Home Automation System

My Home Automation system begins with an X-10 CP290 Computer Control interface. The device is set up from a PC compatible computer through a serial port and is then disconnected (PC listed below). The Interface sends signals over existing house wiring to control lights and appliances connected to X-10 Modules. I have had the house computerized for over 15 years. My basic system consists of:
1 - Computer Control interface
2 - Mini Controllers
1- Wall Switch Module
1 - Appliance Module
6 - Lamp Modules
The Windows based software software allows programming of each module and to schedule daily events that turn lights and appliances on or off at set times or at dawn and dusk. I have grouped several events together to create macros for special events for the Spring/Fall, Summer and Winter seasons. I also have one for Vacations to give that lived in look.
An IBM Home Director was added to the starter system above in March of '99. It included:
4 - Lamp Modules
1 - 3-pin Appliance Module
1 - Wall Switch
1 - Remote Module
1 - Mini Controller
Universal Remote Control
PC Connection Module with Cable (backup to the CP290)
Software CD w/Instruction Booklet

 

HAS Server (Home Automation System)

AMD K6-2/300 CPU
128MB RAM
3.5" DSHD Floppy Disk
IBM 10GB Hard Drive
8.4 GB Hard Drive (backup)
ATI 8MB AGP Video Card
Yamaha sound card
1 Parallel Port
2 Serial Ports
1 Game Port
2 USB 1.1 Ports
10/100 PCI network card
Shared Keyboard/Video/Mouse (with NT/2000 server)
Midi-Tower Case w/250 watt power supply
Windows XP Professional (SP2)

 

Revised: 03/05/07
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