Re: SC9000 security console x10 output problems.

["Rob Iles" <rob.iles@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi David,

Does the PC Interface see any X10 commands - - i.e. is it just those from
the SC9000 it's missing?

if so, it may be worth moving the CM11/CM12 closer to the SC9000 power
supply - - perhaps using a serial extension cable so that it can still
communicate with the PC.

It's worth a go.

Troubleshooting X10 is never easy - - very much a case of trial and error
in
my experience.

HTH,

Rob


On 9/21/07, David Brown <daveb81@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>   Hi all
>
> I have a SC9000 security console see:
> (http://www.simplyautomate.co.uk/productdisplay.asp?prodid=3679)
> and a few x10 second gen and original UK x10 devices. I bought the
> console for the alarm part mainly but now want to use some of the
> functions of the x10 commands over the phone. The main use is to
> control a universal relay device to apply a reset pulse to my media PC
> via the phone when I need to reboot remotely.
>
> The console will control my three downstairs lights (x10 second gen),
> but the signal does not seem to be getting to most of the mains
> sockets. The alarm is wired direct to the consumer unit via a fuse (no
> RCDs). I ran a mains lead from the alarm power supply to a mains
> socket for testing, so it was effectively nearer the devices i\'m
> trying to control, and the signal got a bit further around the house
> but not far enough. I have a x10 computer interface connected to a PC
> under the TV and it never sees the commands sent by the console. I
> want this computer interface to see the x10 commands from the alarm
> console and then run saved macros.
>
> I\'m guessing the output signal from the console is too low to get
> round the house. It all works from my second gen x10 256 address
> controller, so the wiring is good and the signal can make it to all
> devices from another source.
>
> Does anyone know if these consoles have low outputs or could it be
> faulty? I have recently bought a whole house filter but not had time
> (or some 63A cable) to fit it. This may help? Maybe I need a repeater?
> If so, any recommendations?
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
>


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