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

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

Here's the thread where (I think) this was first mentioned.

http://groups.google.com/group/comp.home.automation/browse_frm/thread/9d5d5118f63b15de/f47200cae11fe7ce?lnk=gst&q=switchlinc+cm11a+lanciani&rnum=3&hl=en#f47200cae11fe7ce

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 <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