CM11(G) not just programmable? / direct actions

[leocgit]

Hello there!

I want to experiment with home automation with X10 protocol.

Now my question is: Can I use the CM11 directly to make all actions via the connected computer?
I am a little bit confused because I read 'programmable so it works even when the computer is turned off'.
Because I have a server running here, it should just listen to X10 events and execute commands on the CM11.

Is this possible?

Greetings, Leo

[Brian H]

Yes you can use the CM11A to process X10 power line signal sending and receiving. With a serial port connection.
The small memory in it can be used to store timers and simple macros. That run with the computer off, but not used by all programs.
http://kbase.x10.com/wiki/CM11A
http://software.x10.com/pub/manuals/cm11a_protocol.txt

[leocgit]

Thank you!