X10 LIVED IN LOOK PROTECTS YOUR HOME !

Would-be intruders won’t break into a house if they think it is occupied. Many people believe that leaving a light or a radio on makes a house look lived in. Intruders are not fooled by this any more. But if lights and a radio are going on an off at random he will think twice. Further, if he walks up to the building and a dog starts barking, followed by lights coming on , he will run for it ! The X10 system provides unique deterrent features by creating an utterly convincing lived-in-look …

 
  1. When you want the lived-in look, simply press a button. You can have different sets of switching times working different lights and radios in different parts of the house. Each time that you set will vary randomly.
  2. When it gets dark, indoor and outside lights come on and blinds or curtains are drawn. The lights go off at a predetermined time and blinds or curtains open at dawn.
    If someone approaches the house, the system will detect them. A very convincing electronic dog starts to bark. A few moments later a light comes on, then another light comes on.
  3. After a time the system resets itself, and will run again if another would-be intruder comes along.
  4. Meanwhile the lights and sounds keep the lived-in look going around the clock.

   
  HOW TO REALISE THIS APPLICATION ?
   
 
 

X10 devices required :

  • Universal Computer Interface - CM11E - 1 unit

    This is programmed via the supplied Activehome software on a Windows 98, 2000, and XP compatible software. It is then used stand alone. Up to 39 macros can be designed. For example:
    • Various lighting, audio equipment, curtain/blind operation in response to the Motion Detector activation
    • Timed sequence of lighting, audio equipment and curtain/blind begins and ends in response to Remote Controller arm/disarm commands
    • Various events like above occur at preset times, without the sending of any external signal

    The Interface can also be plugged into the power for 24 hours to learn the times when lights and appliances that are linked to modules are operated. It will then mimic these operations, but will randomise the times slightly.

  • External Motion Sensor - MS13E - as many as necessary

    This detects people within a 12m range. When it is activated it sends an RF signal to the Barking Dog. Several can be installed (on the house and in the garden). We suggest set to A1.

  • Barking Dog - DK10E - 1 unit

    When receiving RF signals from the External Motion Sensor, the Barking Dog will bark first, and a few second later, send a signal to swich on lights for example. But it also transmits any message from the 8 in 1 remote to the PC interface to activate macros. We suggest set to A1.

  • Lamp Module - LM12E - several units

    This receiver aims to control plug-in lights. Just insert it into any convenient socket, and plug the lamp in its front face. When receiving RF signals from the Barking Dog, it will switch on the lamp. Set it to A1.

  • Wall-Mounted Motor Drive Switch - SW10E- 1 unit

    In response to a Computer Interface PLC command, opens or closes the motorised curtains / blinds. Replaces the existing switch. We suggest set to A3.

  • Wall-Mounted Dimmer - LW10E - 1 unit

    In response to a Computer Interface PLC command, the Wall-Mounted Dimmer would control incandescent lighting only in one area or room on the same branch circuit. The Dimmer operates on/off or dim/bright and will dim to a pre-set level. This replaces any normal wall dimmer. Suggested setting A4.