Jul 27, 2010 this is my fourth controller the last being the 12cu. Plug in the powerlinc ii rj11 cable into the standalone device. Indigo pro is one of the most intelligent and robust home automation software controllers available for the mac os with the ability to integrate devices of any. The insteon 24u serial interface powerlinc modem home automation interface allows any device with a programmable usb port to send insteon commands easily. Similarly, it should not be plugged into an uninterruptable power supply ups. I was going to get the 12cu but if you look into the basic smarthome software a bit i dont think it allows you to use any conditions like specifying night or day only events or ifthen conditions and i dont think their software has any voice stuff built into it. Supported x10 interfaces macintosh home automation. The one i still have powered up for occasional x10 testing. Powerlinc controller, usb a standalone usbbased home automation interface for controlling x10 lights, appliances, heatingair conditioning systems and alarm systems.
Smarthome powerlinc 12u cm15a homeseer message board. More differences that the powerlinc modem 24u has with the older insteon powerlinc controller 2414u. Smarthome powerlinc 12u smarthome powerlinc controller 12cu in addition to these interfaces, x10 can be transmitted and received by the insteon enabled powerlinc and powerlinc modem. Choose the software thats right for your application. Home automation powerline carrier protocol, smarthome switchlinc 12cu. Smarthome 2412u smartlabs powerlinc modem insteon alexa. The dualband interface sends and receives both powerline and radio frequency rf insteon signals, so it doubles as an access point. Spectra controller 2019 release firmware update v1. Includes onboard processing for downloading timers and macros. Powerlinc controller insteon usb interface smarthome. Xtension home automation macintosh home automation.
Here is a list of hardware interfaces that can be used with indigos builtin protocol support zwave, insteon, and x10. Use only one powerlinc controller usb per computer. Windows has recognized the powerlinc controller by looking it up in windows device manager. The ideal interface for powerlinc carrier x10 compatible products or software, with 12volt power supply. Sometimes things would go on and not off, sometimes not on at all. Free software updates and demos smarthome home automation. Smarthome powerlinc controller model 12cu dont rightly remember what this doesjanuary 1st, 2015. My powerlinc connection is bad too i was using a powerlinc 12cu usb connection. Additionally, the dualband interface does not supply power to external devices. In march i tried out the cm15a for a month and it was so unreliable that i asked for a money refund. Homeseer has plugins which will add features or allow homeseer to interface with thermostats, security systems, sprinkler systems, etc. Powerlinc ii recording equipment pdf manual download. Each system can provide three 20 amp circuits while maximizing flexibility and reducing electrical contractor costs.
The powerlinc 12cup controller is identical to the 12cu, except that it comes with smarthome manager plus software instead of smarthome manager essential. I have an extra smarthome 12cu powerlinc controller laying around here, still in the box, brand new. I measured the battery in two unused and in storage 12cu interfaces i have. X10 devices are available from many different manufacturers. Interface hardware for builtin protocols indigo domotics. Powerlinc hub is a patented modular power distribution system that delivers high power where it is needed. If you will be making extensive use of macros and timers and need the ability to alter the behavior of your system based on conditions such as the status of devices or time of day. The powerlinc controller is a standalone home automation interface for controlling lights, appliances, heating air conditioning systems and alarm systems. This totally new module is just like our powerlinc usb interface but now with onboard processing so timers and macros can be downloaded without the need to leave the computer its attached. Smarthome switchlinc 12cu in stock smarthome switchlinc 12cu powerlinc controller.
You can confirm that windows has recognized the powerlinc usb by looking up the device manager. Due to its approximate 3mb size, a broadband internet connection is highly recommended. Smarthome manager essential or smarthome manager plus. When you are connected to the powerlink via usbserial and start the software program the first thing it does is update the time on the powerlinc to match the time on the computers clock. Fusion pro controller 2019 release firmware update v1. Powerlinc usb wont, x10 controller will homeseer message board. Support for x10 compatible powerlinc controller 12cu, powerlinc usb 12u, and activehome pro cm15 interfaces no usb serial adapter needed.
