Document history this page is a derivative of the work woody usandthem home automation information. Sw31a activehome pro software for the cm15a usb and cm11a serial pc interface. X10 cm15a owners manual 25 pages usb 2way home automation system. X10 cm11a activehome serial computer interface new x10. They still have 1849 left and they are software downloads to download any of the x10 software, just click on the appropriate link below. In retrospect, the real problem was probably the cm11a and the solution was turning the lamp module on and off with another x10 controller. X10 cm15a manuals manuals and user guides for x10 cm15a. The powerhome 2 software requires the use of a controllers to communicate with your devices, sold separately. So i am leaning towards doing a fresh windows 10 64bit software install if i am able to get my x10 ahp software to work with my ms16a. All you need is an x10 cm11, cm12, cm15, cm17 firecracker, cm19. Powerhome home automation software is written in sybase powerbuilder version 10. X10 activehome professional is for the newer model cm15a and it not what you get. I then went from windows 10 to a windows 8 computer and am still having the same problems even if i get the xbt 232 box i would still have to install the cm11a plug in which is giving me the fatal and is not installing am not sure what to do i even went into security in.
A free third party software named activehome vista allows you to use the cm11a with windows xp, vista, windows 7, and windows 10 32 or 64 bit. If you cant install the original activehome software on your pc, then you most likely have a 64 bit operating system and would need either the activehome vista or the sw31a pro software. User friendly windows 98, 2000 and xp compatible software is provided with the interface which includes graphical representat ions of switches, modules, etc. Smarthome forum solved download and install activehome. The newest compatible version of the sw31a pro software that works with a cm11a is version 3. Lightorama can control industry standard x10 modules using a cm11a x10 controller. Whenever possible, we have the software title hosted on our own site as well as a link to the original site we got it from. X10 cm11a activehome serial computer interface x10 for. Heyu can also use an optional cm17a interface to transmit x10 rf signals. Commands take on the average 1 full second to complete. Jul 27, 2017 the second video in my home automation series is about the x10 protocol. X10 is a 40 year old protocol that talks to devices over the power lines in your home.
The lightorama software will queue up to 50 commands that are being sent to x10 controllers. X10 cm11a activehome serial computer interface new x10 ebay. When you purchased the x10 activehome pro computer interface you received an email containing a link entitled new software download link. I can address units, turn onoff dim all units no problem. I have a 24u controller and she could not answer the question of which controller do i choose from the powerhome dropdown, since 24u was not an option. Most people connect it to a computer using a serial to usb adapter. Heyu is an open source program for controlling the cm11a interface. X10 control via cm11a, cm17a firecracker, mr26a mouse remote, cpuxaocelot, w800, w800rf32, powerlinc rs232, powerlinc usb. Ive just uploaded a new squeezecenter7 alpha release of powercenter that should add support for an additional x10 computer interface. X10 cm11a activehome serial computer interface x10 for sale. Sorry to revive this thread, havent been here for a while as my cm15a has been working flawlessly with the ms16a sensors i setup to work with my blue iris surveillance software i have installed in a windows 7 64bit dedicated minipc. Currently lightorama only allows 0% and 100% intensity. I thought id share a proof of concept for receiving powerline commands from an x10 cm11a serial interface.
Make sure this fits by entering your model number 100% brand new and high quality x10 brand model number cm11a activehome serial computer interface. Ancient cm11a x10 controller pinout i have an x10 cm11a two way computer interface handling the very very very few scheduled events for our house. How can i get a new link to download the activehome pro software. Often, things are put right when it detects a power line command from another controller.
X10 activehome professional free download and software. X10ping is an application written to monitor network devices by pinging them and when found down over a defined period of time powercycle them. The cm11a is an rs232 device and theres no need for the zerocrossing based psc05tw523 module. A new and free third party software named activehome vista allows you to use the cm11a with windows vista, xp, windows 7 32 or 64 bit operating. Full support for insteon including software link discovery and building as well as keypadlinc support. All you need is an x10 cm11, cm12, cm15, cm17 firecracker, cm19, or marmitek cm15pro device connected to your computer and x10 commander will allow you to control all your x10 devices. The cm11a is a serial computer interface that allows a computer to control. Now i knew the server exists, so i had to trick windows into thinking the server at x10pro restricted is software to do this, youll have to put a manual dns entry into your windows hosts file that directs all requests for software. Client software is also included perl scripts and x10client to monitor x10 events. When i connect my usb activehome interface cm15a, windows tells me it has found an unknown device. The cm11a activehome serial computer interface can be moved to any outlet you choose after program. This could be modified to control or display commands with your arduino.
The cm11a is a serial computer interface that allows a computer to control attached x10 modules. The cm11a does not automatically respond to the hail request. Im having to use a bootleg copy which is not very stable. Ancient cm11a x10 controller pinout the smell of molten. This question is for old school x10 users who pulled out a lot of hair getting their x10 systems halfway reliable.
An independent x10 dealer had x10 make them a production run of 2000 cm11as. Openremote controller can directly support cm11a serial port communication without additional bridge software or devices. It should work on windows 8 and windows 10 32 bit operating systems. Received the cm15a usb controller, and inside the manual, it advised to go to the email link provided in some email that was said to have been sent to me to download the active home pro software. The cm11a controller will operate fine for one two years then its timing function goes wacko. Works with xp, vista, windows 7, 8, and 10 32 and 64 bit. The activehome interface connects to your computers serial port and then plugs into a wall outlet. It has never been installed and comes with the main unit, a software cd, serial interface cable and the manual. X10 commander consists of two piecesa server piece which runs on your pcmaclinux and the client piece which runs on your iosandroid device. A serial port in the pc unit hosting the openremote controller is required. X10 onoff switches with a cm11a interface in domoticz. X10 is a synchronous serial protocol that travels over ac power lines, sending a bit every time the ac power crosses zero volts. You can control all your devices, program the cm11a and receive updates from the cm11a to see whats going on x10wise.
