Re: X10 Newbie Help

["egelbeertje" <r_d_k@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

;-) guess that's why I never tested them...LOL

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Mal Lansell" <mlansell@f...> wrote:
> I think that one needs a neutral at the switch too.  The price is=20
nasty as
> well (for < =A391 per channel I could have CBus!)
>=20
> Mal
>=20
>=20
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "egelbeertje" <r_d_k@h...>
> To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 3:05 PM
> Subject: [ukha_d] Re: X10 Newbie Help
>=20
>=20
> > There's a new micromodule dimmer available with softstart that=20
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=20
control
> > using Marmitek X-10.
> > Built-in dimmer, 250W.
> > Two-way X-10: transmits the set dimmer level to other LWM1,
LD11=20
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=20
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...>=20
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=20
switch,
> > but you
> > > could dig out a bigger hole!  You would need to have a
neutral=20
wire
> > at the
> > > switch, though.  Most UK houses have only the live,
switched=20
live
> > and earth
> > > at the switch.  A lot of people tuck them behind the
ceiling=20
rose.
> > Whatever
> > > you do, make sure it is accessible, because they have
fuses=20
which
> > may blow
> > > at some point (and you don't want to be ripping up
floorboards=20
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=20
both
> > IR and RF
> > > transmitters.  You can also control your PC's mouse pointer
if=20
you
> > plug the
> > > supplied receiver into your PC (but it will do all the
other=20
stuff
> > without
> > > it)
> > >
> > > It can be programmed to work with most TVs, HiFis etc (by=20
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=20
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,=20
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=20
fades
> > up to a
> > > preset
> > > > > level.
> > > >
> > > > Do any of the other units I mentioned have this
feature, or=20
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=20
go
> > to the
> > > expense
> > > > > of a DIN enclosure.  You can connect a momentary
switch to=20
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=20
you
> > buy any
> > > one of
> > > > > them)
> > > >
> > > > Is there anywhere online that I can find this wiring
diagram?=20
I
> > am pretty
> > > > much an electrical newbie, so I want to check out what
I need=20
to
> > do before
> > > > I buy the items..
> > > >
> > > > Is the LD11 suitable for fitting at or around the=20
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=20
card
> > to
> > > > > control stuff via the PC.  That and a couple of
X10 rf=20
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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