   A cycle is like a see-saw. First it performs one set of actions
   then another. For example:

   IF ( left_home )
     ac_cycle 00:15:00 ac OFF
              00:30:00 ac ON
              NOW
   ELSE
     CANCEL ac_cycle
   ENDIF

   Once started, this cycle will wait for 15 minutes, turn AC OFF,
   wait another 30 minutes, then turn AC on again, wait 15 turn on.
   This will run until the program is cancelled.

   A good application for this would be if you had a greenhouse and
   wanted to cycle fans and misters on and off.

5: You can perform actions with time delays:

   hall_light ON
   LOAD count_down 00:03:00
   hall_light OFF

   This will halt the processing of a statement until the time has
   counted down

6: You can load a schedule with a time delay before it starts:

   SCHEDULE name AT time DATE date features supplied that have not been
covered in this note, obviously I
cannot type in the whole manual.

The unit is quite different from that of the CP290 series. The program
that you can write can be quite large and very specific in nature.

One of the problems with the CP290 series is that when a switch is
turned on the light comes on at full intensity. This can be very
annoying to the eyes first thing in the morning. Also if you DIM the
light to 10 % and want to increase to 20% the light ramps up to full
brightness and then back down again. The ES1400 gets around this quitewell.
First you DIM the light at bedtime (1 button) to DIM 1. In the
morning you issue a DIM 2, then a DIM 3 and the light will gently
ramp up to the required intensity. It knows what the previous value
was !!!
An interesting application for this is when you come home at night
and it's late, the house has shut down. You use your radio control
unit (RC5000) from the car, hit 1 button, the outside lights come on,
as does the hall, stairs, bedroom etc. After3 minutes the outside
lights shut OFF.
If you want an alarm just assign 1 button on a controller to ALARM,
hit that 1 button and the whole house flashes ON and OFF.

I hope this has given you a brief overview of what this unit can do
for you. I truly believe that this is all you will ever need to control
your house, it's the only one I know of on the market of this type.


From: fpjr@xroads.UUCP (Frank Phillips)

   
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I just found a good source of information on commercially
available home automation products - a catalog from an
outfit called Home Automastion Laboratories, at 5500 Highlands
Pkwy, Suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30082, phone: 404-319-6000.

They have a large selection of power line control products
and extensive descriptions. I have not done any business
with them (yet), so I cannot endorse them. But their
catalog is useful by itself.

From: rhaar@albert.cs.gmr.com (Robert L. Haar CS50)


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I am an avid user of the x10 remote control units which allow you
to control lights and appliances from remote locations within your
home. I recently purchased several of those infrared motion sensing
floodlights for the outside. Switching these floodlights from
automatic to manual operation requires toggling of the light
switch that controls them. I am attempting to control these
floodlights by using one of the x10 wall switches but the floodlight
doesnt swithc modes when I toggle it on and off. Presumably this is
beacause the x10 wall switch uses scrs to control the light and there
is a low voltage flowing through it even when off (its meant exclusively
for incandesant lights). The light will swithc modes if I power the switch
off with the slide switch on the x10 but that makes remote use impossible
since I want to be able to switch it to manual from the bedroom. Does anyone k
know a workaround for this or know where I can purchase a relay operated
wall switch similar to the appliance modules?

From: Mike_W_Ryan@cup.portal.com


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Thanks to all who responded to my X10/floodlight posting. Although I was
hoping to find a supplier of a relay operated wall switch ( I know that
some specialty devices for X10 exist such as industrial models for
heavy motors etc), I finally decided on this:

I installed  the floodlight in the standard way with a standard wall
switch, then connected between the input and output of the control unit
of the motion sensing floods. Since the control has a mini relay in it
(I can hear it) I believe I can get away with it. The end result is that
the light is in automatic most of the time, but I can use the X10 to bypass it
if I need the light on for an extended time or my wife hears a noise out back.
The only minus side is that I can't turn the light off if the control wan's
it on. This should be no problem as its one of the models that resets itself
it a power glitch fools it once daylight comes.

