X10 Issue

[JimMcGowanInlet]

I just discovered an X10 problem that others may already know about. Anyone know of a fix or workaround. Programing for all possiblities is difficult.

I've discovered the 465 Lamp modules have a problem when they recieve dim commands that total 100%. So if I command the unit to dim 50% and then later I send (by mistake) another dim 50% the lamp goes dark (as one would expect) BUT once the unit gets to 0% an ON command will not turn the lamp on. I must send an OFF before the unit will accept an ON. I've tried 2 different brand 465's and both do the same thing. Im not sure if its an X10 protocol problem or a HAL problem.

Any thoughts?
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[Nathan]

Yes, a number of X10 modules exhibit this behavior. Simply put, the light *IS* on. It's just dimmed all the way down. So another ON command doesn't change it's status. It's not a bug, it's a feature, albeit a poorly thought out one.

You need to send bright commands if it's already on, or else send an off followed by an on.

Really, it's not broke. It's supposed to work that way.

Another reason to avoid X10.

Cheers,
Nathan