Re: Re: X10 Newbie Help

["Mal Lansell" <mlansell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think that one needs a neutral at the switch too.  The price is nasty as
well (for < £91 per channel I could have CBus!)

Mal


----- Original Message -----
From: "egelbeertje" <r_d_k@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 3:05 PM
Subject: [ukha_d] Re: X10 Newbie Help


> 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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