Re: ToggleLinc problem with dimming from PLC

[nathanbjohnson@xxxxxxxxxxx (Nate Johnson)]

I am still having this same problem with a new ToggleLinc.  Smarthome
tech support concluded that it must be a defective part, but the new
one does the exact same thing.  It will start to dim correctly and
then jump to off.  A standard X10 switch in its place works exactly as
it should.  I will be calling Smarthome tomorrow, but I thought you
guys may have an answer.

Thanks again for all of the help,
Nate


On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 00:02:48 GMT, nathanbjohnson@xxxxxxxxxxx (Nate
Johnson) wrote:

>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