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Re: [ECS] CM11A problems Mark Gilmore Tue, 26 Sep 2000 08:21:41 -0400

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Jerry,
Try sending ANY X10 command by pushing a button on
an X10 remote/console.
If it's the common lockup that I think it is,
this will "wake it up".
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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
http://omnipotencesoftware.com
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> Jerry Swords wrote:
> 
> OK...I can't be the only one who has this problem.  I've tried 2
> different CM11As, and the same thing happens with both.  Here's the
> problem:
> 
> Occasionally, when the power goes out, or when the CM11A is unplugged,
> or if the serial connection is disconnected, the CM11A will stop
> responding.  It just locks up.  ECS can't talk to it, nor can IBM's
> Home Director software.  Rebooting the computer does not help removing
> or replacing the batteries does not work.  Eventually, usually after
> many hours, the unit starts working again.
> 
> I find no mention of this in either the documentation that came with
> the CM11A, and IBM's website acts as if they never made the Home
> Director.
> 
> If anyone has had this problem, and were able to actually "make" this
> interface start working again, I'd sure appreciate knowing your
> method.  I love the interface, except when it does this.  Light
> dimming is much more eye-pleasing with the CM11A, than any other PLC
> interface I've used.
> 
> Thanks
> Jerry

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