Re: Insteon ToggleLinc V2 Relay Doesn't Turn On As Expected

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

While capable of both Insteon & X-10, since you've configured them for X-10
(necessary because the CM11A does not send Insteon), you are not getting any
of the benefits of Insteon but are getting some of the drawbacks.

If you are planning to mix Insteon and X-10, you need to be aware that each
Insteon device will reduce the X-10 signal level so that the more Insteon
devices, the less reliable your X-10 devices will be.

The 2414S and 2414U PLC interfaces can send both Insteon and X-10 and you
can download macros but I am not familiar with that aspect or with the
software that you'll need. Some software can download macros and some
cannot. I do not know if they can send X-10 macros or only Insteon. Some
early models had trouble keeping time. That may have been fixed by now.

You might get better answers at http://www.techmall.com/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=9
which is Smarhome's Insteon forum.

Orlanzo Ross <Orlanzo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Thanks for the information guys.
>
>I moved to Insteon to avoid replacing my existing X10 switches, lamp
>modules, controller, and software.  The main reasons which drove my
>decision to INSTEON were it provided a toggle relay for flourescet
>fixtures and its compatibility with existing X10 networks.  The
>INSTEON gears appears solid and well made; however, the problem I'm
>encountering will force me to reinstall the older X10 switches....
>
>Before taking action, are their other X10 and INSTEON compatible
>controllers that accept downloadable macros and timer events?  What
>about control software?  Most of what I've seen seems pretty expensive
>and not all software can download to a controller.
>
>My setup is simple: 2 INSTEON V2 relays (to control outdoor
>flourescent lights), 2 X10 switches, 2 X10 lamp modules, and an X10
>slimline switch to operate the lamps.  Of course, I also use
>ActiveHome 1.42 and the CM11a X10 controller.
>
>Thanks again for everyone's help.  I spent a couple of hours each
>night in an attempt to resolve this problem before coming to this
>group!  You guys have saved my sanity as I thought I'd misconfigured
>the devices.
>
>Regards,
>Orlanzo
>
>On Jun 14, 2:39 pm, nob...@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston) wrote:
>> Here's the thread where (I think) this was first mentioned.
>>
>> http://groups.google.com/group/comp.home.automation/browse_frm/thread...
>>
>> And here is the Smarthome statement that was quoted in it.
>>
>>   Note to Activehome and IBM Home Director users:
>>   We have found that ON, OFF, Bright& Dim commands sent by these units
>>   during timer and macro events employ signals which are not defined by
>>   the X10 protocol. The Switchlinc Fluorescent Lite was programmed to
>>   strictly follow the published spec. The result is that the Switchlinc
>>   Fluorescent Lite will ignore the commands from these two interfaces.
>>   Users of these systems are encouraged to use the Leviton (2206WI) or
>>   Home Pro Relay Wall Switch (2207ACWI) for your automation system.
>>
>> I don't know whether the statement is still on the Smarhome site but the
>> suggested "fix" is probably still valid.
>>
>>
>>
>> Orlanzo Ross <o...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> >I have a set of X10 light switches being controlled by a plug in
>> >conroller (Model CM11A X10 2 Way Computer Interface).  The program
>> >stored in the interface was configured using ActiveHome 1.42.
>>
>> >I replaced two X10 switches with ToggleLinc V2 Relay (2466SW) and
>> >configured then with the appropriate X10 code using a slimline X10
>> >Slimline Switch(SS13A).
>>
>> >The lights turn on as expected directly at the switch, through the
>> >ActiveHome software.  However, they do not turn on as scheduled in the
>> >program downloaded to the controller.  Interestingly enough, they do
>> >turn off as scheduled.  They just don't turn on as scheduled.
>>
>> >Also, two macros are configured which should allow me to turn the
>> >lights on or off from the slimline switch.  Like the timer, I can't
>> >turn them om.  But, if I've turned the lights on manually, they will
>> >turn off as scheduled.
>>
>> >Both macros; as well as, controlling the lights "manually" from
>> >ActiveHome work as expected.  Nothing - meaning nothing was changed;
>> >except, replacing the X10 switches with the new V2 Relays.
>>
>> >I swapped out the two switches because I've become using standard non-
>> >dimmable compact flourescent bulbs at the locations controlled by the
>> >new relays.
>>
>> >I hope all of this makes sense.  If not, ask whatever questions you
>> >need.  I'll supply whatever information I can.  And, I'm fairly
>> >technical.
>>
>> >Thanks for any assistance you can provide!
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