Module Name:

The name section defines the module's Group Name and the Switch Name as it appears on the bottom label of the switch face plate. These two names can be up to 12 characters long. The Group Name can also be edited by right-clicking on each of the group buttons. You can name all groups without having to add any modules.

The module's address (House Code and Device Number) is selected here and will appear on the top label of the switch face plate. If a duplicate house and device exists, then a warning is displayed on the notebook status line just below the tabs. Remember, if you have a thermostat configured, then all 16 device numbers of that particular house code will create a warning if you select the same house code for the module and the thermostat.

Do not select the same house code for a module and a thermostat because module events will interfere sooner or later with the thermostat settings.

The Module Type selection box allows to define the module. This is used to distinguish between dim, non-dim, one-way, two-way, input and output capabilities. Module Type selection is important to correctly support the module's features.

Dim-capable modules are: Wall Switch WS467, Lamp Module LM465, Screw In Lamp Socket WS467 and the LM14A Two-Way. Selecting these enables the sliders to adjust from 0 to 100%. All other type selections will provide ON/OFF only function to the slider.

Note: Two-Way specific features like requesting status are not supported by the CP290. The Two-Way modules can only be turned ON/OFF and dimmed with the CP290.

The type "Generic Input Module" is used for any modules providing input signals like the Motion Detector for example. Input modules are currently not handled by HOUSE/290 any different than a regular output module.

If you have a module that is not on the list, simply select one that closely matches the features and it will be fully supported by HOUSE/290. As an alternative, you can use the external database and define your own module.

The External Database check box lists the modules as entered in the H2MODULE.DB file. This provides a way for entering and defining modules that are not listed in the internal database and also keep a part number inventory once that report feature is added.

To edit the external database, you must use the separate HOUS2UTL program, it cannot be done from inside HOUSE/290. Use the menu selection UTILITIES - Module Database in HOUS2UTL to add your own modules to the database. See the Help in HOUS2UTL for additional information on the external database features.

Note: You don't have to use the external database feature to fully take advantage of the various module features like dimming. Simply select a module from the internal database which closely matches your module's features and you will be able to support all features. The only thing you won't be able to do is keep an accurate part number inventory.

The settings in this section are common to all events of the particular module.