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

[Marc_F_Hult <MFHult@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

And it also has nothing  to do with the INSTEON protocol because the device
is being used in X-10, not INSTEON  mode.

....Marc
Marc_F_Hult
www.ECOntrol.org



On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:34:24 GMT, nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston) wrote in
message  <467126e9.101883781@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

>This reads like it might be a continuation of a long running problem with
>*linc products and the CM11A. Search this group using "Switchlinc CM11A" and
>you'll see that it has a long history. There was a recent thread wherein Dan
>Lanciani cited a Smarthome web page with their explanation blaming X-10.
>
>Orlanzo Ross <oross@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!
>>Orlanzo