Re: X10 Computer Interface

["Paul Peard" <NOSPAMpaul_peard@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave,

It's not unusual - but does raise a point for your app - you need to build
in support for x10 equipment that works in US and europe, so if you decide
to go down the commercially available route then I suggest you look into the
global support for the product - otherwise you are going to cut your market
down.

As far as the PLC controllers - I understand it's more the voltage - Europe
is 220-240v - so the components must be rated accordingly, most
manufacturers of this kit seem to think that both the houses in europe with
electricity won't need automation - so they keep there product US centric -
missing out on a fair share of the possibles out there.

Paul

"Dave" <dju@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:50:34 +0000 (UTC), "Paul Peard"
> <NOSPAMpaul_peard@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>Thanks-looks like a reworked version of a commercial controller - also -
>>they don't appear to have a european option - but thanks for the info,
>>I'll
>>dig some more.
>>
>>Paul
>
> I didn't realize that it wouldn't work in Europe. Now that
> you mention it, must be the line freq difference, I suppose.
> Sorry for the tease.