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RE: [ECS] 2-Way Switches joerut.epix.net Thu, 11 Jan 2001 22:27:03 -0500

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Hello

When I say "2-Way" I mean that they receive X-10 commands to 
turn on, off, dim etc. BUT they also transmit X-10 commands when 
controlled LOCALLY which I think is very important so ECS or any 
software can keep track of the actual state of the light even if 
someone controls it locally. So far as I know Switchlinc is the only 
in wall switch that will do that. From what I have read it does not do 
it well. The X-10 professional line has a lamp and appliance module 
that you can poll and find out the ACTUAL status of it. I spoke to 
PCS and the said they had plans for a 2-Way X-10 switch for 2001 
but no dates as of yet. Hope this helps.

Joe Rut



On 11 Jan 2001, at 18:19, Joseph LaFerla wrote:

> What do you mean specifically by 2 way switches?  Switches that you can turn
> on or off from two different locations?  I use Leviton switches for this and
> they work really well.  Full X10 compatibility as well as local control.
> 
> Joe
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: joerut@epix.net [mailto:joerut@epix.net]
> Sent: January 11, 2001 5:13 PM
> To: Lai, Hubert; ecs-list@netbloc.com
> Subject: Re: [ECS] 2-Way Switches
> 
> 
> Hello
> 
> I do not think the PCS switches are "2-Way X-10" The Switchlinc
> ARE but I have heard the Switchlinc has quite a few problems with
> units comming on at the wrong time. PCS by far is the best (in my
> opinion) for X-10 reliability but I too am waiting for a 2-Way version
> of the PCS. If it does exist please let me know. You can find out
> about Switchlinc in the discussion groups. If you go to
> www.dejanews.com and select discussion groups then type in
> "Switchlinc" as a search word you will find what MANY others have
> to say about them.
> 
> Later
> Joe Rut
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> 
> On 11 Jan 2001, at 15:59, Lai, Hubert wrote:
> 
> > Does any particular make/model of 2-way X-10 switch come more highly
> recommended than the others?
> >
> > The ones I have heard of are the PCS SceneMaster switches and the
> Smartlinc SwithcLinc switches. As between these two brands, which way should
> I go? Are there any others I should consider?
> >
> > Thanks in advance...
> >
> > <=- Hubert
> 
> 
> 

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