X10 electronic home automation modules for sale ebay. The xtb523 is a polite interface, and will abort its transmission whenever it recognizes a collision with another x10 transmission. X10 pro oneway powerline interface psc04pl5 arduinonew. Sign up arduino based attic fan controller based on dht11 inputs and utilizing x10 pl5psc04 one way controller to activate x10 based fans. This library has been tested using the pl5 oneway x10 controller, and the tw523 twoway x10 controller. X10 pl5 or psc04 oneway power line interface module. The heartbeat of a wireless x10 home automation setup is the. Im getting ready to do something similar to half of that monitor my x10 system using an arduino hooked to the digital port of my xtbiir which emulates a tw523. Analog transmission mm443 to mm443 and preset dim commands. Sep 27, 20 the psc04 is a transmitter only one way which plugs into a regular ac outlet and connects via a modular rj11 telephone jack x10 pro one way powerline interface psc04 pl5 keyword. Start the dragon dropir software via the icon on your desktop or, from the start.
For onoff at two or more locations, one must be wall switch 3 way, others must be wall switch 3 way remote. The interface was designed to be used by engineers and programmers. Ive tried several cli programs like bottlerocket, ppower and heyu to send x10 commands out the serial port devttys0, but every time i send anything with any of the programs, the red status light on. To connect an arduino to one of these modules, get a phone cable with an rj11 connector, and cut one end off. The x10 tw523 twoway power line interface laurent deschamps. Figure 1 schematic for the receiver section of the tw523. Since the interface will most likely be incorporated into an existing system, it is the developers task to construct the appropriate cable interface db9, twisted pair, etc.
It supports communication with x10 devices and the 2way insteon communication protocol. Rs232 set 2x3 jumpers jumpers to set the rs232 cable type normal or null modem. Two way controller devices allow for a more robust network but cost two to four times more and require two way x10 devices. Twoway controller devices allow for a more robust network but cost two to four.
Dallas ibutton touchkey reader with optional elkma100 or elkma290 interface. Wifi controlled power outlets with raspberry pi hackaday. Arduinobased x10 control x10 community forum index. X10 modules control appliances, outlets, and lights. Magic module automation controller mm443 with builtin. A step toward closedloop power line control by ken davidson. Cm11a is a x10 computer interface compatible with software activehome. Pl5 tw523 interface the pl5 one way interface and tw523 twoway interface are intended for use by developers who want to develop products that transmit and receive x10 protocols. When we built the io204, one of the things we wanted to do was to control these x10 modules on a web page or mobile phone. House code dial letters ap unit number dial numbers 116 each x10 receiver module is set to a unique unit number or to an identical unit number as desired. Tim just needed to find a way to bridge the gap between the rf remote and wifi. To communicate over the ac powerline connect a pl5 or psc04 x10 module transmit only, or a tw523 or psc05 x10 module two way to connector j5 using a single rj11 four wire telephone cable. Home catalog about us software downloads what is x10.
Hes been working in a home automation project, coded in python called home automation. The power line interface pl5 s or psc04 is a transmitter, and the two way version tw523 is a transmitterreceiver. The x10 mini controller is perfect for bed stands, telephone tables, and any place with limited space. View and download x10 powerhouse pl5 technical note online. X10 rj11 connects to a powerhouse model pl5 or equiv x10 transmitter for more control. Document history this page is a derivative of the work woody usandthem home automation information. The cm15a is a usb to x10 power line and rf interface that comes with the. Id be holding off and wait for the wifi module to be released. Arduino based attic fan controller based on dht11 inputs and utilizing x10 pl5psc04 one way controller to activate x10 based fans. The oem product generates x10 codes, which the interfaces transfer onto the power line.
Converts specific dragon dropir code into x10 control signals. Turns out the box has only 3way switches, but the lamp needs a standard twowire switch. Ck11a codelist codelist for the ur19a remote in the activehome kit. A relatively high level of programming knowledge is required to develop products that use these interfaces. Another way to go might be to use the insteon equivalent of the x10 tw523psc05, along with an actual tw523psc05 and an arduino, and write a translator app. The pushbutton on the x10 wall switch controlling the fiercely incandescent lamp over the kitchen table has gotten erratic, so i dug into the big box o x10 crap for a replacement. Programs the elkmm220 two inputs, two relay outputs. Alternatively, for access control applications you may. Can i use x10 in a threeway light switching application.
Ethernet rj45 connects the internal web server to your network. It may be used as a stand alone field programmable controller in a vast array of applications from timers, door. You would be much better of with one of the many x10 wifi apps the draw back right now is a pc is needed with a x10 interface once the planed x10 wifi module is released a pc wont be needed. The interface cable is defined by the oem manufacturer or private user according to their specific input connections on their equipment. One of these is included with ws4777, but they are also available separately. This two way version allows developer to send x10 commands to an x10 receiver module as well as receive an x10 command from a controller in the installation. Inexpensive x10 devices only receive commands and do not acknowledge their status to the rest of the network.
Ive recently purchased a pl5 one way transmitter and an lb465 lamp module online from smarthome and am trying to operate them using linux. Simply plug in the transceiver, plug in a lamp to the lm465 and plug it into the wall. This library has been tested using the pl5 one way x10 controller, and the tw523 two way x10 controller. Any onoff device should work with the scripts presented here including the wsa, xps3 and xps4 decorator relay wall switch, the new ws469 push button relay wall switch, the sr227 and. The cp290 home control interface comes with software for either ibm pc, mac. The most popular way to use the driveway sensor kit is to detect company in the. The housecodes and device codes range from a to p and 1 to 16 respectively.
Mar 14, 20 out of the box, the system supports x10 in a limited way using an optional interface. The x10 module used to test the hardware and software is an old radio shack plugn power appliance module 612684b which is a rebranded am466 appliance module. This compact, valuepriced mini controller lets you command up to 8 different x10 compatible receivers, including lamp and appliance modules, wall switches and universal modules. Most alarm panels, including the vista20p, rely on a device similar to the x10 one way power line interface pl5. Each x10 controller operating a specific set of receiver modules must be set to the same letter code as the receivers they are controlling.
All you need is an x10 cm11, cm12, cm15, cm17 firecracker, cm19, or marmitek cm15pro device connected to your computer and x10 commander will allow you to control all your x10 devices. It may be used as a stand alone field programmable controller in a vast array of applications from timers, door controllers, simple process controllers, multiple zone security controls, etc. Both plug into regular ac outlets and connect to a third party oem product via a modular rj11 telephone jack. Programs the elkmm220 two inputs, two relay outputs emulates elkmm220 for code development. Software for the interface runs on the commodore 64, apple ii, macintosh. X10 is a protocol for communication among electronic devices used for home automation. Powerhouse pl5 recording equipment pdf manual download. Here is what is required to control x10 modules over the internet. X10 commander consists of two piecesa server piece which runs on your pcmaclinux and the client piece which runs on your iosandroid device. X10 onoff switches with a cm11a interface in domoticz.
The xtb523 includes a number of mode options to tailor its functionality to match the system needs, including the ability to function as a repeater. Psc04 controller iobridge is an authorized reseller of x10 controllers iobridge x10. The accessory connector j1 is used to program elkmm220 controller. Before i begin, though, let me fill in some information for those of you who may have missed the last article. All, clearance, software, home security, package deals. X10 agrees to repair or replace, at its sole discretion, a defective x10 product if returned to x10 within the. Both of these are essentially x10 modems, converting the 5v output of the arduino into ac signals on the zero crossing.
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