X10 Ck11a User manual

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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND

(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT

MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that

is, in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions, it may cause interference to radio and

television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for remote control

devices in accordance with the specifications in Sub-Parts B and C of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are

designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

unplugging the equipment, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient the antenna of the radio/TV experiencing the interference.

• Relocate the interface with respect to the radio/TV.

• Move the interface away from the radio/TV.

• Plug the interface into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the radio/TV

experiencing the interference.

• If necessary, consult your local Dealer for additional suggestions.

NOTE: Modifications to any of the components in this kit will void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.

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RemembertoexercisegoodcommonsensewhenusingyourActiveHomehome

automationsystem-especiallywhenschedulingunattendeddevices.Therecanbe

someunexpectedconsequencesifnotusedwithcare.Forexample,anemptycoffee

potcanberemotelyturnedon.Ifthatshould happen,yourcoffee potcouldbe

damagedfromoverheating.Ifanelectricheateristurnedonbyremotecontrolwhile

clothingisdraped overit, afire couldresult.DONOTUSEthesystemforthe controlof

highpowerheatingappliancessuchasportableheaters.

Caution: Toreduce the riskof electric shock, do not disassemble anypart of the Home

Automation System. No user-serviceable parts are inside. If you spill liquid on a unit,

disconnect the unit from the AC outlet to prevent possible fire or shock hazard and consult

authorized service personnel.

Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to any of these units should bear

the UL listing or CSA certification mark and should not have been modified in any way that

might defeat their safety features.

Warning: Toprevent electric shock hazard, do not expose any partof the Home

AutomationSystem to rain ormoisture.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ....................................................................................... 24

CONTROLLING X10 MODULES................................................................................. 25

TOSET THE X10 SLEEP TIMER .................................................................................. 26

CHANGING THE X10 HOUSE CODE: ........................................................................ 27

CONTROLLING AN IR MINI CONTROLLER..................................................................... 28

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INSTALLING ACTIVEHOME SOFTWARE.......................................................................... 30

USING ACTIVEHOME TO CONTROL MODULES ............................................................... 31

SCHEDULES AND MACROS ...................................................................................... 33

OTHER INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 41

SAMPLE FILE ........................................................................................................ 42

ORGANIZING THE ACTIVEHOME DESKTOP ................................................................... 42

HELP AT YOUR FINGERTIPS ....................................................................................... 43

CONFIGURING THE SERIAL PORT ............................................................................... 43

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INTRODUCTIONNTRODUCTION

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CONTROLLERS AND MODULES .................................................................................... 8

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TRANSCEIVER MODULE ........................................................................................... 11

LAMP MODULE .................................................................................................... 12

KEYCHAIN REMOTE ............................................................................................... 13

6-IN-1 SUPERREMOTE ............................................................................................ 14

COMPUTER INTERFACE ............................................................................................ 15

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BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................................... 16

SETTING UP FOR TV, VCR, CABLE BOX AND SATELLITE RECEIVER ....................................... 18

USING AUX TO CONTROL ASECOND TV, VCR, CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER .............. 20

SEARCHING FOR CODES ........................................................................................ 22

IDENTIFYING CODES FOUND USING THE SEARCH PROCEDURE ............................................. 23

Usethismanual tobecomefamiliarwithActiveHome...

This manual will briefly explain how your ActiveHome system works and how to set it up.

Next, it will teach you how to control a simple lamp from your PC. Finally, once you’ve

mastered the basics, the manual will show you different automation Macros you can setup

using your ActiveHome software.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the ActiveHome PC based home automation system!

Makeyour lightsandappliances gotowork foryou...

ActiveHome brings added security, convenience and energy savings to your home by

managing your lights and appliances with personalized Macros defined by you.

ActiveHome’seasy-to-usesoftware andhardware can automatealmost any light or

appliancein yourhome. Andit’s easy to install. Within minutes, ActiveHome can make your

lights and appliances go to work for you!

Herearejust someofthethingsyou candowithyourActiveHomeHomeAutomation

System...

• Make your house look “lived-in” by having certain lights or appliances “learn” your

normal living pattern

• Program your lights to come on at dusk (not at a preset time) — so you don’t have to

come home to a dark house.

• Control individual (or groups) of lights or appliances by remote control from any room

in the home.

• Create personalized groups of commands (“Macros”) for certain times of the day, like

when you wake-up or go to bed.

The remotes use 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 the home.

With your ActiveHome Home Automation Interface and software, your PC becomes a

very intelligent Controller for all of your home automation tasks.

The ActiveHome Interface connects to your computer’s serial port and then plugs into a

wall outlet. The ActiveHome software tells the Interface what to do. The Interface then

sends digital signals over your existing house wiring to a Module which receives the

signals and executes the command sent by the PC.

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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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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 ones 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.

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The Transceiver Module receives radio frequency (RF) commandsfrom remotes to operate

a lamp or appliance plugged into it. The Transceiver Module also passes on commands

over your house wiring to control other X10 modules. Note that unlike the Lamp Module

you cannot dim and brighten a lamp connected to the Transceiver Module.

You should locate the Transceiver Module centrally in the home for maximum range when

controlled by a remote.

1.1.

1. Set the House Code to ‘A’

and the Unit Code slide

switch to 1.

2.2.

2. Plug a lamp or appliance

into the Transceiver

Module.

3.3.

3. Plug the Transceiver

Module into a convenient

AC outlet. Fully extend

the antenna.

Note:

The slide switch sets the Unit Code for the Transceiver Module’s built-in receptacle

when controlled from a remote or a controller such as the Computer Interface. Set to Unit

Code 1, or Unit Code 9.

