Getting Started; Controllers And Modules; Odes And - X10 HK10A SUPERREMOTE Owner's Manual

G
ETTING
Because we know that you are eager to
get started, we've kept this introduction
as short as possible, but it contains very
valuable information, so you should read
through it very carefully.
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ONTROLLERS AND
The first thing you need to understand is
that there are two different devices you
need to control your house;

Controllers and Modules.

Any light or appliance that
you want to control is
plugged into a Module and
that Module is then plugged
into a standard AC outlet.
Modules receive commands
from Controllers. Examples
include the Lamp Module
that came with this kit. The
Transceiver Module also in
this kit is another example
(although it also doubles as a
controller as described
later).
Controllers are also
plugged into standard wall
outlets and send
commands to Modules over
your existing electrical wiring in
your house without affecting
your electricity in any way.
The Transceiver Module that
came with this kit works as a
controller when it is used with
a remote control such as the
one included with this kit.
When the Transceiver
Module receives a
command from a remote it
sends digital signals over
your existing house wiring
to a Module which receives
the signals and executes the command.
The remote uses radio frequency (RF)
signals to send commands to the
Transceiver module. RF signals can go
right through walls, so you can use the
remotes to control lights or appliances
from anywhere in your home.
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ODULES
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OUSE

ODES AND

Each Module has a specific address
made up of a House Code (red dial on
the face of the Module) and a Unit Code
(black dial on the face of the Module).
The Controller first sends an address and
then a command on the AC power lines.
Only the Module with a matching address
will execute the command. If more than
one Module has the same address, both
Modules will execute the command.
Addresses are set on the Module by
turning the two dials on the front of the
Module to the desired letter and number
(using a small screwdriver or a coin). The
House Code is selected from the letters A
through P, and the Unit Code is selected
from the numbers 1 through 16.
U C
NIT ODES
UNIT CODE
DIAL
HOUSE CODE
DIAL
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