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[GD]

So, I have a number of light switches being controlled automatically by AHPro on code "L". Everything with the macros/timers was working fine; lights come on at night, go off at dawn, etc. Then, I plug in a TM751 also set to "L", so I could use a PalmPad Remote HR112A to control some of the lights in the house manually. Now, none of the automated timers/macros run any longer. I unplug the TM751, and they work fine again. So, I realize that the TM751 must be "interfering" with the commands being sent to the lights on "L" by AHPro. However, I can not figure out how I can program my remote to control those lights using a different code than "L". I thought I could write a macro for each light, using an activation code like "M", but I see no way of controlling the light switches so that the ON/OFF and DIM buttons on the remote control that light. My main house code being monitored is "A", which is what the motion sensors are using. What am I doing wrong?

[Puck]

You are not doing anything wrong. However, what you did find out is that you cannot have a single house code (eg L) being transceived by more than one device.

You can make macros on another house code, but of course that eliminates the ability to dim / brighten from the remote. One suggestion I can think of is for you to UN-transceive house code L from the CM15A so that the TM751 & remote will work as you want. Then, if required based on what your set up is doing, use macros for your motion sensors instead of direct control of modules.

Of course, improving the RF reception of the CM15A and eliminating the TM751 should be your ultimate goal.

[GD]

So, if I understand correct, by untranscieving the housecode L from the CM15A hardware profile, the remote and TM751 should be able to control the lights on "L", and the CM15A should still be able to turn them on as well when the macro/timer runs. I didn't realize that the CM15A was causing the interference. The TM751 iis upstairs, and the CM15A is in the basement, so I don't think the CM15A reception will ever be adequate. Since I use another TM751in the garage to recieve the signal from the motion detectors on "A", should I also be untransceiving the CM15A from the "A" code? I have not noticed any problems with the motion sensors but then I don't want to tempt fait either.

Thanks for all your help.

[Puck]

So, if I understand correct, by untranscieving the housecode L from the CM15A hardware profile, the remote and TM751 should be able to control the lights on "L", and the CM15A should still be able to turn them on as well when the macro/timer runs.

That is correct.

Since I use another TM751in the garage to recieve the signal from the motion detectors on "A", should I also be untransceiving the CM15A from the "A" code? I have not noticed any problems with the motion sensors but then I don't want to tempt fait either.

For improved reliability, UN-transceive A from the CM15A as well since you have another TM751 on that house code.

If you need that many transceivers to get full coverage, you might want to look into getting an all-house code transceiver from WGL Designs. More than one transceiver can cause problems, especially impolite ones like the TM751 and even if they are all set to different house codes.

[GD]

Something else is going on. I did as you suggested, and even removed the TM751. However, I can not turn on the outside lights using a simple timer (turn on at dusk) or a simple macro (triggered by a timer to run; even tried delays in the macro and multiple ON signals to the light). HOWEVER, the timer turns OFF the lights just fine (so does the macro). I can also manually turn on these lights using CM15A just fine. The outside lights are using the WS467 wall switch (had to use this style becase they replace 3 of 4 standard toggles in one side by side panel).

So, my timer can turn OFF the WS467 switches just fine, but can not turn them ON. Also, manually with CM15A I can turn them ON/OFF without any issue. What is going on?

[wapelhj]

Same exact problem   Log shows  L14 100%  but light does not turn on.  Turning it on through CM15 and then the macro turns the light after the 5 minute delay.