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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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Use the Keychain Remote to control the Transceiver Module to turn lights on and off. You

can control up to two lights and appliances. The Keychain Remote is very convenient for

switching on entrance lights from your car when you return home in the evening.

After setting up the Keychain Remote as described below, you will be able to use the left

key to control the Transceiver Module and the right key to control the Lamp Module.

1.1.

1. Slide off the battery cover

and use a small

screwdriver to set the

code wheel to ‘A’.

2.2.

2. Move the slide switch to

position 1-2. 3.3.

3.3.

3. Install two AAA batteries

and refit the battery

cover.

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The Lamp Module may be used to control any incandescent lamp rated up to 300W. It is

not suitable for other types of lamp such as fluorescent or energy saving lamps, or lamps

which include a dimmer control.

Caution: Do not connect an appliance such as a coffee pot or heater to the Lamp

Module. It may damage the module and the appliance and could cause a fire hazard.

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1.1.

1. Set the House Code to ‘A’

and the Unit Code to ‘2’. 2.2.

2.2.

2. Plug a lamp into the

Lamp Module. 3.3.

3.3.

3. Plug the Lamp Module

into a convenient AC

outlet.

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The Computer Interface connects to the serial port of your PC. When you run the

ActiveHome software, timer events, macros and other functions are downloaded to the

interface through the serial cable.

Batteries in the interface keep its clock running if the power fails, so when the power is

restored any timed events are resumed automatically.

Install the interface as follows:

1.1.

1. Connect one end of the

interface cable to your

computer.

2.2.

2. Plug the other end of the

cable into the Computer

Interface.

3.3.

3. Plug the Computer

Interface into a

convenient AC outlet

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The 6-in-1 SuperRemote allows you to control practically everything electrical in your

home. It combines IR technology that lets you control all your TV, VCR, Cable and

Satellite equipment with X10 RF technology that lets you control lamps and appliances

anywhere in your home.

To find out more about configuring the SuperRemote to work with your audio/video

equipment, see the section titled “Setting Up your SuperRemote.”

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1.1.

1. Push the tab and lift off

the battery cover. 2.2.

2.2.

2. Fit two AAA batteries,

taking care to match the

+ and - marks in the

battery compartment.

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LASTLAST

LAST

Selects the last channel

viewed on your TV, VCR,

Cable Box or Satellite

Receiver.

CHANNEL +/-CHANNEL +/-

CHANNEL +/-

Works like your original

remote. Also used to switch

X10 modules on and off.

MUTEMUTE

MUTE

Works the same as your

originalremote.

VOLUME +/-VOLUME +/-

VOLUME +/-

Works like your original

remote. Also used to

brighten and dim lamps

connected to X10 Modules.

TIMERTIMER

TIMER

Used to set the Sleep Timer

to automatically switch off

the TV or X10 modules after

a preset time.

CAP (CAPTION)CAP (CAPTION)

CAP (CAPTION)

Hasdifferent function

depending on Mode e.g.

TV Closed Caption in TV

Mode.

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, REW, FF, REW, FF

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, STOP,,

PAUSEAUSE

AUSEAUSE

AUSE

Work the same as on your

originalremote.

RECREC

REC

Record button. Works the

same as your original

remote. You must press the

REC button twice to begin

recording.

SHIFTSHIFT

SHIFT

For accessing additional

functions.

DISP (DISPLADISP (DISPLA

DISP (DISPLAY)Y)

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Used to access on-screen

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4.4.

4. Plug your computer into

the Computer Interface

(optional).

5.5.

5. Slide off the battery cover

and fit 2 AAA batteries in

the battery compartment.

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INDICAINDICA

INDICATOR LIGHTTOR LIGHT

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TOR LIGHT

The indicator light flashes

when the remote is

operating.

POWERPOWER

POWER

Works in the same way as

your original remote.

SET UPSET UP

SET UP

Usedforprogramming the

remote.

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Lets you control X10

modules to operate lamps

and appliances around

yourhome.

TVTV

TV, VCR, CBL, AUX1,, VCR, CBL, AUX1,

, VCR, CBL, AUX1,, VCR, CBL, AUX1,

, VCR, CBL, AUX1,

AUX2, SAAUX2, SA

AUX2, SATT

Used to select the device to

control. SAT includes DSS.

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0-9

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remote and to enter device

codes.

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Notes:

For audio equipment(CD, stereo etc.) use theAUX1orAUX2button.

Ifyour TV/VCR/Cable Box/Satellite Receiverdoes not respond,trytheothercodesfor

your brand. If it still doesn’t respond, try the Code Search method on page 22.

IftheLED blinked rapidly when you entered the code,youmay haveenteredan

invalid code. Recheck the code in the code list and try again.

If some buttons do not operate your device,try oneoftheothercodesforyourbrand.

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1.1.

1. Turn on the device you

want to control (TV, VCR,

cable box, satellite

receiver etc.).

2.2.

2. Press and hold SETUP

until the LED indicator

lights steadily. Release

the SETUP button.

3.3.

3. Press and release mode

button for device you

want to control. The LED

blinks once. Use AUX 1

or 2 for audio equipment.

4.4.

4. Enter the 3 digit Code

from the Library Code

Table (separate sheet).

The LED turns off after the

last digit entered.

5.5.

5. Point the remote at your

device and press the

POWER button. Your

device should turn off.

6.6.

6. Turn your device on and

press CHANNEL +. If the

device responds, setup is

complete.

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