Hey All,
I've spent all afternoon trying to install a simple doorbell with a powerflash module and its driving me crazy.
This is new install, not a replacement of an existing doorbell system. The doorbell switch I bought is lighted, and rated for not more than 16VAC. I didn't really want to install a transformer, although I bought one just in case (also 16VAC).
The powerflash doc only talked about 6-18V DC so I wasn't sure about putting in the 16VAC transformer.
Anway - I figured heck with the lighted switch for now, I'll at least get the doorbell working (very high WAF - I have a large new-build house and when someone knocks on the door you can't hear them unless you are in a near room).
I connected it so basically the contacts from the doorbell are wired directly to the powerflash. When I plug the powerflash in, I get an immediate doorbel action (HS log - H1 ON), and then everything goes stupid. If I push the 'all units off' button on the powerflash, I see that in the log. If I push the test button, the log doesn't reflect anything. If I actually push the doorbell, there are no log entries. I've made 20+ trips from the basement to my front door today...... my legs are tired.
Oh - I'm using the "B" option with mode "3".
Testing the wiring with an Ohm-meter I have high resistance except when the button is pressed, and then I get contact. That sounds right to me.
With everything in place, even if I short the contacts on the Powerflash I get no reaction in the log.
I read in the forums how to connect it using a transformer, but that shouldn't be a requirement, is it? I don't care right now if it is lighted, I just want it to work.
BTW - I'm only using an HS event for the doorbell sound - I don't have a physical chime or bell to drive.
Either my powerflash is bad, or I'm totally backward on my understanding of how this works. (The latter is more likely).
Help! Thanks!
Steve C.
I've spent all afternoon trying to install a simple doorbell with a powerflash module and its driving me crazy.
This is new install, not a replacement of an existing doorbell system. The doorbell switch I bought is lighted, and rated for not more than 16VAC. I didn't really want to install a transformer, although I bought one just in case (also 16VAC).
The powerflash doc only talked about 6-18V DC so I wasn't sure about putting in the 16VAC transformer.
Anway - I figured heck with the lighted switch for now, I'll at least get the doorbell working (very high WAF - I have a large new-build house and when someone knocks on the door you can't hear them unless you are in a near room).
I connected it so basically the contacts from the doorbell are wired directly to the powerflash. When I plug the powerflash in, I get an immediate doorbel action (HS log - H1 ON), and then everything goes stupid. If I push the 'all units off' button on the powerflash, I see that in the log. If I push the test button, the log doesn't reflect anything. If I actually push the doorbell, there are no log entries. I've made 20+ trips from the basement to my front door today...... my legs are tired.
Oh - I'm using the "B" option with mode "3".
Testing the wiring with an Ohm-meter I have high resistance except when the button is pressed, and then I get contact. That sounds right to me.
With everything in place, even if I short the contacts on the Powerflash I get no reaction in the log.
I read in the forums how to connect it using a transformer, but that shouldn't be a requirement, is it? I don't care right now if it is lighted, I just want it to work.
BTW - I'm only using an HS event for the doorbell sound - I don't have a physical chime or bell to drive.
Either my powerflash is bad, or I'm totally backward on my understanding of how this works. (The latter is more likely).
Help! Thanks!
Steve C.
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