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Every device to be controlled by the AquaController needs
a control module to receive commands. The control module receives
commands transmitted over the AC power lines. If the control
module's ID number matches that of the broadcast command's
ID, then the control module turns the device either on or
off. Depending on the controller model up to 40 different
control modules can be controlled by one AquaController.
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The control interface module plugs into a standard 120V
AC socket and connects to the base unit with a ten foot
cable. The AquaController sends on, off and dim commands
to the control interface module which then transmits them
over the AC power lines in your home to the remote control
modules. The control modules receive these commands and
turn AC power on or off to the devices. If the AquaController
is used to control any device, one control interface module
is required per system. |
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The lamp control module is used to simulate the moon
cycle with an incandescent bulb. This control module responds
to both on, off and intensity commands sent from the AquaController.
This module can only be used with incandescent lamps of
300 watts or less. |
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The 3 terminal control module is general purpose control
module which includes the ground pin. It can be used for
switching resistive as well as inductive loads. Uses include
heaters, chillers, lighting systems, pumps, and powerheads.
This control module responds to only the on and off commands
sent from the AquaController. Its max specifications are
500W incandescent lamp, 1/3 HP motor load, or 15A resistive
load. The physical dimensions of the module are 2.3"
x 2.9" x 1.4". |
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The 3 terminal control module is heavy duty 220V control
module. the ground pin. It can be used for switching large
20A 220V loads. Uses include any 220V volt appliance of
20 amps or less. This control module responds to only
the on and off commands sent from the AquaController.
The physical dimensions of the module are 2.3" x
3.6" x 2.1". |
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The alarm control module contains an piezo sounder (beeper)
which is used to indicate out of range conditions in the
aquarium. This control module also has an isolated contact
relay which can be used to open and close circuits. Either
the sounder, the contact relay or both may be activated
by the AquaController. The sounder and the relay can either
momentary or continuous operation. The contacts are rated
for 5 amps at 24 volts DC. The physical dimensions of
the module are 2.3" x 3.6" x 1.8". |
Most appliances do not generate interference that affects
X10 operation. However, occasionally you may come across
an appliance that generates enough noise to affect reliable
X10 operation. Simply plug the appliance into this filter
and then plug it back into the receptacle to remote the noise.
This devices also completely blocks X10 signals so you can
use to it to isolate a group of devices on a power strip as
long as the total load does not exceed 5A. The physical dimensions
of the module are 2.3" x 2.9" x 1.4"
This completely blocks X10 signals so you can use to it to
isolate a group of devices on a power strip as long as the
total load does not exceed 15A.
Many homes have a 2 phase 220V power supply which is split
into 2 110V legs within the house. Sometimes the X10 signal
will not reliably get from one leg of the 110V wiring to the
other leg of the 110V wiring. The signal bridge is installed
at the breaker box and provides a a clear X10 signal path
from one leg to the other. This device is only necessary
on installations where X10 control is required on multiple
circuits and the some of the circuits are on the opposite
phase.
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