Now for the next question for all you fine folks:

I have a Garrison Colonial style house and I want to improve the insulation
in the attic. The eaves encroach upon the living space below at the outer
edges of the house. Whe nstanding in a bedroom below, you can see the ceiling
slope a good 45 degress several feet from the outer wall. Aside from having
to watch my head sometimes, it leaves me with a problem in insulation. There i
none in the cavity at present and I have no soffit vents. How can I insulate
that area ? Can I slide some 3 1/2 " batts in there? Should I fill it with
pour in stuff or will I need a moisture barrier there (I think I will). Are
there any alternate materials I could try?

From: Mike_W_Ryan@cup.portal.com

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I have a related X-10 question.  I just installed a track light
in my kitchen.  In order to have individual control over the
light (which was wired into another light circuit), I buried a couple
of X-10 switches in an extra-deep ceiling box.  The problem:  the X-10
incandescent switch won't operate a halogen spotlight!  I would really
like to use halogen lamps as I like the color balance.

Does anybody know how I can get around this problem?
I suppose I could use an applicance module instead of the
light switch module, but then I wouldn't be able to dim the lighting.
Also, the applicance module is a hassle because it means I have to wire
up an outlet up there, and install a plug on the end of the track light
wiring

So,

 Q1:  Is there some kind of device that I can install in the
 circuit to convince the X-10 light switch to operate the halogen
 lamp?

 Q2:  Has anybody ever taken an applicance module apart, in order
 to bypass the outlet/plug problem?

From: wagner@boulder.Colorado.EDU (Dave Wagner)


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Leviton makes Wall Switch model 6291 that will control lights, appliances,
etc. but will not respond to dim or bright commands.  They also make an
inline controller, Model 6375 which is similiar to having an appliance
module but is designed for inline installations.

Appliance modules may be disassembled.  They are but a single circuit board.

Leviton is the high quality line of X-10 devices and priced to match!

From: fpjr@xroads.UUCP (Frank Phillips)

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Original subject: DAK is advertising X-10 (again)

I recently received a DAK catalog and they are selling X-10 devices again.
Below are prices where I have already added in the postage and handling
(all prices in US dollars)
 Lamp Module       11.90 (9.90 + 2)
 Wall Switch       13.90 (11.90 + 2)
 Appliance Mod.                11.90 (9.90 + 2)
 16 unit control   23.90 (19.90 + 4)
 Clock/Timer       23.90 (19.90 + 4)
 Remote control set    43.90 (39.90 + 4)
 Remote unit only  21.90 (19.90 + 2)
 universal module  26.90 (24.90 + 2)

DAK's order number is: 1 800 325 0800
          1 800 888 6703 (TDD - for hearing impaired)

For those of you not i North America, I don't have a non-800 number but
you can try calling their offices at +1 818 888 8220.

 
From: lee@WRC.XEROX.COM (Lee Moore)

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By popular demand I am including pricing for many X-10 style products.
If you understand this non-friendly listing, it will give you an idea
of costs for certain applications.


ENER -G- MASTERS
HOME AUTOMATION SPECIALIST
P.O. BOX 31384
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85046
(602) 996-8060


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                     HEAT-A/C CONTROL SYSTEMS            Dealer   Retail   PG
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E-AZ-2    Airzone 2                                      $359.25  $718.49   4
E-AZ-3    Airzone 3                                      $477.47  $954.93   4

E-AZ-EX   1 to 3 Expansion Zones                         $374.15  $748.30   4

E-AR-2    Replacement Relay                               $21.78   $43.55

E-SYS-2   Enerstat Sys 2 (2 Zone)                        $310.58  $621.16   5
E-SYS-3   Enerstat Sys 3 + 2 (3 Zone)                    $495.76  $991.52   5

E-RB-2    Two Zone Expansion Bd.                         $328.08  $656.16   5

E-MAC 2   Mac 2 (2 Zone)                                 $132.34  $264.68   5

E-ER-1    Expansion Relay                                 $14.64   $29.28   5

E-FLX N-5 Round Flexdampers - 5 inch                      $27.54   $55.08  10
E-FLX N-6 Round Flexdampers - 6 inch                      $29.61   $59.22  10
E-FLX N-7 Round Flexdampers - 7 inch                      $32.91   $65.82  10
E-FLX N-8 Round Flexdampers - 8 inch                      $34.20   $68.39  10
E-FLX N-9 Round Flexdampers - 9 inch                      $36.11   $72.22  10
E-FLX N-10Round Flexdampers - 10 inch                     $39.81   $79.61  10
E-FLX N-12Round Flexdampers - 12 inch                     $56.47  $112.93  10
E-FLX N-14Round Flexdampers - 14 inch                     $64.85  $129.69  10

