Re: TW523 no longer transmitting. Repairable? Any compatibility with CM11A?

["Bob F" <bobnospam@xxxxxxxxx>]

Bob F wrote:
> I have a homebrew home control system that interfaces with a TW523 to
> the powerline for signals. Commands are sent to it using X10
> controllers and it sends commands to devices (but not anymore).
>
> I have an HD11A, which I believe is the same as the CM11A. I don't
> expect it to work, but wonder if there is any chance that it can
> "emulate" a TW523.
> Or, has anyone every repaired a TW523 failure to send X10 signals
> over the powerline. The failing unit's LED still flashes as the
> signals are sent, but no signals are received by the devices it is
> trying to control. Advise as to how to repair this could save me some
> time.
> The Tw523 still receives X10 signals fine, and properly relays them
> on to the processor in the control system.

After significant testing using an oscilloscope on the powerline, I reset the
processor controlling it, and it started working again. Apparently it was a
software problem, not a TW523 problem. Thanks anyway, everyone.