Re: XTBIIR Install

["news groups" <djraher@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Jeff,

I do indeed have several RF transceivers, and one of them is a RR501. Now
that you mention it, it does make sense that the signal from the palm pad is
stronger then that from the motion sensor and was also picked up by the
RR501 unit.

Thanks
Dennis Raher
"Jeff Volp" <JeffVolp@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi Dennis,
>
> Thank you for the feedback.
>
> The two-level signal is normally what you see when a repeater boosts the
> 2nd half of a command.  With no repeaters active in your home, I can think
> of several other possibilities:
>
> If you have multiple RF transceivers, it is possible that one might relay
> the command first, followed by the second (particularly if that is a
> RR501). If the second is closer to the ESM1, its signal would be stronger.
>
> Another possibility is that the first command is triggering a macro in the
> CM11A.  Again, if the CM11A is closer to the ESM1, its signal would appear
> stronger.
>
> The last idea I have is that there might be a repeater at a nearby home
> that shares the same utility transformer.
>
> For two different signal levels, there must be two different sources.
>
> I am not aware of any plug for a RJ receptacle.  If you want to keep the
> dust out, how about simply a piece of electrical tape?
>
> Jeff
>
> "news groups" <djraher@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Hi Jeff,
>>
>> I received the XTBIIR unit and have it installed. First, it's really a
>> nice piece of work from a design and construction standpoint. I was
>> running some pre and post tests and was wondering if you could explain
>> what I was seeing on the ESM-1. I have a light controlled by an X10
>> motion detector. The ESM-1 showed a single 5 bar signal from the motion
>> sensor, but when I tripped the light using a palm pad controller I see
>> what looks like two signals, a 2 bar signal followed by a 5 bar signal.
>> What's the difference between the two signal sources. These tests were
>> done pre XTB install and I have no other repeaters or couplers installed,
>> just a CM11A. After the XTB install I still see the same one signal, two
>> signal difference between the two sources, although at a higher level.
>> The single signal is a full 10 bar, and no doubt more, and the two signal
>> reading is 8 bars and 10 + bars.
>>
>> I am glad you mentioned in the instructions that installing the power
>> cord would be easier if the board was removed from the case.  I would
>> have been more hesitent to do so other wise, but it certainly was a great
>> deal easier. I don't supose you know of a rubber plug for the RJ socket.
>> Since it's installed on the top of the unit, I would think it should be
>> covered to protect it against dust and dirt if it's not being used.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Dennis Raher
>>
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