E-RFD 1408Rectangular Flexdampers - under 14" X 8"        $50.09  $100.18  11
E-RFD 1412Rectangular Flexdampers - under 14" X 12"       $59.76  $119.52  11

E-RFD2408 Rectangular Flexdampers - under 24" X 8"        $59.50  $118.99  11
E-RFD2412 Rectangular Flexdampers - under 24" X 12"       $72.45  $144.90  11

E-EP-1    Expansion Pump 256 CIM                          $73.64  $147.28   8

E-SPP-2   Sol Panel + Pump 2 Zone                        $210.63  $421.25   6
E-SPP-3   Sol Panel + Pump 3 Zone                        $246.42  $492.83   6
E-SPP-4   Sol Panel + Pump 4 Zone                        $284.97  $569.93   6
E-SPP-5   Sol Panel + Pump 5 Zone                        $322.02  $644.03   6
E-SPP-6   Sol Panel + Pump 6 Zone                        $359.07  $718.13   6

E-FR-25   Plenum Rated Tubing - 250 Ft.                   $46.14   $92.28  12
E-FR-12   Plenum Rated Tubing - 120 Ft.                   $30.72   $61.44  12

E-FRD-10  Fire Rated Duct Tape - 2" X 10 yards             $7.46   $14.91  12

E-AD-8    Plenum Access Doors - 8" Square                 $21.76   $43.52  12
E-AD-12   Plenum Access Doors - 12" Square                $23.64   $47.28  12
E-AD-14   Plenum Access Doors - 14" Square                $27.40   $54.80  12

E-ECL-35  Evaporator Coil Limit Switch                    $19.85   $39.70  12

E-24XFMR  24 VAC Transformer                              $16.55   $33.09  12

E-SPR-1   Static Pressure Control (Pr Sw+2 Sol+Encl.+LED $367.00  $733.99   7
E-BRD-10  Barometric Relief Door                         $176.49  $352.98
E-BRD-12  Barometric Relief Door                         $223.38  $446.76
E-OA-1    Outside Air Intake (Sw+2-Sol+Encl.)            $199.00  $397.99   7

E-HW1021  Thermostat Honeywell T8601C-1021                $94.64  $189.28   9
E-HW1046  Thermostat Honeywell T8604C-1046               $105.88  $211.76   9

E-WR444   Thermostat Wright Rodgers 1F56-444              $30.00   $60.00   9
E-WR910   Thermostat Wright Rodgers 1F35-910              $19.20   $38.40   9

E-HW1000  Thermostat Honeywell T8611R-1000               $146.44  $292.88   9
E-HW7008  Thermostat Honeywell T8621C-7008               $167.78  $335.56   9
E-HW1049  Thermostat Honeywell T8085R1049                $111.80  $223.60   9
E-HW1010  Sub Base Q682L-1010                             $30.78   $61.56   9
E-HW-C-100Thermostat Honeywell T8085C-1000               $130.90  $261.80   9
E-HW1045  Sub Base Q682B-1045                             $23.52   $47.04   9
E-HW1243  Thermostat Honeywell Y594R1243                  $55.14  $110.28   9
E-HW1018  Thermostat Honeywell T874C-1018                 $68.50  $137.00   9
E-HW1040  Sub Base Q674D-1040                             $12.76   $25.52   9
E-HW1009  Thermostat Honeywell T874D-1009                 $78.66  $157.32   9

E-HW1034  Sub Base Q674B-1034                             $15.44   $30.88   9
E-HW1137  Thermostat Honeywell T834C-1137                 $19.54   $39.08   9
E-HW1085  Thermostat Honeywell T834C-1085                 $19.54   $39.08   9
E-HW3855  Thermostat Honeywell T87F-3855                  $21.94   $43.88   9
E-HW1469  Sub Base Q539A-1469                             $15.28   $30.56   9

