Re: Stanley Garge Door Status Indicator

[Brian Allston <bka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I know that the Powerflash can only send standard messages.  I am
planning to use the X-10 Powerflash module transmission to trigger a
macro in a SmartHome Powerlinc or other X-10 controller that is capable
of sending extended codes.

--
Brian


nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston) wrote in
news:452ab75a.356566281@xxxxxxxxxxxxx:

> I'm not familiar with that model but the 30003 Garage Door Status
> Indicator (3 red, 3 green LEDs) which worked with the 30001 vehicle
> interface transceiver and with up to three three of their garage door
> sensors used extended codes. AFAIK, there is no way to send anything
> other than standard codes with the PowerFlash module.
>
> Brian Allston <bka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>I had an older Stanley LightMaker grarge door opener.  The gear casing
>>cracked so I have replaced it with new a Genie opener but I would like
>>to restore the functionality of the Stanley garage door status
>>indicator.  I figure that I can do this with some normally open reed
>>switches, a Powerflash module and some macro sequences.  The Stanley
>>door status indicator (model # 3040) has three LED indicators.  The
>>LEDs are green red and yellow.
>>- green on = door closed
>>- red on = door open
>>- red blink = door obstructed
>>- yellow on = door secured
>>
>>I have the house code set to "G" and I know that the door opener
>>controller head transmitted a standard "G1 ON" and "G1 OFF" to control
>>a lamp module.  However, it sent non-standard message to "G2" and "G3"
>>for controlling the status indicator.  I assume that this is some form
>>of extended data.
>>
>>Can anyone provide the message info for controlling the status
>>indicator?  Any info is greatly appreciated.
>
>
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