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Title: Socket Rocket #2 not working on timer
Post by: idbl_fanatic on February 16, 2009, 10:44:40 PM

ok........so one of my socket rocket's that I have on my porch lights is not coming on with the dusk to dawn settings, but WILL come on, when I use my remote to send the on signal, however, it does shut off properly............

Any ideas?

Title: Re: Socket Rocket #2 not working on timer
Post by: BVD on February 17, 2009, 02:15:07 PM

Quote from: idbl_fanatic on February 16, 2009, 10:44:40 PM

ok........so one of my socket rocket's that I have on my porch lights is not coming on with the dusk to dawn settings, but WILL come on, when I use my remote to send the on signal, however, it does shut off properly............

Any ideas?

First make sure by right click edit module on the socket rocket module that doesn't respond correctly that is indeed the module you are using and that the address is correct. Most of the time if the wrong module is chosen you can turn it off but it won't turn on. There are two different socket rocket modules so just make sure you have the correct one chosen.
I assume you have chosen the correct time zone under Tools / Hardware Configuration. Also you might want to send the ON command twice.

Hope this post helps.
Till Later,
Bob

Title: Re: Socket Rocket #2 not working on timer
Post by: idbl_fanatic on February 17, 2009, 02:29:17 PM

I should clarify, it worked before, it just started happening. The other one on the front porch will turn on, but the back porch wont