Re: Interconnecting the xAP protocol with x10 signals

[steve.cooper@xxxx]

>> Now my questions :) :
>> Between the CM12 and LM12, the commands are transported using x-10
signals,
>>correct?

Correct, the message is sent via the electric cables

>> But, after the process starts (I give command toggle off/on my
lamp) I
>> send my commands using the xAP protocol.
>> The CM12 is able to convert the xAP commands into x10 signals? Or
there
>> is another device capable to do this?
>> Likewise, the LM12 is able to decode the x-10 signals into xAP
commands?

The sequence would go something like

1. Send out a xAP signal to Switch on Lamp Module (say lamp module with
code A1)
2. xAP to CM12 software program picks up the xAP signal and tell CM12 to
send a 'A1 On' signal down the electric cable
3. The lamp module receives the 'A1 On' on the power line and switches on

>> I presume no, the CM12 isn't capable to convert from xAp to x10,
>> because xAP is a new protocol. So, how can I use xAP with x-10?
Because
it
>> seems that I need some converters for codeing/decodeing from one
to
>> another...

There are many different programs that can control or can direct a CM12 to
send out X10 signals. xAP is just one method of doing this. Initially it
may be worth just getting a CM12 and lamp module then using the windows
software that comes with the CM12 'ActiveHome' this will get you use to
using the x-10 setup. You can then start using xAP or one of the other
more flexible programs to control the CM12.

There are two main forums for UKHA they are

UKHA - this just delivers key announcement

<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukha/";>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukha/</a>

and

UKHA_D - this is where all the discussions happen, very friendly lot.

<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukha_d/";>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukha_d/</a>

Also worth a look are

<a href="http://www.automatedhome.co.uk";>http://www.automatedhome.co.uk</a>
- The main UKHA site run by Mark McCall
<a href="http://www.letsautomate.com/";>http://www.letsautomate.com/</a>
- Check out the Getting Started link on the
front page

Any more questions just keep asking and we'll try and answer.

S.



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