Different behavior from CM11A

[mmn]

Hi

I've been using a CM11A for years and a few days ago I switched to a Powerlinc USB controller.

In a HS event I dim some lights to 0% (absolute dim to bright first) every day 30 minutes past sunrise. That worked as expected with a CM11A, but with the Powerlinc USB they only dim to about 10%.

Any insights?

PS These are standard run-of-the-mill cheap X10 lamp modules.

Update: I need to answer my own question. Apparently user error. I didn't exactly have the Powerlinc plugged into the same outlet that the CM11A was in. I plugged it into one that was nearer the computer, that also had the UPS plugged into it. When I moved it to the outlet that the CM11A was in, life returned to normal. I should've known better.

eRegards
-Michael

--
"The key is sincerity. Once you learn to fake that, you've got it made..."
-- ? successful IT salesman

[This message was edited by Fuddy on Sun, 23 March 2003 at 11:02 AM.]

[This message was edited by Fuddy on Mon, 24 March 2003 at 07:31 AM.]

[jarcara]

Do you notice any difference in performance between the CM11a and usb? I found the mr26a had helped significantly on the receive end.

[mmn]

Hi

None noticed. I do wish ther was some sort of download and battery backup of the USB. I will probably use that in the serial connection when I'm gone for some time.

eRegards
-Michael

--
"The key is sincerity. Once you learn to fake that, you've got it made..."
-- ? successful IT salesman

[jarcara]

I had to switch to the USB powerlink due to a lack of serial ports on a new pc. I have found that the powerlink is NOT performing as well as the cm11a. I tested it for an hour this evening and my burglar sensors used for garage door status would not register consistently under the powerlink. I switched back to CM11A and it works like a charm again. I found the MR26a to improve things dramatically as well. I need to get a 3rd serial port on the new pc as I have the CM11A, MR26A and S-Linke.