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

[Orlanzo Ross <Orlanzo@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dave,

Thaks again for your help.  Let me feel you in (and anyone else who
may see this thread) on what I did to partially resolve the timer
related component of my issue.

When configuring a timer event in Active Home 1.42, you can enable a
Multiple Transmissions option.  The option is listed after clicking
the Special toggle button.

This took care of my issue.  The macro I created doesn't work.  So, I
can't use the button on my keypad, but that's not a major concern as
this is for the outside lights in the front of the house.  The timers
are all I needed and the flourescents are working like a champ!

Thanks again everyone.  Perhpas, this bit of knowledge will assist
someone else.

Orlanzo

I tried it


On Jun 15, 1:26 pm, nob...@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston) wrote:
> Well, apparently there's a hardware problem that prevents downloading to the
> 2414S or 2414U.
>
> The Smarthome page for the 2414U with Mcontrol software says...
>
> "PowerLinc Controller is a standalone home automation interface for
> controlling lights, appliances, heating/air conditioning systems and alarm
> systems. This module has on-board memory so timers and macros can be
> downloaded without the need to leave your computer up and running.* This
> home automation interface uses a computer's Universal Serial Bus (USB)
> connection for downloading timer and event macros."
>
> But much further down the page is this...
>
> "*mControl software does not allow using this memory at this point in time."
>
> Seehttp://www.smarthome.com/1411cu.html
>
>
>
> Orlanzo Ross <Orla...@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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