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X10 INFORMATION
Our technology is based on the X-10 Power Line Carrier (PLC) signalling language that enables control signals to be transmitted anywhere in your house over your existing electrical lines. Simply plug in a controller (transmitter) at one electrical outlet and plug in a module (receiver) at any other outlet and you have remote and automated control of that module. This enables you to have the remote and automated control of lights and appliances from anywhere in your house.
1. Controllers (transmitters)
Controllers (transmitters) send a signal on the power line to Modules (receivers)
Controllers commonly used are the Mini-Controller (above), Power Timer, Computer Interface, Ocelot, and the Transciever Module (via wireless remote control). Different controllers send the X10 signal based on different conditions. For instance, the Power Timer can send a signal either by pushing the buttons on top, or by the built-in timers, where as the transciever only sends an X10 signal based on a command it recieves from a remote control.
2. Modules (receivers)
Modules (receivers) directly control the lights and appliances in your home. Modules are available in 3 types: plug-in (visible), wall switches (such as X10 light switches) and in-line with the powerlines (installed behind the walls).
Each module/Receiver has a House Code (a letter A-P) and a Unit Code (a number 1-16) that uniquely identifies it among 256 possible combinations. When a Module "hears" its unique code, it responds by turning ON, OFF, dimming or brightening the light, appliances, devices, etc. For instance, if you pressed '1' on the Mini Controller and then pressed 'on' (while the house code wheel is set to A) then a 'A-1-On' signal will be sent throughout the house via the powerlines behind the walls. The module that you already have set to A1 will be listening for it's code, and when it hears the 'A-1-On' code it will know to turn itself on. This in turn will mean that whatever is connected to the module will turn on.
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