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 Security and Automation for our Example Installation
 The
photograph above shows the main control panel. This panel should
be located near the control PC away from any entrance or easy
access. In our example it was mounted on the wall across from
the lower level bathroom just outside the office.
The
photograph above shows the control PC which is located in the
home office. The PC is also used as the household Internet gateway.
Mounting the control panel:
Locations for the anchors were
marked by holding the panel to the wall with the panel open.
A small hole was cut in the sheetrock behind the panel location
and wires were fed up into the ceiling for the external and internal
alarm sirens. The power, telephone and computer connection cables
were fed down the wall and out through a low voltage box on the
opposite wall inside the home office. The power wire connects
to the provided transformer, the computer cable connects to the
serial connector on the PC and the telephone cord was plugged
into a nearby phone jack.
Setting up the control panel:
1. Install the battery in the
control panel by pressing the top release tab, and swinging the
hinged door open.
2. Snap the contacts of the
9-volt battery provided onto the clip, then insert the battery
into the holder. The system will beep loudly, and the system
voice will greet you.
3. Close the control panel and
select a house code (This is used for the home automation). Your
system will recognize modules by the house code (letter) and
unit code (numbers) you designate. Select a house code-any letter
from B to O. (Do not use A or P ; A is too likely to cause interference;
P is reserved for electronic testing.) Click on the arrow beside
the house code box to view the menu. Click on the letter of your
choice.
4. Click on automatically locate
port. The system software will automatically search your computer's
serial ports to find the control panel, establish an electronic
connection with it, and configure it with your House Code. An
on-screen message will tell you "control panel found".
Click "Next".
Security
components:
The
photograph above shows the universal door/window transmitters
(the right one shows the inside) . Depending on the door or window,
the above transmitter can be used in various ways: you may use
a magnet with the existing transmitter, or a magnet or glass
break sensor can be attached to the blue connector shown on the
bottom of the transmitter on the right.
The
illustrations above show various ways to install the sensors
on doors or windows.
The
photograph above shows the door/window transmitter with magnet.
To the right are the optional extension magnet and glass break
sensors.
Using the extended magnet
sensor:
1. Insert the switch wire through
the rear opening at the bottom of the transmitter, then into
the holes on the terminal screw. Use a small screwdriver to tighten
the screw on the terminal to hold the wires in place.
2. Press the screw terminal
over the wire posts
3. Attach the adapter magnet
(the part without wires) to the edge of the door or window. Position
as high as possible in order to prevent its being knocked off.
Use double-sided tape to attach.
4. Position the adapter switch
(the part with wires) on the door or window frame within one-half
inch of the magnet. Provide adequate clearance to allow for normal
opening an closing. Use doublesided tape to attach.
5. Mount the transmitter using
double-sided tape or screws as desired.
The
illustration above shows the connection of an extended magnet
sensor.
Programming the door/window
sensors:
1. Install the Batteries. Press
the release button on top of the transmitter, and remove the
cover. Install the two AAA alkaline batteries. Be certain to
position them so the + and - contacts match the illustrations
inside the battery compartment. (Leave cover off for programming.)
2. Click on "Devices"
from the main screen of the computer software and proceed as
follows:
From the Select device... box,
click on door/window sensor.
Click on add. The device details
screen for door/window sensors will appear.
Suggested names will appear
in device name box. Use the arrow beside the box to see the entire
menu; then click on the name you want to select.
Click on program sensor.
Press the program button on
the front of the transmitter, hold it in for about 2 seconds,
then release. You will hear the control panel beep. An on-screen
message will tell you that the sensor has been successfully programmed.
Click on OK.
Click on done to return to the
main screen.
Repeat these steps for all your
transmitters, sensors and devices. (other active security components are installed
in a similar way)
Expanding the system:
You can add up to 16 sensors
and up to 8 remote control units as well as an unlimited number
of lighting modules, appliance modules and remote sirens.
Additional components include:
Door/window sensors
Door/window sensor adapters
Glass break sensors
Indoor motion sensors
Outdoor motion sensors
Smoke sensors
Carbon monoxide sensors
Remote sirens
Touchpad remotes
Keychain remotes
Appliance modules
Lighting modules
Light switch modules
The
photographs above show some of the additional components that
can be added.
Automation
Components:
Modules can
be scheduled to turn on and off turned off as a group from a
keychain remote control, or operated individually from a touchpad
remote control. They plug into existing wall outlets and use
your homes existing electrical wiring to receive signals from
the System.
Lighting
Modules: are designed
only for use with household incandescent lamps illuminating lightbulbs
of not more than 300 watts.
Appliance
Modules: enable
the system to operate fluorescent lights, lights with built-in
dimming controls and small appliances (radios, small window air
conditioners, televisions, stereos, fans, and air cleaners).
Appliance modules have the following rating capacities: inductive
capacity: 500W (400W for televisions) resistive capacity: 1800W
horsepower capacity: 1/3 horsepower motors.
The
photographs above show the automation modules.
The system is  X10 Compatible.
About Identification
Codes: Identification
codes enable the system to communicate with lighting and appliance
modules. You'll need to assign each unit a house code (any letter
from B to O). (Do not select A; it is too likely to cause interference;
P is reserved for electronic testing.) All modules can be assigned
the same house code, or a different one. Modules also need an
individual unit code. You may give them the same code numbers,
or different ones. Modules that have the same house and unit
codes will operate in unison. If they have different codes, they
will operate separately. Your system can recognize all numbers
1-16.
The
illustrations above show the setting dials for house and unit
codes
Program the
Module:
1. Click on
devices on the main Screen. The device inventory details screen
will appear.
2. From the
select... menu click on lighting module or appliance module.
3. Click on
add. The device details screen for lighting module or appliance
module will appear.
4. Recommended
house code and unit codes will appear in boxes. Note: You can
also choose your own codes by clicking on ( the arrows beside
boxes.
5. Set the house
code on the module. Using a screwdriver, turn the top dial on
the module to the designated house code letter.
6. Once you
have verified that the codes you have set on the module match
the codes that appear in the on-screen boxes, click on OK. The
devices inventory details screen will appear.
7. Click on
DONE.
Note:
You may also program lighting and appliance modules using the
setup wizard under the help menu.
Note:
In order to install x10 devices in various outlets throughout
the house we had an XPCP passive signal coupler installed. The
X-10 Pro passive signal coupler (XPCP) is designed to couple
X-l0 power line carrier signals from one phase to another. The
coupler is installed from one phase to another in the breaker
panel. The unit may be used in single (split-phase) or three
phase installations.
Note:
Installation of the XPCP passive signal coupler must be carried
out by qualified installers only The main breaker must be turned
off during installation and the coupler must be installed in
a suitable workbox or equivalent enclosure. Installation must
be carried out in accordance with all applicable codes and requirements,
including, but not limited to, the National Electrical Code (NEC).
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