Xathros

Anytime. Happy to help. -Xathros

I do this too. I see no reason that this shouldn't work with the ISY if it worked with HL. One thing to look at, if your program has multiple entries setting backlights, it will help to insert some waits between those entries to allow extra time for the insteon traffic. This is mine: If From Sunset + 15 minutes To Sunrise - 15 minutes (next day) Then Set 'Living Room / KPLD8 / LR-KPL8-A' On 3 / Off 0 (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Boys Room / Boys Ceiling Light SLD' 1% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Girls Room / Girls Ceiling Light SLD' 1% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Dining-Kitchen / Kitchen Counter SLD' 1% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Dining-Kitchen / Kitchen Island SLD' 1% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Back Porch / Back Porch Flood Light' 1% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Dining-Kitchen / DinKit-KPL / KitDin-KPL-A' On 3 / Off 0 (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Dining-Kitchen / Dining Room Chandelier SLD' 1% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Front Porch / Front Porch Lights (Load)' 1% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Front Hallway / Front Door Hallway Light' 1% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Upstairs Stairway / Stairway Bottom' 1% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Upstairs Stairway / Stairway Top' 1% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Master Suite / KPLD8 / MBR KPL-A' On 3 / Off 0 (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Master Suite / MBR SLD' 1% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Master Suite / MasterBath / Vanity Lights' 1% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Master Suite / MasterBath / Ceiling Light' 1% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Master Suite / MasterBath / Exhaust Fan' 1% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Master Suite / MasterCloset / MBR Closet' 1% (Backlight Level) Resource 'Syslog-UTLITY - Backlights Dimmed' Else Set 'Living Room / KPLD8 / LR-KPL8-A' On 15 / Off 3 (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Girls Room / Girls Ceiling Light SLD' 50% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Boys Room / Boys Ceiling Light SLD' 50% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Dining-Kitchen / Kitchen Counter SLD' 50% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Dining-Kitchen / Kitchen Island SLD' 50% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Back Porch / Back Porch Flood Light' 50% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Dining-Kitchen / DinKit-KPL / KitDin-KPL-A' On 15 / Off 3 (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Dining-Kitchen / Dining Room Chandelier SLD' 50% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Front Porch / Front Porch Lights (Load)' 50% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Front Hallway / Front Door Hallway Light' 50% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Upstairs Stairway / Stairway Top' 50% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Upstairs Stairway / Stairway Bottom' 50% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Master Suite / KPLD8 / MBR KPL-A' On 15 / Off 3 (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Master Suite / MBR SLD' 50% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Master Suite / MasterBath / Vanity Lights' 50% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Master Suite / MasterBath / Ceiling Light' 50% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Master Suite / MasterBath / Exhaust Fan' 50% (Backlight Level) Wait 1 second Set 'Master Suite / MasterCloset / MBR Closet' 50% (Backlight Level) Resource 'Syslog-UTLITY - Backlights Brightened' -Xathros

How about a program to monitor the control device for the lights and turn them off after a delay? If Control BackYardFloods is switched On and Time is from Sunset to Sunrise (Next Day) Then Wait 5 minutes Set BackYardFloods Off -Xathros

Also, be aware that if you use the motion sensors as controllers of a scene, you will be unable to disable the motion detection if wanted. Using the program method, you could disable the main program to prevent the lights from triggering on motion. On the flip side, using the scene method, the lights will trigger about a second faster then relying on the program method. Your choice as to what is preferred. -Xathros

Modify the first program as to add a repeat as follows: If Status 'Garage Door Sensor' is On Then Wait 30 minutes $Garage_Left_Open = 1 Repeat every 30 minutes Send Notification to 'Default' content 'Garage.LeftOpen' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') -Xathros

Very nice writeup! -Xathros

If you configure the MS for On Only, then the timeout is irrelevant. The programs above only respond to the On command. If the MS times out and sends an off, there is no effect. The best configuration for these is On Only and Sensing mode. Sensing mode sends an On every time it sees motion (usually 10 or so seconds in between messages.) rather than waiting for the timeout to occur before it can send another on. The programs respond to the additional On commands by restarting the timeout delay each time an on is received. -Xathros

I did make a few assumptions when I coded that: 1) All MS have the same timeout delay. 2)The timeout delay is 5 minutes. Based on those assumptions, I felt this met the functional requirements. This is also pretty close to how I handle mine as well although I don't have any multi-sensor situations like we have here. In my living room, I have one additional program that I recently added: This allows for kids to sleep one the couch without triggering the living room lights every time someone moves. Switching the lights Off again will re-enable the motion progrems as above. -Xathros

You can backup the entire ISY from the file menu in the Admin console. There is a procedure in the Wiki for formatting a fresh SD card and restoring a backup in the event of a failure. -Xathros EDIT: Here is the Wiki article. Note, Since your ISY has a slot for the SD card, you can skip the portion about removing the ISY's cover to access the card inside - otherwise all is applicable. http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:Replacing/Formatting_an_SD_Card

