Using X-10 device status

[ecoleman]

I've got HALdeluxe 2.0.33 installed on WinXP, and controlling a lamp module and four Leviton 6291 DHC single-pole wall switches. For the most part, everything works as expected-- except when it comes to the \"device status\" feature in the 2.0 version.

I've manually configured the device properties to reflect the manufacturer and model of the wall switches, and have enabled both the reporting and polling features. However, the status in both the automation setup screen and the HAL HomeNet web page reflects the state of the switches with respect to past HAL commands. It does not reflect the true state of the switch (i.e., if someone walked over and manually turned it on or off.) Shouldn't this be reflected in the device status somehow? I was wanting to set up a rule to perform an action if the switch is in the on position. Shouldn't these switches be able to do this? And HAL too? Can't I manually invoke a \"status poll\" somehow? I'm still a bit of a newbie, so I could be completely overlooking something here.

Thanks!

Erik Coleman
Champaign, Illinois

[rajenkins]

Hi,

just done a quick search for the Leviton 6291

I found a list of specs for various devices here:
http://www.shed.com/x10stuff.html#wallswitch

This says the 6291 does not send X-10; i.e. it's not a two-way or 'pollable' device, so HAL cannot know the local control status.

[ecoleman]

Thanks for the info!

That's a bummer. I can use these for several locations, but I have one particular location where the status would be desireable. Any ideas of a comparable wall switch that can do this? I do prefer the Decora style like the 6291.

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Erik Coleman
Champaign, Illinois

[AutomatedOutlet]

I think that the SwitchLinc 2380 switch is the best 2-way switch

http://www.automatedoutlet.com/html/lighting_4.html

Martin