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This topic, "No devices discovered using v3," I thought might answer my question regarding inability of the Echo app to discover a new device added (installed) to my ISY. Having read it all, I must say that I am thoroughly confused. What happened? I added a 2457 LampLinc Dimmer to my collection of Insteon devices controlled by my ISY994 and made sure that it was working OK with the ISY. I then went to add it to the Echo Dot that I installed back in July, and couldn't see the device in the Echo app in either my PC nor on my android smart phone. I kept trying to "Discover Devices" over and over. Finally, I stumbled onto some information that said I needed to update my Skill from V2 to V3. Following the instructions I did so and now I have a royal mess. I am down to only 18 devices discovered, others are missing including the new 2457 I installed last month. I did a factory reset on the hub and have removed and reinstalled the app multiple times and no changes. Frustration level is close to the boiling point. Now a days, I like to get things working and then not mess with it. When an update comes along, I will usually install it. But this update of V2 to V3 is more like going from one software application written by ABC company to a similar but different one written by the XYZ company with no warnings nor instructions. I used to be a pretty good programmer but now, in my 80's, my mind doesn't grasp this kind of stuff like it used to. From what I have read, it appears that V3 still is not ready for Prime Time. I have to say that I am more than a little disappointed. Dave Baldwin

Thanks for the response Lee. Had to look to see if the polling interval was a setable variable. It is, and it is set for 60 seconds. I assume that is the default as I don't recall ever doing anything with that. It has been set like that for years. The question is, do you think it is OK to reboot and see if I can get out of this linking loop? I've attached a screen snap showing the Linking screen. It is taking about 3.5 minutes for the bar to reach 100% and then it starts over again. Dave

Because the old KPL burned up, lots of smoke and fire, I removed it and installed the new one after the floating ground was fixed. I installed the new KPL as a new device and figured that after I had added the new KPL to the various programs and scenes, I would remove the old KPL. It was while installing, i.e. linking the new KPL to the ISY that I got into this infinite loop. Attached is the ISY events log that you asked for. Thanks for the response. Hope you can make heads or tails of it. Dave ISY-Events-Log.v4.2.30__Thu 2015.09.03 03.32.53 PM.txt

Was remodeling kitchen and needed to reset the depth of the outlets in the wall for the new backsplash. After the electrician finished, turned on the breaker and much spitting and smoke emanated from my KPL 2486 that I use to monitor my garage doors. As luck would have it, I had a replacement on hand, a KPL 2487S ver 4.4 that I installed after fixing the floating neutral. I was able to get the ISY to link the KPL 2487 and was getting ready to add it to the various programs so I could again monitor my garage doors. The ISY went into linking mode and has been doing so for the last two days. The progress bar processes like normal from left to right and then restarts, over and over and over. There is a warning message to "do not power off/unplug the system or make adjustments to linked/attached devices. Obviously, I'd like to reboot the device but would hate to brick it. Any thoughts? Dave Baldwin ISY 994i/IR PRO (1110) Open ADR (21010) Weather Info (21020) Firmware 4.2.30 U.I. 4.2.30

A number of users have been asking for wildcard year since the early days of UDI, all to no avail. Perhaps one of these days?

Don't know if this helps, but using Weatherbug plugin only, beta ver 2.7.6 and using ntp.pool.org with absolutly no 1941 date problems.

As requested I called and ended up working with Darrell Peters. The problem turned out to be an inability for my router to resolve the DNS address correctly. I just want everyone to know that Darrell was very helpful and very professional in providing assistance. He solved the problem in a manner that exceeded my expectations. I think it is worth stating, that my expectations were very high due to the excellent reputation for service that Universal Devices enjoys with the ISY Forum community. Based on this experience, I must say that their excellent reputation for very high quality service and assistance is well deserved. kudos's to Darrel and to UDI for having the foresight to hire him. Thank you so much Darrell for your assistance in resolving my problem.

Well, I hadn't set up a static IP Address, so from you response I assumed I needed one. I tried following all the instructions in the Wiki but found that much of it assumed knowledge that I seem to lack. I did finally manage to get a static IP address set up and then found that I appearantly needed to have port forwarding also. In the process, I ended up with the http forwarded to 443 and https forwarded to 1443. Still no weatherbug data nor could I set the time via the internet. I have a Linksys WRT54GSV4 router and did the best I could to follow the istructions for that as well. All in all, very confusing. Then, I made a really dumb move. I decided to go back to DHCP by entering 0.0.0.0 at the CT command. Now, I can not find the ISY on my network and have lost all access to it. Bummer I've tried different IP address trying to find the ISY but all to no avail. If I was a drinker, I'd go to the Tavern now. Hmm, maybe it is time to take it up. Dave

OK, checked the log and it is full of -14000's. I suspect that means that I am not able to conect with the internet from the ISY? I also tried to synchronize my time with the NTP server and that failed. Now what, reboot?

