Xathros

Unless a program Then or Else ends with a Run Program .... statement, execution simply ends at the last statement. Event driven programming in the ISY is not necessarily a linear program flow like a BASIC program. Many things (threads) can run in parallel. Take for example: Program: TestProgram If Then Run Program1 (If Path) Run Program2 (If Path) Run Program3 (If Path) Run Program4 (If Path) Run TestProgram (Else Path) Else Run Program5 (If Path) Run Program6 (If Path Selecting Run Then on TestProgram will result in programs 1 through 6 all running simultaneously. -Xathros

bbconvert- What are you querying? The Primary node (ON/Off for a KPL6 or A for a KPL8) or one of the secondary nodes? I believe when querying a multi-node device, you should always query the primary node and the ISY will update the status for all of the device's nodes at once. -Xathros

John- You need a scene containing only the KPL button as a responder. Then just turn off the scene. Adjusting the backlight levels affects the backlight brightness globally for all of the KPL's buttons and does NOT change the state of the button. -Xathros

naPS- Assuming you are running the current firmware 4.2.18, then the place to report suspected bugs would be in the 4.2.18 Firmware thread at: http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/14420-release-4218-is-now-official/ Otherwise, look for the announcement thread for the version you are running. If you are more than a few versions behind, I recommend you update to the current version and recheck to see if your problem still exists first. -Xathros

Yep. Didn't scroll far enough up for the name. Sorry. -Xathros

Anytime. Always happy to help. -Xathros

For what it's worth, the only manual I remember seeing the full description in was the manuals for my access points. -Xathros

Hi bh56- Its not the ISY. More than likely, its the 2441TH not being able to handle a spike coming from your HVAC equipment. Assuming its your furnace based on the time of year. Some with gas fired furnaces have reported this as a result of a spike sent when the furnace either fires or shuts down. There are a number of threads on here about this very issue and some of the steps that have been taken to try and remedy the situation. I don't recall if there was ever a final accepted solution however. Personally, I think some form of OptoIsolator between the stat and the HVAC equipment is the way to go. Here is a link to one of the threads on this: http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/9105-a-new-2441th-issue/?do=findComment&comment=72648 Hope this helps. -Xathros

Hi Jimbo- I have a few programs in my set up that do this sort of thing. Let me give you a few ideas. First, Program: Back Deck Timer Daytime If From Sunrise + 1 second To Sunset - 1 second (same day) And Status 'Back Porch / Back Porch Flood Light' is On Then Set Scene 'Back Porch / Back Porch' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') No reason for the floodlight to be on during daylight hours. If a someone turns it on accidentally, turn it back off. If it was left on before sunrise, turn it off at sunrise. Second, Back Deck Timer Nighttime If From Sunset To Sunrise (next day) And Status 'Back Porch / Back Porch Flood Light' is On Then Wait 15 minutes Set Scene 'Back Porch / Back Porch' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') 15 minute timer. Adjust delay as necessary to suit your needs. Next, Program: Back Deck Timer Disable If Control 'Back Porch / Back Porch Flood Light' is switched Fast On Then Disable Program 'Back Porch Timer Daytime' Disable Program 'Back Porch Timer Nighttime' Resource 'TIMER: Back Deck Timer Disabled' (Notify me if timer is disabled) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Disable the timer for those times when we are working out there and need the lights to stay on beyond the normal timeout. And finally, Program: Back Deck Timer Enable If Status 'Back Porch / Back Porch Flood Light' is Off Then Enable Program 'Back Porch Timer Nighttime' Enable Program 'Back Porch Timer Daytime' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Re-enable timer when light is turned off for any reason. (Self correcting system) I have a set of these for each of my outside lights. Works like a champ. I also have a midnight cleanup routine that will turn most things off at midnight if left on. I have one KPL button in my master bedroom that will override this and a number of other automations in the rare event we have a party or something running that late into the evening (NewYear's eve etc.) Hope this helps. -Xathros

We will likely need to stop referring to the beacon test as the 4 tap test as Insteon progresses into the new flow chart (I forget their name for it) method of configuring devices. Also, do you have the full manual for your dual band devices or the "Quick Start Guide" as the beacon test is usually not covered in the abbreviated quick start guides. -Xathros

Sounds like some missing link records or comm errors to me. Start the event viewer at level 3 and select restore device on the KPL from the ISY and see where that takes you. Post the event trace if the restore does not solve the problem. -Xathros

On the remote/client end, port forward port 443 through the router and point it at the ISY. Set up a DynDNS service to track the external IP of the router/modem. Then in your ISY Finder simply add the url pointing to https://DynDNSname:443 -Xathros

The beacon (4 tap test) only applies to dual band devices / access points / range extenders. Single band (power line only or RF only) are incapable of bridging the power line legs via RF. You will find no mention of the beacon test in any single band device manual. -Xathros

Blame it on the solar flares! -Xathros Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just put a wait 3 before the scene off command. -Xathros Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

OK. I'm out of ideas then. -Xathros

What platform are you on? Mac or Windows? @stusviews- I assume you are on Windows? May be a difference in the Java UI for Mac/Win. -Xathros

Eric- Anytime. Happy to help. -Xathros

Mine turn blue when I'm renaiming a folder: -Xathros

Eric- Why test the status of the button? Just test the other lights and set the button. If it's already right, no harms done. If ( Status 'Basement / Basement Devices / Basement Bookcase Lights' is On Or Status 'Basement / Basement Devices / Basement Steps' is On Or Status 'Basement / Basement Devices / Basement Main Lights New' is On ) Then Set Scene 'Basement / Basement Scenes / Basement KPL Monitor Hallway ' On Else Set Scene 'Basement / Basement Scenes / Basement KPL Monitor Hallway ' Off This should take care of the whole thing for you. If one or more of the lights is on, the button will be lit. Otherwise, it's off. -Xathros

Ahh. Sounds like it could be a valuable tool. There are a few things I would like to do but haven't due to the need to my user/pass to be sent in the clear. Started building some cgi scripts to get around that. -Xathros

Since the mid 90's -Xathros Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Always happy to help when I can. I'm not sure what you're referring to with ISY Proxy. -Xathros Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I haven't played with Hue yet. There are others here that have. I know there is an IFTTT channel for Hue that you might be able to trigger with an email. Once I do get my Hue, I will be attempting direct control over the LAN. I don't expect to be working on that for a few months yet. -Xathros Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

As always, happy to help. The /REST interface requires dropping leading 0's so yes, and Insteon address with a leading 0 will be affected. I believe that if you run the Topology report, all of the addresses will be listed without the leading 0's in the format that you use in a /REST call. I keep an electronic copy of a current topology report for copying addresses from when developing /REST calls. The speed will improve. Somebody at UBI central probably "spilled pixie dust on the server" again. I have seen this several times during UBI's beta process. It usually clears up in a day or two. -Xathros