User manual

me system. The address can be set either using code dials or by pressing buttons,

depending on the type of module.

The Haibrain X-10 System uses standard commands, which control all units with the

same HouseCode at the same time (e.g. all lights on, all off, etc.).

SIGNA

L RANGE

Range of Haibrain X-10 signals over the Power Line and how to increase the range.

The Haibrain X-10 System is based on power line communication. The range of the

Haibrain X-10 signals very much depends on the local circumstances. On average the

range is a cable length of 80 meters.

f y

ou have difficulties with the range of your Haibrain X-10 signals, please

pay attention to the following facts:

n more than one phase is used for your electrical system, it is necessary to cou-

ple these phases for the Haibrain X-10 signals. For coupling you can use FD10 Phase

Couplers/Filters. You only need to install a Phase Coupler/Filter when your wall outlets

and light switches are divided over more than one phase (more than one group is no

problem). For bigger buildings or longer distances we advice you to use an active

repeater instead of passive FD10’s.

It is possible that Haibrain

X-10 signals are attenuated by devices and lights which

are connected to the power line. In a normal home situation this effect is negligible

(the Haibrain X-10 system is using active gain control to eliminate the effects).

However, it is possible that a particular device in your house is attenuating the signals

so much that the range of Haibrain X-10 signals is decreased significantly. When you

have range problems, it is wise to try to locate the device which is attenuating the sig-

nals simply by unplugging devices from the power line, and testing the differences in

range for your Haibrain system. When e.g. your conclusion is that e.g. your comput-

er monitor is attenuating the signal, you can use a FM10 Plug-in Filter between the

power line and the monitor to eliminate the effects.

Known devices which can cause attenuation are:

PC Monitors

PCs with heavy internal power supplies

Old Televisions

Copiers

Fluorescent Lights

Gas Discharge Lamps (Energy Saving Lamps)

me (old) devices are able to disturb the signal by transmitting noise on the power

line. Because the Haibrain X-10 signals are transmitted on 120 kHz, only noise on or

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