Re: Advices

["Dave McLaughlin" <dave@xxxxxxx>]

HI Alex,

The AM12 is simply a switching control unit (Appliance Module, hence AM).
It
can not be connected to your computer or send X10 commands.

The CM12 is a computer interface to allow the PC or any serial device for
that matter, to send and receive X10 commands. This is what you will need
to
control any X10 device from your PC.

The LM12 is a Lamp Module and is for controlling incandescent lamps only
(not halogen or low energy). It supports the brightness commands, whereas
the AM12 is purely ON or OFF via a relay.

Hope this makes sense?

Regards
Dave...

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alex Ciurea" <alex@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Advices


> Ian and Dave, I've found the documentation for AM12. Thanks!
> The cost isn't a problem, a really big problem.....
> The source for buying the ready-to-use devices is a problem. I have
> connections in Italy ( not the sicilian mafia :)). just friends ) but
I
> don't know if they have something like this in there... Anyway, I'll
ask
> them.
>
> Also, I would like to build this device for future development
reasons.
>
> I have another questions:
>
> The AM12 takes the place for CM12 device? I still need the LM12,
correct?
> (which in this case, I must buy it)
>
> How can I control (on-the-fly) the AM12 through a PC?
>
> Thanks alot,
> Alex.