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Re: [ECS] CM11A problems Jerry Swords Tue, 26 Sep 2000 10:25:05 -0400

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Mark/Scott,

I did try sending X10 commands from various consoles and remotes, but was
unable to "wake up" the CM11A.  I've also tried moving the CM11A to
different serial ports, thinking that it was possibly a glitch with the
USB/Serial adapter I was using, but the same problem occurred next time the
power went out for a few minutes.  Maybe I am the only one with this
problem?

Thanks for the suggestion, though.

Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Gilmore" <omnip@usit.net>
To: <ecs-list@netbloc.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 8:21 AM
Subject: Re: [ECS] CM11A problems


> 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".
> --
> Mark Gilmore
> Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
> http://omnipotencesoftware.com
> 423-745-0026
> Hours: Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM/EST
>
>
> > 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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