Keene Electronics Catalogue 2005 Tel 0870 990 9000 Fax 01332 830551 Web www.keene.co.uk
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Home automation – Wireless (RF) control
Home automation – X10 control
RF controlled automation – put
the tools away
Ever wished your light switch
was in a different place? Well,
now there’s an easy solution.
Simply remove the light bulb, fit
an RF module (standard bayonet
or screw fit, and replace the light
bulb. Next, decide where you
want the switch to be and simply
stick it on the wall. Job done!
Or how about a door chime?
Simply stick the switch on to the
door and plug the chime into any
mains socket in the house! It
really couldn’t be any easier.
Light switch (on/off)
Lamp adaptor (bayonet fitting
only, max current 200W) and
wireless on/off wall switch.
[RF1087] £29.99
Light switch (on/off/dim)
Lamp adaptor (bayonet fitting
only, max current 200W) and
wireless on/off/dim wall switch.
[RF1098] £34.99
Door chime
Mains powered plug-in chime
module and wireless push button
type actuator.
[RF1010] £29.99
What is X10?
X10 is a communication protocol for remote control of mains electrical
devices. It works by passing control signals through your existing mains
wiring. There are two essential parts to an X10 installation; a transmitter
and a receiver. The transmitter generates the control signal (‘switch on’,
‘switch off’, ‘brighten’ or ‘dim’) and these signals are acted upon by
receiver modules connected to the mains within the house.
In essence, X10 allows you to assign a unique "address" to every
electrical item you want controlled. Commands can then be sent to each
particular address, allowing items to be turned on and off, (or dimmed)
as required. There are a number of different ways to send a command to
an "address", either by a timer, remote control, computer control, wall
switch or even by telephone. You can have up to 256 unique addresses
per house, and of course some devices can be set to the same address so
that one command can switch them all on or all off at the same time.
You can buy individual modules to build a system, or buy a starter kit
to get you going. Because X10 uses your existing house wiring there are
no extra cables to run and the beauty of the system is that you can
expand it almost endlessly.
Most of the X10 products require no DIY skills at all, you just plug the
devices in and start using them. A few of the products (wall switches
etc) do require some basic electrical DIY skills for safe installation and
operation. (As ever, if you're in doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.)
X10 transmitters/controllers (things that directly send X10 commands)
Powerlash Universal Interface
A really interesting product, this unit
monitors a pair of normally open
contacts and sends X10 commands when
it detects a change. This can be
triggered by closure of the contacts, or
even a low voltage (6-18V AC, DC or
speaker level audio).
There are three modes of operation:
Mode 1: it sends ALL LIGHTS ON to the
house code plus and appliance ON to
the same address the interface is set to.
When the contacts are opened it sends an OFF command to the
appliance but leaves the lights ON.
Mode 2: it sends and ALL LIGHTS ON/OFF flashing command and
leaves them ON after the contacts are opened.
Mode 3: it sends an ON command to one address, and an OFF to the
same address when the contacts are opened again.
There are many uses for this device. For example;
Connect it to your burglar alarm panel and have all your house lights
flashing on and off in an alarm condition.
Connect it to a magnetic switch to turn on lights when a door opens.
Connect it to your doorbell to trigger lights, sirens or whatever you
like.
If you like to experiment with electronics you can cause trigger
conditions using lights sensors, moisture sensors, microphones etc.
[SM10E] £34.99
Transceiver module
The transceiver module catches the radio signals
emitted by any X10 compatible transmitter (eg
MS10E, HR10, UNIREM, KR22E, SS13E etc) and converts
them into X10 signals for the mains wiring. It simply
plugs into the mains wherever you find convenient
and looks very much like an appliance module with a
small aerial attached. The transceiver module also has
an outlet socket and can be used like an appliance
module although its address code cannot be altered
from address code 1. It has an effective reception
range of around 30 metres so normally one (centrally
located) transceiver module is enough to ensure that
an X10 remote will work more or less anywhere
within the house. Max load 5A (resistive) 2A (inductive)
[TM12U] £29.99
‘Sundowner’ X10 controller
A neat X10 controller with tactile switches for
up to 8 X10 addresses, giving you on, off,
dim, brighten plus a very useful "all units off"
and "all lights on" button. This unit also
features a light sensor such that up to four
X10 addresses may be set to come on and
dusk and off at dawn. A rotary sensitivity
control allows you to fine tune the sensor to
its location.
Order code [SD7233] £29.99
Security light and controller
A security light with a difference - this one can
also control other X10 devices. In
addition to turning on dual
floodlights when the detector picks up
motion, the Outdoor Motion Monitor
can turn on up to four other X10
modules in or around your home. It also includes
a light sensor which can switch up to four
additional X10 modules at dusk and off again at dawn. It is
completely weatherproof and can be used with incandescent or
halogen bulbs up to 300W total. The floodlights can also be turned
on manually from an X10 transmitter. When turned on manually, the
floodlights stay on and the motion detector is temporarily disabled
until the floodlights are turned off from an X10 transmitter. The
hidden Control Panel allows you to configure all of the X10 settings.
Supplied complete with 2 x 120W PAR38 screw type bulbs.
Order code [OMM] £79.99
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