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In general X10 products are extremely easy to install and very reliable. Like other
electronic equipment, they do require proper set-up for correct operation. If you experience
any problems, first go through this troubleshooting guideline.
Having trouble with just one device...
- Does the X10 controller work with other modules? If it doesn't refer to «Things to check if NOTHING
works...».
- Is the module you are trying to control completely plugged into the wall outlet?
- Is the switch for the light or appliance you are trying to control turned on?
- Does the light or appliance work OK if y ou plug it directly into an outlet?
- Is the module plugged into a surge protector? A surge protector might block signals from your
interface or controller!
- Noise on your house wiring could cause a module not to work at all or only work intermittently.
Although not very likely, as special circuitry has been designed into the X10 modules and CE product
standards require that electrical devices do not generate noise, check to see if any of these (noisy)
devices are operating when you are having problems :
Wireless intercoms in transmit (talk) mode, Baby Monitors that transmit over your
house wiring, Wireless Doorbells that use the house wiring, Laser Printers, Electric
Motors (old ones), Electric hair dryers, Electric shavers, Vacuum cleaners, Floor
scrubbers, Electric Carving Knives, Food Processors, Blenders, Mixers, Micro-wave
ovens.
To determine if you have an interference (noise) problem, unplug anything that you
suspect might be causing the problem and try controlling your device again. Noisy
devices could be anywhere in your house, but start looking around the area that you
are having a problem.
There is a device available called a Plug-in Noise Filter (FM10) that will reduce the
noise injected into the house wiring from a noisy device. You plug the noisy device
into the filter and then plug the filter into the wall outlet. Contact X10 Europe for your
nearest supplier.
- If you cannot locate any things that are interfering with your system, try using a different module of
the same type at this same location in your home. Remember to set the correct House Code/Unit
Code on the new module. If this fixed the problem, the original module is possibly defective.
- If no modules work in that location, you may have a problem with the wall outlet, you may have a
noise problem as describe above, or you may have a problem with your house wiring. Contact your
local electrician.
Things to check if NOTHING works......
- Is the X10 controller plugged into a working outlet? Is the outlet controlled by a wall switch? I f so, is it
turned on?
- Is the House Code set correctly?
- If you still cannot control any modules, plug your controller and module into the same outlet (using a
non surge protected outlet strip, if necessary). See if you can control this module. If not, contact your
supplier for help.
- If it does work correctly with the controller and the module into the same outlet, try plugging the
module in where you originally had it. If it doesn't work when you plug the module in somewhere else
in your home (try sev eral different locations and several modules of the same type), contact your
supplier for help.
PLC Auto Tester
A PLC Auto Tester, containing a Signal Strength Indicator and Test Transmitter, is available for
checking if the X10 PLC signals arrive in good shape at the point where the receiver modules are.
Please contact your supplier for more details.
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