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Thanks for that information - it is invaluable to me. The noise problem is with several components on the board - most notably the telecommunications chip that is used, and the interference of electromagnetic emissions. That was one of the issues we dealt with and resolved here. Because both systems use power line carrier technology (but we use different lines - and, broadly speaking, the X-10 used the "noisy" line), there is a benefit to making the signal strong and clear to avoid any drama.
When I first came across this system about 2 years ago, it was being made and sold in an un-certified environment. I chose to R&D the unit to make sure that the glitches were eliminated before I commenced selling the improved units in certified markets. That took time. And a whole lotta watch money, let me assure you!
I woulde be interested to know if you are interested in having a look at my system, too and whether I should get you to look at it and have a good play with it at the same time as hucky. Phase 1 is to use the present system (not certified for the US) and discover the glitches. Phase 2 is reverse engineer any fixes and correct them at the software and hardware levels. Phase 3 is selling and that is going to be the fun part, because national US distributors are few and far between, and I want to tie myself to a distributor capable of either adding my unit to their existing sales bank, or to a retailer who can access qualified installers. It would be up to me to keep local stock and arrange education programs for the electricians nationwide. Big job, but it is gonna be worth it. Told you I wanted to move back to the US!
The core components of my system are likely to retail for around $1000USD or less. Fitting and cameras extra. Wholesale is cheaper again. How does that stack up against the Lutron? From what I know of them, they offer lighting system control. Innovative for those who run such systems outside the scope of their alarm control boxes. My unit does it all in one. Identical results (without infinite dimming - my system is restricted to 6 preset resistances and therefore 6 different light levels) and all as a part of the initial package. In the wings are developments with access control, all wireless (portable) systems and personal alarms. But at the heart of the initial product release is the 3-in-one functionality.
Oh - and my in-laws were exactly the same type of people as yours! I am divorced now so that problem doesn't exist - just the one where I try to get back to the financial point I was in before I was cleaned out! Ah well, she always did like the new Bentley...
Let me know your e-mail address on a PM, Griff, and if you would like I will send you a unit to play with at the same time as I deal with the very kind hucky. The software on this unit is much more interactive and has broader capabilities than anything you have seen before. I expect to be able to get something to you guys before the end of the year.
Thanks a million! Ian