JMRI: Supported Powerline Controllers

This page helps you identify the type of controller you have, and gives you information needed to configure JMRI.

See also the main page on configuring JMRI for powerline controllers.

X10 Adapters

Last Edited: 4 February 2008
Last Edited: 10 March 2008

Manufacturer	Model	Image	Identification Help	JMRI Status
X10.com	CM11A RCA HC60CRX		This adapter can be identified by the 4 pin RJ-11 connection on the bottom. To use this with JMRI, select "Powerline Controller" in the JMRI preferences, the proper serial port, and "CM11" for the adapter.	Support is available starting in JMRI 2.1.3
X10.com	CP290		This is a console-like adapter. It can also provides buttons for operating X10 devices. To use this with JMRI, select "Powerline Controller" in the JMRI preferences, the proper serial port, and "CP290" for the adapter.	Support is available starting in JMRI 2.1.5
X10.com	CM15A		This is the adapter that comes with the ActiveHome Professional. Best identified by the USB connection on the bottom and an attenna on the side.	Not Supported (yet). We hope to support it next, pending USB support and somebody willing to test. Last Edited: 17 Jan 2008
X10.com	CM17A		This device depends on another X10 device that is the true controller, typically the TM751 device. While it is a serial device, it uses the RTS/DTS lines instead of the data lines. That lets the device work while having most other serial devices work through it.	Not Supported. We may be able to support it eventually, but are working on the simpler, character-based versions first. Last Edited: 17 Jan 2008

Insteon Adapters

Last Edited: 3 Jan 2010

Manufacturer	Model	Image	Identification Help	JMRI Status
Smart Home	PowerLinc Modem 2412S		This is the serial (not USB) Insteon adapter. It can control both Insteon and X10 devices.	Support is available starting in JMRI 2.9.1
Smarthome.com	Power Linc 2414U		This version can be identified by the USB connection on the bottom.	Not Supported (yet) We hope to support it next, pending USB support and somebody willing to test. Last Edited: 4 Feb 2008

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