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X10 integration with Harmony Pronto, MX-what to choose?
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Post 1 made on Friday February 17, 2006 at 14:45
accuteklab
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I just installed 12 or so X-10 dimmers in my home and plan to change all other switches for complete automation (10 more). I want to be able to control them using the same remote as for my video/audio set up. My set up consist of 2 DVD players, dish box, yamaha receiver and Philips plasma TV. I cannot decide on what to get for best results. Many people recommend Harmony 880 or 890 but they can only control up to 15 devices and their interface with X-10 is not clear for me. This mean that I can only control 11 of my switches and 4 audio/video devices and will not able to add anything more. Does each X-10 switch consider to be a device or all my 12 switches can be set as part of one devise. I also purchased X10 IR/RF mini controller IR 543 because I was told neither one of remotes (Harmony, MX-3000 or Pronto) can directly control X10 switches. I want to be able to make settings on remote and change the whole audio/video/lighting scene with the touch of the button. X-10 switches that I have are standard X10 switches with no memory so they should receive dimmer setting every time from the remote ‘cause they do not have memory for scenes. I research as much as I could – called each of those 3 manufactures and still cannot come to the final conclusion what to choose Harmony880, or 890, Pronto 7000, MX-3000 or anything else. Price is also a factor. Please help! Thanks in advance for everybody input.
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Post 2 made on Friday February 17, 2006 at 18:31
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The ProntoNG line of remotes will do what you are looking for and then some. You will also not run in to limitations on the number of devices you can have. If you do end up going with a ProntoNG remote I have an IR543 device for both the TSU3000/3500 and the TSU7000/7500. In addition to all the standard IR codes to control the IR543 I also have some bright and dim codes which run at various durations after a short button press. This can come in quite handy if you dont have scene control. You are still limited in what you can do with the IR543, but it works very well. Just make sure you don't place the IR543 near other equipment. It can overheat quite easily and will stop working, until you unplug the unit for a while and let it cool down. In any event, best of luck on your quest for a remote. Make sure to stop by the X10 forum. You may learn of other remote options there.

(To download my configuration files for the IR543 go here).

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OP | Post 3 made on Monday February 20, 2006 at 16:38
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Hi Lowpro,
Thank uyou for your input. I already purchased IR543 (it on its way) before getting input from you. I'm not quite sure if your IR543 modified? Can each button be programed as a different scene and when I press command on Prono, for example button 5 on IR543, it will light this setting. What is the difference between your IR543 and stanard. Am I on the right track or totally off the wall. To be new in it I'm really confused. Thanks again for all your time. Will be waiting for your reply.
Post 4 made on Monday February 20, 2006 at 18:09
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The IR543 is not scene capable. Fairly certain that I am right about that. The best place to find more details would be in the X10 forum. With the IR543 you can control up to 16 addresses for one house code. The house code is selectable on the unit itself.
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