Hi Guys
While recently testing some of my own expanders , I decided to browse the net looking for an opto isolator boards to connect to my expanders and came across a site
Which made input...
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Hi Guys
While recently testing some of my own expanders , I decided to browse the net looking for an opto isolator boards to connect to my expanders and came across a site
Which made input...
Excellent work
Frank
Hi Stephen
The terminals im referring to are Wago...check out the link....This link shows the bridging links...
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Hi Stephen
The spring terminals are my favourite , haved used them a lot doing industrial work...Also what i like about them is the bridging links ,they are not strips so you can add more...
Hi Stephen
Re the terminals.....Using spring terminals ???...
Good idea on the rcbo,s on the outputs a bit more expensive though....??
Yes i,ve been away quite a while (since 1977) ... here...
Hi Stephen
Those panels look good....Does each Clipsal Dimmer/relay module have their own rcd...??
What are the terminal strips in the middle used for...??
Looks like your protecting your...
Nice work Sean
Love your led lighting....
Frank
Hi Stephen
Had a look at your installs ...very nice ...the Hollywood CBUS install looks really good...The alarm install i looked at could do with a few cable ties ;-)....Looks like you work all...
Hi
If interested in Home easy have a look at xPL...its free
http://www.xplmonkey.com/rf.html
HTH
Frank
Hi Graham
Should have a look at Lehanes setup ...He uses DMX for his HA Lighting and rgbled lighting...
quite impressive i think....
http://honeycottage.mm-wave.com/hahome.htm
HTH
Frank
Hi Guys
Dont use much x10 stuff myself but i do use some x10 appliance modules which i use to turn off power to appliances at night ...I had some signal strength issues and purchased Jeff Volps...
Hi
Try laser the were selling them cheaper........
http://www.laser.com/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=317&category_id=&
HTH
Frank
Hi Frank
Have a read of Jeff,s stuff might help....
http://jvde.us/x10_troubleshooting.htm
HTH
Frank
Hi
For free HA software have a look at xPL.....
Heres a couple of links
http://wiki.xplproject.org.uk/index.php/Main_Page
http://www.xplmonkey.com/xpl.html
Hi Eamon
When you say pull out the live going to the switch i assume this is connected to the manual input of the x10 Module (LD11..??) if so yes it doesnt get used... It may be difficult to do a...
Hi Eamon
If you have all your x10 din modules located in the same place then that part of the upgrade should be easy....Although you need to make enough space for the cbus dimmer modules if still...
Hi Keith
I have one of those table top xantech recievers and they output modulated ir...
They appear to work better with a supply of regulated 9v (from my testing)...
I did see a simple level...
Nice work John
Welcome aboard
Frank
Hi
As have a look at Derricks site he has a usb to i/o interface which uses xPL...
http://wiredliving.blogspot.com/
HTH
Frank
Hi 2sc
You would need to speak to HAI to see if they have CBUS Enabled their Panels...
This usually means using a serial board on the HAI panel talking to a Clipsal PCI (pc interface).....
If...
Hi Dean
What sort of issues do you mean...???...If its sending repeated commands ie brighten / dim then i think there will be an issue due to the NEC Format..
Frank
Hi GG
Im sure the CBUS codes are NEC Format so cant see why you would have difficulty ...????
Frank
Hi
>How easy is the system to set up without a PC.
Never tried programming without a pc ,can be done but i would imagine it would be a very basic setup....Its much easier with a pc.......
have...
Hi Marty
I dont know much about x10 ....but i would consider purchasing one of these devices............(just ordered oner myself)
http://jeffvolp.home.att.net/xtb_files.htm
HTH
Frank
Very interesting read Simon....
Well Done
Frank