Common Plug-In Modules : Plug-in Lamp, Appliance etc.
Heavy Duty Plug-In Modules: Plug-in 220volt, Appliance etc.
Wall Receptacles : In-wall appliance sockets.
Wall Switches : Wired-in switches and controls.
Wall mount Wireless : Mount anywhere switches.
Bedside etc. controllers : Plug-in controls for the bed or sofa. |
Wireless handheld : Wireless remote controls.
Multifunction controls : Wireless remotes for TV/VCR and X-10.
Wireless transceivers : Plug-in modules translate wireless to X-10.
General Purpose Interface: Plug-in modules translate between X-10 and contacts.
Motion and Dusk sensors : Wired in and wireless motion and dusk detectors send X-10 commands. |
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LM465 Plug-in Lamp Module (receive only)
Tutorial|
Specs 60-300 watt incandescent only |
Features Remote dim and on/off Local on/off Responds to All Lights ON and All Units OFF |
Funnies Full on before dim after OFF Not reliable with low wattages. Not for fluorescent lights May not work with halogen fixtures |
LM14A Plug-in Lamp Module with preset dim and status response
Tutorial|
Specs 60-300 watt incandescent only |
Features Remote dim and on/off Local on/off Last Dim setting memory Reports Status Responds to All Lights ON/OFF and All Units OFF Responds to Extended Code commands. |
Funnies May 'talk' excessively Not for fluorescent lights May not work with halogen fixtures |
Socket Rocket /LM15A Screw-in Lamp Switch|
Specs 150 watt incandescent only |
Features Remote on/off Responds to All Lights ON and All Units OFF Program House/Unit address via X-10 commands Very small May work with flourescents. |
Funnies Simple but explicit address setup sequence. |
AM486 Plug-in Appliance Module - 2 Pin socket (receive only)|
Specs 15 amps on/off only |
Features Local control Remote on/off Responds to All Units OFF Fluorescent lights ok |
Funnies Some devices may cause it to turn on by itself This can be 'fixed' |
AM466 Plug-in Appliance Module - 3 pin socket (receive only)|
Specs Identical to AM486 |
Features 3 pin versus 2 pin socket Responds to All Units OFF Fluorescent lights ok |
Funnies Identical to AM486 |
AM14A Plug-in Appliance Module with status response.|
Specs Identical to AM486 |
Features Reports Status Responds to All Units OFF Fluorescent lights ok Responds to Extended Code commands |
Funnies Too new May 'talk' excessively |
HD243 Plug-in 220 volt 15 amp appliance module|
Specs 15 amps at 220volts |
Features Remote on/off Good for medium sized appliances. Responds to All Units OFF |
Funnies none ? |
HD245 Plug-in 220 volt 20 amp appliance module|
Specs 20 amps at 220volts |
Features Remote on/off Good for medium sized appliances. Responds to All Units OFF |
Funnies none ? |
SR227 In wall X-10 controlled receptacles|
Specs 15 amps, each socket |
Features Remote on/off Good for medium sized appliances. One socket always powered. Responds to All Units OFF |
Funnies none ? |
Leviton 6280 In-wall X-10 controlled receptacle|
Specs 20 amps, each socket |
Features Remote on/off Good for medium sized appliances. Both sockets X-10 controlled. NO local control. (kid proof ?) Responds to All Units OFF |
Funnies Costs almost twice as much WITH local control enabled? |
Leviton 6227 In-wall X-10 controlled receptacle|
Specs 15 amps, single controlled socket |
Features Remote on/off Good for medium sized appliances. Responds to All Units OFF Upper socket controlled Local control enabled. |
Funnies none ? |
Leviton 220v In-wall X-10 controlled 220 volt receptacle|
Specs 20 amps, single controlled socket |
Features Remote on/off Good for medium sized appliances. Responds to All Units OFF Local control disabled ? |