E-VHS     VHS Video Tape                                  $10.00   $12.95  12

CC3   ONE FOR ALL Infrared Command Center             $32.99   $39.95
RC5   ONE FOR ALL Premium Universal Remote Control    $84.98  $129.95

8256  1-Control Premium Universal Remote Control      $77.28   $99.99
8255  1-Control Universal Remote Control              $47.34   $69.99

TC100 Telecommand System 100                         $460.68  $499.95

DRP1  Kirsch Drapery Motor X-10 Compatible           $257.40  $299.90

CH1   Heath Zenith Chime                              $19.74   $29.95
BD1   Heath Zenith Barking Dog Alarm                  $55.16   $69.95
6105  Heath Zenith Motion Sensing Switch              $13.86   $19.95
6107  Heath Zenith Motion Sensing Switch - 3 way Pai  $23.80   $29.95

1400  Enerlogic ES-1400 IBM Comp. Control System (2- $407.88  $499.90

2553  Stanley Mobile Controller w / base              $39.48   $49.99
2554  Stanley Mobile Controller                       $15.78   $20.99
2651  Stanley Motion Detector Light Control w / floo  $42.48   $53.99
2652  Stanley Radio Control Motion Detector           $31.42   $39.99
2653  Stanley Radio Control Motion Detector w/base    $50.95   $64.99
CR1   Stanley Power Radio (clock + radio + timer)     $47.39   $59.99

7290  House Sitter I                                 $202.80  $249.00
7292  House Sitter II                                $298.80  $349.00
7293  House Sitter IIP                               $358.80  $449.00
7295  House Sitter III                               $454.80  $549.00

5810  Aquatrends Mirage Low Pres. Watering System    $167.94  $199.95
5820  Aquatrends Oasis High Pres. Watering System    $407.94  $499.95

5822  Wall Receptacle for Oasis System                $35.94   $39.95

3230  Mood Setter Fan Control                         $47.94   $69.95

3310  Telebell Doorman System                        $354.00  $399.95
3311  Telebell Extra Speaker w / button               $59.94   $69.95
3312  Telebell Extra Speaker                          $47.94   $59.95
3314  Telebell Door Strike Module                     $71.94   $89.95
3316  Telebell PBX Line Interface                    $203.94  $259.95
4730  Rover PC Remote Video Alarm/Surveillance Syste $598.80  $699.95


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                          LEVITON PRODUCTS                Dealer   Retail  
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L-6319-4  Wall Mounted Controller - 4 Address on / off    $59.20   $94.80
L-6319-4D Wall Mounted Controller - 3 on / off + dim / b  $59.20   $94.80
L-6319-4A Wall Mounted Controller - 3 on / off + All on   $59.20   $94.80
L-6319-2D Wall Mounted Controller - 2 Address on / off    $59.20   $94.80
L-6319-2  Wall Mounted Controller - 1 on / off + dim / b  $59.20   $94.80
L-6319-1  Wall Mounted Controller - 1 Address on / off    $59.20   $94.80
L-6319-1A Wall Mounted Controller - All on / off          $59.20   $94.80
L-6315    Dry Contact Transmitter Maintained             $107.63  $166.75
L-6316    Dry Contact Transmitter Momentary              $107.63  $166.75
L-6326    Interflash Controller                           $76.03  $121.80
L-6381    Incancescent Switch Module                      $35.92   $57.50
L-6383    3 - Way Incandescent Switch Module (pair)       $57.72   $92.50
L-6291    Wall Switch Module                              $45.20   $72.50
L-6293    3 - Way Wall Switch Module (pair)               $70.34  $112.00
L-6371    Double Pole Switch Module                       $86.93  $139.35
L-6294    4 - Way Slave Unit                              $29.10   $46.70
L-6290    2,000 Watt Dimmer Module                       $274.92  $440.00
L-6227    Wall Receptacle Module - half controlled        $27.12   $43.50
L-6280    Wall Receptacle Module - both controlled        $33.43   $53.60
L-6295    Single Wall Receptacle Module - 125V / 15A      $33.19   $53.20
L-6296    Single Wall Receptacle Module - 125V / 20A      $39.38   $63.00
L-6297    Single Wall Receptacle Module - 250V / 15A      $45.34   $72.60
L-6298    Single Wall Receptacle Module - 250V / 20A      $50.16   $80.35

