X10 & Leviton Home Automation Appliance ControlThis section includes descriptions, pictures, and prices of all X10, Leviton, PCS, and Lightolier home automation controllers and modules. X10 created the current industry standard for home automation. Leviton made it practical for larger and more "elegant" applications. |
Why Home Automation?Why put up with entering a dark house when there is a simple and affordable solution?This is only one of the security and convenience issues that our products are designed to help you solve. From a simple key-fob remote control that will turn on a light, to a full-blown security and automation system, our staff can help you select exactly what you need from our large inventory. We can show you how it works and how to install it. Most installations are as easy as plugging in a lamp. And if you can change a light switch, you can install most anything from this catalog. Because we sell user-installable devices, at affordable prices, your home can be user-friendly for much less than you would expect! Products For Convenience and SecurityHomeTech Solution's line of Power Line Carrier (PLC) products link advanced electronic switching technology to existing 120 volt residential wiring by means of exclusive components that provide sophisticated home automation in any residence. What's more, PLC will automate security lighting and integrate it with existing security systems. PLC controls operate using a unique coded signal which is transmitted by PLC Controllers over the AC power network to PLC Receivers.A Breakthrough for the HomePLC components are easy to install and operate. No special wiring or other modifications are needed. These PLC components are used to switch lights and appliances from across the room, from another room, or from any convenient location in the house, either by the touch of a finger or automatically in response to a user-devised switching program.Timer ControllersA variety of programmable timer units provide capabilities ranging from basic home control to home automation. All are easy to program, provide ALL LIGHTS ON panic-button switching, manual remote control, and random-on/off security switching. All have battery backup to maintain the program during a power failure. See pages 11 and 13 for more information.Computer ControllersWith our Home Automation Interface, you can use your computer to create and "download" schedulesþwithout tying up your computer. You can even set lights to a specific value at certain times.Our Whole House Controller, HomeVision, allows you to go beyond simple action/reaction and timed control of devices: It provides powerful remote control and programmed control of all PLC devices, as well as infrared remote controlled devices. Outstanding Switching VersatilityWe provide homeowners with almost unlimited options for home control. For security, lights can be made to switch on and off at scheduled times or at random times when you are away, so the home looks actively occupied. For convenience, you can control lights in distant rooms or outdoors from a central location. Or, the same lights can be controlled from multiple locations. For energy savings, air conditioners, pool pumps, heaters and circulating systems can be cycled for maximum efficiency.Wireless Remote ControlSeveral radio remote control devices are available, including two-device key fobs, 16 device hand-helds, and stick on wall switches. These remote controls allow you to operate lights and appliances from your car, back yard, or anywhere in your home. Using radio waves transmitted through walls and ceilings from anywhere inside or outside the home, these remote controls transmits command signals to a plug-in transceiver. The transceiver receives the signal and transmits it over the home's AC wiring network to modules.Easy to Install and UseEverything we sell is either "plug and play" or is equipped with color coded leads for fast, simple installation. Where appropriate, they fit easily into the same electrical boxes that hold standard switches and receptacles. Modules are given specific letter and number address codes during installationþcontrollers and programmers send coded command signals over existing AC wiring to switch specific modules on and off. Several modules may be set to the same letter and number address codes and will consequently switch their loads simultaneously.Books & LiteratureWe offer many books on home automation and home security. We also publish application notes on these topics. |
How to Select the Proper ModuleIn order to get control of something, you need to select an appropriate module. You can either browse the Modulespage to find what you need, or you can follow this simple outline to find the proper type of module.If the device you want to control plugs in, see (I). If it is controlled
by a wall switch, see (II) If it is wired in, see (III).
I. Device is plug in. You have the choice of using a plug in module or
changing the outlet. If you would like to use a plug in module, see I.A.
If you would rather change the outlet, see I.B.
A. Use a plug in module. If the device is an incandescent lamp under
300 watts, use LM465. For florescent lights and other appliances, see
I.A.1.
1. Use a plug in appliance module. If it is a 220 volt device, use
HD243 or HD245. Use AM466 or AM486 on 110 volt devices.
B. Replace the outlet. If it is a 220 volt device, use 6297 or
6298. Use SR227, 6227, 6280, or 6296, for 110 volt devices.
II. Device is controlled by a wall switch. If it is an incandescent light,
see II.A. Otherwise, see II.B.
A. Dimming incandescent wall switch. For 3-way and 4-way applications
(more than one wall switch controls the light) use 6383 or WS4777.
For normal applications, use 6381 or WS467.
B. Appliance wall switch. Is this device a fan, low voltage light, or
other device that you want to provide speed control or "dim"? If so,
see II.B.2 . Otherwise, see II.B.1.
1. Wall switch for an appliance without "dim." If this is a 110 volt
device, see II.B.1.a. Otherwise, use 6371.
a. Wall switch for a 110 volt appliance without "dim." For 3-way
and 4-way applications (more than one wall switch controls
the device), use 6293. Otherwise, use 6291.
2. Wall switch for a 220 volt appliance with "dim." For 3-way and 4-
way applications (more than one wall switch controls the device),
use 6383. Otherwise, use 6381.
III. Wired in device. For incandescent lighting, use 6376.
All others use 6375.
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