Re: Dead CM12U - Is this common?

["jakl2001uk" <jakl2001uk@xxxxxxx>]

I have experienced the same problem. It does appear to be a known
issue with the CM11/CM12. This link gives instructions on how to
attempt to revive the module.


http://www.shed.com/ddt1.html

I have tried this, but, unfortunately, it didn't work. I had to get a
replacement under warranty.

J



--- In ukha_d@y..., "treworgey" <ccwilliams@b...> wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> My CM12U stopped responding a few days ago.  At the time I was too
> busy to sort it out, however at about the same time I noticed a
> strange smell.  I should have put two and two together!
>
> I assume the unit is a gonner. Is this common? Could it be caused
by
> having dead batteries in the unit?  At about the same time it died
I
> turned the power off to do some re-wiring perhaps it didn't like
the
> surge upon switch on?  Also I tried Homeseer the other day, could
> this have stressed the unit in any way - clutching at straws here!
>
> In any case the unit came from Homebase so I suspect there is
little
> chance of a replacement - assuming I could find the reciept!
>
> Is there a more reliable way of comunicating with X10 from a PC?
The
> annoying thing is I have just finished building a dedicated HA PC
and
> was hoping to use the CM12U!  I  have Comfort but it's X10
> functionality is very limited.  HomeVision is the obvious choice,
but
> is financially out of the question.
>
> Regards,
>
> Chris Williams
> Worcester