X10 CM15A Bedienungsanleitung
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OWNER’S MANUAL
(Please keep for future reference)
MODEL CM15A
ActiveHome Pro
USB 2-Way
Home Automation System
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of Home Automation.
You now have the power to control your whole home from your
computer! With ActiveHome Pro and your X10 Modules you can
create schedules for your lights and appliances, set up groups of
commands for your daily life, and keep lights and appliances off
when they’re not in use. Use ActiveHome Pro to make your home
more comfortable, and more secure.
The X10 ActiveHome Pro software, in conjunction with the
Interface, lets you control lights and appliances around your home
when used with X10 Modules.
When you purchased the X10 ActiveHome Pro Computer Interface
you received an e-mail containing a link entitled “New Software
Download Link.”
Important: Please download and install the X10 ActiveHome Pro
software from the link in the e-mail you received before you plug in the
Interface.
This Owner’s Manual shows you how to get started with ActiveHome Pro,
get the most out of its advanced features, and see what X10 Home
Automation products can do. Because ActiveHome Pro is frequently
updated, you might be notified that new versions are available when you
run it (if you’re connected to the Internet). Use this Owner’s Manual as a
guide to get you started, but be sure to read the new help information after
you install updates, since it will always be more up to date.
Controllers and Modules
The first thing you need to understand is that there are two different
devices you need to control your home - Controllers and Modules. Any
light or appliance that you want to control is plugged into a Module and
that Module is then plugged into a standard AC wall outlet.
Modules receive commands from Controllers. Examples of Modules are
the Lamp Module, Appliance Module, and Wall Switch Module.
The ActiveHome Pro Interface is a Controller: Controllers are also plugged
into standard AC wall outlets and send commands to Modules over your
existing electrical wiring in your home, without affecting your electricity in
any way.
The ActiveHome Pro Interface is also a Transceiver: When it receives a
command from a wireless remote control it sends digital signals over your
existing house wiring to Modules that receive the signals and execute the
command.
The ActiveHome Pro Interface connects to your PC’s USB port and then
plugs into a standard AC wall outlet. The ActiveHome Pro software tells
the Interface what to do. The Interface then sends digital signals over your
existing house wiring to Modules that receive the signals and execute the
commands sent by the Interface.
With your ActiveHome Pro Home Automation Interface and software,
your PC becomes a very intelligent Controller for all of your home
automation tasks.
Introduction
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CONTENTS
Introduction to ActiveHome Pro........................................2
Setting Up ActiveHome Pro...............................................6
Installing the ActiveHome Pro Interface ...........................6
Operation ..........................................................................10
Using ActiveHome Pro................................................10
Creating & Editing Rooms...............................................11
Editing Rooms .............................................................11
Adding Modules ...............................................................12
Add Module Dialog.....................................................12
Using Module Panes....................................................13
Module Types..............................................................14
Lamp Modules.............................................................14
Appliance Modules......................................................15
Motion Sensors............................................................15
Other Modules .............................................................15
Configuration....................................................................16
Getting Data from Previous Versions ..............................16
Opening a File from the Original ActiveHome ...............16
Using ActiveHome Pro ....................................................17
Parts of ActiveHome Pro.............................................17
Controlling Lights & Appliances .....................................18
Lamps and Other Dimmable Modules ........................18
Appliance Modules......................................................18
Macros .........................................................................18
Special Modules ..........................................................19
Two-Way Modules ......................................................19
Creating Timed Events.....................................................20
Opening the Timer Designer .......................................20
Creating a New Timer .................................................20
Setting Up Timers........................................................21
Timer List ....................................................................24
Saving Timers..............................................................25
Timer Summary View .................................................25
Using Macro Events .........................................................26
The Macro Designer ....................................................26
Module List..................................................................28
Macro Timeline ...........................................................29
Running Macros with Your Computer Off .................31
Making a Macro Step by Step .....................................31
Create the Macro .........................................................31
Step 1: Macro Information ..........................................32
Step 2: Add the First Command ..................................32
Step 3: Use a Delay .....................................................33
Step 4: Dim and Bright................................................33
Step 5: Extending Over Time ......................................34
Step 6: Room Controls ................................................34
Finishing Up ................................................................35
Macro Summary View.................................................36
Storing Timers and Macros in the Interface.....................37
Lifestyle Mode .................................................................38
Turning On Lifestyle Mode.........................................38
Using Lifestyle Mode ..................................................38
Miscellaneous...................................................................39
Troubleshooting ...............................................................44
Expanding Your System...................................................46
Contents
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Download the X10 Software. Click on the software link in the e-
mail you received titled “New Software Download Link.” Before
you download the software, choose the option to save the file, and
save it onto your desktop so you can more easily access it later.
