Re: Re: Anyone using a harmony 2 wire X10 dimmer module yet?

[Simon Pawson <simonp1234@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've mixed up some comments below - or do I mean I've made some mixed up
comments below.
In message <d6fkts+grof@xxxxxxx>, Steve Edwards
<steve@xxxxxxx> writes
>--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Simon Pawson <simonp1234@v...> wrote:
>
>> How detailed a review do you want?
>
>Thanks for the reply.
>
>One of the main things I'm looking for, and one you probably can't
>answer as they are still on your table :-) is how reliable they are,
>one of the issues I have with x10 is that the DIN modules are so much
>more reliable than the plug-in ones.
Do you mean MTBF or missing signals. I can't really test for missing
signals at the moment as my test rig is only behind the same plug with
controlled by one of the simple hardwired switches that also picks up .
I have tried it with low energy and electronic LV transformers in the
circuit. I could add a part used drum of 1mm Tw+E but that may add
interesting effects in itself.

I have experienced some strange X-10 behaviour in this house. Some units
will switch on but not off. Also even though it is not a big house by
the standards of some one this list where the X-10 signals go into the
mains seems to have a bearing on what works where.

>
>Is the soft start working OK, ie if you switch on it brightens up to
>100% and if you switch it off it dims down to nothing.
>
>Also if you tell it to go to 50% when it's off does it just brighten
>up to 50% or does it come on full or something stupid like that.
I'll check on the above tonight. I can't remember how much I left
connected but I should be able to try something.

>
>So many questions :-)
No problem,

Simon
>
>Cheers
>
>Steve
>
>
>

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Simon Pawson