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They’re everywhere! They’re everywhere!
What? The Radio Frequency (RF) signals generated by the plethora of push button transmitters and other devices we have at our command: key chain remotes, Palm Pad remotes, some motion detectors, and on and on. The V572AB RF Receiver with PSC05 Interface is an alternate solution to the W800RF32A X10 RF Receiver with some distinctive differences you should consider (see below) before you make your decision of how you’re going to pluck those pesky X10 commands out of the air.
How It Works
The sensitive quarter wave whip antenna of the V572AB RF Receiver captures the X10 signals out of the air and sends them into your power line via the plugged in PSC05 interface that is bundled with the V572. The signals then make their way down the power line through your interface controller (like the PowerLinc) and then into your home automation software (most likely Indigo).
Then whatever scripts and triggers you previously setup will generate X10 commands back into your interface and into the power line. Then it's down the line to the appropriate X10 devices that need to react to the original V572 RF signals. All of this from that one button you pushed three rooms away from your computer.
If you are using the PowerLinc Controller (1132CU) in tandem with Indigo, then you even have the option of turning off your computer, and the PowerLinc Controller
with its downloaded instructions can be the surrogate HA program until you come on-line again.
The Antenna Advantage
Unlike some competitive products, the V572 RF Receiver comes with an external antenna and 12’ of coax cable. Since it is coax, you have the option to go beyond 12’ (up to a 100’) from the receiver module for maximum reception. Some users end up hiding the antenna in their attic at that “sweet spot” that is sensitive to signals from all the nooks and crannies of the home.
Decision Time
V572 RF Receiver with PSC05 Interface differences with W800RF32A X10 RF Receiver
- The W800RF32 has a faster X10 transmission to your HA software since it doesn’t have to fool with those pesky power line wires.
- The V572 doesn’t need a USB serial adapter in order to communicate with your Mac.
- The W800RF32 supports X10 extended codes; the V572 does not. It only supports the basic X10 commands like on, off, dim, brighten, etc.
- The V572 allows you to shut down your HA software/computer if you’re using the PowerLinc Controller interface with its downloadable instruction capability.
Here’s what you’ll find in your package
- V572 Module, 310 MHZ
- PSC05 power line interface
- Special data cable (for connecting the V572 to the PSC05)
- Antenna, 310 MHZ, quarter wave whip
- Mounting bracket for antenna
- Antenna coax cable (12’ – RG6)
- 9-volt DC power supply
- RS232 serial cable (only needed for filtering house code via a Windows machine - - - strictly an option)
A Final Word:
Unlike some competitive X10 RF receivers, the V572 recognizes signals from all house codes (256 potential addresses) which is 16 times more than most other competitive RF receivers that can only handle a single house code of 16 individual addresses.
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