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SC_FL (207.16.15.234)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 26, 2001 - 5:51 pm: | |
Has anyone had any experience using X10 to control lights, etc ? There are low voltage X10 panels( relays ) along with 120v, seem to me this would be much better and easier to install and maintain cause all the wires/controls would be in one spot and wireless remote control units could control everything from anywhere.
One application would be instead of having one water pump switch, you could have as many as you wanted, because of the wireless, there's no complicated wiring.
Some of the remotes have nice LCD screens.
I've used X10 at home at it works great for controlling lights.
Instead of having a "smart house" have a "smart bus".
What you all think ?? |
Peter Broadribb (Madbrit) (216.67.194.117)
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Where does one find the X-10 equipment? Is there a web site? Thanks.
Peter. |
Henry vdG (12.13.226.21)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 26, 2001 - 6:33 pm: | |
I've used them on shore power but have yet to use them on the genset.
I also plan to use the video as a backup cam using the 2.4 Ghz link.
http://www.x10.com |
SC_FL (209.86.181.74)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 26, 2001 - 8:43 pm: | |
Let me know how the camera works out.
Email me for a web site that has the low voltage controls. They also have remote drape controls, signal boosters, security stuff too. |
CoryDane (4.17.253.181)
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The X10 technology is fantastic in a home environment and there is a bus that has used it, sorry I cannot remember the gentlemans name but he said it operatied flawlessly.
As for locating the units, try SMARTHOME.COM, they also have a catalog that will overwhelm you with products for the X10 system.
Simple set up. The simplest set up would be a manual controller that simplu plugs into the outlet and you have 4 to 8 buttons to turn lights on and off. If you want a remote contrller, the controler module, which includes a remote with 8 module control buttons (about $80) plugged into an outlet. The lights can be controlled by a module which will dim incandescent bulbs or an appliance module which can control most all other applications, including lights, tv's, radios, etc.
The light is plugged into the module and the module is plugged into the outlet. The only set up is to set the house code then set the unit code, all very easy.
There are also now switches controlled by the controller which go in the wall just like a normal wall switch. Also, they now have an outlet that is controlled the same way.
If you need a timer to do all your lighting work for you, they have a timer that I beleive is called a computer interface. It is a stand alone unit, that is programed by the computer then plugged back into the wall. It does not need to be connected to the computer after programming is completed. It will turn off, turn on and dim lighting and or applicances as you such desire. This timer controls over 300 different modules(or there about) so you would be limitless in a bus.
There are also electroluminescent displays that can be mounted in the wall for controlling the modules.
Suggestions to hook up: These units transmit the switching information over the house wiring. If you wire your bus with 220vac, though they can transmit over to the other bus through the transformer(genset), there is an amount of interference that is generated so it is HIGHLY advisable to keep them on the same bus fed by the breaker box.
I am designing the use of this system on some limited lighting in my bus utilizing the timer, this will be great for use in a campground. You may want to shut it down if you boondock if your electrical supply must be conserved.
These like many other electronic products, do go bad so install them in a place where it is somewhat convenient to service. I have modules that have never had a problem over 20 years. I have had to replace a couple only 5 or so years old so just be aware that wear and tear does play a factor here. - I hope this is helpful for you - CoryDane |
Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy) (12.77.159.89)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2001 - 7:03 am: | |
When I visited the Marathon factory they showed me their control system and it was similiar to this and VERY impressive. Now if I could only afford 1M for a conversion.
Richard |
Peter Broadribb (Madbrit) (216.67.204.182)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2001 - 1:26 pm: | |
Is the X-10 system compatible with the system sold at Radio Shack, or is it the same stuff anyway?
Peter. |
CoryDane (4.17.253.178)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2001 - 4:53 pm: | |
I usually do not like to talk up Radio Shack because you never know when they are going to drop a product and they are lousy with their employees. (kind of like Camping World dropping Onan Gensets and picking up Junk Generac).
The system at Radio Shack is the same unit made to Radio Shacks specs which means you don't get as much for your money. I have bought the modules on sale for $9.90 (normally 12.99 which is too much) but I don't care for their controls. The only up side to Radio shack is they will repair or replace (The module cant be repaired and if RS drops the product you are out of luck) and they are in most major cities. The site that I mentioned in my previous post runs sales on the modules quite often, sometimes beating the RS sale prices. - cd |
Jim Smith (Jpsmith) (208.237.197.147)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2001 - 5:22 pm: | |
Has anyone used the X10 while on inverter power, like the trace quisi sinewave inverter? |
Dave-CA (64.20.169.215)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2001 - 4:56 am: | |
Cory, would you email me a diagram of an X-10 system for your bus? That would be a help before
bringing up the Smart home com address/ |