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[CobraCats]

I have a LM15A, when I try to turn it off, either by the computer interface or with the palm control, the off command only dims the light.   help??

Second:  I would like to set a macro where when the motion sees movment it turns the lamp on at about 40%, just enough to see then in 3 minutes turn the lamp off, my thought is for when we are watching movies.  I have been trying but I cant get it to react right, either the lamp doesnt dim it just comes on full or when I tried to just turn on the lamp at 35% everytime the motion sees movement it adds another 35%. Help??

[Puck]

I don't use any LM15A's, but the only thing I can think of is you are triggering a MACRO with the OFF command to cause it to dim.

For your second question, I suggest using a Flag to prevent re-triggering your macro. Plus, make sure your light in the macro is set to "Set Absolute".

If you need more details, just say so. 

[Charles Sullivan]

Hmm...  The LM15A is the X10 Socket Rocket, which is not dimmable.

Do you perhaps mean the LM14A 2-way Lamp Module?   If so (and if you've selected it properly in AHP), then it sounds like you may have a defective module.

[CobraCats]

The module is definalty the socket rocket, which is just dimming with the off command...

How do I use flags?

[TakeTheActive]

I have a LM15A, when I try to turn it off, either by the computer interface or with the palm control, the off command only dims the light.

If you unscrew / unplug /disconnect the LM15A from the wall, wait 10 seconds and then plug it back in, does it:

• Stay OFF
• Immediately Turn ON to 50%
• Immediately Turn ON to 100%

[Puck]

How do I use flags?

There is a lot of info in this topic available on the board for more detail, but here is a sample macro that can be triggered by your motion sensor:

[TakeTheActive]

How do I use flags?

There is a lot of info in this topic available on the board for more detail...

WINK!

[CobraCats]

Do I need to buy more software to use flags?   I cant find the option anywhere in my version.

[Puck]

To TTA: grasshopper still learning to snatch pebble   

To CobraCats: It sounds like flags may be part of SmartMacros. Now sure since I've always had both from the start.

[Charles Sullivan]

The module is definalty the socket rocket, which is just dimming with the off command...

The Socket Rocket is not designed with the capability to be dimmed.  If after following TakeTheActive's suggestion it does not revert to strictly On/Off functionality, then there's a definite problem with the unit.

To get the capability you say you want, i.e., coming on dimmed without first going to full brightness, you'll need to get an X10 LM14A 2-way Lamp Module (preferred) or one of the 'Linc units from Smarthome which has the "resume"  or "preset On" feature.

[TakeTheActive]

To get the capability you say you want, i.e., coming on dimmed without first going to full brightness, you'll need to:

• Get an X10 LM14A 2-way Lamp Module (preferred). CS
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• Get one of the 'Linc units from Smarthome which has the "resume"  or "preset On" feature. CS
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• PRESET a "vanilla" LM/WS to Absolute 1% Brightness (and REPEAT after every time it's turned COMPLETELY OFF). TTA
  

[CobraCats]

It seems to be working now, but will keep an eye on it. 

Also I have now ordered the smart macro program, I will need to get more light switch modules because we have very few lamps in the house

[TakeTheActive]

It seems to be working now, but will keep an eye on it. 

• What is the answer to my question in Reply #4?  {Courtesy purposes...}
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• What did you change to make it work?  {Curiosity purposes...}