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Family of XTB Products
Last Update 8/23/19
NOTE: I will be gone August 17 - August 24. Orders placed during that period will be shipped August 26.
The XTB devices were originally offered as complete parts kits for customer assembly. Custom assembled units are also available for those who do not have the time or skills to assemble a unit by themselves.
KIT WARNING: Do not order a kit if you are not skilled at assembling high-density PCBs. Please refer to the corresponding assembly notes on the XTB Home Page before ordering a kit. My policy had been to repair a kit at no charge except for return shipping. One came back in such horrible condition that it took twice as long to rework than to assemble a new PCB from scratch. As a result, any kit that comes back for repair may incur the full labor charge for an assembled unit. I hope this makes potential kit builders honestly evaluate their skills before trying to save money by building a kit.
These are DIY projects, and are not commercial devices with UL approval.
Since I didn't have the resources necessary to obtain UL approval for these devices, a signed Liability Waiver is required for the XTB-IIR and some of the other units. The waiver contains enough legalese to make your head spin, but it is summarized pretty well at the bottom. You can either send it to the indicated address, or email me a scanned copy in a printable electronic format.
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Family of XTB Products
AVAILABILITY:
Unless someone else steps up to take production, products will be discontinued as the current supply is used up. A shopping cart button means that product should still be available, and will normally be shipped the next business day.
PRICING:
Kits are priced at the single-quantity component prices, plus a fee for the time it takes to order parts and package the kits (which totals over an hour for the XTB-IIR). The assembly charge covers the labor to assemble and test the units. For reference, back in 2008 an assembly service quoted $90 each for just the XTB-IIR PCB at 40 units.
Sorry, both kit and assembled versions of the XTBM are no longer available.
We may have a XTBM X10 Signal Meter available for short-term rental. The cost is $20 for one month, which includes return shipping (US only). The $100 deposit will be refunded if we receive the unit back within one month. (NOTE: Rental units do not have a backlit display.)
CHECK FIRST FOR AVAILABILIY as most customers have not returned the rental units.
Sorry, both kit and assembled versions of the XTBM-Pro are no longer available.
XTBR Plug-in X10 Booster/Repeater (120V 60Hz ONLY):
The XTBR is a high-power plug-in unit that will repeat all valid X10 commands it receives over the powerline, including "doublet" extended commands produced by the CM15A and some other controllers. The XTBR now uses the same case as the XTB-232 and XTB-523. It no longer includes the X10 Boost receptacle on the cover, but that function is still available for an X10 transmitter plugged into a nearby outlet. (Inquire about the availability of a refurbished original version.)
The assembled XTBR requires receipt of a signed Liability Waiver before the unit will be shipped.
NOTE: I will be gone August 17 - August 24. Orders placed during that period will be shipped August 26.
XTB-IIR 2-Phase Signal Booster/Repeater:
The XTB-IIR is an enhanced high-power dual-output X10 repeater. It includes a direct X10 Boost capability, and provides TW523 emulation to function as an X10 powerline interface for high-end devices, such as the OmniPro II, Ocelot, or the WGL V572A transceiver.
NOTE: NO Electrical interconnection cable is included with the XTB-IIR.All XTB-IIR versions require receipt of a signed Liability Waiver before the unit will be shipped.
NOTE: I will be gone August 17 - August 24. Orders placed during that period will be shipped August 26.
The XTB-IIR+ is a special order higher output version of the XTB-IIR that is built on the XTB-III PCB. It has the beefier XTB-III power supply, but runs the standard XTB-IIR firmware. Two versions are available: one optimized for long wire runs in a very large home or to other buildings, and one optimized for very heavy loads due to a large number of "signal suckers" in the installation. NOTE: These are assembled to order, which may delay shipping up to a week.
NOTE: I will be gone August 17 - August 24. Orders placed during that period will be shipped August 26.
XTB-III 3-Phase Signal Booster:
The XTB-III is no longer available.
