Re: Video Survilance Suggestions?

["Don" <kyham@xxxxxxxxx>]

The Powerflash is an X10 PF284 which will send an X10 command to my Homeseer
automation system when an appliance has been turned on.   A 300-500 wind
coil has the 120v AC power cord passing through the coil and generates a
5vac signal to the PF284 connections.  The sensor coil provides more than
enough precision to set the indicator to on or off.


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> In comp.home.automation Don <kyham@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>In my system, I use current detection coils connected to Powerflash units.
>>Not sure what you mean about what bus do I use.  All are connected to the
>>powerline and use X10 protocol.
>>I have one house code set up just for the current sensors.
>
>
> What is a powerflash unit?
> Any details on how you built those current sensors?
> (need to splice up the cable? - UL issues.. :)
>
> Btw, I thought on useing a vibration sensor, like those used for detecting
> broken windows. In addition to current sensing. Might increase precision.
>