Re: X10 Motion detection

[ian.bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Hi Marcus

Long time no hear ;-)) Times are a busy these days, how's things with you?

You could use the relay board controller I built and you are testing
(probably in a box somewhere if my guess is correct ;-)). It sends xAP
message on changes to the inputs and can be configured to send them on
rising edge, falling edge or both. That would give you a non intrusive way
of getting the data into the PC by serial port. You already know more than
most on writing programs to talk xAP so hopefully the application
interfacing should not be a problem. There are 16 inputs which should give
you enough scope for most things.

Depending on the outputs from the PIR's you may need to do some level
changing but that is dead simple. My guess would be this is not needed
though.

I can make changes to the firmware if you need it  so have a think and let
me know.

I have literally just got Ethernet working on another project and am
beginning to think about making an Ethernet to serial interface for my
existing projects like this controller. This would give you a true network
interface rather than serial. I should stress this is a  long way off and
not the same as the MSS100 way of doing things.

Let me know if this is of interest

Ian






"Frank Mc Alinden" <fmcalind@xxxxxxx>
18/06/2004 09:03
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Hi Marcus
I use Pulnix Sensors which are also located in the
UK........

I use 4 core alarm cable

Im using Genesis alarm panel and have  some of its outputs connected to a
CBUS  input interface module to control my lights....

Usually located in a corner of the room NOT facing a window  Link below to
the sensors i use .

http://skybax.rapidhoster.co.uk/~armagh/page13.html

> How do I connect these up, I'm assuming that I can supply power and
then
simply
> connect to a parallel port and look for pins going high/low ?

Depends on what you are connecting them into.......When using an alarm
system they are usually connected using normally closed contacts...would
need to refer to the alarm panel manual....If using a pc i/o module then
usually either normally open or closed could be used...

HTH
Frank




----- Original Message -----
From: "Marcus Warrington" <marcusw@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 5:39 PM
Subject: [ukha_d] X10 Motion detection


> Hi,
>
> I'm wanting to (eventually) have automated lights so am looking at
fixing
PIRs in each room for motion detection, and then having a controller turn
on
the lights via X10. Can I also use these as part of the alarm system or do
I
need different PIRs? I'm probably looking at using MisterHouse as a
controller but maybe eventually I'll get HomeVision (and possibly
Comfort).
>
> So the questions are ;
> What PIRs do people recommend.
> What cable should I use ? Cate5e or Alarm cable
> Where Should I place the PIR  - opposite the door ? above the window ?
> Am I better using ceiling mounted 360 degree sensors ?
> How do I connect these up, I'm assuming that I can supply power and
then
simply
> connect to a parallel port and look for pins going high/low ?
>
> Help
>
> Marcus
>



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