Getting Started; Controllers And Modules; House Codes And Unit Codes - X10 PUR08 Owner's Manual

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ETTING TARTED
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 ODULES
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
(sold separately). The
Transceiver Module (also
sold separately) is another
example (although it also
doubles as a controller as
described later).
Controllers are 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 Learning Remote. 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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H C U
OUSE ODES AND NIT
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.
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C
ODES
UNIT CODE
DIAL
HOUSE CODE
DIAL