However, there are a few that are persistently unreliable and ive long given up debugging them. Ok, so without even attaching my cm 15 or cm 11a im getting the fatal no active x installed when i install the plugins. The cm11a is an older device that communicates over a serial interface. Rs232 serial interface using cable cm11a cbl supported by software. Free software downloads to download any of the x10 software, just click on the appropriate link below. I have to purchase a 232 to usb adapter for 11a i did attach the cm15a controller to see if it made a difference but no it did not.
Ive been trying the different plugins for x10 control. Second is the hail acknowlege ack, which is sent by the other controllers in response to the hail req. X10 genuine cm11a activehome serial computer interface pre. Communica tion remains good, addressing individual units is fine. I never received the link to download the software. X10 technology may be obsolete, but ive been successful with it for 30 years truth. Its a light application with a gui interface, notification, scheduling and. In order to use the x10server, you must first obtain an x10 cm11a, or cm17a, module, which is available in the x10 activehome or firecracker package and can be purchased from x10 directly or from various electronics stores.
X10 cm11a is a bidirectional rs232 serial interface between your pc or orb and the powerline. Using a superb graphical interface, you can control all of your x10 devices with the click of a mouse. X10 commander is an x10 controller client for iosandroid mobile platforms that allows you to control x10 devices anywhere in the world. Originally taken from the x10 web page, for the cm11a dec 25, 1996.
Please, please, please let me know if youre able to try out the new heyu support. The cm11a test screen in the lightorama hardware utility can be used to test the connection and functionality of the cm11a controller. With this application you will also need an x10 controller such as cm11a uscm12ueurope and x10 appliances as needed. Well, get prepared to feel that again on a grand scale. The original activehome software for the cm11a serial pc interface 3. First is the hail request req which asks for other controllers to identify themselves. The x10 activehome pro software, in conjunction with the interface, lets you control lights and appliances around your home when used with x10 modules. The activehome software tells the interface what to do. X10 activehome cm11a or firecracker cm17a computer interface module to control x10. What it does is recieve commands via cm11a ttl shifter software serial and print commands to arduino hardware serial. Remember the first time you experienced the simple thrill of making something happen by remote control. This is not the first time that i have noticed that the cm11a is confused when initially connected to the power line.
The x10 activehome pro computer interface module works in conjunction with free downloadable activehome software to provide remote control over your whole home directly through your computer. I have an elk m1 system with insteon and x10 devices. All code and data maintained in sybase adaptive server anywhere database system. The computer interface is fully twoway, both generating and receiving x10 power line commands. Indigo macintosh xtension macintosh related products. X10 brand model number cm11a activehome serial computer interface.
X10 home automation x10 is a versatile home automation technology that uses your homes existing electrical wiring to remotely control lights, appliances, security systems, pools and much more. I tried all three insteon choices and the software failed to connect to the controller on all three. Free software downloads to download any of the x10 software, just. Basically, it turns the living room lights on in the evening and everything off much later. A plug in for micasaverde products to controll x10 devices through a cm11a. I have used the mochad plugin and that works very well, you just need to have another server to run mochad on. She did send me drivers for the 24u, which i installed, but the software still failed. Compatible modules were sold as the hd11a and hc60rx. Powerhome is windows based home automation software featuring insteon, x10, infrared, digital io, and analog io control via the web, wap, wsh, vbscript, jscript, voice recognition, macros, triggers, and timed events. With the demise of x10, there have been a number of requests for alternative automation software. With your activehome home automation interface and software, your pc becomes a very intelligent controller for all of your home automation tasks. X10 remote control, switch, and module commands travel from x10 transmitters to x10 receivers through standard household wiring. Tuicemen discovered the marmitek european version of activehome pro can be installed without an x10 license or access to the x10 server.
Control any x10 module in your home from your computer. Cm11 x10 computer pc interface laser business systems. The x10 cm15a interface module serves as a transceiver, passing x10 signals between the pc and your x10 light control modules. To use a cm11a controller, change the brheyu path from br. The cm11a controller can be purchased at a variety of online stores. X10 testers wanted bottlerocketpowercenter support for. We have 1 x10 cm15a manual available for free pdf download. Creates a vera controller that child switches are then added to it. This library enables you to send and receive x10 commands from an arduino module.
X10 controller includes a web interface running on any port you wish, e. If that number is exceeded then commands will be lost. It has never been installed and comes with the main unit. Control x10 capable devices from anywhere on your network. With this application you will also need an x10 controller such as cm11auscm12ueurope and x10 appliances as needed. This is to avoid again the nightmare of the original sites servers going dark as happened to. Client software is also included perl scripts and x10client to monitor x10 events and send x10 commands over a network. The second video in my home automation series is about the x10 protocol. Calling all brave souls with x10 cm11a computer interfaces. X10 commander is an x10 controller client for the iphoneipodipad and is a native ios application that allows you to control x10 devices anywhere. X10 testers wanted bottlerocketpowercenter support for x10.
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