How to Control Low Voltage With X10

The X10 lighting control system uses the electrical wiring in a building to send signals to turn lights on and off. To control the low voltage that powers a table light or floor lamp, attach the X10 module so it can communicate with the X10 control panel. A household tool is all that you will need.

Table light
Floor lamp
X10 light module
Flat-edged jeweler's screwdriver
X10 control panel

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the table light or floor lamp's power cord from the outlet. Plug the cord into the AC socket on the X10 light module.
- 2
  Insert the tip of the flat-edged jeweler's screwdriver into the "House code" screw on the module. Rotate the screw so that the marker on it points to the "A" labeled text. Insert the tip of the screwdriver into the "Module code" screw. Rotate the screw so that the marker on it points to the "2" labeled text.
- 3
  Plug the module into a wall outlet. Turn the light or lamps on. Place the X10 control panel on a table from where you will control the module. Plug the control panel's power cord into an outlet.
- 4
  Insert the tip of the flat-edged jeweler's screwdriver into the "House code" screw on the control panel. Rotate the screw so that the marker on it points to the "A" labeled text.
- 5
  Press the "2" labeled key on the control panel to turn on the light or lamp. Press the key again to turn the light or lamp off.

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