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Re: [ECS] 4.2 issues Mark Gilmore Wed, 17 Nov 1999 08:57:38 -0500

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Steve Rauco wrote:
> 
> I've found a couple of things in 4.2.002 that I thought I'd mention.
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> First, I've spoken with Mark about the speed problems I'm having.  From the icons
in groups, everything seems to work fine, but using a PLC remote it has a definite lag,
sometimes up to 5-10 seconds.  I haven't changed anything in the config, just upgraded
ECS.

I have no idea what could be causing such a delay,
but I need to know what PLC interface you are using
(please use PR.TXT to report problems). I also need
you to determine if the lag is in the X10 command
being received, OR the x10 command being reacted to.

> 
> Also, on the icon clicks there seems to be a problem.  For example, my living room
lights are set to go to either 96% or 0%.  Sometimes a click will stop somewhere in
between.  It's sporadic and doesn't seem to be dependent on the wrong percentage it
stops on.

Need details (what is your cfg doing upon a click ?)

> 
> One last thing, which I can probably fix in the code.  I have an exit delay on my
security.  After announcing it, ECS pauses 15 seconds then arms the alarm system.  After
the upgrade, the announcement comes AFTER the pause.  Odd.

This is probably due to the sound-queing (ECS plays sounds/TTS
in the "background" while doing other things). Use SPEAK/W
if you require synchronization.

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Mark Gilmore
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