Re: X10, PowerMax+ and Harmony

["Dave Ward" <DFHWukha@xxxxxxxxx>]

Richard,

I hope someone will correct me, but you may have difficulty using
PowerMax PIRs as occupancy sensors, I think they only report twice and
then go into sleep mode.  The BT branded PIRs I have don't seem to
'arm' again until they sense no movement for several minutes.

On a similar note I found this Powermax compatible Solar powered
driveway beam break sensor the other day

http://www.jnstar.co.nz/index.html

Dave



--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "icx1322" <mr.richard.parker@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Quick introduction: my name is Richard and I'm new to the group, and
> new to HA in general. New apartment, and with it the opportunity to
> install some automation gear!
>
> I've grand(ish) plans for my setup, and have already ordered all the
> bits. At the moment I've got a PowerMax+ alarm setup with 4 PIRs. I
> want to use the PIRs to turn lights on and off, as well as trigger
> certain events that can be interpreted via the Harmony Gold software.
> For this purpose, I've purchased an XM10U which I understand allows
the
> PowerMax+ sensors to communicate over the powerline with the rest of
> the X10 system.
>
> Introduction over! Down to business.... :)
>
> I've purchased several X10 dimmer controls, a CM12 computer interface
> and the harmony software.
>
> My question has to do with the electrical circuit. Basically, we have
> two separate breakers on the consumer unit for the bed/bath lights and
> living/kitchen areas. There is a similar setup with the wall sockets,
> two separate breakers for bedrooms and living/kitchen areas. Should
the
> X10 modules be able to communicate with each other across all of
these?
> Or will I need some kind of bridging unit?
>
> Many thanks for your patience and assistance!
>
> Richard
>