Controlling a power socket "by phone"

[Tim Hawes <timsyahoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Saw this in one of CPC's catalogues and don't recall it being
mentioned so I thought I'd share :-)

www.cpc.co.uk p/n TE0204109 - TECHNOTREND TPS 2000 Phoneswitch,
=A351.66+va=
t

"Quoting:
The phoneswitch is a mains power socket which can be remotely switched
on/off using a telephone. It is ideal for controlling a wide variety
of appliances such as heating, lighting and security equipment. The
phoneswitch simply plugs into any standard 13A UK mains socket, and
connects directly to the telephone line without interfering with any
other telecommunications equipment. It can be operated from any
telephone either fixed, cordless or mobile or a tone pad.

First the telephone number is dialled in the normal way. The
phoneswitch answers the call and upon answering emits an audible beep.
A 5 digit security access code is then entered via the keypad. Once
this code has been accepted, functions such as switching the unit
on/off, and operating the countdown timer can be achieved by simply
using combinations of *, #, and the 0-9 telephone buttons.
Operates from fixed or mobile phones, or a tone pad
Simple plug-in connections
Personal security code
Countdown timer facility
Full 3kW rating
Supplied with a 3m telephone lead "


Not sure how it would interact with other devices that answer the
phone, like Comfort, but it seems like it has some uses.

HTH,

Tim.


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