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Re: [ECS] CPU-XA and dimming Mark Gilmore Thu, 21 Oct 1999 10:58:22 -0700

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Jerry, the rev message is just a warning.
The problem with the older PROM is that it "echoes"
transmitted X10 commands back to ECS, which then
interprets them twice (resulting in inaccurate Light States).
The dim-stepping is expected, and is required
for ECS to accurately monitor dim levels.
All X10 transceivers supported by ECS dim
in this fashion.
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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
http://www.usit.com/omnip
423-745-0026


Jerry Swords wrote:
> 
> Hi Mark,
> 
> I'm having troubles dimming with the CPU-XA, also.  As with the TC+, dimming
> is done with noticeable "stepping", but only when dimming is done with ECS.
> Also, with both devices, ECS still will not accurately reflect the current
> dim levels of X10 modules.  Using the software that came with both the
> CPU-XA and the TC+, dimming is done in a smooth, gradual manner, and the dim
> level is accurately reflected by the software.
> 
> I would love to free up a serial port for monitoring my UPS, but until
> either the CPU-XA or the TC+ dim and track dim levels properly, I am stuck
> using a CM11A interface for all X10 functions.
> 
> My CPU-XA revision numbers are:
> 
>         Firmware:  8.21/11
>         Application 2.37
> 
> I have given up trying to use the CPU-XA, although I just purchased the unit
> in August.  Whenever I try to add the CPU-XA to ECS, I get a message from
> ECS indicating that my CPU-XA revision number is less than v8.22.
> 
> Let me know if you want me to try anything.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jerry
> 
> Mark Gilmore wrote:
> 
> > Hi Bruce,
> > AD needs all rev level #'s
> > (which are displayed somewhere in their software's screens).
> > Please send them to me and/or them.
> > Thanks
> > --
> > Mark Gilmore
> > Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
> > http://www.usit.com/omnip
> > 423-745-0026

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