Re: X10 Motion detection

[andrew.kay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Marcus,
I have PIR "X10 RF PIR - MS13E2 "Hawkeye"" in a few
rooms that activate the
lights. They are RF and send a signal to a TM13U "Single House Code
X10 RF
Radio Receiver and X10 Appliance Module"
Works a treat - just wish they would switch the light off when I leave.....
You can buy them from
http://www.letsautomate.com/

I also have them outside as well


Andy



-----"Marcus Warrington" <marcusw@xxxxxxx> wrote: -----

To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
From: "Marcus Warrington" <marcusw@xxxxxxx>
Date: 06/18/2004 08:39AM
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