
The Omni controls lights and appliances by sending commands over
your existing electrical wiring to special switches, outlets, receptacles,
and modules, collectively referred to as Modules. Each module (or
group of modules) is assigned a House Code and a Unit Number so
that the Omni can control the modules individually. When a module
hears a command from the Omni for its house code and unit number,
it executes the command.
The modules used for actually controlling the light or appliance are
industry standard modules manufactured by X-10 USA, Inc. and
Leviton Manufacturing Company. Leviton products are called
"Leviton Decora Electronic Controls" (DEC). The modules are sold
by your dealer as well as certain retailers such as Radio Shack, Sears,
Home Depot, and others. Any module that is "X-10 Compatible" will
work with the Omni. The modules come in various types, which are
briefly described below:
There are two basic types of modules, Lamp Modules and Appliance
Modules.
- Lamp modules are only for incandescent lamps. These modules
are capable of dimming the lamps. Examples of lamp modules
are the X-10 LM465 Lamp Module, WS467 Wall Switch,
WS4777 3-Way Wall Switch, and the Leviton 6381 Wall Switch
and 6383 3-Way Wall Switch. These will be referred to as Lamp
Modules.
- Appliance modules are for lamps or appliances, and can handle
larger loads, but cannot dim lamps. Examples are the X-10
AM486 2 pin appliance module, AM466 3 pin appliance module,
SR227 Split Receptacle Module, HD243 and HD245 heavy duty
modules, and the Leviton 6291 Wall Switch and 6293 3-Way
Wall Switch. These will be referred to as Appliance Modules.
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT EXCEED THE RATINGS FOR THESE MODULES!
Lamp Modules will not work with anything other than incandescent
lamps (ordinary light bulbs). No TVs, VCRs, ceiling fans, appliances,
etc. should be plugged into lamp modules. Damage can occur to the
module and the appliance.
X-10
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Module Types
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