Haibrain SW12 User Manual - Signal Range

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SW12

SIGNAL RANGE

Range of 

Haibrain

 X-10 signals over the Power Line and how

to increase the range.

The 

Haibrain

 X-10 System is based on power line communica-

tion. The range of the 

Haibrain

 X-10 signals very much de-

pends on the local circumstances. On average the range is a

cable length of 80 meters. 

If you have difficulties with the range of your 

Haibrain

 X-10

signals, please pay attention to the following facts:

1. When more than one phase is used for your electrical system,

it is necessary to couple these phases for the 

Haibrain

 X-10

signals. For coupling you can use FD10 Phase Couplers/Filters.

You only need to install a Phase Coupler/Filter when your wall

outlets and light switches are divided over more than one

phase (more than one group is no problem). For bigger

buildings or longer distances we advice you to use an active

repeater instead of passive FD10’s.

2. It is possible that 

Haibrain

 X-10 signals are attenuated by

devices and lights which are connected to the power line. In a

normal home situation this effect is negligible (the 

Haibrain

X-10 system is using active gain control to eliminate the

effects). However, it is possible that a particular device in your

house is attenuating the signals so much that the range of

Haibrain

 X-10 signals is decreased significantly. When you

have range problems, it is wise to try to locate the device

which is attenuating the signals simply by unplugging devices

from the power line, and testing the differences in range for

your 

Haibrain

 system. When e.g. your conclusion is that e.g.

your computer monitor is attenuating the signal, you can use