Powerhome home automation software for infrared, x10. Smarthome manager essential timer users guide install smarthome manager essential timer to ensure access to the latest version of smarthome manager essential timer, the software application is distributed via download from the smarthome website. The home control assistant is a software program that runs on any computer that uses the windows xp, vista or win7 operating system. The interface is enabled and initializes correctly but for some reason the x10 controller is not working with hs2. Note that indigo does not support the insteon hub 2242 it requires a usb. Powerlinc usb problems not working with several switches. This insteon modem developers guide is for users of insteon modem chips, such as the in2680a powerline modem interface or the in2682a rf modem interface, and also for purchasers of the smartlabs powerline modem plm module. I recently purchased a powerlinc usb, unpacked it, plugged it in, let the fun begin. The software uses the clock on your computer it does not need to be updated for daylight saving time, only your computer clock needs to be updated. Tips for using powerlinc controller usb the cable can not be any longer than 10 6 or less is recommended.
Indigo 7 is mac home control software that natively supports zwave, insteon, and x10 protocols plus many, many other user written plugins that support specialized devices and other protocols. Use these interfaces to communicate with many of the the hundreds of devices that indigo supports. It work well with other software and it woked very well with hs ver 1. X10 ready means that it can respond to x10 commands from an x10 controller and it can send x10 commands to x10 devices. The first controller never failed but no longer supported by modern software. When coupled with the smarthome design interface device, such as the smarthome powerlinc controller usb, smarthome manager plus provides total home control. Home automation controllers home technology information. However, they still show the 12cu and 12cup available. Hi im still new to home automation but somehow have managed to get all the x10, x10 pro, smarthome and leviton devices to work together very well. This is my fourth controller the last being the 12cu. The powerlinc 2414u 12cu 12u all of which have now been discontinued and cm15a aka cm15pro interfaces should also be plugged directly into your computer preferably not into a usb hub port the indigo installer automatically installed the drivers for these interfaces.
Powerlinc controller, usb a standalone usbbased home automation interface for controlling x10 lights, appliances. I have all older x10 modules and use the power linc to keep a random lighting pattern on and to cut off certain lights during peak load pricing. Smarthome powerlinc controller model 12cu dont rightly remember what this doesjanuary 1st, 2015 2252222 control hub smarthome insteon automation box home 47. Do not plug it into a power strip as it will reduce the strength of the x. Insteon support added support for both the serial and usb versions of smarthome insteon powerlinc controllers.
Smarthome forum powerlinc 12cu storage and battery. Smarthome powerlinc controller 12cu in addition to these interfaces, x10 can be transmitted and received by the insteon enabled powerlinc and powerlinc modem. Dont block your outlets the usb insteon powerlinc modem includes smarthomes innovative passthrough ac outlet on the front of the unit. Came right up, but had to use the more limited timer software, but hey the software was free. The powerlinc 2414u12cu12u all of which have now been discontinued and cm15a. I originally purchased the essential version of the controller and ended up purchasing the upgrade for the software a couple months later. When coupled with the smarthome design interface device, such as the smarthome powerlinc controller usb, smarthome manager plus provides total home. Some of the controllers maintain memory of programs so that they will continue to control. Note that there are several versions of the powerlinc controller. The controller connected to the usb insteon powerlinc modem must remain powered on and running the controller program connected to the controller or host at all times of usage. If left running, the home automation software will not be able to communicate with powerlinc modem.
About smarthome manager essential timer congratulations on your decision to use smarthome manager essential timer, in conjunction with the powerlinc v2 controller, to create or expand your automated home. Xtension is the software that you are ultimately going to want. Does anyone have any experience with this interface. Plug the powerlinc ii into any standard 120volt ac, 60hz outlet 2. Use powerlinc controller for applications that require computerfree. The powerlinc modem 24u biggest difference with the older 2414u is that it sends and receives both power line and radio frequency rf insteon signals, so it doubles as both an interface controller and accesspoint. These products are very similar to the powerlinc products but they do have a memory. Smarthome, pcs scenemaster, x10usa, x10pro, leviton, wgl and many more. Depending on the powerlinc, indigo may have to upload information and synchronize with it. Software for 12cu powerlinc contoller usb ive been searching for some more flexible software to use with my x10 controller and was hoping someone could point me to a flexible driver or an open source project that supports the 12cu.
