Re: X10 Computer Interface (CM12) battery life?

["vectra999uk2002" <questuk1@xxxxxxx>]

Yes I do want to store macros in it, and then disconnect the PC!

Just use a RF remote to send a signal and run a macro to control
dimming lights etc.

So as I understand it providing I have the mains ON all the time the
batteries will never run down (other than there natural discharge
rate)?

Sorry for this long question, but i read an article on the CM11 from
usa and he complained he was changing batteries every 3 weeks?

Thanks Gary






--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Doogie Brodie <ukhad@d...> wrote:
> vectra999uk2002 wrote:
>
> > Does the X10 Computer Interface(CM12)run of its batteries when
> > computer disconnected, if so it would seem you would have to
replace
> > them every 3 weeks?
> >
> > Or as I hope, does it draw its power from the mains and use the
> > batteries only if the mains supply fails?
>
> Pretty sure I don't have a battery in mine! Think you only need it
if
> you want to download macros and sunrise/set patterns into it and
store
> them while power is not on. If you're using a 100% PC based
solution,
> then there's nothing to save in it.
>
> --
> Doogie