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Appliance vs. Lamp Modules
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Post 1 made on Monday July 9, 2001 at 20:58
Bruce
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I had a flourescent lamp which was being switched via a TM751 Transceiver. Since my plan was to use my Pronto for total control, I got a IR543 unti and two lamp modules. I plugged on of the lamp modules into the wall and the cord from the flourescent into it, but it does not respond to button presses from the IR543 (while incandescent lamps do respond, in multiple locations). Do I need an appliance module to operate the flourescent lamp?

Also, I've noticed something unexpected. I am able to plug the lamp modules into surge protectors and still havem them operate! Still, another problem presents itself-my living room and dining room are on different breakers, and it appears that even with the transceiver, RF commands don't get passed from LR to DR :-(
OP | Post 2 made on Monday July 9, 2001 at 21:53
Larry in TN
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1. If you plug something into the TM751 transceiver you will ONLY be able to control it from an RF transmitter. The TM751 won't respond to X10 signals generated by other transmitters (such as the IR543).

2. Flourescent lamps should ONLY be plugged into appliance modules, never lamp modules.

3. Try turning on any 220v appliances (stove on High, electric dryer, etc.) and see if you can then control something in the LR from the DR or vis versa. If so, your rooms on on different phases and you need a phase coupler. If it still doesn't work then you likely have a noise problem. See [Link: homeautomationnet.com] for a more detailed explaination.

4. Assume that a surge protector will block X10 and introduce noise on your line. It might not always prevent X10 from working but an unfiltered surger surpressor will likely reduce the reliability of your system. I went with a whole-house surge supressor, installed at my CB panel, so that I can avoid having multiple surpressors scattered around the house.
OP | Post 3 made on Monday July 9, 2001 at 22:49
Bruce
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I guess I'll be picking up an appliance module next :-)

Luckily, I can get by reasonably well with all the Lamp/Appliance modules in one room (my home theater room). It would be nice to install a coupler (or possibly I could put another IR 543 on another house code) but it isn't essential to operate lights in the DR area (but it would be nice).

Thanks for the help!
OP | Post 4 made on Saturday July 14, 2001 at 22:06
Ed Maurus
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I have a c/f bulb in my office here controlled by a lamp module. No problems at all since I only turn it off and on, no dim commands.


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