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The remotes use radio frequency (RF) signals to send commands to the Transceiver
module. RF signals can go right through walls, so you can use the remotes to control
lights or appliances from anywhere in the home.
With your ActiveHome Home Automation Interface and software, your PC becomes a
very intelligent Controller for all of your home automation tasks.
The ActiveHome Interface connects to your computer’s serial port and then plugs into a
wall outlet. The ActiveHome software tells the Interface what to do. The Interface then
sends digital signals over your existing house wiring to a Module which receives the
signals and executes the command sent by the PC.
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Because we know that you are eager to get started, we’ve kept this introduction as short
as possible, but it contains very valuable information, so you should read through it very
carefully.
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The first thing you need to understand is that there are two different devices you need to
control your house; Controllers and Modules. Any light or appliance that you want to
control is plugged into a Module and that Module is then plugged into a standard AC
outlet.
Modules receive commands from Controllers. Examples include the Lamp Module that
came with this kit. The Transceiver Module also in this kit is another example (although it
also doubles as a controller as described later).
Controllers are also plugged into standard wall outlets and send commands to Modules
over your existing electrical wiring in your house without affecting your electricity in any
way.
The Transceiver Module that came with this kit works as a controller when it is used with a
remote control such as the ones included with this kit. When the Transceiver Module
receives a command from a remote it sends digital signals over your existing house wiring
to a Module which receives the signals and executes the command.
