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Volume 4 Issue 4
August 1999

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The Home Network
CEBus Design
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BlueTooth Networks
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Automated Registers
Future of the PC
Sprinkler Control
Facts and Fiction
Wireless Video
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IBM
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X10 Configuration Settings – Just "Plug-n-Play"
(Used for the HOMS product)

X10 Module Addresses - Use the labeled modules included with HOMS or use additional X10 modules and configure according to the following list of addresses. Just connect the corresponding X10 modules of the functions you want to control. You can use only the functions you want to use and reserve others for another time.

  • Note1: Some types of X10 modules (depending on taste) require high voltage wiring and should be performed by a qualified electrician.
  • Note 2: Address A is used with the understanding that an X10 Coupler/blocker should be installed by a qualified electrician at the Circuit Breaker Box to prevent outside X10 signals from interfering with the residence X10. In addition, a more stable and dependable response will be delivered by installing the X10 Coupler/blocker.
  • Note 3: Appliances and apparatus (devices) that would result in a dangerous or hazardous condition should not be controlled using X10. Moreover, decisions made by monitoring the state of hazardous or dangerous devices should not be independently determined by the X10 state of the device. Connecting Hazardous or Dangerous devices in the address scheme below or otherwise should be done at the homeowners own risk. HOMS is not responsible for damages or the undesirable response of these devices using the X10 modules. Please read the manufacturer's recommendations.

STEP ONE: Addresses A, K, I must be installed for the primary features of Security Alarm, Video Surveillance and Lighting Control to function. Optional modules for extended features are addressed after these primary functions. It is recommended that the following connections (column 5) for the addresses in Housecodes A, K and I are connected first and that they are confirmed to function correctly prior to the installation of extended features. The X10 Module Type column indicates the required parts to connect the feature described in the third column itemized by address (column 1). Some addresses are internally used by the system and are indicated in the applicable addresses.

STEP TWO: Other Addresses used by the HOMS System are listed below. Some of these addresses are pre-configured; No X10 addressing or X10 modules are requireed for addresses with "NO CONNECTION" listed in the Connection column (Column 5). Housecode addresses B,C,D,E,F,G,H,J,L,M,O,P are used or partially used. The unused addresses on these housecodes may be configured by the user. Do not configure the addresses marked a Reserved. Housecode N is completely open for user expansion. See "Unused Addresses for User Expansion" in the HOMS Installation Manual for further information on using these addresses.

Housecode A: Lighting Control Housecode B: User Settings
Housecode C: Triggers and Actuating Mechanisms (initiated from other addresses or internally used) Housecode D: Touchlinc Panel IR Remote
Housecode E: VCR Functions Housecode F: IR Mode controls
Housecode G: TV and Splitter Option Control Housecode H: Tuner/Receiver Control & CD Player Programming
Housecode I: Security Alarm Housecode J: HVAC Control and Monitoring
Housecode K: Video Surveillance Housecode L - OPTIONAL for Outdoor Pond, Fountains or Swimming Systems and Indoor Sauna, Jaccuzi, and Watering Systems
Housecode M : Scene controls and Messages using the Houselinc Controller Housecode N - User’s Housecode (for expandablility using ActiveHome Timers and modules)
Housecode O: OPTIONAL: - Outside Irrigation and Watering Systems Housecode P: Status Addresses of BOB digital linc and Relay Monitoring Points

Housecode A: Lighting Control

X10 Module Address

State

Voice Activated Command
or Control Function (CF)

X10 Module Type

Connection

A1

On

Off

Dim

Bright

Turn the Living Room Light On
Shut the Living Room Light Off
Dim the Living Room Light

Brighten the Living Room Light

X10 Lamp Module   Living Room Lamp or less than 300 watt Light/

A2

On

Off

Dim

Bright

Turn the Porch Light On

Shut the Porch Light Off

Dim the Porch Light

Brighten the Porch Light

X10 Wall Switch/screw in module Front Porch Light(s)

A3

On

Off

Turn the Service Light On

Shut the Service Light Off

X10 Appliance Module Utility or Service Entrance Light

A4

On

Off

Dim

Bright

Turn the Bedroom Light On

Shut the Bedroom Light Off

Dim the Bedroom Light

Brighten the Bedroom Light

X10 Lamp Module (Master) Bedroom Lamp

A5

On

Off

CF-senses front door visitor

CF-timeout and no motion detected

(Opague Modified) X10 Occupancy Sensor Front Door Motion IR Sensor (Wireless)

A6

None None NO CONNECTION No Connection - X10 Occupancy Sensor (A5) toggles this address.

