Re: XTB-II 2-Phase Version

["BruceR" <br@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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,
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Thanks to all who have accepted the current version of the XTB.
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> Jeff