OBTAIN GREATER X10 SIGNAL RANGE

Increased X10 wireless (RF) signal range This project allows you to obtain significantly greater signal range than when using the standard X10 base transceivers.

WHAT YOU NEED:
High performance RF-to-X10 transceiver kit with external antenna SKU: WGV572A Order Now >>	X10 devices, as required
Power-line interface, 2-way SKU: XPPSC05 Order Now >>

MORE EQUIPMENT INFORMATION:
The WGV572A high-performance RF-to-X10 transceiver kit takes the place of the standard XT751 or XPPAT01 base transceiver. The kit consists of the transceiver module, external antenna, power supply, cables and mounting bracket. A power line interface, XPPSC05, sold separately, is required to complete the installation.

The transceiver detects incoming RF signals generated by X10 compatible remote devices such as palm pad remotes, key chain remotes, motion detectors, and many others. The signals are sent to the power line interface module, which then broadcasts the X10 commands down the power line to receiving modules (X10 light switch modules, lamp modules, appliance modules, etc.).

Out of the box, the transceiver module is configured to accept all 16 X10 House Codes. This capability eliminates the need of having multiple single-house code transceivers located throughout the premise. In addition, should the need to filter, or disable, house codes are required, the transceiver can be configured by connecting it to the serial port of a PC (with the supplied RS232 cable) and running a software application downloaded free from the Home Controls Website on the product page for WGV572A.

The use of the external antenna and supplied RG6U coaxial cable allows the antenna to be mounted up to 12 feet away from the transceiver and “up high” for better signal reception and coverage. No longer is the antenna limited to installation to most knee-high electrical receptacles.

HOW TO INSTALL IT:

Installing the High Performance RF-to-X10 Transceiver Kit (WGV572A)

1. Connect the WGV572A transceiver module to the XPPSC05 power line interface using the black modular cable; verify RJ11 plugs are snapped in place.
2. Locate a suitable place for the antenna. Connect the antenna to the transceiver with the coaxial cable. Avoid mounting the antenna near metallic items or near other RF equipment.
3. Connect the power supply to the transceiver by means of the small jack identified as “9 VDC.”
4. Plug both power supply and power line interface into electrical receptacles.
5. Test the system with the X10 wireless transmitter.

Installing the Power-line Interface, 2-way (XPPSC05)

1. See above.
   

SUMMARY
The installation of a WGV572A high-performance X10 RF transceiver is an excellent way to increase range and reliability between X10 wireless transmitters and the X10 receiver modules and switches. The externally mounted antenna and sensitive transceiver electronics greatly improve the overall operation of an X10 RF wireless system.