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« on: August 21, 2005, 06:42:58 pm »
How do I address an X-10 device in the Devices list?  I see the field at the bottom that says "Port/Channel(int)" and I assume I'm supposed to show it as either "E5" or "E/5" or something, but neither seems to have any effect.

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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2005, 02:34:00 am »
I thought this was any easy one....


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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2005, 10:05:08 am »
Actually it's should be something like"E5", i'll check in few hours and let you know.

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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2005, 04:03:54 pm »
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Actually it's should be something like"E5", i'll check in few hours and let you know.


I'd appreciate that.  And let me know which field to put it in...

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« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2005, 04:33:23 am »
Ok, I got the answer during a live chat with Dan G.  For those who wanted to know but were afraid to ask...

You put "E5" (or whatever your address is) in the Port/Channel field.

NOW.. this brings me to my next problem..

I am wondering if Build 2.0.0.27 broke X10 functionality.  

Tests run:

1) With HomeSeer2, I am able to turn lights on/off and dim them with no trouble.  

2) With an IR543 I am able to turn the lights on/off and dim them with no trouble.

3) When I send a command to the device (I tried OFF and DIM), I can see on my SwitchLinc that *something is being sent* because the status light blinks in accordance with X10 data being received.  Unfortunately, nothing happens.

A couple of notes:

1) HouseCode is being set to "0"... that's not a valid housecode is it?  HouseCode should range from 1 to 16 (corresponding to A-P).

2) The DeviceCode should be "1", not "2", right?

3) Code 3 is correct: OFF.

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OFFICE LIGHTS X10 ADDRESS = O1

Here is the command being sent:

/usr/pluto/bin/MessageSend localhost 0 46180 1 193 97 ""

Here are the results of my OFF attempt from the log:

10   08/23/05 22:32:22.640      Command 193 received for child.
10   08/23/05 22:32:22.640      Child device 46180 has channel 13.
10   08/23/05 22:32:22.718      Sending address with HouseCode=0, DeviceCode=2.
10   08/23/05 22:32:22.718      Sending packet with HighByte=4, LowByte=2.
10   08/23/05 22:32:22.718      Sending header with Checksum: 6.
10   08/23/05 22:32:22.734      Got response: 6 from CM11A.
10   08/23/05 22:32:22.735      Sending ACK.
10   08/23/05 22:32:23.175      Got response: 55 from CM11A.
10   08/23/05 22:32:23.175      Address sent successfully.
10   08/23/05 22:32:23.175      Sending function with Code: 3.
10   08/23/05 22:32:23.175      Sending packet with HighByte=6, LowByte=3.
10   08/23/05 22:32:23.176      Sending header with Checksum: 9.
10   08/23/05 22:32:23.192      Got response: 9 from CM11A.
10   08/23/05 22:32:23.192      Sending ACK.
10   08/23/05 22:32:23.633      Got response: 55 from CM11A.
10   08/23/05 22:32:23.633      Function sent successfully.

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« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2005, 04:47:29 am »
I just changed the address from O1 to O2 and sent it an OFF command.  The log STILL says HouseCode 0, Device 2.

I changed it from O2 to M5 and sent it an OFF command -- same thing.

I changed it from M5 to "feuifhequwifhuqheuqe" and sent it an OFF command -- same thing.

It's as if this housecode/device pair is hard-coded into Pluto.  Basically it's not even LOOKING at the Port/Channel field.

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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2005, 12:19:55 pm »
i'm testing 2.0.0.28 release that we are going to make public soon.
on my test installation i added cm11a on interfaces and 2 dimmable light switches controled by cm11a. i put addresses and create light scenarios.
they are working for me.

please contact me on Live support to help you with this issue
Dan
email:dan.g @ plutohome.com

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« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2005, 03:55:52 pm »
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i'm testing 2.0.0.28 release that we are going to make public soon.
on my test installation i added cm11a on interfaces and 2 dimmable light switches controled by cm11a. i put addresses and create light scenarios.
they are working for me.


Dan- were you able to test with 2.0.0.27?  Or is there a fix I can apply?  How does Pluto pick up the new .28 release when it comes out... do I need to reboot it?

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Dantelope

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« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2005, 04:11:40 pm »
i test it with 2.0.0.27 also, and it worked.
your system will upgrade when you reboot. this, after we post the release.

Dan

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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2005, 04:36:45 pm »
It turns out, after talking with Dan G, that you need to Quick Reload Router after any property change to the Device, including address.  I had assumed that clicking Update would automatically do this (and actually, I think it should -- why would a user want to update but not have the update take effect?  Perhaps we can get a mantis on that).

I did a remote Quick Reload Router and sent a message to the Office lights and saw that the housecode and device code changed (although they still weren't what I expected).

I'll post again when I get home and can see if the lights are actually going on and off.

Thanks,
Dan

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« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2006, 12:00:40 am »
What was the result of this?

I'm getting unexpected housecodes in the log too, and wondered if there was anything I was doing wrong.

Cheers,

Keith