Re: XTB-II 2-Phase Version

["BruceR" <br@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You're right about the stuff in the panel. However, for those whose
panels are mounted on the exterior of the home it's often the only
option. I know the low voltage wiring to the TW523 is also a code no-no.

 Jeff Volp wrote:
> While it would be similar in size to a Leviton repeater, it would
> still need to get its input from something like the TW523.   A outlet
> on the top would accept the X10 input, just like the present XTB.  I
> thought the cleanest installation would be to mount it adjacent to
> the panel, and just plug it into a 240V receptacle.  Although many of
> us do it, I believe the code prohibits devices like repeaters from
> being mounted inside the distribution panel.  It was even a little
> iffy whether the inspector would accept that big X10 filter slipped
> over the ground lead.
>
> Jeff
>
> "BruceR" <br@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:UiMCg.10096$Vq1.2059@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> I'll take two and use the single phase ones to boost some maxi
>> controllers. To me, the ideal package would be something like the
>> Leviton repeater which fits nicely inside an electrical panel.
>> Instead of the terminal strip, which is fine, flying leads would be
>> OK too.
>>
>>  Jeff Volp wrote:
>>> Hello All,
>>>
>>> Several people have requested a passive coupler be included with the
>>> XTB. When I first started the XTB project, I had considered having
>>> two output coupling networks so the XTB would directly drive each
>>> phase.  I abandoned that approach because I thought it would have
>>> limited acceptance.
>>>
>>> Now that people see what the XTB can do, I am considering a XTB-II,
>>> to drive both phases directly.  It would be packaged in a larger
>>> module with a terminal strip to accept any type of 240V grounded
>>> input cable.  With more room available, a microcontroller could be
>>> added to gate received and transmitted signals, and perhaps generate
>>> and decode the X10 signal directly.  The same approach could be used
>>> for a XTB-III three-phase unit with gated drive to each phase at
>>> their zero crossings.  A similarly packaged 240V single-phase
>>> European version is also a possibility.
>>>
>>> I still have doubts about the marketability of units like this, and
>>> would like to get some feedback as to whether a project like this is
>>> worth the investment.
>>>
>>> Thanks to all who have accepted the current version of the XTB.
>>>
>>> Jeff