Re: ToggleLinc problem with dimming from PLC

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

Tis the nature of the beast, I suspect. A two-way LampLinc module responds
rather erratically to a continuous dim sequence (using a palmpad). I haven't
verified this but my guess is that during the gaps that occur in most
methods of sending standard dims (the transceiver doesn't send
contiguously), the module or switch tries to do its two-way thing, causing
PLC collisions.

nathanbjohnson@xxxxxxxxxxx (Nate Johnson) wrote:

>Yes, that is what I thought as well.  I sent a copy of this post to
>their tech support.  I just thought someone else may have run into
>this one before.  I have a lot of other Smarthome devices, but this is
>my first Togglelinc..... so I wasn't sure how great of a product it
>was.
>
>Just to note, I don't think it is a signal strength issue either.  I
>have a number of filters installed on common signal suckers, a passive
>phase coupler, and everything else works fine.
>
>Thanks for the input,
>Nate
>
>
>On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 03:28:04 GMT, "BruceR" <br@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>wrote:
>
>>Sounds like a call to Smarthome Tech Support (which is pretty good) is
>>in order.
>>
>>
>>> I just bought a Smarthome ToggleLinc 2-way dimmer with BoosterLinc
>>> technology (23890W).  I wish to use it as a simple X10 wall switch.
>>> The only reason I didn't use a standard X10 wall switch was because I
>>> wanted local dim (the boosterlinc was a nice bonus too).  The problem
>>> is that the switch is not responding to PLC signals the same was as
>>> any of my other X10 equipment.  If I send the signal to dim the light
>>> from any controller (I have used a maxi controller, a wireless hand
>>> held, and a computer interface) the light will start to dim as it
>>> should but then very quickly fades off after it gets to about 50%.  If
>>> I stop pushing dim before it gets to about half brightness, pause for
>>> a sec, and continue to press dim, the light will dim.  But if I try to
>>> dim quickly (as I can do with all other lamp modules and wall switch
>>> modules), the light quickly goes off.
>>>
>>> I have turned off Boosterlinc and I have turned off 2-way
>>> transmissions.  I also changed the fade rate to the quickest allowed.
>>> The problem still remains.  I am controlling a simple 60-watt
>>> incandescent light.
>>>
>>> Is the product simply defective?  Is there anything else I should try?
>>>
>>> Thanks for the help,
>>> Nate Johnson
>>