Weather Message
Controlling Devices with X10
Copyright
2005
What is X10?
X10 is an industry standard protocol for
controlling devices like lamps,
appliances and relays over existing
home and office wiring.
 It controls devices by injecting digital
data into ordinary 110 volt lines.
 It is the standard used for home
automation.
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How are X10 devices addressed?
Each device has a “house code” and
“unit code”.
 The protocol allows for 16 house codes
and 16 device codes.
 This allows for a maximum of 256
devices.
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X10 modules.
Lamp Module
Relay / Sounder
Module
X10 and Weather Message
Weather Message now has the ability to
activate X10 devices when specific
weather bulletins are received.
 It can do one of three actions.
Turn the device on.
Turn the device off.
Cycle the device every 3 minutes.
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What is required?
A X10 serial controller and a free serial
port on your Weather Message server
computer.
 Associated X10 modules to control.

Controllers

CM11a – plugs directly into an
outlet.

CM17a – uses radio frequencies
to communicate with a
transceiver.
Get started with a firecracker kit.

The CM18a, firecracker kit, is an easy
way to get started.
Retail cost is $39.95 depending on the
source.
Additional Information
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For additional information go to
http://www.wxmesg.com/x10.htm