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Often on UKHA_D the question is asked, "What is the difference between an LD11 and an LD10?" well physically they are the same, exactly and the connections to them are also exactly the same so the wiring chart for the 10 is the same as the 11. The difference in the modules lies in the firmware, or software that is stored in the module, and this is what makes all the difference! The differences are as follows...

The "Secret Switch" operates by detecting movement near a wire antenna, designed to be sunk into a wall, hidden behind a tile or anywhere else you can imagine...

I was interested to hear about this new switch from AEI Security. The idea of an internal PIR controlled switch seems so obvious (indeed these are readily available in the States - like everything else). The clever bit of this switch is that it doesn't require a neutral wire (like all those external PIR security lights for example). It can also be used with florescent bulbs as well as non-lighting appliances (fans etc). Here's a quote from AEI's website...

The Futronix "Enviroscene 410" Lighting Controller is a feature packed unit capable of controlling up to 16 circuits of lighting either by wall mounted keypads, infrared remote control handsets or by a computer. It has the ability to store 20 preset scenes of lighting which can also be timed or linked to external sensors...

The Marmitek AWM2 micro-module is the first to market of the new breed of modules supporting ACT's A10 (Advanced X10) protocol. The AWM2 is simply a 16A appliance module, but it has two switch inputs: the first controls the built-in appliance module, and the second is transmitted as X10 on the mains wiring. A10 adds an advanced addressing mode, but otherwise is identical to X10...