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Re: [ECS] CPU-XA and dimming Jerry Swords Thu, 21 Oct 1999 16:22:46 -0400

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Hi Mark,

I'll talk to AD about getting the EPROM upgrade, and see how that works.  However,
with reference to step dimming, the CM11A does dim in a smooth and gradual
manner.  There is no noticeable stepping, and ECS tracks the dim levels
accurately.  Any idea why this (rather inexpensive) device dims in a much more
eye-appealing manner than the more expensive interfaces?

Thanks,
Jerry

Mark Gilmore wrote:

> 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.
> --
> 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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