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[JBirdwell]

I need to program the PR 511 Dusk mode to send an A-1 signal.  Tech support says it can be done, but did not send instructions, only a phone number that no one answers.  Can anyone help?

[Noam]

I need to program the PR 511 Dusk mode to send an A-1 signal.  Tech support says it can be done, but did not send instructions, only a phone number that no one answers.  Can anyone help?

You can get the manual here: ftp://ftp.x10.com/pub/manuals/pr511-om.pdf

I don't know if the PR511 is the same as other "+1" types of modules, but if you go past Unit code 16, you roll back to 1 again.
So, if you set the "Start" code to A12, and set the "+5" switch for Dusk, it should send an A1. (12+5-16=1)
Likewise, if you set the Start code to A9, you would use the "+8" to send an A1 at dusk.

I suppose you could also do it with AHP and a macro.

[HA Dave]

............  the PR511 is the same as other "+1" types of modules, but if you go past Unit code 16, you roll back to 1 again.
So, if you set the "Start" code to A12, and set the "+5" switch for Dusk, it should send an A1. (12+5-16=1)

Yep. That's correct.

[Dan Lawrence]

I use a X10Pro Wall Switch Appliance Module to control a PRS511, timers can be set to it so the PRS511 is off during the daylight hours, saving current.  Works for me. During the winter months there a early morning (before dawn) the PRS511 is on for about 45 minutes.

[HA Dave]

I use a X10Pro Wall Switch Appliance Module to control a PRS511, timers can be set to it so the PRS511 is off during the daylight hours, saving current.  Works for me.

I use several PR511 and non-X10 motion sensors floodlights around my home. All are set for nighttime motion only. It does save a bunch on electric use. Also... I've read that lights coming on as an intruder approaches is a greater deterrent than lights on.. all night long. I use enough lights (on motion) that I could play sports in the yard at night.

Of course... I also use cameras (also triggered by the PR511) and a computer voice... camera warning announcement seen here in my YouTube Video.

I also use hard-wired LED Lawn Lamps. They only use 8 watts of electric... yet remove shadows and give the properity a warm lived in look. I also have LED lights (and one CFL) inside the house, controlled by the PR511 dusk/dawn sensor... as well as timer macros. They create an "at home" look and provide enough light to [again] remove shadows and provide walking around light [and are on only during waking hours]... at less than 20 watts.