UPB compares

HOW X10 COMPARES TO UPB

"I have been installing home automation and lighting solutions since 1996 and have experienced the many/different aspects of lighting control; X10, RF, networked Smart Switches and centrally controlled. UPB is the solution I've been waiting for. I call it X10 on steroids, but the only thing X10 about it is that the control signals go over the standard house wiring. The UPB protocol is a masterpiece in every sense. The communication is robust and the capability to program advanced features will allow us to give customers some real cool features. I also like that the UPB switch system is a standalone lighting solution. Allowing us to install a nice system without the need for a controller until the customer is ready. It's well thought out products like this that keep me excited about this business."

-Dale Wojahn EE ESPI Owner, Home Systems

Feature	Typical X10 Product Offering	Pulseworx with UPB™ Technology
Reliability	70-80%	>99% reliable
Communications
2-way communications		X
Pulse-position modulation		X
Spread spectrum		X
Signal levels	2 Volts	40 Volts
Communications frequencies	120Khz	4K-40Khz
Speed
bits/sec	60	480
commands/sec	1	5
Loads per System/Transformer	256	62,500
Advanced Functionality
Settings stored onboard		X
Programmable		X
Ease of Setup and Test
Built-in testing and diagnostics		X
Testing and diagnostics from a single point		X
Complete Product Offering
Wall Mount Dimmer - 1000W	X	X
Wall Mount Dimmer - 600W	X	X
6-button Wall Controller		X
Powerline Interface Module	X	X