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This problem is most likely caused by line noise. The noise on the line stops the X10 signal from getting through so you can't turn the light on. BUT if you turn the light on from its push button, it puts a load across the line that attenuates the noise, so now you can dim or turn off the light. As soon as you turn it off, and remove the load, the noise pops back up. You need to determine the source of the noise and filter it. This can be particularly prevalent in 3-way switches since there can be noise on the traveler wires, which is much more difficult to get rid of. In these situations the easiest fix is to forget about the companion switch and instead attach an SS13A to the wall in that location, and use that instead. This requires a TM751, PS561, RR501, or CM15A transceiver. | This problem is most likely caused by line noise. The noise on the line stops the X10 signal from getting through so you can't turn the light on. BUT if you turn the light on from its push button, it puts a load across the line that attenuates the noise, so now you can dim or turn off the light. As soon as you turn it off, and remove the load, the noise pops back up. You need to determine the source of the noise and filter it. This can be particularly prevalent in 3-way switches since there can be noise on the traveler wires, which is much more difficult to get rid of. In these situations the easiest fix is to forget about the companion switch and instead attach an SS13A to the wall in that location, and use that instead. This requires a TM751, PS561, RR501, or CM15A transceiver. | ||
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| + | ===Related Articles=== | ||
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| + | [[Switch Turns On But Not Off]] | ||
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| + | [[Modules Work in Some Locations but not Others]] | ||
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| + | [[Fluorescent Lights]] | ||
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| + | [[Phase Coupling]] | ||
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| + | [[Noise, Noise Filters and Automatic Gain Control]] | ||
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| + | Key Topics: neutral, ground, incandescent, wire, load, ballast, noise | ||
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| + | Relates to: WS467, WS4777, WS12A, WS13A | ||
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| + | [[Category:troubleshooting]] | ||
Revision as of 23:14, 4 August 2006
Question
Lights can be turned off or dimmed, but not turned on from the X10 powerline signal. Any ideas as to what causes this?
Answer
This problem is most likely caused by line noise. The noise on the line stops the X10 signal from getting through so you can't turn the light on. BUT if you turn the light on from its push button, it puts a load across the line that attenuates the noise, so now you can dim or turn off the light. As soon as you turn it off, and remove the load, the noise pops back up. You need to determine the source of the noise and filter it. This can be particularly prevalent in 3-way switches since there can be noise on the traveler wires, which is much more difficult to get rid of. In these situations the easiest fix is to forget about the companion switch and instead attach an SS13A to the wall in that location, and use that instead. This requires a TM751, PS561, RR501, or CM15A transceiver.
Related Articles
Modules Work in Some Locations but not Others
Noise, Noise Filters and Automatic Gain Control
Key Topics: neutral, ground, incandescent, wire, load, ballast, noise
Relates to: WS467, WS4777, WS12A, WS13A