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krpurcel:
I used X10 alot back between 2008 and 2010.  When the usefulness decreased (for me) due to CFLs replacing incandescents, I stopped using it.  I just noticed it works with the right LED bulbs, so I decided to break out my stuff again.  However I am having problems, and it's been a long time since I messed with this.

I downloaded the latest ActiveHome software and am running it on Windows 7.  I put new batteries in my old CM15A interface and plugged it in to power and a USB 2.0 port on the computer. I have taken a table light with an incandescent bulb (that works <g>) and plugged it into a LM465 lamp module set to A2. I have plugged an electric fan into an AM466 appliance module and set it to A6.  The light is on an outlet upstairs.  The fan is on a outlet downstairs that I used to use for X10 back in the day.  Then I added a LM465 and an AM466 control to My Room in the ActiveHome software, matching their settings to the ones on the module.

Neither module responds to the controls in the software.  The software reacts properly, going from on to off and, in the case of the lamp module,  changing from 0 to 100% brightness.  The wav file of the button click plays.  However the lamp and the fan do not respond.

I ran the intro again to make sure the software was recognizing the CM15A.  It says it is.  Please tell me what else I should be checking as I am confused as to why these module aren't responding.  I am sure I am missing something, but don't know what.

Thanks

HA Dave:
You could be just making a simple setup error. If you've misplaced you CM15A manual... here's the PFD one:  http://www.authinx.com/manuals/x10/cm15a.pdf


I always like to do a quick "test" when setting up new devices. Why not get all three devices (lamp, fan, and CM15A) in the same room, on the same power bar. That way you know for sure your testing the software setup and not phase, powerline noise, or anything else.

Brian H:
You may have noise makers signal suckers or phase coupling issues. That may have been added to the house since you last used AHP and the CM15A.

Have you tested the module in the same outlet as the CM15A is connected to? That may give you some added information to help find issues.

Jeff's great troubleshooting tutorials may give you added help.
http://jvde.us/x10_troubleshooting.htm

krpurcel:
Brian & Dave,

Good suggestions.  Thanks for them and the links.

krpurcel:
I plugged everything into the same power strip and still got no response from ActiveHome.  However, I plugged in my old TM751 RF Transceiver module and using the HR12A Home Automation Remote Control, the light and fan are responding as they should in that power strip.

Does that shed more light on where my issue may be with the ActiveHome software?  Since everything is plugged into the same strip and responds to the TM751 but not the CM15A, that would seem to eliminate noise makers and signal suckers. 

My CM11 Controller Connection Configuration is set to disabled as the ActiveHome Pro uses a USB connection.

Under Hardware Interface Configuration, Interface Time says "Hardware Not Connected".  What hardware does that reference?  Since the intro macro says the CM15A was recognized, I assume this refers to some other hardware?

I am unsure what else to check. 

Thanks

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