Units with preset dim levels?

Post by **Dowser** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 2:02 pm

I use a Ocelot controller for the bulk of my X10 activities.
It has the ability to send extended Leviton and PCS codes, so that pre-defined dim levels can be set.

But...

Where can I find 230V plugin-modules that accept these extended commands?

Post by **Han** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 4:17 pm

I think ACT has some units.

Han Alink

Post by **Dowser** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:22 pm

Thanks!

The site really sucked, but let's hope their hardware is better!

Post by **Peterpc** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:59 pm

You can use the Marmitek LD11, LW11, LWM1 and LW12.
They all support extended code.

Post by **Han** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:34 pm

Hi Peter,
I think you are mistaken. Those units do not support extended code (or they must have been changed recently)!

Han Alink

Post by **Peterpc** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:32 pm

I am not mistaken. They do support extended code.
LD11 and LW11 even support the full type 3 extended codes.
Also the ‘T’FIELD = the time over which the change takes place.
So you can use a time frame of 30s, 1 min or 5 min!
Works great!
Also the SW10 supports the full Type 0 extended code, so you can have 25 settings between opening and closing the shutter, or used an extende command to open or close all shutters on the same house code, or just open or close all shutters on all house codes!

Post by **Han** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:02 pm

Hi Peter,

Was not aware of that. In the documentation I have, this is not documented. Can you give me a pointer to the right document (LW12)?

Han Alink

Post by **Peterpc** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:19 am

TECHNICAL DATA
Supply voltage: 230V - 50 Hz
Supply current : < 20 mA capacitive
Making capacity: 60W/230V to 250W/230V for incandescent lamps and halogen light
Signal sensitivity: 15 mVpp min 50 mVpp max at 120 kHz
Input impedance: > 180 Ohm (L - N) at 120 kHz
X-10 Key codes: All units Off, All Lights On, On, Off, Dim, Bright, All Lights Off,
<b>extended code 1 type 3</b>
Connection: Connecting clamps for phase, switched phase and switch
(neutral not required)
Ambient temperature: - 10° C to + 40° C (operation) - 20° C to + 70° C (storage)
Dimensions: 46x46x17mm

http://www.marmitek.com/nl/manual/9611.pdf

Post by **Han** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:59 am

Hi Peter,
Thanks; I mixed up the numbers. I looked up the first one in your list (LW11; which I own myself), which is an old Marmitek unit (not supporting extended code). But the other units (ACT, Eaton) of cause have extended facilities.

Han Alink

Post by **Peterpc** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:23 pm

LW11:
TECHNICAL DATA
Power supply: 230 VAC, 50 Hz
Power consumption: < 20 mA, capacitive
Wiring required: Phase and Neutral
Switching power: 60 to 500 W for light bulbs and halogen lighting
Low-voltage halogen light compatible with most
halogen light transformers
Soft start and soft dim. Memory function for
most recent dim setting
Dimming speed: 3.7 s +/– 0.2 s from 100% to 0%
Can be set to the required dim setting from 0%
Signal sensitivity: 15 mVpp min, > 50 mVpp at 120 kHz
X-10 transmission: 1 pulse burst at 0°, 60° and 120°
Input impedance: > 60 ohms (L–N) at f = 120 kHz
X-10 key codes: All Units Off, All Lights On, On, Off, Dim, Bright,
All Lights Off, <b>Extended Code</b>
Additional switch to be connected: momentary switch (must not include a built-in
serial control light)
Can be used for alternating circuits
Fuse: 2.5 A (T) 5 x 20 mm
Connectors: Screw connectors for Phase, Neutral, switched
Phase and momentary switch
Minimum installation depth: 35 mm
Ambient temperature: -10°C to +50°C (operation)
-20°C to +70°C (storage)

Did you try to use extended codes with your LW11?
They have supported extended codes for a long time!
When you dim the LW11 to 50 % and then send off then ON is it at 50% again or 100%?

Post by **Han** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:13 pm

Hello Peter
I tried using extended commands with the LW11 and you are completely right. The type3 commands are working!
Thanks

Han Alink