Wireless X10 Base Recever. Converts Wireless Signals
To X10 Signals.
Works with X10's line of IR/RF remote controls and PIR
motion sensors. The newly redesigned base module receives all 16
unit code addresses wireless on one house code. Wireless X10 devices need
this base unit to catch the radio signals and cover them to X10 signals on
the electricity line. Another new feature over the older version is that this
unit will "look" for X10 signal activity before transmitting. If
the unit detects X10 activity on the line, it will hold off transmitting the
command until the line is clear.
Add as many handheld remotes and X10 wireless devices as you want to
each base. As long as the transmitters are on the same house code as
the base, they will all control the same devices. Be careful to have only one
RF base unit or X10 security console (which also change RF signals into X10
signals for the electricity line) per housecode. If more than one unit is used
on the same housecode, X10 signal collisions may result.
Another new feature unique to this unit and not found in other RF units is
an unique feature where an X10 transmitter can do a "request status"
of the built-in appliance module. Since the unit is a receiver and transmitter
of X10 signals, it can respond with "Yes, I'm on!"
The RF Base includes a built-in appliance module which responds to
unit codes 1 or 9 on the housecode chosen. The appliance module can
be controlled by wireless control or from another hardwired X10 transmitter.
Like other Appliance Modules, it too is rated for 500 watts incandescent, 1/3
HP motor loads, and 15 amps resistive load (like a space heater.)
Features:
Receives RF signals from up to 16 individual transmitters
Works with all X10 Home Automation RF devices (except security sensors)
2-way ability provides support for Status Request commands
"Polite" operation will help prevent AC signal collisions
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