Troubleshooting Home Automation
Description
Index:
To Fix a Specific Problem...
To Learn How to Troubleshoot PLC...
Older Equipment
Common Failure Modes
Wall Switches That Won't...
Is The Cutoff Switch Turned Off?
Is Line and Load Wired Correctly?
Is Line and Load Reversed?
...and other possible causes, tests, and descriptions...
Missed Commands
PLC Signal Transmission Problems
User Error?
Is the Resistance of the Load Too High?
...and other possible causes, tests, and descriptions...
Mysterious Turn-Ons
User Error?
Is Another House Controlling Yours?
Is Local Control Biting You?
...and other possible causes, tests, and descriptions...
Three- and Four-way Switch Wiring
By our very own Jeff Fisher! Our technical support is so good...we wrote the book!
Terminology
Determining What Each Wire Is
Typical Three-Way Wiring
...and instructions for wiring and troubleshooting each type of switch...
Module and Controller Specs
Incandescent Lamp Ratings
120 Volt Quartz Lamp Ratings
Local Control
...and more information and conversion formulas...
Test Equipment
Automatic Test Transmitter
Signal Strength Indicator
Test Cord
...and other vital test equipment your can buy or make yourself...
Miscellaneous Procedures
Disabling Local Control
Solving External Noise Problems
...and other important procedures...
To Fix a Specific Problem...
To Learn How to Troubleshoot PLC...
Older Equipment
Common Failure Modes
Wall Switches That Won't...
Is The Cutoff Switch Turned Off?
Is Line and Load Wired Correctly?
Is Line and Load Reversed?
...and other possible causes, tests, and descriptions...
Missed Commands
PLC Signal Transmission Problems
User Error?
Is the Resistance of the Load Too High?
...and other possible causes, tests, and descriptions...
Mysterious Turn-Ons
User Error?
Is Another House Controlling Yours?
Is Local Control Biting You?
...and other possible causes, tests, and descriptions...
Three- and Four-way Switch Wiring
By our very own Jeff Fisher! Our technical support is so good...we wrote the book!
Terminology
Determining What Each Wire Is
Typical Three-Way Wiring
...and instructions for wiring and troubleshooting each type of switch...
Module and Controller Specs
Incandescent Lamp Ratings
120 Volt Quartz Lamp Ratings
Local Control
...and more information and conversion formulas...
Test Equipment
Automatic Test Transmitter
Signal Strength Indicator
Test Cord
...and other vital test equipment your can buy or make yourself...
Miscellaneous Procedures
Disabling Local Control
Solving External Noise Problems
...and other important procedures...
Features
- Step by step guides lead you to the proper solution of common (and not-so-common) problems.
- Invaluable information on common failure modes, module and controller specs, and test equipment you can buy and build.
- Includes procedures and diagrams on locating PLC noise, installing three- and four-way switches, and other common PLC related tasks.
- Fifteen years of personal experience and three years of hands-on "in the field" PLC troubleshooting expertise distilled into one simple easy-to-use guide.
Specifications
| UPC JFHB | 9781881911029 |
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