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Re: [ECS] LM14A problems fixed? Mark Gilmore Thu, 31 Dec 1998 17:06:51 -0800

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Tim, I know you must be tired of these hoops,
but we are getting close :-):
Assuming ECS.EXE (NOT ECST or ECSD):
1) Set the light item to ON
2) Press ctrl-x
3) Set it to 90% (I assume this will cause an error)
4) Press ALT-X
5) email me dbg.tmp & elg.tmp
tanx
Timothy G. Mulle' wrote:
> 
> Mark:
> 
> That seems to work. I can dim it and brighten it.
> 
> Now what?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:omnip@usit.net]
> Sent: Thursday, December 31, 1998 1:12 PM
> To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> Subject: Re: [ECS] LM14A problems fixed?
> 
> 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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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (Home Automation Software)
omnip@usit.net
http://www.usit.com/omnip

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