XTB-232 RS232 X10 Powerline Interface:
The XTB-232 is a serial X10 powerline interface for PC-based automation systems. This plug-in unit emulates the CM11A "real-time" protocol, and can be directly used as a CM11A substitute for PC-based automation systems such as HomeSeer, Home Control Assistant, or XTension (Mac).
Note: The XTB-232 uses your CM11A cable. An OEM cable can be purchased on eBay. Search "CM11A OEM cable"
Sorry, only the assembled version of the XTB-232 is still available.
The assembled XTB-232 requires receipt of a signed Liability Waiver before the unit will be shipped.
NOTE: I will be gone August 17 - August 24. Orders placed during that period will be shipped August 26.
The 240V 50Hz version of the XTB-232 is no longer available.
XTB-523 X10 TW523/PSC05 Emulator (120V 60Hz ONLY):
The XTB-523 is designed to replace the discontinued X10 TW523 and PSC05 powerline interface modules. It provides the proprietary digital interface needed by controllers such as the OmniPro II, Ocelot, and the WGL V572A transceiver.
Note: The XTB-523 uses your existing TW523/PSC05 cable.
The assembled XTB-523 requires receipt of a signed Liability Waiver before the unit will be shipped.
NOTE: I will be gone August 17 - August 24. Orders placed during that period will be shipped August 26.
XTB-ANR Active Noise Reducer (120V 60Hz ONLY):
The XTB-ANR is a small plug-in module that will significantly reduce even in-band noise on its circuit. One plugged into each phase near the distribution panel will significantly reduce the overall noise levels throughout the home, including any coming in over the utility feed.
Special: Check below to order a pair of these devices at a discounted price.
Sorry, only the assembled version of the XTB-ANR is still available.
NOTE: I will be gone August 17 - August 24. Orders placed during that period will be shipped August 26.
XTB-F10/F15 10-Amp and 15-Amp X10 Filters (120V 60Hz ONLY):
The XTB-F10 and XTB-F15 are high-current X10 filters. Component values have been chosen for minimum loading while providing maximum isolation for powerline noise generators.
NOTE: I will be gone August 17 - August 24. Orders placed during that period will be shipped August 26.
Sorry, but the 15-Amp XTB-F15 is not available as a kit.
Echelon Smart Meter Rejection Kit:
The Smart Meter Rejection Kit is no longer available.
X10 Products for XTB Customers only: (limited quantities)
NOTE: I will be gone August 17 - August 24. Orders placed during that period will be shipped August 26.
We have some Leviton DHC/X10 overstock and "pre-owned" equipment available for less than wholesale. Some are on the X10 and Leviton electrical items page. Just ask if you need something not listed there.
SHIPPING:
Priority Mail and First Class Mail (for light items) are used for both US and international shipments. The shipping cost is based on weight. All expensive international shipments will go by Priority Mail with tracking.
ODERING & PAYMENT INFO:
Hopefully, the new shopping cart process will make ordering easier.
You can also place your order through PayPal by making payment to: jeff@jvde.us. Please contact us first for the shipping charge if you plan to use this method.
The PayPal category is GOODS. Please specify the device name(s) and Kit or Assembled for the email subject.
Please include 6.35% sales tax if the order is to be shipped to a Utah address.
A scanned copy of the Liability Waiver (if required) can be sent to jeff@jvde.us
Unless clearly agreed upon prior to your order, the shipment will go to your confirmed PayPal address.
Payment and Liability Waiver can also be sent to:
Jeff Volp <- make payment to
396 North Crestline Circle
St. George, UT 84790
Before sending payment, check our X10 and Leviton electrical items that can be included with $12 flat rate shipping in the US.
For more information, please go to the XTB Home Page.
Please contact us if you have any questions at: jeff@jvde.us
If you don't receive a response within 24 hours, try: xtbjeff@gmail.com
NOTE: I try to respond promptly to all email queries, but some of my responses have apparently been intercepted by spam filters. Please check your spam folder if you are waiting for my reply. Also note that reliability problems with our broadband provider have interrupted our Internet access for hours.