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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

*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

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.)