Re: ToggleLinc problem with dimming from PLC

[nathanbjohnson@xxxxxxxxxxx (Nate Johnson)]

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
>