Unable to download to interface or send any commands - CM15A - AHP 3.316

[mspeed3]

Hey guys,
I'm hoping that someone will be able to help. 

Here are my problems:
Everything was working fine with no system changes to either my x10 stuff or my xp machine.  The x10 service appears to fire up correctly with no apparent issues.
Problem number 1: When I view the activity monitor, apparently any command that is sent out via ActiveHome Pro (3.316) is simply repeated until I stop the service.  The actual module does not respond either. 
Problem number 2: When I attempt to download to the interface, it responds with "Download Error - not enough space in the interface".  It then lists the current memory usage indicating all 0.00%.  Also, it indicates that I need to free 0.00% of memory.

Things that I have tried:
1.  Battery remove and replace trick
2.  Completely removed and reinstalled all drivers and software
3.  Created a new 'Room' and re-added modules

Any help is much appreciated as I have just ordered a number of additional modules the other day and would hate to have these problems when they arrive.

[Noam]

Try this:

Unplug the CM15A (from the wall and the USB), and remove the batteries.
Reboot the PC.
Put the batteries back in, and plug it all back in.
Open AHP, and try creating a new AHX file.

[mspeed3]

Try this:

Unplug the CM15A (from the wall and the USB), and remove the batteries.
Reboot the PC.
Put the batteries back in, and plug it all back in.
Open AHP, and try creating a new AHX file.

I've tried this, but not exactly in that particular order.. I'm assuming that it's the order that will make the difference?  Thanks for your help.

[mspeed3]

That didn't work.  Any other suggestions?

[Noam]

If you have it plugged into a USB hub, try plugging it directly into the PC.
Try a different USB port
Try a different cable.
If possiblem try it on another PC.

If all that fails, then it sounds like a failed CM15A.
If it is still under warranty, call X10 to get a replacement.

[Tuicemen]

A couple of us have had this happen with older units.
this process may need to be followed a couple of times.
purge delayed macros
clear the interface memory do the battery removal and disconnect from USB and power.
let the Cm15a sit for 1/2 hour
reconnect and purge delayed macros and clear the memory again.
then try to download to the interface.

Also under tools /hardware Configuration  you can set your dusk dawn resolution from daily to something that uses less memory. Maybe every 2 or 4 days.

[mspeed3]

Actually guys, it appears to be an operating system/software issue rather than the cm15a unit.  I simply restored to a previous xp system recovery point and everything is back to normal.

[Tuicemen]

Good to hear!
It has been reported that Windows Updates have been caused issues with AHP and or the video driver for the va11a.
I'm wondering if this was the case? Do you have Windows automaticaly update?

[Dan Lawrence]

Not really X10 related, but Microsoft plays fast and loose with Windows upgrades, not only Windows but also MS Apps. I run Outlook 2003 for e-mails and one of the numerous upgrades to Outlook gave dozens of false "can't connect to the server" . I reinstalled Outlook 2003 and no more funny non-existing messages, just mail.   

[Daveriz]

Hey guys,
I'm hoping that someone will be able to help. 

Here are my problems:
Everything was working fine with no system changes to either my x10 stuff or my xp machine.  The x10 service appears to fire up correctly with no apparent issues.
Problem number 1: When I view the activity monitor, apparently any command that is sent out via ActiveHome Pro (3.316) is simply repeated until I stop the service.  The actual module does not respond either. 
Problem number 2: When I attempt to download to the interface, it responds with "Download Error - not enough space in the interface".  It then lists the current memory usage indicating all 0.00%.  Also, it indicates that I need to free 0.00% of memory.

Things that I have tried:
1.  Battery remove and replace trick
2.  Completely removed and reinstalled all drivers and software
3.  Created a new 'Room' and re-added modules

Any help is much appreciated as I have just ordered a number of additional modules the other day and would hate to have these problems when they arrive.

[Daveriz]

I can help with problem 2. The same thing happened to me when I created a Macro tried to download to the controller with the radio button " set to "Run from PC" instead of being set to "Store in Interface" . I hope that helps.