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2 Objectives At the end of this exercise, you will be able to:

3 Interface the HAI Omni II to a system of X10 modules. Program the system of X10 modules to perform a simple task using the HAI Omni II as the interface and the Omni II consoles as the program input device. Program the system of X10 modules to perform a simple task using the HAI Omni II as the interface and a PC computer running PC Access as the programming device.

4 About This Presentation You have already had experience installing and operating various X10 products. Before you perform this exercise about X10, let’s look at some other power line carrier standards and see how they compare to X10. The more we know, the more intelligently we can make decisions.

5 Introduction Powerline Carrier (PLC) Home Control Technology Powerline Communications Networking or Broadband Powerline, BPL

6 Broadband Powerline (BPL) Broadband over power line within the home Broadband over power lines outside the home, from place to place Access BPL

7 Three Communication Lines BPL modem integrated circuits CATV DSL

8 How Can That Happen? AC Power Lines Inductive Couplers Bypassing the Transformer

9 HomePlug The HomePlug Powerline Alliance Develops industry standards Helps to further automate your home

10 HomePlug and the future In-the-home applications To-the-home applications Today’s products Entertainment networking

11 PowerLine Carrier Systems “PLC” definitions PowerLine Carrier PowerLine Controller

12 PowerLine Carrier Comparisons Reliability

13 Two-Way Operation

14 Speed, Commands/Sec

15 Speed, Bits/Sec X10 – 60 bits per second UPB – 480 bits per second

16 Maximum Loads

17 Interaction with Others

18 Dimmer Power X10 – 600W & 1000W UPB – 600W, 1000W, 1500W & 2000W

19 Signal Levels X10 – 2 volts UPB – 40 volts

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