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Re: [ECS] LM14A problems fixed? Mark Gilmore Thu, 31 Dec 1998 10:11:51 -0800

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yep

Mulle, Tim wrote:
> 
> ok, so if i create an item in a group screen that is a plc-command item and
> make it say:
> 
> 5, Off, On, Dim, Dim... that is a good test?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:omnip@usit.net]
> Sent: Thursday, December 31, 1998 12:00 PM
> To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> Subject: Re: [ECS] LM14A problems fixed?
> 
> NO events - just set the state of a plc-command item in the group screen
> to say OFF, ON, DIM, DIM, etc
> 
> Timothy G. Mulle' wrote:
> >
> > it would seem that way i think.
> >
> > But, the light doesn't get a chance to turn fully on before the dim
> command
> > is executed therefor, i think the light is only turning on to 50% or so
> > instead of going to 100% then dimming down one step.
> >
> > Can you show me how to make and event to test this?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:omnip@usit.net]
> > Sent: Thursday, December 31, 1998 12:19 AM
> > To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > Subject: Re: [ECS] LM14A problems fixed?
> >
> > Are you saying that you can DIM the light in this manner
> > without an error or lockup ?????
> >
> > Timothy G. Mulle' wrote:
> > >
> > > Mark:
> > >
> > > Yes, they are set to LIGHT items.
> > >
> > > I tried what you said.
> > >
> > > I did:
> > >
> > > Do PLC Command K set 5 (my light)
> > > Do PLC Command K set on (light starts to turn on)
> > > Do PLC Command K set Dim (light is interrupted turning on and drops a
> > level)
> > >
> > > If i repeat this action the light eventually stops dimming at what I
> would
> > > call 40%.
> > >
> > > Is there a better way to test this?
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:omnip@usit.net]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 1998 11:47 AM
> > > To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > > Subject: Re: [ECS] LM14A problems fixed?
> > >
> > > What happens if you use ECS to send a unit-selection
> > > command followed by 1 dim command (via a PLC-Command Item) ?
> > > I assume you are using a LIGHT Item, rather than LIGHT/A.
> > >
> > > Timothy G. Mulle' wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Mark:
> > > >
> > > > Nope.. I use the ActiveHome software that came with the CM11A and it
> all
> > > > works fine. I can dim the LM14A's and operate any 2-way device without
> > > > lockup.
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:omnip@usit.net]
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 1998 3:46 PM
> > > > To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > > > Subject: Re: [ECS] LM14A problems fixed?
> > > >
> > > > Tim, I remember - I wanted to know if sending the same
> > > > commands with the CM11A software would also cause
> > > > the CM11A to lockup.
> > > > --
> > > > Mark Gilmore
> > > > Omnipotence (Home Automation Software)
> > > > omnip@usit.net
> > > > http://www.usit.com/omnip
> > >
> > > --
> > > Mark Gilmore
> > > Omnipotence (Home Automation Software)
> > > omnip@usit.net
> > > http://www.usit.com/omnip
> >
> > --
> > Mark Gilmore
> > Omnipotence (Home Automation Software)
> > omnip@usit.net
> > http://www.usit.com/omnip
> 
> --
> Mark Gilmore
> Omnipotence (Home Automation Software)
> omnip@usit.net
> http://www.usit.com/omnip

Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (Home Automation Software)
omnip@usit.net
http://www.usit.com/omnip

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