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8 .3 .3 ControllIng lIghtS or other devICeS
Using X10 technology, you can remotely activate any electrical device or
appliance in your home through your Sensaphone. X10 technology is a
suite of control modules that plug into your existing electrical outlets and
transmit coded signals to lamps, lights, and appliances to turn them on or
off (See Figure 2).
1 C
ZONES
2 C 3 C 4 C NO C NC
Lamp/Light
Module
Powerflash
Module
Figure 2: X10 Lighting Control Setup
Sensaphone supports these devices through use of the popular X10
Powerflash relay interface. To learn more about this technology, consult
X10 products on the web at www.x10.com or visit your local electronics
shop such as Radio Shack.
Such applications may include turning on a lamp or exterior lights remotely
from your cellular telephone when arriving at your residence late at night.
Or you can use the X10 Powerflash Module (set to momentary contact) in
conjunction with the X10 Universal Module to remotely control your elec-
tric garage door opener over the telephone—an ideal way of letting in your
service personnel without being on-site. You may also use the X10 technol-
ogy to send the ON/OFF signal to a furnace or heater if your thermostat is
not easy to wire directly.
Finally, in addition to remotely controlling devices, X10 technology lets
you extend the reach of certain Sensaphone sensors such as door contacts,
motion sensors, or water sensors. This is of great benefit where it is impos-
sible to wire directly from your sensors to your Sensaphone. Consult a
qualified electrician or your heating professional for assistance with locat-
ing your remote sensors or contact your Sensaphone dealer.