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Required - CP290

Product Name:
Computer Interface (CP290)

Description:
Programmable Timer which you program from your computer. Lets you program up to 256 X10 Modules to go on and off at specific times. The unit can even be set to turn on a light and then dim it to a pre-set level. Backup battery retains functionality even when not connected to your computer.

Features:
Controls 256 different X10 addresses, 128 timed events.

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Plug it in, turn it on,
let the fun begin...

Optional Harware

Control all your audio/video products from one remote. Control your lights and appliances from the same remote you use for your audio/video products. Control your lights and appliances without having to be in the same room. Within minutes you can be using the UltimateREMOTE to dim the lights, start brewing a fresh pot of coffee, and play your favorite movie!

The UltimateREMOTE allows you to control practically everything electrical in your home. Built-in IR/RF technology lets you control all your TV, VCR, DVD Player, Cable Box, and Satellite equipment, plus lamps and appliances anywhere in your home!

Extensive library includes codes for most TVs, VCRs, cable boxes etc. Easy to setup - just look up the code for the TV, VCR etc. and enter it into the remote using a simple key sequence.

The UltimateREMOTE controls TV, VCR, Cable, Satellite (including DSS), Aux, and DVD in a convenient and uncluttered design. It also includes Home Control when used in conjunction with the RR501 or TM751 wireless transceiver, or any X10 security system base receiver, allowing it to be used to switch and dim lighting in a home theater application for example.

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Terms and Conditions,
Security, Privacy

A U T O M A T I O N

WebSuite and the FGL programming language can be used to control appliances, lights, HVAC, security, computers, and entertainment equipment. Both provide advanced automation support through the use of the industry-standard X-10 automation protocol.

WebSuite makes it easy to securely control your environment remotely via the internet, while FGL lets you create standalone DOS and Windows applications that are completely customizeable.

With Active Pages, any web site can be empowered with automation technology that can be securely accessed and controlled from anywhere in the world.

Automation Functions
swInit
Initialize the automation system.

swCommand
Send an X-10 automation command directly to any compatible device.

swControlAppliances
Send an X-10 command to a compatible appliances.

swControlLights
Send an standard or dim command to any X-10 compatible light.

swDirect
Low-level X-10 command interface.

swClose
Close the automation system.

FGL Program to Control an X-10 Device

FUNCTION TurnLightOnOff( LightCode, OnFlag, DimValue )
    local rval
    if ( ! swInit( "COM3" ) )
    	return( 0 )
    end
    rval = swControlLights( LightCode, OnFlag, DimValue )
    swClose( )
    return( rval )
END

Active Page Program to Control an X-10 Device

<[
    // Initialize the CP-290
    if ( ! swInit( "COM3" ) )
        return( 0 )
    end
    
    // Tell the appliance to turn on
    swControlAppliances( "A6", 1 )

    // Set a light to medium dim
    swControlLights( "B4", 1, 8 )
    
    swClose( )
]>

Perl Program to Control X10 Commands via the CP-290
Courtesy Gerry Swann

#!/usr/bin/perl
print "Content-type: text/html\n\n";
print "<h4> X10 Command Transmitter </h4>";
($id,$command) = split(/-/,$ARGV[0]) ;
open (X10, "|/x10/x10");
print X10 "$id $command";
close (X10);
print <<"EomEom";
Command <b>$command</b> sent to device <b>$id</b> \n<br>\n
EomEom

Check out the X10 Programming Guide for Advanced Programmers...