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📝Reviews => X10 Software Reviews => ActiveHome Pro Reviews => Topic started by: PajamaGuy on December 20, 2007, 04:34:39 AM
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I was having a ton of trouble getting a DS10A to register, or rather re-register. I expect a couple of other issued were also solved by "Emptying" deleted modules and Clearing Interface (CM15A) memory - then re-loading the CM15A.
It seems to me that this X10 stuff is:
1. Pretty damn solid.
2. Been around for a while
3. Hammered-on quite a bit by the Geeks & Nerds residing here.
I'm new & the documentation for any of the X10 components reeeaaalllllyyyy sucks! - however, trial & error, reading these boards, asking questions, and using a tad of logic works.
I haven't yet found a real bug, problem, or issue that wasn't my own fault, or couldn't be worked-around. :)
Question: I installed a new DS10A on my overhead garage door last night. It's about 50' away and through some walls. It's not registered in my DS7000. In AHP, there's a flashing battery icon in the module. Can I assume it's a weak signal?
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Question: I installed a new DS10A on my overhead garage door last night. It's about 50' away and through some walls. It's not registered in my DS7000. In AHP, there's a flashing battery icon in the module. Can I assume it's a weak signal?
Before assuming a weak signal.... check the battery.
Another note: If you have a large metal object (like a garage door) it can [negitively] effect signal transmission. You can use a longer wire from the DS10A unit to it's magnetic reed switch.