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Title: Light modules turn on second than off?
Post by: mikk on December 08, 2012, 10:31:50 AM

Using the CM11a interface. noticed when i use my mult timer switch to trigger a light it goes on for second than off. is there a setting in the interface i need to diasable or something.?or is this another bug i have to work out.? thx

Title: Re: Light modules turn on second than off?
Post by: Brian H on December 08, 2012, 10:46:38 AM

Multi-timer switch?
Is this a downloaded timer or macro in the CM11A?
Is it based on time alone or triggered by another X10 device. Like a motion sensor.
Do the lamp modules work OK with another controller?

Normal incandescent bulbs on the lamp modules?

Title: Re: Light modules turn on second than off?
Post by: dave w on December 08, 2012, 10:50:34 AM

Doesn't help when names are made up and readers are supposed to know what they mean. I'm still trying to figure the "LED beam" out. :-*

Title: Re: Light modules turn on second than off?
Post by: mikk on December 08, 2012, 09:02:51 PM

Quote from: Brian H on December 08, 2012, 10:46:38 AM

Multi-timer switch?
Is this a downloaded timer or macro in the CM11A?
Is it based on time alone or triggered by another X10 device. Like a motion sensor.
Do the lamp modules work OK with another controller?

Normal incandescent bulbs on the lamp modules?

No its just a radio shack 1-4, 5-8 on/off/dim switch keep on nite stand. I do have a timer loaded for that l lamp. reg incandescent bulb. my other lamps dont have that issue. my try a different module.?

Title: Re: Light modules turn on second than off?
Post by: dave w on December 09, 2012, 03:01:32 PM

Quote from: mikk on December 08, 2012, 09:02:51 PM

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No its just a radio shack 1-4, 5-8 on/off/dim switch keep on nite stand. I do have a timer loaded for that l lamp. reg incandescent bulb. my other lamps dont have that issue. my try a different module.?

Yeah, sorry, i did not recognize. Anywho, what does the AHP Activity monitor show? Is an OFF command being sent right after the timer sends it's ON signal? If no other commands show up in the activity monitor, then yes it could be a lamp module. Especially if the light makes only a very quick flash or "pulse".

Title: Re: Light modules turn on second than off?
Post by: Brian H on December 09, 2012, 03:19:31 PM

The lamp module is controlling a standard incandescent type bulb and not something like a CFL or LED bulb?
If it is a LED or CFL is it a dimmable type?

Title: Re: Light modules turn on second than off?
Post by: mikk on December 12, 2012, 01:58:33 PM

Yes, reg bulb dimmable capable. its been doing it on one lamp now the other. goes on for second than off. i unplug my CM11A and works fine stays on. more and more my trusty CP290 looking good and gonna keep it for a backup or but back in daily service. hopefully not tho.

Title: Re: Light modules turn on second than off?
Post by: dave w on December 12, 2012, 02:31:03 PM

Ah heck. Some one's gotta be the guinea pig. Just buy a new CM15A and let us know how it works. One can only hope it is better than the first year of CM15's.