Re: X10 Questions

[Stuart Grimshaw <stuart@xxxxxxx>]

On Sun, Nov 24, 2002 at 08:57:03PM -0000, David Claxton wrote:
> Hello,
>       I am just about to buy my first X10
units but I have a few questions.
> 
> 1. The MS13 sensor units say they have a variable delay before sending
the
> 'Off' command. If you set the delay to 1 minute, does that mean that
the
> light will switch off 1 minute after it has been activated or 1 minute
after
> the person has left the room?

I beleive it's 1 minute after the last activation, so if you keep
setting it off while your in the room, then it'll be one minute after
you leave, remember however that if you keep still in the room, the
sensor wont see you and you be plunged into darkness after a mnute of
sitting still :-)

> 
> 2. Can I get the MS13 to activate two different X10 units just by
setting
> the two units to the same code?

Yes.

> 
> 3. Can the CM12U retrieve a status of each unit or do I need to buy a
TM13
> as well as a CM12U?

Only a small number of X10 units will reply to a status enquiry, I
forget which ones, but I think they are listed in the FAQ.

> 
> 4. Are there any problems using X10 units with or in extension
leads?

My CM12U is plugged into a 4-way extension lead, so no, it should be
fine.

> 
> Sorry if the questions are a bit obvious/simplistic, I just wanted to
make
> sure about a few things before purchasing.

There's no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid answers,
hopefully none of mine are :-)


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