A7

On

Off

PC Link On

PC Link Off

2 - X10 Appliance Modules  PC Link Wireless Transmitter & Receiver

A8

On

Off

Open the Blinds

Close the Blinds

NO CONNECTION - Macro (Reserved) No Connection – used for Door - Blinds opener Macro

See C15 &16 for connections.

A9

On

Off

Turn the Flood Lights On

Shut the Flood Lights Off

X10 Flood Light with Motion Flood Lights for Driveway and optionally house.

Set second sensor switch IN or ON (for A11) for the Flood Light at the driveway to automatically turn the driveway monitoring Camera On when a visitor drives up. All other switches should be set to OUT or OFF.

A10

Unused Unused Unused -Reserved for other event to occur when driveway motion is triggered.

A11

On

Off

CF-senses visitor driving up

CF-timeout and no motion detected

NO CONNECTION – Macro (Reserved) Used for Triggering Driveway Video Monitoring

A12

Unused Unused Unused -Reserved for other event to occur when driveway motion is triggered.

A13

On

Off

Turn the Yard Light On

Shut the Yard Light Off

X10 Wall Switch 

(or)

X10 Screw In Module 

Replace the wall Switch of Existing backyard light switch

(or)

use a screw-in module to connect the backyard lightbulb.

A14

On

Off

Dim

Bright

Dining Light On

Dining Light Off

Dining Light Dim

Dining Light Bright

X10 Lamp Module   Dining Room Lamp or less than 300 watt Light

A15

On

Off

Turn the Pond Light On

Shut the Pond Light Off

X10 Wall Switch
(or)
X10 Flood Light
(or)
X10 Screw In Module
(or)
X10 Appliance Module
Pond Light or other External Lighting

(Use  for Fluorescent Lights Appliance Module can be used for Fluorescent Lights - Do not use a X10 Lamp module or X10 Wall Switch for Fluorescent Lights! Screw-In Module  is for incandescent Light bulbs.)

A16

On

Off

Turn the Shed Light On

Shut the Shed Light Off

X10 Wall Switch
(or)
X10 Flood Light
(or)
X10 Screw In Module
(or)
X10 Appliance Module
Shed Light or other Lighting source

(Use  for Fluorescent Lights Appliance Module can be used for Fluorescent Lights - Do not use a X10 Lamp module or X10 Wall Switch for Fluorescent Lights! Screw-In Module  is for incandescent Light bulbs.)

Other Modules to install not including (addressed other than Housecode A) (K,I,A must be installed for Video Surveillance, Security Alarm, and Lighting Control to function)

Housecode K: Video Surveillance

X10 Module Address

State

Voice Activated Command
or Control Function (CF)

X10 Module Type

Connection

K1

On

Off

Monitor the Front Door Cam X10 Appliance Module Front Surveillance Camera

K2

On

Off

Monitor the Driveway Cam X10 Appliance Module Driveway Surveillance Camera

K3

On

Off

Monitor the Pet Cam X10 Appliance Module Pet Surveillance Camera

K4

On

Off

Monitor the Yard Cam X10 Appliance Module Yard Surveillance Camera

K5

On

Off

Turn the Quad On

Shut the Quad Off

X10 Appliance Module QUAD

K6

On

Off

Monitor the Outside Cameras NO CONNECTION – Macro

(reserved)

NO CONNECTION - Outside Surveillance Cameras (Macro to monitor K1 through K4 at the same time)

K7

On

Off

Monitor the Indoor Cameras NO CONNECTION – Macro

(reserved)

NO CONNECTION - Indoor Monitoring Cameras (Macro to monitor K8 through K11 at the same time)

K8

On

Off

Monitor the Hallway Camera X10 Appliance Module Hallway Monitoring Camera

K9

On

Off

Monitor the Baby Camera X10 Appliance Module Baby Monitoring Camera

K10

On

Off

Monitor the Kitchen Camera X10 Appliance Module Kitchen Monitoring Camera

K11

On

Off

Monitor the Family Room Camera X10 Appliance Module Family Room Monitoring Camera

K12

Unused Unused Unused Unused

K13

Unused Unused Unused Unused

K14

Unused Unused Unused Unused

K15

Unused Unused Unused Unused

K16

Unused Unused Unused Unused

Housecode I: Security Alarm

Used with HOMS Security Panels. Any X10 light/lamp modules on this housecode will flash for 4 minutes when an alarm has been activated.

X10 Module Address

State

Voice Activated Command
or Control Function (CF)

X10 Module Type

Connection

I1

UNUSED NONE UNUSED No Connection – This can be used for lights to be flashed on and off automatically when the security alarm is triggered. Use a X10 Wall Switch or X10 light module set to this address.

