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Model CP290
Computer Interface Owner's Manual
Страница 1: ...X10 POWERHOUSE Model CP290 Computer Interface Owner s Manual...
Страница 2: ...ce description and installation 8 9 Setting up Lamps 10 11 Setting up A p p lia n ce s 12 13 Setting up Wall Switches 14 15 Appendix A Local Control Add other Controllers 16 17 Appendix B This is Syst...
Страница 3: ...E Computer Interface can turn the outside lights on for you It can wake you up to stereo or TV news light up your bedroom hallway bath room start the coffee start your central heating or air condition...
Страница 4: ...up the Interface and the various modules see Appendix Bfor module types available and how to manually operate the m od ules from the Interface It is recommended that you set up your Interface to con t...
Страница 5: ...ut there can be some unexpected consequences For example an empty coffee pot can be remotely turned on If that should hap pen your coffee pot may be dam aged from overheating If an electric heater is...
Страница 6: ...rol virtually everything electrical in your home using the Computer Interface with your Home Computer see separate manual supplied with software You can also use the Interface to manually turn on or o...
Страница 7: ...Module turns on and off dims and brightens lamps The Appliance Module turns an appliance like a TV win dow fan or stereo ON and OFF It can also be used for a lam p but cannot dim it The Wall Switch M...
Страница 8: ...ming guide supplied with the interface The software provides a graphical representation of the rooms in your house on your monitor or TV screen You install ICONS pictures of lights and appliances in t...
Страница 9: ...terface works manually from its 8 rocker keys First plug 1he Interface into a 120 V outlet where you intend to leave it The Interface will be set to Housecode A when you first plug it in This can be c...
Страница 10: ...e Interface is set to house code A when you first plug it in 2 Set the black Unit Code dial on the Lamp Module to a number between 1 and 8 You can choose a different code later when setting up the com...
Страница 11: ...OFF at this time 6 Repeat steps above for any other lamps you wish to set up 7 To turn the Lamp Module ON or OFF Press ON or OFF side of the rocker key on the Interface corresponding to the unit code...
Страница 12: ...e computer see page 10 2 Set the black Unit Code dial on the Appliance Module to number between 1and 8 Again you can choose a different code later when setting up the computer Set HOUSE CODE Set UNIT...
Страница 13: ...at this time 5 Repeat steps above for any other appliances you wish to control 6 To turn the Appliance Module ON or OFF Press ON or OFF side of rocker key on the Interface corresponding to the unit c...
Страница 14: ...et HOUSE CODE WS711 STOP 3 TURN OFF THE POWER AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE 4 Remove existing wall switch plate unscrew the old switch from the wall box and disconnect the wires from it 5 See the dia...
Страница 15: ...the ON position to the right in the center Do not replace the wall plate yet as you may want to change the unit code to another number when you set up the Interface from the computer 7 Repeat steps ab...
Страница 16: ...lamps with three way bulbs you will have to rotate the power switch several times before the light comes ON An instant On TV connected to an appliance module cannot be turned on with its own switch it...
Страница 17: ...er switches whether or not it is connected to the computer It would be useful to have this manual override capability from other locations The Mini Controller allows you to manually turn ON or OFF up...
Страница 18: ...t wall outlet Enables you to telephone your home from anywhere and turn lights appliances or central heating air conditioning on and off Mini Controller CAT NO MC260 Just plug it in no special wiring...
Страница 19: ...appliances and central heating air conditioning to turn on and off up to twice a day at the times you want Burglar Alarm Interface CAT NO BA284 Connects to your present burglar alarm system Frightens...
Страница 20: ...Maximum ratings Resistive load 15 amps Motor load 1 3 HR Incandescent lamp 500 watts Television 400 watts Wall Receptacle Module CAT NO SR227 Maximum rating 15 amps 3 Prong Grounded Appliance Module C...
Страница 21: ...ce Module CAT NO HD243 245 Maximum rating 15 20 amps Split phase systems only 21 3 Way Wall Switch Module CAT NO WS2677 Maximum rating Incandescent lamp 500 watts Thermostat Controller CAT NO TH2807 A...
Страница 22: ...light appliance DON T Use a Wall Switch Module to control an outlet unless you are sure no one will plug an appliance a vacuum cleaner for example into the outlet See above DON T Use a Lamp Module to...
Страница 23: ...ve a wireless intercom or baby monitor in the permanent transmit or talk mode Its transmissions could b4ock out X 10 transmissions DON T Exceed the rating of the modules Lamp Module 300 watts incandes...
Страница 24: ...when you press a rocker key Check that the unit code and housecode on the module are set correctly The housecode on the Interface will be A unless you changed it when you set up the program Try plugg...
Страница 25: ...circuitry 3 If a module doesn t go on or off at the programmed times First check that the module works from the Interface keys see No 1 above Con nect the Interface to the computer and select the REV...
Страница 26: ...m has its own separate wiring it will not interfere with the Interface POWER INTERRUPTIONS Your Interface has battery back up if you installed a 9 V Alkaline battery to pro tect your program in the ev...
Страница 27: ...ision reception which can be determined by turning the equip ment off and on you should try to correct the interference by one of the follow ing measures Reorient the antenna of the receiver experienc...
Страница 28: ...ould be packed carefully This warranty does not extend to any X 10 products which hdve been subject to misuse neglect accident incorrect wiring or to use in violation of operating instructions furnish...
