toflaherty Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 So I discovered last night that when I print to my wireless printer, my hall light (micro on/off module) switches on, then off exactly 60s later. After finally figuring out that it was the printer doing this, I was able to get a log of it. It seems to be a direct device command, not a scene command. I don't know how to read the logs very well yet. Any help deciphering what happened below would be greatly appreciated! Tue 01/28/2014 10:57:07 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 2B.16.BB 00.00.01 CB 11 00 LTONRR (00) Tue 01/28/2014 10:57:07 PM : [std-Group ] 2B.16.BB-->Group=1, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2 Tue 01/28/2014 10:57:07 PM : [ 2B 16 BB 1] DON 0 Tue 01/28/2014 10:57:07 PM : [ 2B 16 BB 1] ST 255 Tue 01/28/2014 10:57:07 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 2B.16.BB 25.29.2C 40 11 01 LTONRR (01) Tue 01/28/2014 10:57:07 PM : [std-Cleanup ] 2B.16.BB-->ISY/PLM Group=1, Max Hops=0, Hops Left=0 Tue 01/28/2014 10:57:07 PM : [iNST-DUP ] Previous message ignored. Tue 01/28/2014 10:57:07 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 2B.16.BB 11.01.01 CB 06 00 (00) Tue 01/28/2014 10:57:08 PM : [std-Group ] 2B.16.BB-->11.01.01, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2 Tue 01/28/2014 10:57:08 PM : [iNST-INFO ] Previous message ignored. Tue 01/28/2014 10:58:07 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 2B.16.BB 00.00.01 CB 13 00 LTOFFRR(00) Tue 01/28/2014 10:58:07 PM : [std-Group ] 2B.16.BB-->Group=1, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2 Tue 01/28/2014 10:58:07 PM : [ 2B 16 BB 1] DOF 0 Tue 01/28/2014 10:58:07 PM : [ 2B 16 BB 1] ST 0 Tue 01/28/2014 10:58:07 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 2B.16.BB 25.29.2C 40 13 01 LTOFFRR(01) Tue 01/28/2014 10:58:07 PM : [std-Cleanup ] 2B.16.BB-->ISY/PLM Group=1, Max Hops=0, Hops Left=0 Tue 01/28/2014 10:58:07 PM : [iNST-DUP ] Previous message ignored. Tue 01/28/2014 10:58:07 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 2B.16.BB 13.01.01 CB 06 00 (00) Tue 01/28/2014 10:58:07 PM : [std-Group ] 2B.16.BB-->13.01.01, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2 Tue 01/28/2014 10:58:07 PM : [iNST-INFO ] Previous message ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeG Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 The On and Off messages came from the device (2B.16.BB) itself. If it was a SwitchLinc it is the equivalent of pressing the SwitchLinc paddle first On then Off. Whatever the Micro module is monitoring changed enough for the Micro module to respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toflaherty Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hmm. The micro module is hooked up to a latching wall switch. Doesn't matter what position the switch is in, and whether the light is on or off. When I use the printer, the light will turn on if it was off, or off if it was on, then the opposite 60 seconds later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeG Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I would assume the voltage on that line changes enough for the Micro module to toggle. Try moving the wireless printer to another circuit. Or put the printer on a FilterLinc if one is available in case it is noise from printer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oberkc Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I wonder if a filter would work here. My suspicion is that a filter would do very little to keep a constant voltage in the face of a sudden power draw. But, yes, I suppose it could be noise from the printer. I was thinking more along the lines of putting the printer on a UPS. Do you have one to try out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toflaherty Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 I wonder if a filter would work here. My suspicion is that a filter would do very little to keep a constant voltage in the face of a sudden power draw. But, yes, I suppose it could be noise from the printer. I was thinking more along the lines of putting the printer on a UPS. Do you have one to try out? Unfortunately I do not. I could try putting it on a different circuit with an extension cord or something I guess. But that won't be very practical long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELA Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hello toflaherty, How long are the wires from the micro module to the switch? Does it happen if your press a print button at the printer itself rather than using a wireless command? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xathros Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Is this a Laser or Inkjet? If laser, the power draw from the fuser may be the culprit and moving to a different circuit may help. If lnkjet, then I will have to lean toward RF issues in which case, relocating the printer may help. -Xathros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toflaherty Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Laser. Seems to be power line related. Sent from my SGH-I317M using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toflaherty Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Unfortunately there's only one circuit in the office. Guess I'll just have to live with it. Maybe a program could help. Sent from my SGH-I317M using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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