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Neutral terminal on X-10 type wall switch
What is the purpose of the neutral terminal on the X-10 wall switch for fluorescent bulbs. My question is: is this a real neutral connection or simply a mechanism to allow for a trickle current that...
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Help with S32evnt1.DLL not installing properly, please
I'd say: 1. try to uninstall and re-install the AH (Active Home?) software and try again! 2. check out the AH vendor (Marmitek) and see if this is a known issue I have had non-responsive CM11...
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Homing Beacon Tracker
Something along these lines has been requested here fairly often. course, now the obvious question is... Shop Our Computer Cables, Cable Adapters, and Power Cables
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WebBased X-10 Server ?
Hi all, I'm looking for a X-10 home automation software to build a dedicated server to control my house. I'm using X-10 devices all across the house. I will also use satellite stations (Laptops) that...
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Open garden gate indicator
I am looking for something that will let me know if one of my garden gates is open or closed. I saw something in the Home Automation catalog but the magnetic switch doesn't look like it is waterproof....
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Need Advice on cctv DVR card selection & software
Hi, am new to the forum but have used X10 gadgets a long time ago. Now am getting back into doing some home automation. While I have 2 X10 cameras , a BW wired and a color Xcam2 wireless, I just...
 
How to Takeover Any Alarm System
Attention All Security Professionals, If you have a panel that has a lockout code in place, take a look at this product. As long as the alarm panel can report in standard communication formats, this...
 
Brinks Home Security v Jim Rojas
Brinks Home Security, a multi billion dollar corporation feels financially threatened by Jim Rojas, a small online alarm business located in Tampa, Florida. Read all about it. court documents are all...
 
parameter(s) for d-link dcs 900 camera
Hi Like axis network camera that have http api [ supports http interface parameter passing Do anyone have any idea regarding the D-Link camera [which has a built in web server] that supports similar...
 
Great Booster Vent for Room Balancing,
Aromatic? :^)
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Hot or cold room improvement, AirFlow Breeze by Air Flow Technology
Found a great looking and effective product for assiting a stuborn hot or cold room that suffers from low airflow in the duct system. This little unit "Works" I am going to try and incorporate it in...
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about addtimer function from smarthome device manager [SDM3]
Is addtimer function from smarthome device manager [SDM3] does not work for x10 devices. If it is right then should we make use of setTimersXML for x10 devices instead. Any clue will be helpful Thanks...
 
can axis 207W be connected to ADSL modem [ethernet connection]
Hi Can Axis 207W camera be connected to an ADSL modem [ethernet connection]. This setup is part of home automation.I want to configure modem for axis camera. Tell me if this is possible Thanks Arnie
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one wire sensors
example,> I understand your comments but I have learned the hard way that when "last call" is made in regards to components, one needs to recognize that any new design using the obselete part is...
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New Problem -- Cannot Control SOme Devices
All of a sudden, I can not control several devices from my Active Home controller. Normally, this would indicate a problem bridging the 2 sides of a 220V line but I had no trouble for over 4 years and...
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