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UTOMATION

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ONTROLLERS AND

ODULES

The first thing you need to understand is that there are
two different devices you need to control your home;
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 and the Appliance Module.
The Transceiver Module is another example of an
Appliance Module (although it also doubles as a
controller as described below).
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* 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 remote to
control lights or appliances from anywhere in your

home.

*Note: If you own an X-10 Security System, its Base
Receiver acts as a Transceiver so you don't need to
purchase an additional Transceiver to use your
Mouse Remote to control your lights and appliances.
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