RFXCOM transmitter and Harrison Curtains

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RFXCOM transmitter and Harrison Curtains

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I understand that te Rfxcom transmitter can send signals to the Harrison curtains, "open", "close".

But does this work with my harmony 1000 with rf-extender? Or do I need the unit plugged in to my computer all the time?

Does the rfxcom transmitter have a memory for instructions like: close the curtains one hour after sun down? Or do I need an extra unit for this kind of commando's. If yes, wat kind of unit?

I want to this sure before I buy this combination.
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The RFXCOM transmitter must be connected to Home Automation software.

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So it isn't possible to close the curtains with my Harmony remote control?
I believe the harmony 1000 sends RF-signals too. Isn't it possible to "transform"it into Harrison-format?
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">The RFXCOM transmitter must be connected to Home Automation software.
Bert<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Whats the main advantage of the WLAN-version compared to the usb-version if there has to be a computer "on"all the time. Is it possible to make the RFXCOM transmitter to send through my PDA? (HTC Diamond)

And how do you "reach" the WLAN-transmitter?

I know a lot of questions but this side of domotica is pretty new to me.
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I don't have the knowledge of Harmony remotes so can't answer that question.

The transmitter must be controlled by a PC and doesn't matter if the transmitter is connected using USB, LAN or WLAN.

The PC is necessary because the transmitter is a device that needs commands (open/close curtain with address x or lamp module 1 on/off)
There is no intelligence in the transmitter.

Advised configuration:
Low power PC
xPL if you have programming skills, otherwise Homeseer + RFXCOM plug-in.
RFXCOM receiver + transmitter (2xUSB or 2 COM port LAN or WLAN)
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