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    Foard Systems FSD X10/UPB/FGI Bridge Controller — Specifications

    September 08, 2026 2 min read

    Product specification sheet for the Foard Systems FSD X10/UPB/FGI Bridge Controller, a multi-protocol home automation bridge.

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    Product specification sheet for the Foard Systems FSD X10/UPB/FGI Bridge Controller, a multi-protocol home automation bridge.

    Overview

    The FSD X10/UPB/FGI Bridge Controller provides a flexible way to support a multi-protocol home automation installation, bridging X10 (including extended manufacturer-specific commands), UPB, and hardwired devices via the FGI interface. It can run stand-alone to integrate a mixed X10/UPB install, or alongside a legacy X10 controller.

    Commands can be mapped freely across protocols — e.g. an X10 switch or a low-voltage hardwired switch can send a UPB link command, and a UPB command can control an X10 device, X10 scene, or hardwired relay. With a legacy X10 controller, UPB and FGI commands can be mapped to X10 commands sent to that legacy controller via its TW523 or PL513 interface.

    The bridge also includes flexible macro programming and interval timer support.

    Software & Configuration

    Configuration is done via included software running on Windows XP or Windows 2000; the computer does not need to stay connected during normal operation. If it remains connected, the FSD Automator software suite provides run-time monitoring/control through a graphical floor-plan interface (with a built-in graphical editor), plus data logging of device state, X10/UPB commands, and timer/macro states — useful for applications like temperature/humidity logging.

    Remote monitoring, control, and configuration are supported natively over LAN, wireless LAN, or the Internet. Third-party integration is supported via an easy-to-use interface app or a documented packet-based monitoring/control interface (serial port USB driver, or TCP/IP via an included PC-hosted TCP/IP-to-serial packet router). The same packet-based interface approach works consistently across X10, UPB, and hardwired devices.

    The bridge supports up to 336 one-way associated device mappings (168 two-way mappings), depending on device type.

    Specifications

    Inputs USB host computer port; RJ-11 input from legacy HA controller (emulates TW523 or PL513 X10 interface); 14 VAC, 200mA
    Outputs RJ-45 to FGI hardwired devices; RJ-11 to TW523, PSC05, or PL513 X10 interface; RS-232 to serial UPB Powerline Interface Module
    Dimensions 6-1/2" x 4" x 1-3/8"

    Included With Bridge

    • FSD X10 / UPB / FGI Bridge
    • FSD Automator Software Suite
    • Power Transformer, 14VAC
    • USB Cable
    • X10 Interface Cable

    Use This Bridge With

    • X10 Interface — TW523, PSC05, or equivalent
    • Serial UPB Powerline Interface Module
    • X10 Devices
    • UPB Devices
    • FSD Bridge Compatible FGI Hard-Wired Devices

    Foard Systems Design, Inc., 1906 Hwy 54 E Suite 200-E, Durham, NC USA 27713. Email: sales@foardsystems.com. Phone: 919-544-2979. Fax: 919-544-5468.