Hardware Setup
Unpack these items.
You should have: the interface, and a USB cable.
HARDWARE SETUP
Disable or turn off your anti-virus software before you install the
software as some anti-virus programs interfere with the
installation. Remember to turn on your anti-virus program when
you finish these steps.
Install the Software. Go to your desktop and double click the
installation program you just downloaded. The software
installation process will install the driver for your CM15A
Interface and the main ActiveHome Pro Application.
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Connect the other end of the USB cable to the CM15A Interface.
Hardware SetupHardware Setup
Plug in the CM15A Interface (wait until the installation program
asks you to connect it). Plug the Interface into an AC outlet near your PC.
Insert four AAA alkaline batteries in the battery compartment (for
retaining the time of day if there’s a power outage).
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OPERATION
Using ActiveHome Pro
All you need to do is run your X10 ActiveHome Pro software — your
software controls the Interface. Use the entry in your Windows Start Menu,
or double-click the icon on your desktop to open the program. When the
program opens click on help for information on how to use ActiveHome
Pro.
CREATING & EDITING ROOMS
When you create a new file, you’ll automatically be taken to the room
creation window.
Type the name of the room in the box, then choose a color for the modules
in that room. Each room can have its own color, so it’s easier to tell
modules apart in the Room View.
To create additional rooms, click on the (+) button on the Rooms bar in the
Tree Pane. This will open the room dialog again.
Editing Rooms
If you want to make changes to rooms you’ve already created, select the
room you want to change and then use the Edit Menu to choose “Edit
Room” or right-click on a room name and choose Edit Room. The Edit
Room window looks and works just like the Add a Room window.
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Using Module Panes
If you open one of the Module Panes from the Tree Pane , you can drag
new modules of the desired type directly into your room.
ADDING MODULES
There are two ways to add modules to ActiveHome Pro: using the Add
Module dialog, and using the Module Panes.
Add Module Dialog
To open the Add Module window, select “Add Module” from the Edit
Menu or choose “New Module” from the Pop-Up Menu.
Enter the name you want to use for this module. It’s helpful to describe a
module’s location or how you normally use it. Choose the category of
module to add (Lamp, Appliance, etc.) and then use the drop down menu to
select the exact model number of the module you’re using. Select the room
you want the module to represented in using the drop down menu.
The House and Unit Code settings will be selected for you automatically,
but if you need to change them, use the drop down menus to do so. Click
OK to create the module.
Adding Modules
When you drop the module, all the important information is filled in
automatically. If you want to change the name of the module or its address,
click into the module and enter the new information.
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Adding Modules
Module Types
In ActiveHome Pro, X10 modules are classified into four different
categories:
Lamps: dimmable modules and those designed only for incandescent
lighting control.
Appliances: modules with only On/Off control that are designed to
be used with higher wattage loads, small motors, and more.
Sensors: battery-powered wireless motion sensors. You can’t control
sensors with ActiveHome Pro, but you can see when they have been
triggered.
Other: Modules with special features or uses, and with functions
different from lamps and appliances.
