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Re: [ECS] TimeCommander Problems Jerry Swords Sun, 11 Apr 1999 00:02:57 -0400

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Carl,

I did try adding  SET ECS_PLC_IFC_2G_Model=0 to my autoexec, but the TC+
still will not dim lamps using ECS.  The lamp icon does show the desired dim
level, but the lamps show no change.

Thanks for the lead, eventually I will get this thing to work properly.

Jerry

Carl Keyes wrote:

> Jerry,
>
> Up until the last revision I could only turn lights
> On or Off with my TC+ and ECS 4.0.
> Now it has full X-10 function including direct
> dimming, (Light/B item). If you're running the
> latest version the only possible difference may
> be the SET ECS_PLC_IFC_2G_Model=0
> that I have in my autoexec.bat, although
> Mark had me try that some time ago and I
> doubt it's a factor now. Might give it a try.
>
> later,
>
> Carl
>
>
> Jerry Swords wrote:
>
> > Are any other TimeCommander+ users having problems with ECS initiated
> > PLC
> > functions?  My TC+ works great for sending On/Off commands, but will
> > not
> > send dim commands.  It reads digital and analog inputs correctly, and
> > triggers it's relays in respons to ECS commands, but ECS does not seem
> > to be
> > getting input from the TC+ in response to X10 activity.  The TC+ still
> > works
> > great when interfaced with the JDS WinEVM software, but only offers
> > limited
> > functionality with ECS.
> >
> > The CM11A I had connected works well with all PLC functions, but it is
> >
> > taking up valuable COM port space.  I am currently running ECS
> > v4.0.024, but
> > my TC+ has never worked well with ECS, even with the changes Mark has
> > made
> > to ECS.
> >
> > Any advice would be appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> > Jerry Swords
>
>

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