Hi all,
I'll soon be investing in a Comfort Alarm system which is capable of switching and monitoring X10 signals.
So, I now need to look at getting the right X10 modules.
I'd prefer ones which give feedback, so that the Alarm system truly knows if the appliance or lamp is on or not.
My problem is, when plug-in,micro or wall switch are described as having 'STATUS RESPONSE' , what does this actually mean ? I've read this in to mean :
- The module transmit the same response as received to switch it on/off/bright/dim
or
- That an external controller can poll it to verify it's current state
The term STATUS RESPONSE doesn't tell me which of the above cases apply. Although, the first one arguably can cover off the second, it is still a questionable response because it only reflects the state change at the time the module is switched - it can't be checked say an hour later.
Could someone confirm which case applies to X10 UK equipment ?
(ideally to letsautomate.com, laser or simplyautomate.co.uk kit)[/list]
I'll soon be investing in a Comfort Alarm system which is capable of switching and monitoring X10 signals.
So, I now need to look at getting the right X10 modules.
I'd prefer ones which give feedback, so that the Alarm system truly knows if the appliance or lamp is on or not.
My problem is, when plug-in,micro or wall switch are described as having 'STATUS RESPONSE' , what does this actually mean ? I've read this in to mean :
- The module transmit the same response as received to switch it on/off/bright/dim
or
- That an external controller can poll it to verify it's current state
The term STATUS RESPONSE doesn't tell me which of the above cases apply. Although, the first one arguably can cover off the second, it is still a questionable response because it only reflects the state change at the time the module is switched - it can't be checked say an hour later.
Could someone confirm which case applies to X10 UK equipment ?
(ideally to letsautomate.com, laser or simplyautomate.co.uk kit)[/list]
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