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

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

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."

See http://www.smarthome.com/1411cu.html



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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