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Title: CM11A not triggering?
Post by: mikk on December 01, 2012, 11:02:11 AM
Using AHP 3.318v and cant get anything to work (turn on/turn off/etc). wondering if anyone has this issue or have no issues at all.? CM19A works fine. thx
Title: Re: CM11A not triggering?
Post by: Brian H on December 01, 2012, 11:21:05 AM
The CM11A is enabled in the Tools, CM11A Configuration tab?

When you are using the CM19A.
Is the TM751 being used to receive the RF commands from the CM19A in the same outlet where you are trying to use the CM11A?
If not try the same outlet where you are trying the CM11A.
You could have a power line signal issue.
Title: Re: CM11A not triggering?
Post by: mikk on December 02, 2012, 11:32:53 AM
The CM11A is enabled in the Tools, CM11A Configuration tab?

When you are using the CM19A.
Is the TM751 being used to receive the RF commands from the CM19A in the same outlet where you are trying to use the CM11A?
If not try the same outlet where you are trying the CM11A.
You could have a power line signal issue.


Well i got the CM11a working for the most part. plugged it in the hd-tv/blu-ray outlet. go figure right? most of my modules are working have a couple areas where not reliable. turns on not off or dim.could be worn module or wiring issue?
Title: Re: CM11A not triggering?
Post by: Noam on December 02, 2012, 01:18:03 PM
It might be noise. When the light comes on, it might create enough noise that the module can't hear the "off" command. This is most common with CFL or LED bulbs. Incandescent bulbs *usually* don't have this issue.

Or, it could be a bad module. Does the same module exhibit the same issue elsewhere?
Title: Re: CM11A not triggering?
Post by: Brian H on December 02, 2012, 01:50:58 PM
Troubleshooting Tutorials that may give you some added information.
http://jvde.us/x10_troubleshooting.htm
http://www.act-remote.com/PCC/uncle.htm
http://www.davehouston.net/
Title: Re: CM11A not triggering?
Post by: mikk on December 04, 2012, 11:17:26 PM
Gonna try it in other location sometime. its a x10 wall switch. but glad i can use the AHP program for the most part. thanks for the links guys!
Title: Re: CM11A not triggering?
Post by: mikk on December 05, 2012, 11:52:12 PM
I noticed when i used my old CP290 the light module triggered fine. so i guess the switch module is fine and just a weak signal from the CM11a.
Title: Re: CM11A not triggering?
Post by: Brian H on December 06, 2012, 06:05:45 AM
Could also indicate that you have noise, signal suckers or phase coupling problems and the higher output from the CP290 is strong enough to get to the modules. While the CM11A can't.
Title: Re: CM11A not triggering?
Post by: mikk on December 06, 2012, 10:09:35 AM
I was thinking to use the CP290 for just the mods that the cm11a cant. least for now til i see/try and fine a solution. but currently cant download to the cm11a so might have to use CP290 for whole house.lol
Title: Re: CM11A not triggering?
Post by: dave w on December 06, 2012, 05:53:09 PM
I was thinking to use the CP290 for just the mods that the cm11a cant. least for now til i see/try and fine a solution. but currently cant download to the cm11a so might have to use CP290 for whole house.lol
Just get yourself a flame thrower repeater (XTBIIR) for Christmas and go back to the CM15A. You'll be happy.
Title: Re: CM11A not triggering?
Post by: mikk on December 08, 2012, 12:12:35 AM
well i dont know how much improvement the cm15a is. i probably should of kept one of the 2 i had. i do like using the AHP software compared to 20 yr old light house or similar versions.lol
Title: Re: CM11A not triggering?
Post by: dave w on December 08, 2012, 11:18:00 AM
well i dont know how much improvement the cm15a is. i probably should of kept one of the 2 i had. i do like using the AHP software compared to 20 yr old light house or similar versions.lol
From a strength of powerline signal output, it is poor, but it has many advantages over the CM11A and CP290. However the XTBIIR repeater will dramatically take care of the low powerline output. $0.02.
Title: Re: CM11A not triggering?
Post by: mikk on December 12, 2012, 01:53:44 PM
well i dont know how much improvement the cm15a is. i probably should of kept one of the 2 i had. i do like using the AHP software compared to 20 yr old light house or similar versions.lol
From a strength of powerline signal output, it is poor, but it has many advantages over the CM11A and CP290. However the XTBIIR repeater will dramatically take care of the low powerline output. $0.02.

where do i get a XTBIIR repeater? that will improve my signals thru the CM11A? i also noticed when i shoot a command thru AHP it seems to work better than when the interface is only connected.
Title: Re: CM11A not triggering?
Post by: dave w on December 12, 2012, 02:33:16 PM

where do i get a XTBIIR repeater?

http://jvde.us/xtb_index.htm