Funnies none ? |
WS467 In-wall X-10 controlled dimmer switch|
Specs 60 to 500 watts Incandescent only |
Features Remote on/off Remote DIM/BRI. Responds to All Units OFF Responds to All Lights ON |
Funnies No local dim Receive Only Does not send X-10 signals. |
WS4777 In-wall X-10 controlled 3-Way switch set|
Specs 60 to 500 watts Incandescent only |
Features Remote on/off Remote DIM/BRI. Responds to All Units OFF Responds to All Lights ON |
Funnies No local dim Receive Only Does not send X-10 signals. |
Leviton 6381 In-wall X-10 switch with local DIM and AGC
Tutorial|
Specs 60 to 500 watts Incandescent only |
Features Remote on/off Remote DIM/BRI. Responds to All Units OFF Responds to All Lights ON Press and hold local dimming AGC signal enhancement Responds to Extended Code commands Does not report status |
Funnies Receive Only Does not send X-10 signals. |
Leviton 6383 3-Way In-wall X-10 switch with local DIM and AGC Tutorial|
Specs 60 to 500 watts Incandescent only |
Features Remote on/off Remote DIM/BRI. Responds to All Units OFF Responds to All Lights ON Press and hold local dimming AGC signal enhancement Responds to Extended Code commands Does not report status |
Funnies Receive Only Does not send X-10 signals. |
Leviton 6291 Heavy Duty In Wall switch with AGC|
Specs 20 amps |
Features Remote on/off Responds to All Units OFF Responds to All Lights ON LED shows status at switch. AGC signal enhancement Solid relay switching Fluorescents ok Fans ok |
Funnies Receive Only Does not send X-10 signals. |
Leviton 6371 220 volt Heavy Duty In Wall switch with AGC|
Specs 20 amps @ 250 volts |
Features Remote on/off Responds to All Lights ON AGC signal enhancement Solid relay switching Fluorescents ok Fans ok |
Funnies Receive Only Does not send X-10 signals. |
Leviton 6293 3-Way Heavy Duty In Wall switch with AGC|
Specs 20 amps |
Features Remote on/off Responds to All Lights ON AGC signal enhancement Solid relay switching Fluorescents ok Fans ok |
Funnies Receive Only Does not send X-10 signals. |
Leviton 6381-U In Wall dimmer for inductive loads (motors etc) with AGC Tutorial|
Specs 500 watts |
Features Remote on/off Responds to All Lights ON Responds to All Lights OFF AGC signal enhancement Ceiling fans ok 6383-U is 3-way version |
Funnies Receive Only Does not send X-10 signals. May hum with certain motors |
PCS X-10 Smart Switch In-wall X-10 switch with local DIM|
Specs 60 to 600 watts Incandescent only |
Features Remote on/off Remote DIM/BRI. Responds to All Units OFF Responds to All Lights ON Press and hold local dimming Preset dim Receiver noise immunity |
Funnies Receive Only Does not send X-10 signals. |
Leviton 6400 In-wall X-10 transmitters|
Specs 1, 2 or 4 buttons |
Features Standard wall box mount Control up to 4 sequential codes Can send All Lights ON/OFF Can send All Units OFF LEDS show status of units |
Funnies ? |
X-10 Powerhouse Mount anywhere wireless X-10 switches|
Specs 2, 4 or 3 + dim |
Features Mount anywhere velcro Control up to 4 sequential codes Use with TM751 or RR501 transceivers |
Funnies Can not send "All ..." type commands Chintzy buttons ? |
MC460 Plug-in Mini Controller Tutorial|
Specs 4 units plus dim/bri and All Lights ON/OFF |
Features Plug in anywhere Control up to 4 sequential codes Can send ALL Lights ON/OFF, All Units OFF, and DIM/BRI Very inexpensive controls for bedside or sofa |
Funnies none |
SC503 Plug-in Maxi Controller Tutorial|
Specs 16 units plus dim/bri and All Lights ON/OFF |
Features Plug in anywhere Control all units on a single house code Can send ALL Lights ON/OFF, All Units OFF, and DIM/BRI Very inexpensive controls for bedside or sofa |