I2

UNUSED NONE UNUSED No Connection – This can be used for lights to be flashed on and off automatically when the security alarm is triggered. Use a X10 Wall Switch or X10 light module set to this address.

I3

On

Off

CF-senses presence of individual

CF-timeout and no motion detected

X10 Occupancy Sensor Dark Room Motion Sensor (Wireless)

Easily set to turn any X10 address on.

I4

UNUSED NONE UNUSED No Connection – This can be used for lights to be flashed on and off automatically when the security alarm is triggered. Use a X10 Wall Switch or X10 light module set to this address.

I5

UNUSED NONE UNUSED No Connection – This can be used for lights to be flashed on and off automatically when the security alarm is triggered. Use a X10 Wall Switch or X10 light module set to this address.

I6

UNUSED NONE UNUSED No Connection – This can be used for lights to be flashed on and off automatically when the security alarm is triggered. Use a X10 Wall Switch or X10 light module set to this address.

I7

UNUSED NONE UNUSED No Connection – This can be used for lights to be flashed on and off automatically when the security alarm is triggered. Use a X10 Wall Switch or X10 light module set to this address.

I8

On

Off

NONE

NONE – Triggers Macro

X10 Wireless Security Console included with HOMS Basic System Plug in Console and set housecode to I and unitcode to 8.

(used to trigger Security Alarm Notification)

Do not use this address to connect any X10 modules – Internal Macro is used on this address.

I9

UNUSED NONE UNUSED No Connection – This can be used for lights to be flashed on and off automatically when the security alarm is triggered. Use a X10 Wall Switch or X10 light module set to this address.

I10

UNUSED NONE UNUSED No Connection – This can be used for lights to be flashed on and off automatically when the security alarm is triggered. Use a X10 Wall Switch or X10 light module set to this address.

I11

RESERVED NONE No Connection – Internally used for CD Player functions No Connection (Reserved)

I12

RESERVED NONE No Connection – Internally used for CD Player functions No Connection (Reserved)

I13

RESERVED NONE No Connection – Internally used for CD Player functions No Connection (Reserved)

I14

RESERVED NONE No Connection – Internally used for CD Player functions No Connection (Reserved)

I15

RESERVED NONE No Connection – Internally used for CD Player functions No Connection (Reserved)

I16

RESERVED NONE No Connection – Internally used for CD Player functions No Connection (Reserved)

Housecode B: User Settings

These can be set by the user from a Telephone, HOMS Console, Remote PC, Touchlinc Panel & X10 Controllers

X10 Module Address

State

Voice Activated Command
or Control Function (CF)

X10 Module Type

Connection

B1

On

Off

CF-Enable TV

CF-Disable TV

Macro – Reserved NO CONNECTION

B2

On

Off

CF-Enable VCR

CF-Disable VCR

Macro – Reserved NO CONNECTION

B3

On

Off

CF- Enable Announcer

CF-Disable Announcer

Macro – Reserved NO CONNECTION

B4

On

Off

CF-Activate Video Alarm

CF-Deactivate Video Alarm

Macro – Reserved NO CONNECTION

B5

On

Off

CF-Splitter Enabled

CF-Splitter Disabled

Macro - Reserved NO CONNECTION

B6

UNUSED

B7

UNUSED

B8

UNUSED

B9

UNUSED

B10

UNUSED

B11

UNUSED

B12

UNUSED

B13

UNUSED

B14

UNUSED

B15

UNUSED

B16

UNUSED

Housecode C: Triggers and Actuating Mechanisms (initiated from other addresses or internally used)

X10 Module Address

State

Voice Activated Command
or Control Function (CF)

X10 Module Type

Connection

C1

On

Off

CF- Triggers Message M10

C2

UNUSED

C3

On

Off

CF-Activates Panic Button MACRO NO CONNECTION

C4

UNUSED

C5

On

Off

CF-Activates Front Door Macro MACRO NO CONNECTION

C6

UNUSED

C7

UNUSED

C8

UNUSED

C9

UNUSED

C10

UNUSED

C11

UNUSED

C12

UNUSED

C13

UNUSED

C14

UNUSED

C15

On

Off

Rotate the Blinds

Blinds Off

X10 low voltage input and Blind Operator Device Plug in Blind Operator Device and loop Rotator. Affix to wall and wire to low voltage x10

C16

On

Off

Move the Blinds

Blinds Off

X10 low voltage input and Blind Operator Device Plug in Blind Operator Device and loop Close lace. Affix to wall and wire to low voltage x10

Housecode D: Touchlinc Panel IR Remote (Internally programmed with no connections; Must assign specific IR device models in Houselinc)

X10 Module Address

State

Voice Activated Command
or Control Function (CF)

