Re: DSC Escort 5580TC

["Armond Perretta" <newsgroupreader@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Kevin wrote:
> Hello group.
>
> I am using a DSC 864 W/a DSC 5580TC Escort Module with home automation
> enabled. For the X-10 control the 5580 is connected to a X10 one-way
> interface module. I have multiple x-10 devices around the home and
> rely on "Home control assistant" to handle automation tasks. The X-10
> system works flawlessly as I have several filters a couple of
> boosterlincs and a Signal bridge between phases. I never have a
> problem getting signals to any devices with the exception of the
> interface module connected to the 864/5580. It will work well for
> several days and then appears to send out "Garbage" Or will operate
> intermittently. If I unplug the interface it will seem to correct the
> problem(s) for another day or two and then start operating improperly
> again. I was curious if anyone else has had similar problems? I
> realize X-10 is considered very unreliable, But I have had very few
> problems with my current setup. I should also mention I have tried to
> relocate the one-way interface to several different AC Loactions with
> the same results. Thanks in advance for any input anyone has to
> offer.

I have an identical setup using, however, the Power 932 instead of the Power
864.  I have found the X10 components to be quite reliable (so far).