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Re: [ECS] [Fwd: Leviton!!] Ingo Dean Sat, 13 Mar 1999 16:29:02 -0500

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If he's using a Homevision controller, it supports them starting with
version 2.61:

> Add X-10 commands to set the new X-10 lamp and applicance modules (LM14A and AM14A)
> and Leviton 6381 modules directly to a level without going to full brightness first
>

And in version 2.62, support for the new "scenes" was added:


> Support lighting "scenes" with newer X-10 LM14A and Leviton 6381 switches
>

Unfortunately the Homevision Appendix.doc file doesn't really show which
serial command to use.  I suppose you'd have to do some serial-port
snooping to see what the Homevision software actually tells the
controller.  I'd guess that Craig would be happy to tell you, though.

Mark Gilmore wrote:

> I SHOULD know this, but does anyone know the
> X-10 command protocol for these Levitons ? Thanks.
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> Mark Gilmore
> Omnipotence (ECS Home Automation Software)
> omnip@usit.net
> http://www.usit.com/omnip
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> Subject: Leviton!!
> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 21:45:26 -0500
> From: "Todd A. Theisen" <ttheisen@csi.com>
> To: <omnip@usit.net>Mark,I talked with you this morning about ECS and
> my garage door.  I installed ECS and tried it out.  Very nice!  Very
> rich in logicals!  However I noticed one problem that you might want
> to work around.  I have two brands of X-10 light switches installed in
> my home:  X-10 brand (no local dimming) and Leviton Brand.  The
> Leviton units are of the decora variety and employ local control, soft
> start and start at last setting.  I created an item (light) in ECS and
> attempted to control one of the Leviton units.  It appears that ECS is
> not able to properly control the Leviton unit.   I can turn the unit
> on and off but cannot properly control the brighness.  ECS was able to
> properly control an X-10 brand light switch that has standard hard
> start.  You may be interested to know that the Activehome software has
> pull-down dialog items for Leviton specific switches.  The Activehome
> software is able to control my Leviton products properly.  If this
> could be solved I would be sold.  However, with 25 of these Leviton
> units installed I cannot justify replacing them.  Do you have a
> solution??  If you like you can call me at (734) 676-5967 and I can be
> more detailed.Regards,Todd A. Theisen

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