Funnies Separate unit and command buttons |
MT522 Plug-in Mini Timer|
Specs Control up to 8 units ON/OFF |
Features Plug in anywhere Timer control of 4 units 4 units from buttons Schedule 4 units ON/OFF twice a day All lights ON and DIM Select random times for events Alarm button with Snooze Battery backup |
Funnies Switch between 2 banks of 4 units |
SD533 Sundowner Mini Controller|
Specs Control up to 8 units 4 units ON/OFF at dusk/dawn |
Features Plug in anywhere Dusk/Dawn control of 4 units 4 units from buttons Can send ALL Lights ON/OFF, All Units OFF, and DIM/BRI |
Funnies Switch between 2 banks of 4 units |
KC674 Two unit Keychain wireless remote Tutorial & Another and a TechNote|
Specs Control 2 units ON/OFF |
Features Use with TM751 or RR501 Very small Use to trigger XTension scripts! |
Funnies Only units 1 & 2 or 5 & 6 Switch inside case |
RT504 8/16 unit hand held wireless remote Tutorial|
Specs Control 16 units ON/OFF DIM/BRI |
Features Use with TM751 or RR501 Compact Can send unit ON/OFF, DIM/BRI Use to trigger XTension scripts! |
Funnies Switch between units 1-8 and 9-16 |
UR19A Wireless/InfraRed X-10 SuperRemote|
Specs Control 6 A/V units Control 16 units ON/OFF DIM/BRI Sends wireless X-10 commands |
Features Use with TM751 or RR501 Compact Use also with X-10 IR transceiver Sleep timer for X-10 and A/V Use to trigger XTension scripts! |
Funnies Must select brand code for your A/V units Odd selection of brand/codes |
UR24A Wireless/InfraRed X-10 Learning SuperRemote|
Specs Control 8 A/V units Control 16 units ON/OFF DIM/BRI Sends wireless X-10 commands |
Features Learns your A/V remote codes Use with TM751 or RR501 Lighted buttons Sleep timer for X-10 and A/V Use also with X-10 IR transceiver Use to trigger XTension scripts! |
Funnies May not learn some IR codes |
TM751 16 unit Wireless to X-10 Transceiver Tutorial|
Specs Control 16 units ON/OFF No DIM/BRI Translates wireless commands into X-10 powerline commands |
Features Controls one house code Built-in 2 pin appliance socket Wireless control of socket Local ON/OFF for socket Very economical May use with wireless repeaters (SR731) |
Funnies Local socket responds ONLY to wireless ON/OFF from first unit button on KC674 (unit 1 or 9 ?) Local socket will not respond to remote X-10 commands NO DIM/BRI ? |
RR501 16 unit Wireless to X-10 Transceiver Tutorial|
Specs Control 16 units ON/OFF DIM/BRI Translates wireless commands into X-10 powerline commands |
Features Controls one house code Built-in 2 pin appliance socket Wireless control of socket Local ON/OFF for socket Very economical May use with wireless repeaters (SR731) Later models respond to Status Request |
Funnies Local socket responds to wireless or remote X-10 commands (unit 1 or 9 ?) Larger than TM751 Switch between 1-8 or 9-16 Newer models serve 16 addresses but still have the switch |
MR26 All House-code Wireless to Serial Transceiver Tutorial|
Specs Receives wireless commands from any standard X-10 control or sensor. Sends these commands over a standard RS232 serial cable to a PC or Mac serial port. (XTension works with this !) |
Features Works with all house codes Very economical May use with wireless repeaters (SR731) Also transceives wireless commands from X-10 MP3 remotes. |
Funnies 'Rat-tail' antenna severely limits the range. The RS-232 drivers are often incompatible with the Mac serial ports, but can be corrected. See the tutorial. |
UM506 Universal Module X-10 ON/OFF to low voltage contacts Tutorial|
Specs Translates X-10 ON/OFF to Contact close/open |
