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One way would be to use a mains relay and connect the switched output to the SM10E.
There are outdoor X10 PIRs but most come with a spotlight already attached. But can't find anywhere that sells them at the moment.
Have a look at the MS13. It isn't really 100% waterproof and needs to be in a sheltered location if you are going to use them outside. I've installed them in porches or similar locations.IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.
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I bought a cheap PIR halogen lamp from wickes, and it has 4 connections, L, N, E, and a 4th which goes live when the PIR has triggered. I'm presuming it's for ganging multiple lamps together, so when one PIR triggers it turns them all on.
So far I've run 4 core wire to the lamps on the outside wall; one day I plan to connect the 4th wire (via a few resistors probably) to a powerflash module or similar, so it sends an X10 command when triggered.
It's also got a 'turn it off for a second' feature for overriding the PIR and forcing the light on, so a simple X10 relay unit could be used to control it too.
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Originally posted by andy_p View Post
So far I've run 4 core wire to the lamps on the outside wall; one day I plan to connect the 4th wire (via a few resistors probably) to a powerflash module or similar, so it sends an X10 command when triggered.
It's also got a 'turn it off for a second' feature for overriding the PIR and forcing the light on, so a simple X10 relay unit could be used to control it too.IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.
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