Convert TXB16 to serial control?

[gregjsmith]

I'm thinking that it's possible to use the TXB16 with Serial Bridge if I hook the cable that normally goes to TW interface module to a serial port. Any thoughts?

 

[Guy Lavoie]

The TW-523 interface is nothing close to a serial interface. It is a TTL level interface with digital on/off signals to control (or detect) the presence of the 120 kHz carrier and the zero crossing signal on the powerline.

 

[gregjsmith]

Yes, so it seems so. Thanks.

Looks like the RCS motherboard has the traces for the serial port, but not the connectors. I will have to contact RCS and see if the serial port works or if I firmware change is possible.

 

[robertmee]

Yes, so it seems so. Thanks.

Looks like the RCS motherboard has the traces for the serial port, but not the connectors. I will have to contact RCS and see if the serial port works or if I firmware change is possible.

That would be interesting if so, as the X-10 models are cheaper and more often available on e-bay. For that reason, I gotta think either plain no, or RCS won't be very forthcoming with that information. Keep us posted.