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Re: [ECS] PLC-Command Extended X-10 Codes joerut.epix.net Sun, 27 Aug 2000 18:26:26 -0400

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I was using the TW-523 but just switched to the CM11A. It seems 
it is the ONLY interface That will support ALL of the formats. I will 
have a mixture of PCS switches (Light/A item) and X-10 and 
Leviton (Light/B items). If I just set the PLC-Command X item to 
"Status Request" after sending a unit code out It will respond the 
status of that item. (it will set PLC-Command X to either Status on 
or Status Off for one event pass then back to none). With this I 
must poll the devices which could cause a lot of X-10 traffic. I would 
like to program the LM14A's to automatically send their status 
when their state changes.

Thanks
Joe Rut 


On 27 Aug 2000, at 11:57, Don Stephens wrote:

> Joe...What PLC-Interface are you using? If it is a TW-523, I don't think
> that it can read the extended Data.
> 
> Don
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <joerut@epix.net>
> To: <ecs-list@netbloc.com>
> Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2000 10:27 AM
> Subject: [ECS] PLC-Command Extended X-10 Codes
> 
> 
> > Hello
> >
> > Has anyone used the PLC Command with the Extended X-10
> > codes? The PLC-Command has the states Extended Data and
> > Extended Code but these require data to be entered. Is there a
> > variable or item these states refer to in order to send data and
> > codes? I am using the LM14A's to control different lamps. I would
> > like to program the modules to an automatic output status when a
> > lamp is turned on LOCALLY. The modules have this capability but I
> > cannot find a way to send extended codes with data. The last
> > question I have is. If I have the modules auto respond will ECS
> > update the item set to that unit and housecode. There is a good
> > article in the Home Toys column about the 2 way X-10 Modules at
> > the following address if anyone is interested.
> > http://www.hometoys.com/htinews/apr99/columns/x10/2way.htm
> >
> > Any help / guidance would be appreciated
> >
> > Thanks
> > Joe Rut
> >
> 

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