L-6375    Flourescent Fixture Relay Module                $43.97   $70.50
L-6376    Dimming Fixture Relay Module                    $43.97   $70.50

L-6299    Signal Bridge                                   $39.01   $63.00
L-6201    System Coupler / Repeater                      $275.40  $350.00
L-6288    Plug-in Noise Filter                            $22.30   $35.70
L-6289    In-line Noise Filter                            $32.20   $51.60
L-6286    Wired-in Block / HID Choke (noise)               $9.00   $14.42
L-6385    Signal Test Transmitter                        $124.74  $190.38
L-6386    Signal Strength Indicator                      $221.76  $338.46

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                      MASTERVOICE PRODUCTS              Dealer   Retail
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M-BB00    Butler-in-a-Box                               1,795.00 2,995.00
M-BSII    Series II                                     2,394.00 3,995.00
M-BECU    Mastervoice E.C.U.                            1,194.00 1,495.00
M-RP00    Ram Pack 7000                                  $165.60  $199.95
M-RS00    RS-232 Cable                                    $27.00   $39.95
M-IR00    I.R. - TV Controller                           $367.20  $395.00
M-VM00    Voice Mouse Software                           $225.00  $249.00
M-VM01    Computer Set-up Program                        $225.00  $249.00
M-VC00    Voice Cartridge                                $165.60  $199.95
M-WM01    Samson Pro Microphone                          $228.00  $346.50
M-WM0C    Wireless Mic Cable                               $6.00   $15.00
M-SC00    Sprinkler Controller                           $103.50  $129.95
M-RTA-U   Remote Telephone Access Upgrade (Butler, ECU)  $288.00  $399.00
M-SE00    Alarm Expansion Kit                            $576.00 1,700.00
M-AB00    Aux. Battery Cable                              $10.80   $15.00
M-DT00    Demo/Sales VHS                                  $36.00   $45.00
M-TT00    Training the Butler (Install) VHS               $36.00   $45.00
M-PT00    Butler TV News Tape (Promo) VHS                 $36.00   $45.00
M-WW00    Window on Wall Street VHS                       $36.00   $45.00
M-TT0M    3/4" Master Training the Butler Tape (Install) $774.00  $999.00
M-DT0M/A  3/4" Master Demo/Sales Tape                    $774.00  $999.00
M-DT0M/B  3/4" Master Demo/Sales Tape                    $294.00  $395.00
M-PT0M    3/4" Master Butler TV News Tape (Promo)        $774.00  $999.00
M-WW0M    3/4" Master Window on Wall Street              $774.00  $999.00
M-ML00    Owners Manual Butler                            $27.00   $40.00
M-ML02    Owners Manual Series II                         $27.00   $40.00
M-MLEC    Owners Manual ECU                               $27.00   $40.00
M-BR01    Small Brochures                                  $0.30    $0.50
M-BR03    Medical Brochure                                 $0.54    $0.75
M-BR04    Series II Quick Start Brochure                   $0.30    $0.50
M-BRHA    Home Automation Survey                           $0.54    $0.75
M-SF00    Sales Folder                                     $1.38    $1.95
M-NB00    Service & Marketing Guide                      $673.20  $899.00
M-LP00    Large Poster                                     $3.00    $4.95
M-SP00    Small Poster                                     $0.60    $0.95

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X-BC531   X-10 POWERHOUSE Security Control Console (Dial  $82.80  $115.00   3
X-HS9000  PROTECTOR PLUS 9 piece Home Security System    $201.59  $279.99   3
X-SS5400  PROTECTOR PLUS 4 piece Home Security System     $79.16  $109.96   3
X-DW534   PROTECTOR PLUS Door/Window Sensor               $14.39   $19.99   3
X-HT544   PROTECTOR PLUS Remote Control                   $17.99   $24.99   6
X-KF574   PROTECTOR PLUS Miniature (Key Chain) Remote Co  $17.99   $24.99   6
X-SP554   PROTECTOR PLUS Wireless Motion Detector         $43.20   $59.99   6
X-PH508   POWERHORN Remote 110 Decibel Powerline Siren    $35.99   $49.99   6
X-PF284/BAPOWERFLASH Burgler Alarm Interface              $21.59   $29.99   6