Lamp Modules
Model Name
Lev-6381 Leviton Wall Switch Module
Lev-6383 Leviton 3-way Wall Switch Module
LM14A 2-Way Lamp Module
LM15A Socket Rocket
LM465 Lamp Module
SL575 Screw-in Lamp Module
WS12A Decorator-style Wall Switch Module
WS14A Decorator-style Companion Switch
WS467 Wall Switch Module
Appliance Modules
Model Name
AM14A 2-Way Appliance Module (2-pin)
AM15A 2-Way Appliance Module (3-pin)
AM486 Appliance Module (2-pin)
AM466 Appliance Module (3-pin)
HD243 220V Heavy Duty Appliance Module (15 amp)
HD245 220V Heavy Duty Appliance Module (20 amp)
Lev-6291 Leviton Fluorescent Wall Switch Module
SR227 Split Receptacle Module
RR501 2-Way Transceiver Module
TM751 Mini-Transceiver Module
Motion Sensors
Model Name
MS12A HawkEye Motion Sensor
MS13A HawkEye 2 Motion Sensor
MS14A EagleEye Motion Sensor
MS16A ActiveEye Motion Sensor
Other Modules
Model Name
PR511 Floodlight Motion Sensor
SC546A Remote Chime Module
UM506 Universal Module
Adding Modules
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USING ACTIVEHOME PRO
ActiveHome Pro puts everything you need to control your lights and
appliances in panes that are easy to access. You can configure which
pieces you want to see, so that you get exactly what you want.
Parts of ActiveHome Pro
The main ActiveHome Pro window has five main elements:
Room View. The Room View is the main ActiveHome Pro window.
All your lights, appliances, sensors, and Macros will appear here for
you to control and set up.
Menu Bar. The menu bar provides access to all the features and
configuration of the ActiveHome Pro program itself, in addition to
giving you different ways to set up and use your modules.
Tree Pane. The Tree Pane is a fast way to switch between views.
You also use it to open different functions in the Active Pane,
including the Macro Designer .
Active Pane. The Active Pane opens different configuration options
in the Room View. There are two main Active Panes: the Timer
Designer and the Module List .
Recycle Bin. When you delete something in ActiveHome Pro, it goes
to the Recycle Bin . When you click on the Recycle Bin, it opens its
contents in the Room View, where you can then restore deleted items
or remove them permanently from ActiveHome Pro.
CONFIGURATION
Getting Data from Previous Versions
If you used the original version of ActiveHome, you can use your files in
the ActiveHome Pro. There are two ways to get your existing ActiveHome
data into ActiveHome Pro.
Opening a File from the Original ActiveHome
To open your previous ActiveHome files in ActiveHome Pro, open the File
Menu and choose “Open.” In the Open File window, use the drop down
menu to change “Files of type” select to “ActiveHome” (from
“ActiveHome Pro”).
Then, change the “Look In” selection to your ActiveHome data directory.
In most cases, ActiveHome should be in Program Files, in the “Home
Control” folder, and your data files inside there in the “Data” folder. When
you select the right folder, your list of ActiveHome files will appear.
Select the file that you want to use, and click the “Open” button.
ActiveHome Pro will convert all of your original ActiveHome data and you
can start controlling your home immediately.
ActiveHome Pro cannot read room names from the original ActiveHome,
so when you open your file you’ll have to change the room names. See
Creating & Editing Rooms.
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Special Modules
Some modules don’t turn on and off, but
have different functions.
To make a chime module sound, just click
the speaker.
CONTROLLING LIGHTS & APPLIANCES
Motion sensors don’t have any control
buttons. Since they send commands and
don’t receive them, ActiveHome Pro only
shows you when they are active.
Two-Way Modules
In addition to receiving commands and turning on and off, some X10
modules can send information back to ActiveHome Pro. These Two-Way
modules (model LM14A Lamp Module and AM14A and AM15A
appliance modules, plus some models from other manufacturers), will have
a Poll button on them. When you click Poll, ActiveHome Pro asks the
module its status, and updates the screen with the new information.
CONTROLLING LIGHTS & APPLIANCES
When you are in the Room View, you have direct control of the
lamps, appliances, and other modules in your ActiveHome Pro
configuration. These controls are in the on screen representation of
the module. Modules of different types have different controls.
Appliance Modules
Appliance modules (including the
SuperSocket Wall Outlet Module) can be
turned on and off using the switch.
Macros
When you click the Run Macro button, the
Macro’s events will start. If the Macro is
running from the computer (not stored in the
ActiveHome Pro interface), you can press
the button again to stop the rest of the
Macro’s events from occurring. For more
information about Macros see Making
Macro Events.
Lamps and Other Dimmable Modules
A lamp has two sets of controls. Use the
switch to turn it on and off, and the
slider to control the level of brightness.
If you brighten a lamp that’s off,
ActiveHome Pro will turn the module
on. If you dim a lamp to 0% brightness,
ActiveHome Pro will turn it off.
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