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Title: major troubles with ahp (rf / status request / find other computers )
Post by: Gilbert on June 07, 2008, 02:10:58 AM

Hello all,

I'm in trouble with an unknown problem.
Since few days, my system is a real mess...

My activity log shows a lot (at least twice a minut) of status requests, receive X all units off (X can be several unused letters), the "find other computers" shows a full square of unknown devices (near all devices are "used" even not existant...) !

Yesterday, I placed my new roofcam (already used anaconda with aready used ninja, placed elsewhere before with same code), but I disconnect those to see the problem (no change)...

I cleared the memory, unload macros and reloaded them, emptied trashbin, etc. The problem is still there.

Ironicaly, I've no proof of errors except the computer log : no automatic lights switch, all macros are functionnal (with several flags). So, the system "looks" normal when you see my house, but I've a lot of noise. Ironicaly (again), I added one week ago (but with no errors since that day) a phase coupler and some noise removers...

Do you have any clue for that strange effect ?

Gilbert

Title: Re: major troubles with ahp (rf / status request / find other computers )
Post by: Brian H on June 07, 2008, 06:03:44 AM

A phase coupler not a X10 repeater was added?
We have seen reports of some brand repeaters doing strange things. My Dryer Outlet Smarthome unit didn't like AM15As and LM15As status requests when first powered up.

Title: Re: major troubles with ahp (rf / status request / find other computers ) SOLVED
Post by: Gilbert on June 07, 2008, 09:57:28 AM

Hello,

I found the culprit !

I received days ago a CM11 module and that module was kept inserted in my system. I made some test (worked with some software like activehome, housebot and x10 dispatcher) but I forgot to remove it... When removed, all problems disappears  :)%

BTW, if someone here can explain the problem (I don't think a CM11 needs to create such a mess in a house...), feel free to give me some answers.
So, I can reinstall my roofcam and my filters today :'

Have a nice day !
Gilbert

Title: Re: major troubles with ahp (rf / status request / find other computers )
Post by: Dan Lawrence on June 07, 2008, 11:04:23 AM

The CM11 is not a module, its a serial interface for Active Home and will not work with AHP.   How did you make it a module for AHP? 

Title: Re: major troubles with ahp (rf / status request / find other computers )
Post by: Brian H on June 07, 2008, 12:00:23 PM

Was the CM11s serial cable still connected to te computer or maybe hanging free just connected to the CM11A? Maybe it was programmed funny by some of your other software leaving it in a strange state.
Glad you found the problem and the installs go well today.

Title: major troubles with ahp (rf / status request / find other computers ) : UPDATE
Post by: Gilbert on June 07, 2008, 03:31:10 PM

I found a new problem and a new solution for various probs.

1) I was unable to activate a switch (ws12-A) and a flood (PR511) since days with my remote (UR19A)...[hooked on the same circuit].

After days, I found that I left my laptop power supply plugged in one wall. As soon I removed it, the problem disappear. Laptop power supplies generate x10 NOISE !
Solution : added a XPPF noise suppressor. Bingo !  -:)

2) CM11 and find other computers problem : I removed it and I though the problem was gone. Error. The error is still there but only on lane A... I reinstalled the cm11. The A lane problem is still there but not the others. So the CM11 wasn't the problem. I'm lost  :-[

Gilbert