New sunscreen module ZAX12 from Xanura

Post by **Bastiaan** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:07 pm

Didn't try another model as dummy, if nobody here got it working the easy way, I wil have to input commands manually.

Post by **Bwired** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:53 pm

I programmed my ZAX12 modules with the a good old fashion remote

Post by **Bastiaan** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 10:40 am

I am struggling a bit with my ZAIX12:
Its working fine opening and closing at address D10, preset by button is set and works.
Somehow it doesnt react on D11 for the preset in Homeseer.
My guess is that during programming the second address was not assigned well. Normally setting the first address will add the second address one number up.
Can't get any response from it on D11.

I have tried to re-program it with my PMI35 but no luck. What commands are you sending to set the device up?
How do I deal with a device with a lost address? Is there a all reset option where everything goes back to A1+ A2?

Thanks, Bastiaan

Post by **Bwired** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:04 pm

Hi Bastiaan,
I'm investigating this as well, I think automatic programming of the second address is working. But if you check the log of what you receive I see a different protocol as usual. I have to adjust my driver, will get back on it but first I go on holiday soon

Regards Pieter

Post by **Bastiaan** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:16 pm

Pieter any update on the ZAIX12 commands?

Although the Xanura site seems to (partially) be back online. There is no updated software.

Still cannot control the 'preset' option on my ZAIX12.....

The manual states that sending several brighter commands to the first address should bring the system to a position but when I test it, it does make steps but stops in between. WHich is nog good for the motor it is controlling.

Can someone give me the example how to send a series of brighter commands to address D10 in Homeseer scripting?

Post by **Bwired** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:33 am

I do now this what is appearing in my logging.

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04-08-2008 14:32:12 $<2800! L[1]070801D0#

My ZAIX12 is at housecode L07
The preset is divided in 25 positions, 00 = Off

L[1]07 = device
08 = position preset (8 x 4% open)
01 = always the same
D0# = checksum

I still have to investigate further and adjust my driver for this if I only had the time

I asked Xanura to put the specifications on there website because it's somehow not in the manual.

Post by **Bastiaan** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:15 pm

Well nice to see some more info and understanding. apparently there are more options than just the on/off and preset. Does your logging tells us that we can set it to any position when we know the right control commands?

Could you give some examples if you get it working?

Post by **Bwired** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:31 pm

That is the nice thing about the ZAX12, you can set it directly to the right position. So you can send the code on the powerline to module, the logging is the code which is sended on the powerline when I push my preset button. Works great for events, for example in the morning set the ZAX12 to preset 3 and at noon to preset 5. Combined with weather station reading you can control the ZAX the way you want.

You triggered me so I adjusted my HA program and now I send this code "$>28001 L[1]070801" + checksum over the powerline and the sunscreen went exactly to that position.
I havent looked at the Dim possibilities!

Post by **Bastiaan** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:35 pm

May be I have to move this question to the HS forum but can you give me an example how I could send this command in HS? (or some guidance in the direction)

I am opening my inside garden roof with the ZAIX12 and need exactly what you are describing.

Post by **Bwired** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:42 pm

Can't help you very good on that part since I'm not using Homeseer for years anymore.

Post by **Bastiaan** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:59 pm

Thanks so far, will search a bit on the HS forum.
Just a last question (for now

):

Do you send the commands to the first or second address of the ZAIX12?
I get the feeling that you use the first address for all controlling.

Post by **Bwired** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:05 pm

I think you are right about that!
At this point the working of the ZAX12 is not totally clear to me (like you)

Post by **Bastiaan** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:38 pm

OK I studied your codes and some X10 ( I am just starting).Found dat your 07 was probaly the X10 extended command, so 8 had to be the positioning!

Resulting in:
&hs.ExecX10 "Address","Extended",Position,01

My system is at D10: &hs.ExecX10 "D10","Extended",3,01 opens a little and &hs.ExecX10 "D10","Extended",20,01 all the way.

Now I am just curious about the last bit but that was nice teamwork today

Post by **Bwired** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:40 pm

Yep, you are right!
The codes go from 00 to 19 hex where 00 is closed.
Good to hear you got it going in Homeseer [:)]
Still need to find out the exact working of the second address etc.
So we keep the topic open
Thanks & Regards
Pieter

Post by **Peterpc** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 10:06 am

The ZAX12 and SWM1P from Marmitek work both with the extended codes for shutters and sunshades (extended code type 0). Only the sun protection part (10) does not work because it has the preset function. The Marmitek SW10 also works with the extended codes for shutters and sunshades and also with the sun protection. It only does not give you any feedback.