Sensaphone 800 - Manual (Page 113)

Chapter 8: Controlling the Output
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Note: This is a typical configuration when using
standard single-zone heat/cool thermostats. For ease
of-use it is recommended that both thermostats be
the same model. Note also that all thermostats may
not be compatible with the dual-thermostat wiring
diagram. Consult your heating/cooling professional
for installation assistance.
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 5 C 6 C 7 C 8 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 electric 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 technology 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