With the CM12U X10 Computer Interface, you can program timed schedules for your lights and appliances and also create X10 macros. With macros, a single X10 command can be used to trigger a sequence of X10 commands. On-screen representations of switches allow you control X10 devices directly from your computer by clicking on them.
A limited number of programmed events and macros can be downloaded to the 1K memory on the CM12U unit for stand alone operation (with the PC turned off). Energy Star compatible PCs can be automatically "woken" up from sleep mode when the PC is required to take action (for programmed events that exceed on-board memory space).
The CM12U unit plugs into the serial port of any PC running Windows. The socket on the front of the unit is an unswitched pass-through power outlet for the power cord of the PC (though we suggest leaving this socket unused to help prevent the PC interfering with X10 communications). A CD-ROM drive is required.
2 x AAA batteries are required to keep the RAM intact. The RAM is not powered by the mains electricity. If you have a PC attached 24/7 then the timer's will operate via the Active Home software. However, if the PC is disconnected then batteries are needed to keep the downloaded timer functions operative.
Download ActiveHome Software
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