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Archive => Archive => Pluto Main General Issues => Topic started by: archived on August 21, 2005, 06:42:58 pm
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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.
Dantelope
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I thought this was any easy one....
*BUMP*
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Actually it's should be something like"E5", i'll check in few hours and let you know.
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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...
Thanks,
Dan
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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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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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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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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?
Thanks,
Dantelope
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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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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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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