Controling dimmable lights

[vern549]

I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how I can controll two PLM01 units using one controll.  I would like to controll two different sets of lamps identically via only one set of buttons.  (ie) turn them all on and dim as required.  I have tried using the same address with mixed results.  Sometimes the lights will work fine.  Sometimes only one lamp will dim.  The thought was that I will have to use a macro with a dummy module but I am not sure how to do this.  Any advice would be appreciated.

[Charles Sullivan]

I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how I can controll two PLM01 units using one controll.  I would like to controll two different sets of lamps identically via only one set of buttons.  (ie) turn them all on and dim as required.  I have tried using the same address with mixed results.  Sometimes the lights will work fine.  Sometimes only one lamp will dim.  The thought was that I will have to use a macro with a dummy module but I am not sure how to do this.  Any advice would be appreciated.

Setting both modules to the same address is perfectly valid and will normally work fine.  You probably have a weak X10 signal.

Go to  topic  http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=7951.msg49167#msg49167

and read the sections on:
  Phase coupler
  Powerline noise
  Signal suckers

[lflorack]

I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how I can controll two PLM01 units using one controll.  I would like to controll two different sets of lamps identically via only one set of buttons.  (ie) turn them all on and dim as required.  I have tried using the same address with mixed results.  Sometimes the lights will work fine.  Sometimes only one lamp will dim.  The thought was that I will have to use a macro with a dummy module but I am not sure how to do this.  Any advice would be appreciated.

Setting both modules to the same address is perfectly valid and will normally work fine.  You probably have a weak X10 signal.

Go to  topic  http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=7951.msg49167#msg49167

and read the sections on:
  Phase coupler
  Powerline noise
  Signal suckers

Agreed.  Now that I've installed a phase coupler/repeater (actually an XTB-IIR), my same-address lights work well most of the time.  When they don't it's always due to noise or signal suckers -- which I'm working on.

[vern549]

I have a signal coupler installed on the hydro panel.  The funny part is that all my other lights throughout the house seem to work fine.  My detatched garage also works fine.  But I have no filters on my noise sources.  I suspect that that may be the issue.