X10 Module Type

Connection

D1

On

Off

CF-Digit 1 Macro NO CONNECTION

D2

On

Off

CF-Digit 2 Macro NO CONNECTION

D3

On

Off

CF-Digit 3 Macro NO CONNECTION

D4

On

Off

CF-Digit 4 Macro NO CONNECTION

D5

On

Off

CF-Digit 5 Macro NO CONNECTION

D6

On

Off

CF-Digit 6 Macro NO CONNECTION

D7

On

Off

CF-Digit 7 Macro NO CONNECTION

D8

On

Off

CF-Digit 8 Macro NO CONNECTION

D9

On

Off

CF-Digit 9 Macro NO CONNECTION

D10

On

Off

CF-Digit 0 Macro NO CONNECTION

D11

On

Off

CF-Channel Up Macro NO CONNECTION

D12

On

Off

CF-Channel Down Macro NO CONNECTION

D13

On

Off

CF-Volume Up Macro NO CONNECTION

D14

On

Off

CF-Volume Down Macro NO CONNECTION

E15

CF- Test Connection Input

E16

CF- Test Connection Response

Housecode E: VCR Functions

X10 Module Address

State

Voice Activated Command
or Control Function (CF)

X10 Module Type

Connection

E1

On

Off

CF-IR Power

E2

CF- IR Mute

E3

CF- IR Play

E4

CF- IR Stop

E5

CF- IR Pause

E6

CF- IR FF

E7

CF- IR Rewind

E8

CF-IR Record

E9

E10

E11

E12

E13

E14

E15

E16

Housecode F: IR Mode controls

X10 Module Address

State

Voice Activated Command
or Control Function (CF)

X10 Module Type

Connection

F1

On

Off

CF- IR TV

F2

CF- IR VCR

F3

CF- IR CD

F4

CF- IR TUNER

F5

CF- IR ALL A/V OFF

F6

F7

F8

F9

F10

F11

F12

F13

F14

F15

F16

Housecode G: TV and Splitter Option Control

X10 Module Address

State

Voice Activated Command
or Control Function (CF)

X10 Module Type

Connection

G1

On

Off

CF- TV Channel for ABC Macro NO CONNECTION

G2

CF- TV Channel for Macro NO CONNECTION

G3

CF- TV Channel for Macro NO CONNECTION

G4

CF- TV Channel for Macro NO CONNECTION

G5

CF- TV Channel for Macro NO CONNECTION

G6

CF- TV Channel for Macro NO CONNECTION

G7

CF- TV Channel for Macro NO CONNECTION

G8

CF- TV Channel for Macro NO CONNECTION

G9

CF- TV Channel for Macro NO CONNECTION

G10

CF- TV Channel for Macro NO CONNECTION

G11

CF- TV Channel for Macro NO CONNECTION

G12

CF- IR TV Power Macro NO CONNECTION

G13

On

Off

CF- IR A/B Splitter chan –

CF- IR A/B Splitter chan +

Macro NO CONNECTION

G14

G15

G16

Housecode H: Tuner/Receiver Control & CD Player Programming

X10 Module Address

State

Voice Activated Command
or Control Function (CF)

X10 Module Type

Connection

H1

On

Off

H2

CF- Volume Up

H3

CF- Volume Down

H4

CF- Reciever Mode / FM Play

H5

CF- Tuner Channel Up

H6

CF- Tuner Channel Down

H7

CF- Tuner Macro Macro NO CONNECTION

H8

H9

H10

H11

RESERVED NONE No Connection – Internally used for CD Player functions No Connection (Reserved)

H12

RESERVED NONE No Connection – Internally used for CD Player functions No Connection (Reserved)

H13

RESERVED NONE No Connection – Internally used for CD Player functions No Connection (Reserved)

H14

RESERVED NONE No Connection – Internally used for CD Player functions No Connection (Reserved)

H15

RESERVED NONE No Connection – Internally used for CD Player functions No Connection (Reserved)

H16

RESERVED NONE No Connection – Internally used for CD Player functions No Connection (Reserved)

Housecode J: HVAC Control and Monitoring

X10 Module Address

State

Voice Activated Command
or Control Function (CF)

X10 Module Type

Connection

J1

On

Off

J2

J3

J4

J5

J6

J7

J8

J9

On

Off

CF- Heat On

System Off

NO CONNECTION

J10

On

Off

CF- Cool On NO CONNECTION

J11

On

Off

CF- Auto On NO CONNECTION

J12

On

Off

CF- Fan On/off NO CONNECTION

J13

On

OFF

CF- Setback On

CF- Setback Off

NO CONNECTION

J14