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− | ===1)What type of controller are you using to trigger the chime?=== | + | ===1) Does your SC546A Remote Chime make a sound when you plug it into an outlet?=== |
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+ | *'''YES''': Go to step 2 | ||
+ | *'''NO''': Please email support@x10.com; your chime is defective. | ||
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+ | ===2)What type of controller are you using to trigger the chime?=== | ||
*'''Motion Sensor''': Go to step 3 | *'''Motion Sensor''': Go to step 3 | ||
− | *'''Plugin Controller''': Go to step | + | *'''Plugin Controller''': Go to step 5 |
*'''Remote''': Go to step 3 | *'''Remote''': Go to step 3 | ||
*'''Security System''': The remote chime cannot be triggered by your security system - you'll need a [[PH508]] or [[SH10A]] PowerHorn Siren. | *'''Security System''': The remote chime cannot be triggered by your security system - you'll need a [[PH508]] or [[SH10A]] PowerHorn Siren. | ||
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+ | ===3) Do you have a transceiver?=== | ||
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+ | *'''YES''': Go to step 4 | ||
+ | *'''NO''': Please see [[Converting RF to Powerline|this]] article. | ||
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+ | ===4) Is your chime set to the same House Code as your Transceiver and Controller?=== | ||
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+ | ===5) If you plug your controller into the same outlet as your chime can you trigger your chime now?=== | ||
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+ | ===6) When you press House Code "1" ON/OFF on your controller, can you hear your transceiver CLICK?=== | ||
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+ | ===7) When you press House Code "1" ON/OFF on your remote, can you hear your transceiver CLICK?=== | ||
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+ | ===8) When you press HOUSE/ON and UNIT/OFF on your motion sensor, can you hear your transceiver CLICK?=== | ||
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+ | ===9) If you plug your transceiver into the same outlet as your chime can you trigger your chime now?=== | ||
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+ | ===10) Does your chime work sometimes and not others?== |
Revision as of 22:36, 30 May 2014
Question
Why isn't my system working?
Answer
1) Does your SC546A Remote Chime make a sound when you plug it into an outlet?
- YES: Go to step 2
- NO: Please email support@x10.com; your chime is defective.
2)What type of controller are you using to trigger the chime?
- Motion Sensor: Go to step 3
- Plugin Controller: Go to step 5
- Remote: Go to step 3
- Security System: The remote chime cannot be triggered by your security system - you'll need a PH508 or SH10A PowerHorn Siren.
3) Do you have a transceiver?
- YES: Go to step 4
- NO: Please see this article.