Topic: cm15a and ahp problem - module works manually but not with (Read 3045 times)

dan1512302 · « **on:** April 14, 2013, 06:53:06 PM »

I received my usb cm15a and installed the ahp. Manually my modules work - off/on etc. I setup a timer and the module do not "always" work.

Do I have a cm15a signal problem? modules 5 feet away work or do not work and module 30 feet away sometimes work or not.

Had no problem with cm11a (until it failed) with reliability.

What's my options?

Brian H · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2013, 07:55:57 PM »

Are the problem modules a dimmer type?
If they are. Are they new to be soft start. Where they ramp On and Off.
If they are the older ones before soft start. You have to use the drop down modules type. Old Lamps (Before Soft Start).
The older ones will not process the extended X10 messaging used for soft start modules.
http://kbase.x10.com/wiki/Newer_Wall_Switches_and_Preset_Dim
http://kbase.x10.com/wiki/SoftStart

dan1512302 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2013, 08:19:02 PM »

Brian,
Thanks for the reply. I used a new lamp module shipped with the cm15a and also appliance modules- 3 prong. I never got as far as trying dimming.

I also did not mention but the delay time for a module to execute at a given time is anywhere from 20 - 50 secs (or not at all). When I constructed a macro (simple) - when A1 is on, turn on A4, works but A4 comes on about 50 secs after A1 is turned on - the macro works but slow. the "always bright setting was also on . And interestingly, when I have the macro execute from the PC, there is not delay for A4 to turn on but from the cm15a, 50 secs or so.

I have been using x-10 for many, many years and never have had such frustrating problems.

Suggestions? and again, thanks for your help.

Dan Lawrence · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2013, 08:30:44 PM »

I presume you are running AHP, what version?

dan1512302 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2013, 09:59:24 PM »

Dan,

Yes, version 3.318- downloaded 2 days ago.

Thanks.

Brian H · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2013, 06:09:16 AM »

If you have any macros or modules you have deleted. Make sure the trash can was emptied. I understand old trash can mess things up.
Full time AHP users may have more details on macros. I think macros run from the PC are immediate while CM15A stored ones run differently.

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