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Multiple SIS_PM units now work. (After fixing sispmctl-bug, see commandref.html.)

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NOTE: Changing the order of the units on the USB while fhem.pl is running WILL STILL BREAK THINGS!


git-svn-id: https://fhem.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/fhem/trunk/fhem@551 2b470e98-0d58-463d-a4d8-8e2adae1ed80
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@@ -3467,13 +3467,52 @@ Forecast Cloudy</pre>
<code>define &lt;name&gt; SISPM &lt;/path/to/sispmctl&gt;</code>
<br><br>
<i><b>PLEASE NOTE:</b> This module is to be considered alpha quality; it has not been
tested extensively, especially the interaction between "set" commands and the sheduled
status reading needs more obervation. (Testing with FIFOs seems as if it's working
without blocking nor interference, but that's on a mostly unloaded, fast system.)<br><br>
BE CAREFUL when using multiple PMs on one host; the parser in SISPM_Define() is MOST
PROBABLY broken here, I haven't had the opportunity to test this yet. YOU HAVE BEEN
WARNED.</i> And now to what's this disclaimer tries to prevent you from using ;)<br><br>
<div style="background-color: #ffaaaa;">
<i><b>PLEASE NOTE:</b> This module is still work in progess; please treat it as such.
(That is, don't but your central heating on SISPM in a cold winter just yet ;))</i><br><br>
Further tests should be done regarding the interaction between "set" commands and the sheduled
status reading. (Testing with FIFOs seems as if it's working without blocking nor interference,
but that's on a mostly unloaded, fast system.)<br><br>
When <i>using multiple SIS PMs on one host</i>, sispmctl up to and including V 2.7 has a bug:
<pre>plug-2:# sispmctl -v -s -d 1 -g all -d 2 -g all
SiS PM Control for Linux 2.7
(C) 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 by Mondrian Nuessle, (C) 2005, 2006 by Andreas Neuper.
This program is free software.
[...]
Gembird #0 is USB device 013.This device is a 4-socket SiS-PM.
[...]
Gembird #1 is USB device 015.This device is a 4-socket SiS-PM.
[...]
Accessing Gembird #1 USB device 015
Status of outlet 1: on
Status of outlet 2: on
Status of outlet 3: on
Status of outlet 4: on
Error performing requested action
Libusb error string: error sending control message: Invalid argument
Terminating
*** glibc detected *** sispmctl: double free or corruption (fasttop): 0x000251e0 ***
[...]</pre>
Well, the fix is simple and will be sent upstream, but in case it's not incorporated
at the time you need it, here it is; it's easy to apply even by hand ;-)
<pre>
--- src/main.c-old 2010-01-19 16:56:15.000000000 +0100
+++ src/main.c 2010-01-19 16:54:56.000000000 +0100
@@ -441,7 +441,7 @@
}
break;
case 'd': // replace previous (first is default) device by selected one
- if(udev!=NULL) usb_close (udev);
+ if(udev!=NULL) { usb_close (udev); udev=NULL; }
devnum = atoi(optarg);
if(devnum>=count) devnum=count-1;
break;
</pre></div><br>
Defines a path to the program "sispmctl", which is used to control (locally attached)
"Silver Shield Power Manager" devices. Usually these are connected to the local computer