DS10A

[merkelck]

Can someone tell me how this device works? Does it transmit an X10 RF signal? If so can the CM15A/AHP receive that signal or does
it have to be connected to the security console. The .pdf file only refers to the console. I don't see any reference in that document to setting a house/unit code. Maybe there is another unit that I have not found, but all I want is a device that will send an rf signal upon a switch closure/open.
Kent

[Jsnlong]

It sends a specai X10 security Rf signal. AHP can see it if you have the onAlert plug in for AHP.

[merkelck]

Thanks for the info. I was afraid that was the case. I'll have to find a work around as I have no need for the added plugin.
I appreciate your response.

[Alan V]

There is another way to achieve this.  The V572RF32 from WGL enables the use of 32-bit security modules like the DS10A without the need (after initial setup) of a PC.  It's not that cheap, but it works well.

http://www.wgldesigns.com/v572.html

The device will receive RF signals from the DS10A and transmit a (mappable) house/unit code over the powerline.

Just keep in mind that only the 32-bit version (specifically the V572RF32) will work with the X10 security products.

[Jsnlong]

Yo can use just a power flash module with a contact like the DS10. Check put EBay

Contact
http://cgi.ebay.com/X-10-PF284-PSC01-Powerflash-Magnetic-Contacts-NEW-X10_W0QQitemZ260321098944QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item260321098944&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Power flash module
http://shop.ebay.com/items/__x10-powerflash_W0QQ_nkwZx10Q20powerflashQ20QQ_cqrZtrueQQ_nkwuscZx10QQ_nkwuscZpowerQ20flash?_rdc=1
http://kbase.x10.com/wiki/PF284
http://www.x10.com/products/x10_pf284.htm

[merkelck]

Thanks for the additional ideas.