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Luhan

Jan 1, 1970
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Hi,

I want to use a standard x-10 control unit to run some lights for a
(very low budget) theatrical production at my church. Is there a way
to block out interference with an X-10 transmitter on the same
extension cord with a bunch of receiver modules. In other words, since
this is for use in a live performance, can I insure that my x-10
network is totally localized and immune from incidental interference.

Thanks,
Luhan
 
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martin griffith

Jan 1, 1970
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Hi,

I want to use a standard x-10 control unit to run some lights for a
(very low budget) theatrical production at my church. Is there a way
to block out interference with an X-10 transmitter on the same
extension cord with a bunch of receiver modules.



In other words, since
this is for use in a live performance, can I insure that my x-10
network is totally localized and immune from incidental interference.
Thanks,
Luhan


NO
X10 is crap, Ok for christmas trees though


martin
 
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Homer J Simpson

Jan 1, 1970
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I want to use a standard x-10 control unit to run some lights for a
(very low budget) theatrical production at my church. Is there a way
to block out interference with an X-10 transmitter on the same
extension cord with a bunch of receiver modules. In other words, since
this is for use in a live performance, can I insure that my x-10
network is totally localized and immune from incidental interference.

Yes. X-10 doesn't like to cross phases so it can be filtered.
 
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Joerg

Jan 1, 1970
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Hello Luhan,

I want to use a standard x-10 control unit to run some lights for a
(very low budget) theatrical production at my church. Is there a way
to block out interference with an X-10 transmitter on the same
extension cord with a bunch of receiver modules. In other words, since
this is for use in a live performance, can I insure that my x-10
network is totally localized and immune from incidental interference.

If you really want to make sure it's not going to be disturbed much you
can buy X-10 blocking filters. These are used to isolate loads that are
either too noisy or act as a signal "sink". I never used one of these
filters myself but supposedly they work. If you stay on the same circuit
with your controls (all behind the filter) you should be fine. For
controlling other stuff in the church or for controlling anything where
a failure could be critical X-10 is way too unreliable, IMHO.

Don't know what you want to perform. But if it's the Bethlehem part for
Christmas or something like that keep in mind that appliance modules
have a two-position relay that let's off a loud "KLANK" every time it
switches status. Lamp modules don't do that but you can only hang
resistive loads onto those.
 
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Luhan

Jan 1, 1970
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Joerg said:
Hello Luhan,



If you really want to make sure it's not going to be disturbed much you
can buy X-10 blocking filters. These are used to isolate loads that are
either too noisy or act as a signal "sink". I never used one of these
filters myself but supposedly they work. If you stay on the same circuit
with your controls (all behind the filter) you should be fine. For
controlling other stuff in the church or for controlling anything where
a failure could be critical X-10 is way too unreliable, IMHO.

Don't know what you want to perform. But if it's the Bethlehem part for
Christmas or something like that keep in mind that appliance modules
have a two-position relay that let's off a loud "KLANK" every time it
switches status. Lamp modules don't do that but you can only hang
resistive loads onto those.

Hey thanks. They are all going to be lamp dimmer modules, so no KLANK.
This show is their anual cabaret. After seeing what these people
throw into a sunday service, I cant wait to see what they will do for
this venue.

Unitarian/Universalists are like bicycles....they are hard to put in a
box!

Luhan
 
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Joerg

Jan 1, 1970
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Hello Luhan,
Hey thanks. They are all going to be lamp dimmer modules, so no KLANK.
This show is their anual cabaret. After seeing what these people
throw into a sunday service, I cant wait to see what they will do for
this venue.

Make sure the modules stay in the open since they may get a bit warm.

I like those cabarets, always admired folks who can do that. I am more
the lay ministry kind of guy in the background except when ushering.
What would be really nice is to have a X-10 control box (PC) where the
audio gear is and be able to run everything from there. But to make sure
it'll be reliable you'd almost need an X-10 power meter to check the
levels arriving on the stage sub-circuit.
 
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Phil Hobbs

Jan 1, 1970
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Luhan said:
Unitarian/Universalists are like bicycles....they are hard to put in a
box!

But once in, they stay there.

Cheers,

Phil Hobbs
 
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