X-RC5000  Wireless Remote Control System (X-RT504 + X-RR  $35.99   $49.99   4
X-RT504   SIXTEEN PLUS Wireless Remote Control            $14.39   $19.99   6

X-PM5900  POWERMID I.R. Remote Control Extender (X-ST539  $43.19   $59.99   3
X-ST539   POWERMID Infrared Sensor / Wireless Transmitte  $21.59   $29.99   3
X-RE549   POWERMID Wireless Receiver / Infrared Emitter   $21.59   $29.99   3
X-RX569   POWERMID Infrared Extender (use w / X-RE549)    $14.39   $24.99   3

X-CP290P  Computer/home Automator Interface for IBM + Co  $50.39   $69.99   3
X-CP290M  Computer/home Automator Interface for Macintos  $50.39   $69.99   3
X-CP290A  Computer/home Automator Interface for Apple II  $50.39   $69.99   3
X-CP290C  Computer/home Automator Interface for Commodor  $50.39   $69.99   3

X-MC460   Mini Controller - 6 function 8 unit controller   $9.35   $12.99   4
X-SC503   Maxi Controller - 6 function 16 unit controlle  $17.99   $24.99   4
X-MT522   Mini Timer - 4 Channel Timer/Controller         $21.59   $29.99   4
X-SD533   SUNDOWNER with dusk to dawn control             $14.39   $19.99   4
X-TH2807  Thermostat Set-Back Controller Set              $14.39   $19.99   4
X-TR551   Telephone Responder (touch tone compatible)     $57.59   $79.99   3

X-LM465   Lamp Module                                     $11.69   $14.99  12
X-AM486   Appliance Module 2-pin Polarized                $11.69   $14.99  12
X-AM466   Appliance Module 3-pin Grounded                 $12.47   $15.99  12
X-WS467   Wall Switch Module                              $11.69   $14.99  12
X-WS4777  3-Way Wall Switch Module                        $15.59   $19.99  12
X-CS277   Companion Switch (works w/ X-WS4777 for 4-way)   $6.23    $7.99   6
X-SR227   Wall Receptacle Module with Custom Wall Plate   $15.59   $19.99  12
X-HD243   Heavy Duty 220V 15A Appliance Module            $17.99   $24.99   6
X-HD245   Heavy Duty 220V 20A Appliance Module            $17.99   $24.99   6
X-UM506   Universal Module (Contact Closure + Beeper)     $17.99   $24.99   6
X-FLPB    X-10 Product Catalog / Brochure                  $0.18    $0.25

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                       MINIMUM ORDER $200.00
                ALL PRICES PLUS SHIPPING AND HANDLING
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P.O. BOX 31384
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85254
(602) 996-8060
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INFORMATION OR ORDERING.
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From: fpjr@xroads.UUCP (Frank Phillips)

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This is in response to my query about where one could get the Leviton X10
products/information from (Re: Leviton X10 products, where? ...).

My many thanks to Dave Erickson (erickson@libra.cs.nps.navy.mil) for
sending me Leviton's customer service phone number (1-800-323-8920).

I call Leviton and they gave me a list of distributers in my area
(Portland, OR - Platt, Stusser, Consolidated, & Taylor).  I called Platt,
and gave them the 800 number, he called Leviton to figure out what on
earth I was talking about, and has a catalog coming in for me.

First, when talking to these electrical supply houses, you will probably
confuse them by talking about "X10".  Leviton calls their product line
"Decora Electronic Controls" or DEC for short.  There is about 6 - 7 pages
of information in the Leviton D300 catalog (pp. D4 - D9), plus there is
a catalog that covers all of Leviton's electronic products (that is what
I should receive next week).

What follows is a list of products from the D300 catalog.  Like the name
implies, they are in the Decora style of switches and outlets.

Note: I make no guaranties on the part numbers, the photocopies where fuzzy
on some of the pages.

CONTROLLERS

6311-I, -W     Deluxe Wall Mounted Programmer -- 7-day, 63 program sequences,
               1-16 addrs, ON/OFF cmds, manual switching 256 addrs, 5 day
               battery backup, surface mounts on standard single gang wallbox,
               Ivory & White.

