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Two-Way Lamp and Appliance Modules with Status Polling, Automatic Status Response, and Automatic Gain Control

by Dave Rye (courtesy of HomeToys.com)

The X-10 Two-Way Lamp and Appliance Modules are the first in a range of advanced Two-Way modules introduced by X-10 (now shipping). Working with the X-10 ActiveHome Two-Way Computer Interface (CM11A) and software, they provide the most versatile (and cost effective) high-end Home Automation solution available.

There are 3 types of module available:

The Two-Way modules are controlled using standard X-10 commands such as A1-ON. Once the command has been carried out, the module can then be polled for its status.

Status Request
When the module is polled for its Status, it responds with its on/off status in the same code format as existing X-10 Two-Way modules such as the RR501 Transceiver Module and the PR511 Floodlight Motion Detector. This allows existing software and hardware designed to work with the RR501 and PR511 to automatically work with these new Two-Way Modules.

Automatic status response
The Two-Way modules can also be configured from the next generation of ActiveHome software (coming soon) to automatically transmit their status when turned on either for the CM11A computer interface and ActiveHome software or from any other X-10 controller. They can even transmit this change in status when turned on locally by cycling the on/off switch on the connected light or appliance.

To read the rest of the article on HomeToys.com, click here