Chui, I don't know if you remember this problem, but it is happening again. I have tried disconnection the comfort system from the power, but to no avail this...
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L Y Chiu
chiu@...
Jun 2, 2001 1:35 am
Jamie I suspect a bad joint on the connector to the ringer. The connector to Comfort is long and tends to cause the underlying solder joint to break. I think...
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Lyndsay Cotton
cotton@...
Jun 3, 2001 8:07 am
1. Note of interest I have set up some timers on a new installation. And, of course I knew they will work because I use my own system as a "test" system for...
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L Y Chiu
chiu@...
Jun 3, 2001 12:49 pm
Lyndsay Time Programs I presume you mean Time programs not Timers. Time Programs settings are saved in the nonvolatile memory from v4.09 so that even after...
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Lorenz, Joseph
joe.lorenz@...
Jun 4, 2001 1:07 am
Hi Lyndsay, ... panel and pulled away from ... We see this regularly in the US when we connect buildings together with copper wire for campus dial tone; (tying...
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Household Automation
household-automation@...
Jun 5, 2001 8:07 am
I am trying to set CSX up on a laptop using Windows NT but am not having much luck Have tried the usual things (i.e. disabling anything that might intefere ...
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Malcolm Green
malcolm@...
Jun 5, 2001 10:24 am
Andy, I am using Windows NT with CS-Xpress on a regular basis, and have had no major problems. If you are getting a consistent comms error, the most likely...
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Andrew Roberts - Comf...
andrew@...
Jun 6, 2001 8:06 am
The tech Area was missing the 'Sleepwalking Child' Application (2.19). We have just sorted this out and updated the app at the same time. ...
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Lorenz, Joseph
joe.lorenz@...
Jun 6, 2001 10:47 am
I have seen this with the PALM HotSync software running in the task bar. I agree with Malcom, no other serial programs can be using the com port at the same...
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Household Automation
household-automation@...
Jun 6, 2001 3:20 pm
Thanks It was the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service that was causing the conflict I just disabled it and all is OK. Regards Andy Ellis Household Automation ...
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Household Automation
household-automation@...
Jun 6, 2001 3:21 pm
Yes agreed My problem is all sorted now but I have had to change PCMCIA card memory start addreses on WIN98 (Laptop) before now! Household Automation Pinkhurst...
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comfort@...
Jun 7, 2001 1:03 am
There was some talk about lack of power connections in the Comfort case for powered alarm circuits a while back on this list. I, like most users I suspect,...
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L Y Chiu
chiu@...
Jun 7, 2001 4:48 am
Andrew Good suggestion. If there are enough people who find this useful, we could consider making such a module. The mains-only outputs may be more difficult...
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Andy Hall
andyh@...
Jun 7, 2001 8:57 am
I think it would be useful, Chiu. The other terminals that seem to attract a lot of connections are the RS422 ones, so including those as well would be a help....
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Household Automation
household-automation@...
Jun 7, 2001 8:58 am
Yes good idea The power feed from the main board to the new board should utilise a push fit connector - again small point but it all saves time! Andrew Ellis ...
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Andrew Roberts - Comf...
andrew@...
Jun 7, 2001 9:21 am
It could be a three way terminal block similar to the Zone Switch method to attach onto the main panel, (there is no room on Comfort PCB for any more ...
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chalet7@...
Jun 7, 2001 5:02 pm
Does anyone know the easiest way to interface Comfort to a Homeseer equipped PC? I guess a UCM module would be the best way but do not know how easy it would...
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ewenjc@...
Jun 7, 2001 5:03 pm
I would like to connect a temperature sensor to comfort and then use responces to activate the heating system or close the conservatory roof vents. A simple...
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Dan Hoehnen
dhoehnen@...
Jun 7, 2001 6:29 pm
I may be able to help. I am the author of ACE, a home automation program that supports Comfort. ACE provides the communication interface between Comfort and...
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Lyndsay Cotton
cotton@...
Jun 8, 2001 1:05 am
Good idea ... From: L Y Chiu <chiu@...> To: <comfort-technical@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 6:48 AM Subject: Re:...
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Neil F
comfort@...
Jun 8, 2001 1:06 am
chalet7...Homeseer can send and recieve serial port messages within its scripting interface. So if the protocol is explained somewhere it should be possible to...
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Paul Gordon
paul_gordon@...
Jun 8, 2001 1:06 am
... It can... ... YES!! - Dan, this would be killer feature that would have me sending you pot-loads of cash quicker than you could say "buffalo" BTW - I plan...
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Dan Hoehnen
dhoehnen@...
Jun 8, 2001 2:29 am
... scripting interface. So if the protocol is explained somewhere it ... Ah, then ACE would not be needed. I can't wait to have some time to start using HS. ...
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Dan Hoehnen
dhoehnen@...
Jun 8, 2001 2:32 am
... pot-loads?? OK, it's a deal. But if I don't actually get pot-loads I'll tell everyone here about you! :) You don't get ACE with a UCM. You get ACE with...
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Lorenz, Joseph
joe.lorenz@...
Jun 8, 2001 12:19 pm
I too think this is a good idea. The system has so many capabilities you can quickly run out of available space to connect accessories. I think you have ...
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Lorenz, Joseph
joe.lorenz@...
Jun 8, 2001 12:20 pm
Okay I have been thinking about this for a short while. What are your thoughts about adding a board to simplify CCTV connections to the switched outputs? I...
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Paul Gordon
paul_gordon@...
Jun 8, 2001 12:22 pm
... Winamp support... Configurable client interface... - OK, HS has a web interface, which is easy to set up (in fact you don't have to set anything!), but not...
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Neil F
comfort@...
Jun 8, 2001 12:22 pm
Thanks for the info Dan. I'd love to hear your conclusions once you've had time to play wih homeseer. Neil PS has anyone recieved any snow white-hahaha viruses...
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Paul Gordon
paul_gordon@...
Jun 8, 2001 12:24 pm
... Errr.... OK, :) ... Ah, right-o, so I would still need to license the other components that I need/want... Paul G. ...
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L Y Chiu
chiu@...
Jun 8, 2001 12:37 pm
Joe We have a BPM module (for Battery Protection Module). It has low battery cutoff and current limiting for charging the battery If there are too many things...