6220           Table Top Controller -- (looks like any other basic controller
               you can get at Radio Shack.)

6319-1, -1W    1-Button Wall-Mounted Area Controller -- Manual remote control
               for one addr.  ON/OFF, Decora style, Ivory & White.

6319-1A, -1AW  1-Button Wall-Mounted Area Controller -- Manual remote control
               ALL-LIGHTS-ON/ALL-OFF, Decora style, Ivory & White.

6319-2, -2W    2-Button Wall-Mounted Area Controller -- Manual remote control
               of two sequential addrs.  ON/OFF, Decora style, Ivory & White.

6319-2D, -2DW  2-Button Wall-Mounted Area Controller -- Manual remote control
               of one addr.  ON/OFF and DIM/BRIGHTEN, Decora style, Ivory &
               White.

6319-4, -4W    4-Button Wall-Mounted Controllers -- Manual remote control of
               four sequential addrs.  ON/OFF, Decora style, Ivory & White.

6319-4A, -4AW  4-Button Wall-Mounted Controllers -- Manual remote control of
               three sequential addrs.  3 ON/OFF plus 1 ALL-LIGHTS-ON/ALL-OFF,
               Decora style, Ivory & White.

6319-4D, -4DW  4-Button Wall-Mounted Controllers -- Manual remote control of
               four sequential addrs?  1 ON/OFF?, 3 DIM/BRIGHTEN?, Decora
               style, Ivory & White.

6315, 6316     Dry Contact Transmitters -- Monitors up to four dry contact
               closures.  6315 xmits ON or OFF in response to contact opening
               or closure.  6316 xmits ON or OFF in response to contact
               closure, on xmit on contact openings.  Use with photocells, IR
               sensors, security system, motion sensors, thermostats, and any
               other dry-contact-based sensors.  (Looks like Decora style, no
               decorator wallplate shown.)

6326           Interflash Controller -- Automatically sends intermittent
               ON/OFF signals to all Switch and Receptacle modules set to
               same letter and number code as Interflash.  Responds to a
               6-24 VDC input signal.  When DC input terminates, all lights
               will remain ON until turned OFF by a controller or manually.

SWITCH MODULES

6290          2000 Watt Dimmer Module -- Full range dimming unit, surface
              mounted, can control entire circuits or selected incandescent
              loads.  Responts to ALL-LIGHTS-ON/ALL-OFF, ON/OFF, and
              DIM/BRIGHTEN.  Supplied in metal box with terminal strip
              wiring.

6291, -I, -W  Wall Switch Module -- ON/OFF for fluorescent lighting, switch-
              controlled appliances, or incandescent lighting where dimming
              is not desired.  Requires neutral (white) wire.  Decora style,
              Brown, Ivory, & White.

6293, -I, -W  3-Way Wall Switch Module -- Same as 6291 above, but for 3-way
              control (two control points).  Decora style, Brown, Ivory, &
              White.

6294, -I, -W  4-Way Slave Unit -- For use with 6293 and 6383.  Provides
              additional control points in multi-circuit wirings apps.
              Decora style, Brown, Ivory, & White.

6381, -I, -W  Incandescent Switch Module -- Single pole switch controls
              incandescent lighting with full-range local and remote dimming
              capability.  ON/OFF, ALL-LIGHTS-ON/ALL-OFF, DIM/BRIGHTEN.
              Built-in radio/TV interference filter.  500W max, 60W min,
              120V 60Hz AC only.  Decora style, Brown, Ivory, & White.


6383, -I, -W  Incandescent 3-Way Switch Module -- Same as 6381 above, but
              for 3-way incandescent lighting control (two control points).
              Decora style, Brown, Ivory, & White.

6371-I        Double Pole Switch Module -- Responds to ON/OFF and
              ALL-LIGHTS-ON/ALL-OFF.  Ideal for switching pool pumps,
              central air conditioners, and similar large appliances. 20A
              250V 2HP.  Decora style, Ivory only.

