Re: Getting started with X10 - more questions

["Dan" <dtoma@xxxxxxx>]

Hi,

At http://www.intellihome.be/english/productview.asp?id=4
there is a startup
kit named "IH1020 ACTIVEHOME kit".
It contains:
a.. 1 ActiveHome Interface - CM11 + software for windows
a.. 1 Lamp Module - IH2010 - LM12
a.. 1 Appliance Module - IH2020 - AM12

and it cost only 93.6£ including VAT with free delivery inside UE.
There is any other cheaper option available?

Anyone knows the difference between CM12 and CM11 interface?
I am interested too in X10 modules (circuit only, without any case, to be
integrated in other kind of devices), not standard ones.
I want to be able to:
- dim
- use local on/off/dim switch/touch
- read device status
- drive loads of 1000VA

Thank you all,
Dan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Hetherington" <mark.egroups@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 2:00 AM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Getting started with X10


> John Poltorak wrote:
> > I've only just discovered this list and hope someone may be able
to help
> > me out in getting started with X10. I've never used it or even
seen it
in
> > use but would like to get round to finding out what is involved
> > in setting
> > it up.
> >
> > By my reckoning, all I need for a very basic starter kit is the
> > following:-
> >
> > CM12U Computer Controller
> > LM15  Socket Rocket
> > AM15  Appliance Module
> >
> > Does this sound OK? How much should I be looking to pay?
>
> It doesn't sound too bad. Prices vary depending on where you buy from
and
> you can usually save money by using kits rather than buying individual
> items. It will cost less than £100.
>
> You would probably be as well going for a kit of CM12+AM12+LM12 and
then
> buying the LM15 (socket rocket) seperately if you are planning on
using it
> for main lighting control rather than lamp control. You could also go
for
> the recent socket rocket kit to get you an RF controller and basic
remote
> control as well as the LM15.
>
> Bear in mind that the LM15 has no dim capability so if you wanted
dimming
> you need to look at the LW10 (light wall switch) for overhead lighting
> instead. The LM12 (plug in lamp module) will dim incandescent lamps.
>
> > Is it possible to get a CM12U without any software at a discount?
I
don't
> > use Windows so don't like to pay for something I'll have no use
for.
>
> The software shipped with a CM12 is ActiveHome. This software is free
so
the
> cost of the CM12 would not be affected by not having it.
>
> HTH,
>
> Mark.
>
>
>
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