Re: Computer interface CM12U Relpacement

["Trevor Daniel" <spam@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Beachcomber,

I have been talking with SimplyAutomate.co.uk recently. They have always
been aware of the CM12 problems. They have now started to supply a product
which they have designed and built themselves. They claim that it works much
better than the original X10 module.

Trev
"Beachcomber" <Beachcomber@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Thank you for your response. I ordered yet another CM12 as an X10 system
> without timers is a complete was of money. I will make a note of the
> PowerLinc Controller and when I need another (as I'm sure I will in 12
> months time) that will be the device to try next.
>
> X10 is is just not supported well here in the UK - yes we have a couple of
> excellent suppliers but the prices are double to 3 times the cost in the
> USA. Its a great shame as it stops the market growing.
>
> Thanks again for the advice.
>
>
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> "Thierry PARENT" <tparent@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> CM12 is an entry level X10 computer interface. The fact that in your
>> case, the controller is burning should be investigate. This is not one of
>> the "common reliability problem" of CM11 or 12 related on this site. I
>> fear that something in your installation is wrong. Maybe is the interface
>> in a too warm area (CM12 overheating is well known), or exposed to
>> oversurge.
>>
>> If you are not afraid of purchasing and using US device (with a 240V,
>> 110V adaptor and the required transformation to allow X10 signal
>> crossing), the smarthome product seems to be more reliable than CM12
>> (this solution will not operate on triphases installation).
>> http://www.automatedoutlet.com/product.php?productid=280&cat=20&page=1
>>
>> A user forum is also available at :
>>
>> http://forums.accessx10.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=22 (this device
>> is related at 1132C or CU)
>>
>> For me, the best affortable choice (but still 5x for expensive than the
>> CM12), is the Ocelot controller. It's true that you are no more in the
>> entry level segment. It's a true controller which could be expanded
>> (switch, input, voice, temperature, serial) and includes conditional
>> macro. Take care that an additional device should be purchased to
>> interface it with powerline (XM10U)
>> More info are available :
>> http://www.letsautomate.com/10599.cfm?
>> Since 4 years, I never encountered any reliability issue.
>>
>> A user forum is also available at :
>>
>> http://www.appdigsupport.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi
>>
>> Hope it helps
>>
>> Thierry
>>
>> "Beachcomber" <Beachcomber@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:1120379143.26640.0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> I've found the CM12u the UK version of the X10 computer control
>>> interface to be somewhat unrelaible. I've now had two of them break in
>>> two years with a nice burnt out components smell.
>>>
>>> I'm loathe to buy yet another. Is there anything else I can use as an
>>> alterative to the CM12 to control my X10 sytem that is avialable in the
>>> UK?
>>>
>>
>>
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