6375          Fluorescent Fixture Relay Module -- Can be mounted at a
              fluorescent fixture by means of adhesive strips, has wiring
              leads, ON/OFF and ALL-LIGHTS-ON/ALL-OFF.  5A (resistive or
              inductive only).

6376          Incandescent Dimming Relay Module -- Can be mounted at an
              incandescent fixture by means of adhesive strips, has wiring
              leads, ON/OFF, ALL-LIGHTS-ON/ALL-OFF, DIM/BRIGHTEN.  300W.

RECEPTACLE MODULES

6227, -I, -W  Wall Receptacle Module -- Duplex receptacle with top outlet
              ON/OFF, bottom outlet always live.  15A 120V 60Hz AC.
              Decora style, Brown, Ivory, & White.

6???, -I, -W  Wall Receptacle Module -- Same as 6227 but with both top and
              bottom ON/OFF.

6295, -I, -W  Single Wall Receptacle Module -- Single receptacle provides
              ON/OFF.  "Constructed with heavy duty double-wipe brass
              contacts.  Local control of any light or appliance plugged
              into the controlled outlet is acheived by cycling that item's
              power supply switch once or twice.  Comes in brown, ivory (-I)
              or white (-W) Noryl; matching decorator wallplate included.
              Rated 15 amps 120 volts AC, NEMA configuration 5-15R."

6296, -I, -W  Single Wall Receptacle Module -- Same as 6295 but rated 20A
              120V AC, NEMA configuration 5-20R.  No local control.

6297, -I, -W  Single Wall Receptacle Module -- Same as 6295 but rated 15A
              250V AC, NEMA configuration 6-15R.  No local control.

6298, -I, -W  Single Wall Receptacle Module -- Same as 6295 but rated 20A
              250V AC, NEMA configuration 6-20R.  No local control.

FILTERS, COUPLERS and TEST EQUIPMENT

6277  HID Choke -- "This device is wired on the LOAD side of any DEC (X10)
      receiver that may be exposed to spikes from HID lighting fixture
      ballasts to protect the command signals to the receiver from
      interference.  120/277V 5A 60Hz AC only."

6288  Plug-In Noise Filter -- "Electrial appliances may generate 'noise'
      that could interfere with proper signal transmission.  When the
      offending appliance is isolated and plugged into the 6288 Noise Filter,
      which is in turn plugged into a receptacle, stray noise is filtered
      out, ensuring a clear signal."

6289  In-Line Noise Reducer -- "The 6289 Noise Reducer filters electrical
      'noise' and frequencies above or below the 121 kHz signal.  The 6289
      may be installed at the 'noise' or signal source or at the module
      affected by the interference.  Depending on the source of the
      interference, the 6289 may be wired phase to neutral or phase to phase."

6299  Signal Bridge -- "Installation of a Signal Bridge assures sufficient
      signal strength on both 120 volt legs of a 120/240 volt 3-wire power
      supply, regardless of which leg system contoller is wired to."

6385  Signal Test Transmitter -- "Automatic test transmitter continually sends
      ON and OFF signals for command signal verification when plugged into
      120V receptacle."

6386  Signal Strength Indicator -- "Measures command signal strength at
      individual module locations.  Minimum signal strength required for
      proper DEC powerline carrier component operation is 100mV."

From: tim@int13.hf.intel.com (Timothy E. Forsyth)

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Thanks to all who replied to my request for assistance with my serial
port and X-10 Controller, especially Colin Wright who provided a
replacement serial card for use in my diagnostics.

You may recall that everything except my X-10 Interface would work on
the serial ports of my new '386 machine. It turns out that the serial
port was not the problem, it was the speed of the computer. When I set
the machine to 16 MHz (instead of 25 MHz) the X-10 worked fine.

This is the first time I've ever encountered anything where the computer's
speed made a difference (except for performance).

From:mike.knox%canrem.uucp@lsuc.on.ca
    
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Because I used to work for Leviton in the US, I would suggest phoning
Leviton MFG of Canada, Thornhill 881-2398. If they--or someone at
Leviton Cnada in Montreal--can't help you, suggest that they contact
Saul Rosenbaum [or one of his people] at Levition Corporate Headquarters
in Little Neck, NY [that's the borough of Queens in NYC].

From:lisa.powell%canrem.uucp@lsuc.on.ca 
