I'm frequently gone from my cabin for weeks. If I disconnect CL-100 from all power, will I have to reprogram it?
1822925
NO, as C. R. pointed out the the station presets are saved on EEPROM. However, it's powered by 6v DC form the 110 wall adapter. You can get a matching plug at Radio Shack and connect it to a bigger external battery. Then plug one of their solar panels into the battery and leave it in the window. You could run the radio permanently disconnected form 110v that way. Our cabin has no 110v, so that's what we do.
1822926
It depends on how strong your batteries are and how long you're away. I imagine the batteries will last several months if the unit is turned off, but I've not experimented with that. When I leave my cabin I just take it with me -- it's handy to pack and I like having it in both homes. By coincidence I use the same weather channel in both my homes, so no reprogramming is required when I go from one to the other. If you'd rather leave it in the cabin and the batteries die, it's not very hard to reprogram; maybe write down the channel you use so you don't forget while you're gone. Be sure you turn off the weather function -- that will drain your batteries even if there aren't any weather alerts.
1822927
I'll take a WAG here and pretty much go along with the others. The manual is basically worthless aboutthe battery back up. I would think if it had strong batteries and the unit was turned off your programming should last longer than a few weeks. Isn't really that hard to reprogram it if that proves not to be the case. Unlike my trunk tracker scanner radios. Take a chance, Lindbergh did!
1822928
You shouldn't have to. It has battery backup for time, but that's not really necessary for maintaining programming for channels, county, etc. It will also automatically update the correct time if there is an RDS radio station locally (they broadcast addtional info such as channel name to display on your radio; this includes the correct time).
1822929
I do not know as I keep mine powered by house electricity. I too agree with the comments of Reno Gulch as both make a lot of sense to me.
1822930
It depends on how strong your batteries are and how long you're away. I imagine the batteries will last several months if the unit is turned off, but I've not experimented with that. When I leave my cabin I just take it with me -- it's handy to pack and I like having it in both homes. By coincidence I use the same weather channel in both my homes, so no reprogramming is required when I go from one to the other. If you'd rather leave it in the cabin and the batteries die, it's not very hard to reprogram; maybe write down the channel you use so you don't forget while you're gone. Be sure you turn off the weather function -- that will drain your batteries even if there aren't any weather alerts. It depends on how strong your batteries are and how long you're away. I imagine the batteries will last several months if the unit is turned off, but I've not experimented with that. When I leave my cabin I just take it with me -- it's handy to pack and I like having it in both homes. By coincidence I use the same weather channel in both my homes, so no reprogramming is required when I go from one to the other. If you'd rather leave it in the cabin and the batteries die, it's not very hard to reprogram; maybe write down the channel you use so you don't forget while you're gone. Be sure you... » Read More It depends on how strong your batteries are and how long you're away. I imagine the batteries will last several months if the unit is turned off, but I've not experimented with that. When I leave my cabin I just take it with me -- it's handy to pack and I like having it in both homes. By coincidence I use the same weather channel in both my homes, so no reprogramming is required when I go from one to the other. If you'd rather leave it in the cabin and the batteries die, it's not very hard to reprogram; maybe write down the channel you use so you don't forget while you're gone. Be sure you turn off the weather function -- that will drain your batteries even if there aren't any weather alerts. « Show Less
2018691
No Problem - there is a battery backup. Have never had o reprogram since we first set it up.
1761160
Yes. Applying manual disconnection is only possible when the ignition is off
462712
You can use your wall switch as a master power disconnect, but the various functions of the fan & light will still be controlled by the remote.
740077
If you can use a macro, this should work, if you send the command to the insteon network to first turn it off, wait 5 seconds and the switch it off again. This would work because the command is being executed eventhough you are not on the network anymore and cannot send commands while the modem is down. Some controllers allow you to store command sequences like that.
1982319
Yes, and it is is possible using the command line interface (i.e. from Serial, Telnet, or SSH)Here are the commands I used to do it:configureinterface GE 1power inline limit 0 #offpower inline limit 15400 #on
1578705
No. We have to pull mNo. We have to pull the power cord off from power outlet
76524
Definitely. Just take note that the manual suggests unplugging it when not in use.
1168405
Bernie, Not sure I understand your question...Do you mean you want to disable the alert produced when power has been interrupted?Please explain your situation and I will try to answer.Thanks,steve
476280
No, the settings are stored in non-volatile memory, so power outages or unplugging doesnt affect settings. I set one controller aside literally for years. When plugged back in the last settings were there.
779764
Yes, that is correct, however, the reset will default to the first audio option of "You are trespassing" I keep the power on the unit 24 / 7 in order to maintain my settings.
559935
No. Power off completely, as in, unplugged. When power is restored, it will take maybe a minute to recall everything (it will display what it's doing) and then will play whatever was left on it before power down. No need to re-enter everything. It will, of course, require a wi-fi network to find, which presumably you'd have in your RV. Note, by the way, Grace Digital makes a portable model that used rechargeable batteries that you could take outside. I think it's called the "Allegro." But I've had no problem with the model in question in terms of power on and off. You can, by the way, download the owner's manual at the GD website.
1575656
No. This is the only problem with this product. It loses the program when the power is out. So you need to redo it. It is easy, but you have to program it again. M
270813
sorry didn't see ur question. YES !!!!! If programmed you can unplug or shut off and all ur programs come right back. Holds 99 seprate programs
1248814
You don't leave it in the vehicle. After you are done programming your vehicle, you unplug it.
1044157
You do not have to re-program the feeder itself if there is a power outage. You would however have to reprogram the external timer if there were to be a power outage unless you purchase a timer that has a backup battery.
559937
No. Power off completely, as in, unplugged. When power is restored, it will take maybe a minute to recall everything (it will display what it's doing) and then will play whatever was left on it before power down. No need to re-enter everything. It will, of course, require a wi-fi network to find, which presumably you'd have in your RV. Note, by the way, Grace Digital makes a portable model that used rechargeable batteries that you could take outside. I think it's called the "Allegro." But I've had no problem with the model in question in terms of power on and off. You can, by the way, download the owner's manual at the GD website. No. Power off completely, as in, unplugged. When power is restored, it will take maybe a minute to recall everything (it will display what it's doing) and then will play whatever was left on it before power down. No need to re-enter everything. It will, of course, require a wi-fi network to find, which presumably you'd have in your RV. Note, by the way, Grace Digital makes a portable model that used rechargeable batteries that you could take outside. I think it's called the "Allegro." But I've had no problem with the model in question in terms of power on and off. You can, by the... » Read More No. Power off completely, as in, unplugged. When power is restored, it will take maybe a minute to recall everything (it will display what it's doing) and then will play whatever was left on it before power down. No need to re-enter everything. It will, of course, require a wi-fi network to find, which presumably you'd have in your RV. Note, by the way, Grace Digital makes a portable model that used rechargeable batteries that you could take outside. I think it's called the "Allegro." But I've had no problem with the model in question in terms of power on and off. You can, by the way, download the owner's manual at the GD website. « Show Less