Features Momentary/Continuous switch closure Chime/Relay or Both controlled This is the module to use for controlling any device which requires a simple switch close/open for control Local ON/OFF |
Funnies Could switch larger loads but contacts are exposed |
PF284 Powerflash Module Contact closure to X-10 transmitter Tutorial|
Specs Translates Contact Close/Open or low voltage to X-10 ON/OFF Select either : Input A : 6-18 volts DC Input B : Dry contact closure |
Features Contact or Low Voltage input 3 different Modes * Local Test and All Units OFF This is the unit to use for monitoring any device that uses a contact or low voltage to turn on/off. (water pumps, HVAC etc.) |
Funnies Likes to send 'funny' commands at times. Watch polarity of input with DC voltage input. |
PR511 Dual floodlight motion and dusk detector Tutorial|
Specs PIR motion and photo-resistor sensors Dual floodlight sockets |
Features Motion or Dusk control of floodlights and up to 8 other X-10 units Very configurable Sends both ON and OFF with motion and dusk Settable delay before OFF Weather resistant. Responds to Status Requests (base address -1) |
Funnies Likes to send 'funny' X-10 commands at times. Like all PIR sensors, they can be fooled but are generally used for lighting control outside Will only send motion ON/OFF when Dusk is true. More expensive without floodlights Floodlights can be turned on remotely, but stay on regardless until an explicit OFF is sent. |
DM10A X-10 wireless motion and dusk sensor Simple Hack ....
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Specs PIR (motion) and photo-resistor (light) sensors Wireless |
Features Wireless mount anywhere. Sends ON for motion regardless of dusk setting Sends no OFF for motion Sends ON/OFF for dusk Works with TM751 or RR501 wireless transceivers. High/Low Dusk sensitivity Uses sequential unit numbers. Fairly weather resistant. |
Funnies Sends another ON for motion in 30 seconds when motion continues. Never sends OFF for motion Meant for use with the ReX-10 dog barker, but useful anywhere. |
MS12A X-10 wireless motion and dusk sensor Simple Hack|
Specs PIR motion and photo-resistor dusk sensor Wireless Looks exactly like the MS13A. |
Features Wireless mount anywhere. Senses motion ONLY when DUSK is true. Sends ON/OFF for dusk (base unit + 1) Works with TM751 or RR501 wireless transceivers. Uses sequential unit numbers. Weather resistant ? Very Small ! House/Unit codes set via new pushbuttons These buttons can be used to send a local ON or OFF for the motion sensor address. |
Funnies Sends an OFF for the house/unit 6-8 minutes after motion stops. Motion will not trigger in a lighted room. Put dark tape over dusk sensor to defeat. Very 'hackable'. Can replace 'sensors' with switches. Sends one ON, and one OFF. |
MS13A Newer X-10 wireless motion and dusk sensor Simple Hack|
Specs PIR motion and photo-resistor dusk sensor Wireless Looks exactly like the MS12A. |
Features Wireless mount anywhere. Senses motion and DUSK separately. Sends ON/OFF for dusk (base unit + 1) Selectable dead time before OFF. Works with TM751 or RR501 wireless transceivers. Uses sequential unit numbers. Weather resistant ? Very Small ! House/Unit codes set via new pushbuttons Select 'off' time with buttons from 1 to 256 minutes. Select whether to 'link' Dusk and Motion sensors. These buttons can be used to send a local ON or OFF for the motion sensor address. |
Funnies Sends an ON for the house/unit every 10 seconds until motion stops. Then one OFF. Put opaque tape over dusk sensor to defeat. Very 'hackable'. Can replace 'sensors' with switches. |
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