User manual X10 CM11E DATASHEET

[. . . ] Computer Interface Control X10 Home Automation with any Multimedia PC Benefits The X10 PC interface is the ideal way of using your PC to enhance your home security, save energy and add convenience to the way you run your home. WORKS WITH THE PC SWITCHED OFF Once the interface has been programmed, the PC is no longer needed. [. . . ] A grounded AC socket is provided on the front of the interface for the computer's power plug (3A max. ). A cable with an RJ11 connection on one end and a 9-pin "D" type connector on the other is provided to connect the Interface to the serial port of the PC. TWO-WAY Product number: CM11E Technical data · Stand alone operation. · Scheduled events resume automatically after a power outage (EEPROM). · For a full range of home automation products. The Computer Interface is fully two-way, both generating and receiving X10 powerline commands. ACTIVEHOME SOFTWARE User friendly Windows 98, 2000 and software is provided with the Interface graphical representations of switches, to provide point-and-click control of easy setting of scheduled events and SCHEDULED EVENTS XP compatible which includes modules, etc. , modules, and macros. Controls indicators CONNECTIONS Events may be scheduled to occur at a particular time every day, on chosen days only, between chosen dates, etc. You can also program the interface to turn lights on at dawn and off at dusk just by choosing your location from a worldwide list. MACROS · AC outlet on front of module for computer power cord. · RJ11 socket at base of module for serial connections. Specifications · AC supply: 230 VAC/50 Hz · X10 Powerline: 120 KHz/2. 5vp-p · Backup battery : 2 x AAA cell · Backup time: 1 Week typ · Events/macros stored: 25 typ, 39 max · EMC : EM EN50082-1, EN50065-1 EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 · Safety : EN60065, EN60950 A command from a controller (such as a mini controller) normally operates a device directly, e. g. , pressing 'A1 ON' switches on the module with code A1. [. . . ] For example, pressing 'A1 ON' on a controller might turn on stair lights and bedroom lights, then after 20 minutes dim the bedroom lights to 50% and turn off the stair lights, and finally turn all lights off 30 minutes later. [. . . ]