Re: ToggleLinc problem with dimming from PLC

[nathanbjohnson@xxxxxxxxxxx (Nate Johnson)]

I suspected something similar.  This is why I disabled all 2-way on
the device.  I was also concerned it may have something to do with
"ramp rate" which is why I turned the fade on and fade off feature
off.  I also disabled "BoosterLinc" just to eliminate one more thing.
Its now down to a basic X10 wall switch module that happens to have
local dim.

Thanks again for all of the help,
Nate


On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 18:35:56 GMT, nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)
wrote:

>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
>>>