Powerlinc modem will begin beeping and status led will turn on solid green 3 check the led behavior of the other dualband devices to see if they are on the opposite phase if at least one of the dualband device leds is blinkinggreen or is bright solid white or blue, the device is on the opposite. This works but no real advantage over the very first serial computer box x10 system with integrated switches. I have been using the smarthome power linc controller 12cu and the smarthome manager essential software. Powerlinc v2 2414u, powerlinc controller 12cu, powerlinc usb 12u, activehome pro. The powerlinc controller is a standalone home automation interface for controlling lights, appliances, heatingair conditioning systems and alarm systems. Of these, it is the 12cu and the 12cup that allow you to download timers and macros that run when disconnected from the pc. Ironically, the todays software only supports hardware which fails after 34 years. This is essentially the same unit as the powerlinc usb 12u and utilizes the same code, just a different usb product id 2. Macintosh software for 2way x10 home automation and security. Zee s2, 12cu controller on cm15a plugin will not communicate.
With its simple and intuitive user interface, smarthome manager essential timer allows you to create timed events for all of your insteon. Apr 17, 2020 although more expensive homeseer automation software will use the 12cu, or cm15a, or cm11a, or act 110, etc as a powerline interface. Please note that insteon devices repeat insteon signals but not x10. View and download smarthome powerlinc ii manual online. To reset powerlinc modem to its original factory settings, unplug from wall outlet and wait 10 seconds. Cm11, lynxplc comprehensive support of mr26a and w800rf32 rf interfaces, including house code remapping and retransmitting. If you are using the powerlinc 2414u12cu12u, then you can skip to the enabling and disabling communication section below by choosing the interfaceconnect menu item. It works with automation interfaces to control lights and appliances in your home using x10, insteon, upb, wireless and ir technology.
Apparently you dont need the computer running 247 since it has onboard memory. The standalone device should power up, become functional, and be able to. I used smp for about a year and liked the software but it is fairly limited in power. Do not plug powerlinc controller usb into a power strip or ac line filter. Hca also supported the usb powerlinc controller 12cu and serial powerlinc controller. In that day and age, red noses were seen as an indicator of chronic alcoholism and montgomery ward didnt want him to look like a drunkard. The only thing thats missing is a computer controller and ive picked the smarthome powerlinc 12cu due to its memory feature and bargain price on ebay. To see what the batteries do when the 12cu is in storage. Quick start guide powerlinc modem tm insteon serial interface dualband model.
Linux x10 universal device driver list wishinfo archives. I assume however if you are running a web server to access from the internet, it. Powerlinc controller 12cu x10 only device discontinued activehome pro cm15a x10 only device activehome cm11 x10 only device lynxplc x10 only device we highly recommend the powerlinc modem 24u andor the zstick gen 5 as your controller s of choice. The smarthome manager essential and plus software are suites of home automation softwares that allow for seamless home automation management or monitoring. Plc controller cdrom with smarthome software for the powerlinc and other products installing as a psc05tw523 replacement 1. Hca fully supports generating memory images for downloading to the powerlinc controller. Although more expensive homeseer automation software will use the 12cu, or cm15a, or cm11a, or act 110, etc as a powerline interface. So it works with 2 x10 light switches incidently, both are smarthome switches but it does not work with 2 other light controllers specifically leviton 6343s nor will it control either of 2 pum01 contact closures that i have. Powerlinc usb does not have any builtin intelligence. Except as expressly set forth in the item description, seller makes no express or implied warranties of any kind whatsoever about this merchandise.
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