Smarthome SignalLinc booster 4827

[htsource]

Hi,

Wonder if anyone is using this SignalLinc booster in their x10 network? I know x10 is getting old but I've had good success so far in 2 houses. I'm actually adding more x10 to the network and so far I have one signallinc to aid some bad spots. Basically I have no problem controlling the load from any transmitters (Smarthome Keypadlincs mostly) as well as from the HAI panel. However, sometimes the status don't reflect on Keypadlincs.

I've been thinking of adding another Signallinc, would that help? I've used filters everywhere I can.

House is about 2800 ft with ACI coupler/repeater installed at the panel, as well as 1 SignalLinc.

Appreciate your inputs.

 

[BraveSirRobbin]

I found the X-10 Pro coupler/repeater puts out a better signal for me.

I also found out that you really need to use a signal strength meter and go through just about everything plugged into your home to see what devices are sucking down your X-10 signal. I had a television and a mini controller as culprits. Guy Lavoie had an LED nightlight. You can search for signal sucks and read some interesting posts on various items sucking down your signal.

If you don't use a meter you are troubleshooting blind.

 

[upstatemike]

Hi,

Wonder if anyone is using this SignalLinc booster in their x10 network? I know x10 is getting old but I've had good success so far in 2 houses. I'm actually adding more x10 to the network and so far I have one signallinc to aid some bad spots. Basically I have no problem controlling the load from any transmitters (Smarthome Keypadlincs mostly) as well as from the HAI panel. However, sometimes the status don't reflect on Keypadlincs.

I've been thinking of adding another Signallinc, would that help? I've used filters everywhere I can.

House is about 2800 ft with ACI coupler/repeater installed at the panel, as well as 1 SignalLinc.

Appreciate your inputs.

Actually it is called a BoosterLinc... a SignaLinc is a completely different Insteon only device. BoosterLincs can be very useful but they are tricky to place correctly. They will not help signals that are already strong so you can't place them too close to the source of what you want to repeat. Also if they are too close to the destination device that is not getting enough signal then the boosterlinc also won't get enough to do anything with so it again won't help. It needs to be around midway between source and destination to provide maximum effect.

 

[jkarney]

I use the XTB-IIR from Jeff Volp. Here is the link to his web site: http://jeffvolp.home.att.net/xtb_files.htm.

I pulled all three Boosterlincs, and the coupler/repeater out of my 2,200 s.f. house and installed an XTB-IIR. The XTB-IIR really drives the X10 signal 5V plus even with my many Cfl's not filtered. I use an Elk ESM1; the max it can measure is a 5V signal. Much more than enough to achieve reliable X10 operations.

My X10 system is fairly large with 50+ modules including 2-way (still growing). I'm running an Ocelot (plugged into the built in TW523 port of the XTB-IIR) with HomeSeer and I have never have had a missed X10 command (at least I did not notice). I am extremely happy with reliability of my system and do not have any plans to change to a different technology (Insteon, Z-Wave, UPB etc. etc.).

Jim