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[MoonshineSG]

Can someone please explain if there are multiple version of the iconRemote ? I see mentions of IR10A, ir32a & IR27 ... 

[Brian H]

IR10A is the original Icon remote. No RF capabilities.
IR32A is the new Icon RF Remote. Can send X10 RF signals [310MHz.]to transceivers to control X10 modules and also can send RF [418MHz.]commands to a the Powermid receiver to extend IR.
I am not familiar with the IR27A. Other than it also has dual RF frequencies in it. One is the X10 310MHz. for module control the other 433.92MHz. I am not sure of what it sends to.

A search of the FCC web site did show an IR extender transmitter using 433.92 MHz. Not sure where X10 is using this.

[MoonshineSG]

Brian, thanks for the info.

433.92 MHz is used by PLC & X10 modules manufactured by "Super Smart Electronics" in China.

http://x10bus.com/products/detail/4023UK.html
http://www.plcbus.com.cn/Html/news/1499.html

All my home automation is done with their products. And lots of them, so I dont intend to replace them...

I was using a Marmitek EasyControl 8 (http://www.marmitek.com/en/catalogus/product.php?subgroep=2&product=295), which is dying now, so I am looking for a replacement. The iconRemote looks like a very nice option. But seams like i need the IR27 model. I will need to figure out how to order that specific model - the website is not the most user friendly...


I just found another option. Seams like Marmitek Easy Icon 10RF (http://www.marmitek.com/en/catalogus/product.php?product=476) , is similar with iconRemote and works on 433.92MHz... I just canceled my order from X10... let's hope they will refund...
 

[Brian H]

Glad you found a comparable remote for your location and that X10 will cancel the order.

[MoonshineSG]

I hope they will cancel the order. From what I read on the forums, they are not the most responsive/friendly customer service you can find...
I'll update here the status...

[Update]
My order has been canceled and refunded without questions.

Now I'm wating for the Marmitek (which is basically the iconRemote under a different branded and with Euro RF frequency (433.92 MHz)