Re: X10 Newbie Help

["egelbeertje" <r_d_k@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

There's a new micromodule dimmer available with softstart that would
fit a backbox - never tested it though and very $$$.

Commercial Info
New low price.
approx 91 GBP
Features


Local control via the switch attached to the module or remote control
using Marmitek X-10.
Built-in dimmer, 250W.
Two-way X-10: transmits the set dimmer level to other LWM1, LD11 and
LW11 modules (set to the same HouseCode and UnitCode).
Softstart and softdim.
Memory function for last dimmer setting.
Responds to ON, OFF, DIM, BRIGHTER and extended X-10 (dimmer setting
originates from other LWM1 modules).
Can respond to All Lights On and All Off (configuration).
Choice between 1-face momentary switch or 2-face momentary switch.

rgds,

Rob


--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Mal Lansell" <mlansell@f...> wrote:
> The LD11 is the only one with soft start, as far as I know.  The
LM12W comes
> on at full brightness every time.
>
> The LD11 is too large to fit in a normal backbox behind the switch,
but you
> could dig out a bigger hole!  You would need to have a neutral wire
at the
> switch, though.  Most UK houses have only the live, switched live
and earth
> at the switch.  A lot of people tuck them behind the ceiling rose.
Whatever
> you do, make sure it is accessible, because they have fuses which
may blow
> at some point (and you don't want to be ripping up floorboards or
digging
> holes in the wall to fix it).
>
> All the X10 product manuals can be downloaded from here:
> http://www.x10.com/support/support_manuals.htm#Home%20Automation
>
> For IR/RF control you could try the X10 Mouse Remote.  It has both
IR and RF
> transmitters.  You can also control your PC's mouse pointer if you
plug the
> supplied receiver into your PC (but it will do all the other stuff
without
> it)
>
> It can be programmed to work with most TVs, HiFis etc (by entering
codes for
> your product).  Look at its product manual to see if it supports
your gear.
> It won't control an NTL cable box, unfortunately (but then not many
remotes
> will).  X10 control is a bit clunky - press the X10 button, and
then a unit
> number, then +- volume for dim/bright, +-channel for on/off, but it
does
> work.
>
> Perhaps someone else can suggest an alternative?
>
> Mal
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gordon Christie" <homeautomation@p...>
> To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] X10 Newbie Help
>
>
> >
> > Thanks for your answer, Mal..
> >
> > On Wed, 10 Mar 2004, Mal Lansell wrote:
> >
> > > 1) LD11 will do what you need - it has a soft start and
fades
up to a
> preset
> > > level.
> >
> > Do any of the other units I mentioned have this feature, or are
they all
> > like the Plug-in Lamp Module I have?
> >
> > > 2) I just stick mine in a plastic box.  There's no need to
go
to the
> expense
> > > of a DIN enclosure.  You can connect a momentary switch to
the
LD11 for
> > > direct control.  Wiring diagrams come with the modules (in
fact, the
> info
> > > for all the modules is on one big sheet that you get when
you
buy any
> one of
> > > them)
> >
> > Is there anywhere online that I can find this wiring diagram? I
am pretty
> > much an electrical newbie, so I want to check out what I need to
do before
> > I buy the items..
> >
> > Is the LD11 suitable for fitting at or around the lightswitch, or
does it
> > need to be installed at the electrical distribution unit?
> >
> > > 3a). Don't know about that.  I use a PDA with wireless CF
card
to
> > > control stuff via the PC.  That and a couple of X10 rf
remotes
for
> > > simple situations (or where you don't want to risk ruining a
PDA, like
> > > in the bath!) seems adequate.
> >
> > *nods* I have a Powerbook which I use to control things at the
moment.
> > However, I want to have some kind of combined RF/IR remote for
controlling
> > the TV and triggering scene settings. Any suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks again. :)
> >
> > ~Gordon
> >
> >
> >
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