Yes. Just don't need a larger one. The ISY firmware and file system is on the SD card. Without that, the ISY does not function at all. -Xathros

Larry- I think he was planning on putting the converter at the basement end of the wire so heat wouldn't be an issue there. -Xathros

Sure, Pi is full linux. But I run a VM for linux network services that is much better than a limited system on a chip and without any additional hardware purchase. In context of sensor data for HA with ISY, can you share your thoughts on CAI vs Pi? For strictly sensors, the CAI is likely the easiest route as apostolakisl stated above. The Pi is just capable of much more albeit more complex. Cost wise, they are roughly the same and both require external power supplies. The Pi would also require an add-on board to connect the one wire sensors whereas the CAI is ready to accept then sensors right out of the box. A full VM may be more capable than the Pi but the Pi only draws a few watts and runs off a cell charger. One of my goals was to eliminate the cost of a full PC 24/7 and not lose the basic services that it provided. The Pi was a perfect fit for that. -Xathros

What was the reason you switched? Would you mind sharing a few pros and cons for CAI vs Pi? I have both a CAI and a Pi. The CAI is a good solid stable interface for these sensors and other I/O needs. The Pi can do this and so much more being a full linux based computer. I use the Pi as a webserver, ftp server, syslog server and as an interface to other things that cannot talk directly to the ISY. -Xathros

Hi Oberkc- I just went back and re-read the OP. I do believe my solution is what balla4eva33 was asking for. His problem was that with multiple sensors timing out at different times, the lights were not behaving in a usable manor. My solution simply moved the timer from inside the 3 MS to my program and keeps the lights on while there is continued motion detected by any of the 3 sensors. Thank you for adding the info RE: jumper 5 and using the ISY for configuring the sensors. I probably should have pointed that out as well. -Xathros

Excellent! Glad I could help. Just noticed that I failed to answer one of your questions Re: Beep Duration. Some newer Insteon devices can beep. Not very loud and its just a short beep (maybe 1/10 second) regardless of the duration selected. I use this on some of my light timers to warn that a light is about to turn off in 30 Seconds and at a few key locations when a door opens - sort of like a chime. I would not rely on this as a doorbell as if there is even any moderate noise in the room you may not hear these beeps. -Xathros

Looks like it works for me on my T1800. Look at options on the main node and make sure repoort Humidity is checked. Then in a program you can: If Status 'Thermostats / LR Thermostat - Main' < 40% (Humidity) Then Whatever... -Xathros EDIT: Re-read your post and I think I missed your point. I don't believe the Stat itself is designed to control a humidity system. You could however use the info from the stat to build your own as I posted above.

It gives the system the ability to know that the furnace or AC is running (or at least should be) and do something based on that knowledge. I use the HeatCtl node in a routine that tracks my furnace runtime for daily/monthly reporting. If you happen to have door and/or window sensors, you could fire off a notification if your furnace is calling for heat and a door(s) or window(s) are open. Maybe turn on/off fans to help distribute the heat/cool. -Xathros

For the second example, it is fewer programs for a good set of features. Easy to maintain or modify. This would work best with the sensor in On only, Sensing mode (checked). It looks to me like franklyn7895's programs would accomplish the same as mine but using 4 programs instead of 2. These would also work best with the sensor configured for On Only, Sensing mode (checked) -Xathros

Here in New England, sprinkler systems are air pressurized with a foot valve that opens when the air pressure in the system drops. This way, exposed pipes normally have no water in them until a head pops and lets the air pressure drop. I'm not sure what the standards/codes call for in other areas but a system that could be subject to freezing doesn't sound like a good idea to me. -Xathros

Looks to me like any of those would work. Like Larry said, any USB wallwart would suffice and likely be much cheaper. -Xathros

I use one of these to power a number of my 5v devices (including the ISY). It's overkill for just a Stat but will provide a nice stable 5V. http://www.amazon.com/Amico-Regulated-Switching-Converter-Display/dp/B008SO6MIO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1391019963&sr=8-2&keywords=5v+switching+power+supply I also have a 12V version for my router, switch and DIN relay. -Xathros

That is because the program is re-triggered by the changing status of the lamp. In my programs: Program: MotionMonitor If Control MotionDetector is Switched On Then Run Program Blink (If Path) Program Blink: (Disabled) If Status Light is On Then Repeat 2 times Set light Off Wait 1 Set light On Wait 1 Else Repeat 2 times Set light On Wait 1 Set light Off Wait 1 We check for the motion sensor sending a Control On message (Not status) then call a disabled program that makes a decision based on the status of the lamp. This second program is essentially what you did but since it is DISABLED, it does not self trigger when the lamp status changes. It will still operate when called by the first program. -Xathros

Blender, Vacuum, anything that makes noise - or - Trigger an IOLinc attached to a Doorbell? -Xathros

Run the event viewer at level 3 and repeat that last button add. Post the log. Maybe Lee will see something. -Xathros

Take the 2411T and the remote you are trying to learn to the PLM and plug it into the same circuit. Try again. -Xathros