User Manual - Marmitek MS13E Manual De Instrucciones

manual MS13 05-12-2006
1. When more than one phase is used for your electrical system, it is necessary to couple these phases for
the Marmitek X-10 signals. For coupling you can use FD10 Phase Couplers/Filters. You only need to install a
Phase Coupler/Filter when your wall outlets and light switches are divided over more than one phase (more
than one group is no problem). For bigger buildings or longer distances we advice you to use an active
repeater instead of passive FD10's.
2. It is possible that Marmitek X-10 signals are attenuated by devices and lights which are connected to the
power line. In a normal home situation this effect is negligible (the Marmitek X-10 system is using active
gain control to eliminate the effects). However, it is possible that a particular device in your house is
attenuating the signals so much that the range of Marmitek X-10 signals is decreased significantly. When
you have range problems, it is wise to try to locate the device which is attenuating the signals simply by
unplugging devices from the power line, and testing the differences in range for your Marmitek system.
When e.g. your conclusion is that e.g. your computer monitor is attenuating the signal, you can use a
FM10 Plug-in Filter between the power line and the monitor to eliminate the effects.
Known devices which can cause attenuation are:
PC Monitors
PCs with heavy internal power supplies
Old Televisions
Copiers
Fluorescent Lights
Gas Discharge Lamps (Energy Saving Lamps)
3. Some (old) devices are able to disturb the signal by transmitting noise on the power line. Because the
Marmitek X-10 signals are transmitted on 120 kHz, only noise on or near this frequency will have influence
on the range. When you use a FM10 Filter to connect this device to the power line, the noise will be
filtered.
4. The Marmitek X-10 protocol has several mechanism to avoid modules to be switched on or off by other
sources than your Marmitek X-10 Controllers. However, it is possible that the Marmitek X-10 signals are
disturbed by e.g. baby phones which are in TALK mode (continuous transmission). When these kind of
signals are present on the power line it is possible that the Marmitek X-10 signals will not come through.
5. The mains do not stop at the front door of your home. Everything that is attached to mains nearby your
home can have influence on Marmitek X-10 signals (e.g. heavy machinery). If you think that your system is
influenced by devices out of your house, it is advisable to install FD10 Phase Coupler/Filter on each phase
entering the house. These filters will block signals coming into or going out of your house, but will also
match the impedance for the mains. The FD10's will not only filter but will also couple the phases (please
see 1).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - MS13E WIRELESS MOTION SENSOR
Congratulations on purchasing the MS13! This Marmitek X10 wireless motion sensor can be used to:
- switch on lights and appliances while you are present and later turn them off again.
- switch on inside and outside lights when you arrive home in the dark.
- save energy by automatically switching off lights and appliances when rooms are vacated.
- switch on lights without a switch.
- activate lighting scenarios when Marmitek Active Home software is used.
- protect your house by giving timely notification of unexpected visitors.
- realize automatic route lighting, to the toilet for instance.
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