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dann641

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Inconsistent ActiveHome Pro Control?
« on: March 03, 2010, 12:39:52 PM »

I've used ActiveHome for many years. I moved awhile back and began setting it up in the new home. I'm running the following configuration:
ActiveHome Pro Vs.3.236 feeding a CM15A which is always conected to a laptop in the kitchen.
I'm also using a SignaLinc plug-in phase adapter on the dryer connection (which does work according to the lights on the unit).
I have a mixture of Lamp Modules, Appliance Modules, and dedicated Wall Outlets and Switches.

Challenge: Sometimes the lights will come on as setup in the program, there are a few that do come on everytime. There are some that have to be turned on from the computer using the software control panel.
Note: They all seem to respond to the off command everytime, that works fine once a unit is turned on.

Question: Has anyone any good ideas here please? I've tried several things noted here on the forum, i.e. changing the modules to 2-way lamp modules, no help. I've set the "multiple" signal box on the modules, no help.

I sure would appreciate some feedback, thanks for the responses.........Dan
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JeffVolp

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Re: Inconsistent ActiveHome Pro Control?
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2010, 12:56:47 PM »


X10 problems are usually due to either weak signal levels or electrical noise on the powerline.  You may need to install some filters to isolate "problem" loads from the powerline.

I wrote several troubleshooting guides that may help.  In particular, you may want to read the ones on filters and the Cellet cellphone charger:

http://jvde.us/x10_troubleshooting.htm

Jeff
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