Defective WS467?

[enlite]

I noticed today that one of my ws467's is warm to the touch, and works fine on/off manually, but does not respond to any x10 remote signals. I tried using just about every code -- none work...

defective?

[Walt2]

It is normal for the WS467 to be warm.  The triac, which is what actually controls the AC, creates heat, and it needs to dissipate that heat.

[Brian H]

Is the no response something new or has it never worked?

[enlite]

brand new switch, right out of the box today. Manual on/off works perfect -- x10 remote on/off does not work.

[Brian H]

What Tranceiver are you using to receive the remotes RF signal and sending it back to the powerline?
The wall switch will not respond to any RF remote signals directly or for that matter most X10 modules.

Try the receiver in a different outlet maybe closer to the wall switch.

[enlite]

I have 4 other WS467 switches installed, and they all work.

I tried this one in a different location, same deal - manual on/off works, x10 remotes dont.

I'm using the mini transceiver, plam pad and credit card remote.

[dave w]

Does the WS467 work if you plug the TM751 transceiver into same circuit as WS467? (probably an outlet in same room is on same circuit).

[enlite]

Just tried. No luck.

Does the WS467 work if you plug the TM751 transceiver into same circuit as WS467? (probably an outlet in same room is on same circuit).

[Brian H]

Well if the house and unit code are matching the switch. They sure sound bad.

[Jason B]

Does the WS467 work if you plug the TM751 transceiver into same circuit as WS467? (probably an outlet in same room is on same circuit).

I'm having a similiar issue. I have an IR543 that I'm controlling from a hidden cabinet with a Harmony remote with uses RF. I can get 5, ws467's to work, but the other two won't, unless I MOVE the IR543 to another outlet, then all will work. I can't move the IR543 though permanently. What is causing this and how do I fix it?

[HA Dave]

I have an IR543 that I'm controlling from a hidden cabinet with a Harmony remote with uses RF. I can get 5, ws467's to work, but the other two won't, unless I MOVE the IR543 to another outlet, then all will work. I can't move the IR543 though permanently. What is causing this and how do I fix it?

It sounds as if you may have a "phase issue" [can be searched here for more info]. You have two 120 volt lines coming into your home from the power company. Together those two lines is where you get 240 for stoves and electric dryers and such. You need a "phase coupler" to let the X10 PLC signal to pass from one 120 volt line.. to the other. I used the dryer plug model at my home.

I had the same problem with my Home Theater. Fixing the phase issue made X10 a ton more fun.

[Jason B]

Thanks for the reply dave. After messing around for 2 hours, I found the problem. In my computer room I have a APC backup w/built in surge protector that has about 6 things plugged into it.



I unplugged them all, and the one causing this was my 24" computer monitor. If I unplug that, the IR543 works from any outlet and can control everything. As soon as I plug the 24" monitor back into the APC backup/surge protector, then only some items work. Would that module you posted fix this issue if I plugged the monitor into that first? Thanks.

[Brian H]

I would try an X10 type filter on the UPS.
My APC BX1000 sucks up all kinds of X10 signals.

I used a 10 amp Smarthome FilterLinc on mine. Only because the 5 amp version may have been close to the UPS's input rating. I looked and the 5 amp seems to be no longer listed on their web site.
http://www.smarthome.com/1626-10/FilterLinc-10-Amp-Plug-In-X10-Noise-Filter/p.aspx

The X10Pro XPPF may work for you also. Just that it does not like to be run near it rated current for extended periods.

[Jason B]

Thanks! Now, couldn't I just put plug the monitor into the filter, then plug the filter into the APC? IF I put the filter at the outlet, I'm worries about it's being too much current, as it would have to supply the whole APC and the other 6 items plugged in.

[Brian H]

Most likely it is the AC filter in the UPS that is the problem.

I had to use the filter on my UPS AC Power Cord.
On AC the UPS uses very little extra current. Just enough to float charge the battery; run its controls and supply the power to the devices in its outlets.

I don't think 10 amps would be used.

If you are worried ACT makes a 15 Amp filter.
http://www.smarthome.com/4845ACF/15-Amp-Plug-In-Noise-Filter-AF120/p.aspx