Re: TM751 Problem

[Mitch <sumcoolgai@xxxxxxxxx>]

Many thanks, Dave.

Any recommendations for a different, more reliable, inexpensive wireless
    keypad solution?

I haven't had good luck with IR (too bright here in So. Cal) and the
802.11 with a PocketPC is pretty expensive for a simple X10 lights
on/off/bright/dim control.

Mitch

Dave Houston wrote:
> It's a well known problem with the TM751. Try it in different outlets and
> try different antenna orientations. It's getting inductive feedback from the
> household wiring.
>
> Mitch <sumcoolgai@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
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>>I've tried a couple of TM751's and several "PalmPad" remotes and have
>>had the same problem in two different installations.
>>
>>I can use the palmpad to turn modules on/off (lamp, appliance,
>>switchlincs -- all no problem).
>>
>>But, if I try to dim a dimmable module, the light dims to (essentially)
>>off and the system goes crazy.  Homeseer is logging a whole bunch of
>>dims after the first dim (30+) before I unplug the TM751.
>>
>>Once I unplug the TM751, everything is back to normal.
>>
>>As I said above, I've tried a couple of TM751's (and palmpads) with the
>>same results.
>>
>>Is this common?  Is there something else I should check?  Is the problem
>>with the TM751, the palmpad or both?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Mitch
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