Did a search for weatherbug not updateing and came across this thread. Some of the programs that I developed that use amount of light are not working correctly. Took me awhile to catch that I had a problem. Seems that my Weatherbug data hasn't updated since May 15th according to the last run in program summary. Today at 10:41 AM on a very sunny day with the outside temperature at 79 degrees, Weatherbug is reporting the following: Light = 0; Light rate = 0 and current temp of 49 degrees. I tried other weather stations but the data does NOT change at all!! I have made no other changes in case you want to take a peak at it. This is a new ISY99ir which came installed with 2.7.0. I traded in my ISY26 for it in order to use the weather data. Dave Baldwin ISY99IR Version 2.7.0

I have the following program that is intended to flash a light in the office when my X10 motion sensor is triggered. There is a similar program that operates during the day. Since upgrading my ISY-26 to a ISY99i/IR last week which came with firmware 2.7.0, I have noticed that Driveway Alert Nightime is tripped during the daytime along with its mate, Driveway Alert Daytime. If the conditions to operate Driveway Alert Nighttime are from Sunset to Sunrise, why would it be operating at 11AM as shown in the Last Run Time in the Program summary? Seems to me that it shouldn't be running at all from Sunrise to Sunset. Driveway Alert Nighttime If From Sunset To Sunrise (next day) And X10 'C3/On (3)' is Received And Status 'Office Lamp (AL)' is On Then Run Program 'FlashOffOn' (Then Path) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Companion program, Driveway Alert Daytime If From Sunrise + 1 hour To Sunset (same day) And X10 'C3/On (3)' is Received And Status 'Office Lamp (AL)' is Off Then Run Program 'FlashOnOff' (Then Path) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') [/code]

Hi Michel: I have Zone Alam Security Suite Ver. 7.0.483.000. I just checked and it is the most current version of the software. Dave

1. Login using http:/www.universal-devices.com/99i Login shows up just fine and following login all columns with the exception of Name & Path are blank in the Program Summary Screen. Of course, this is version 2.7 of the Admin Console. 2. While there, go to Help->About and write down the value for My URL 3. Next, type the value you found in step 2 in a browser Same results as above in 1 with the excpetion that I am not using ver 2.7 of the Admin Console. I have no idea what version I am using nor how to update to 2.7. In any case, the results are the same when I use the Icon on my desktop, when I did #1 and when I did #3. Would you agree that it pretty much points toward Zone Alarm as the culprit? Dave

Interesting question. I access it via a shortcut on my "Desktop" but just now I looked at the shortcuts properties and I fail to see any information regarding how I'm connecting. I assumed it was by using its own static URL. I also just checked my local network connections and fail to see an Icon for My Lighting. I may have more things buggered up here than I realized. Dave

OK, I may be a little confused. I do have a static IP address assigned to the ISY. It is 192.168.0.102. I also have that IP address assigned to the ISY in my trusted network in Zone Alarm. Where I am a little confused is in the port number. If I look at the ISY's html address it is 192.168.0.102:64290/0/p.html. Is the 64290 the port number or is it something different?

Well, in this case, I spoke too soon. Yes the programs are back but only with the name of the program. I can edit and modify the programs but none of the other columns have information in them. The problem appears to be either a conflict between Zone Alarm and Java or having to do with my settings within Zone Alarm. If I turn Zone Alarm off completely, then all of the columns are filled with data. I've gone through all of the settings within Zone Alarm and given my local network full trust with anything to do with Java. I didn't see any sort of programs in the Program Control section other than Java that I thought might relate directly to My Lighting or keep it from fully displaying the data. I'm at a bit of a loss as to how to attack this. However, Zone alarm is my problem, not yours. I can't expect you to be able to fix everything although from my observations you sure as he!! try to.

You were so right. It was my firewall, Zone Alarm, but I had already set the IP address correctly. The problem appears to be that under the Prgram Control, the Java Console was not given "Trusted" status. I changed the status to "Trusted" and tried entering the Admin Console twice and had access to my programs both times. I expect the problem is now fixed. The only thing that I can think of that might have changed was about two weeks ago there was an unsolicited Java update and some how that might have modified my Zone Alarm settings. In any case, thanks for pointing me in the right direction. When it comes to support, you guys totally exceed any ones expectations. Way to Go!

When I log into my ISY-26 (Firmware 2.6.0) for the last two weeks, I can see the devices listed under MAIN and can turn on or turn off devices without a problem. However, when I go to the Program Summary, none of my programs are displayed. If I go to Program Details, the only item that shows is the My Programs folder which is shown as open but there are no programs. If I exit the Admin Console and re-enter it complete with log in a number of times, eventually all of my programs will magically appear. The programs or code are there because they continue to operate correctly. I usually only access the Admin Console when I want to modify or create a new program. I have not figured out any ryme or reason as to what it takes to make the programs suddenly reappear. Very Frustrating. For fixes, I've tried clearing my Java Cache and have done a hard reset all to no avail. Any ideas?

Thanks IM. That bit of code is exactly what I needed to get my brain cells functioning again. It's working great. and so is the code. Dave

I'm a little confused, OK, a lot confused. I read the thread about drapery controls but had some trouble following it. I am operating two sets of drapes that I open in the AM and close in the PM at different times as a way to make the house look occupied when I am gone. Of course, I am also switching lights on and off as well. The equipment that I am using for the drapes control is: 1. A drapery controller, Smarthome #3142. When power is applied, the motor will turn until one of the two built in limit switches stops the motor. At this point, power must be removed and the motor leads are reversed by the action of the limit switch. The next time power is applied, the motor will turn in the opposite direction till reaching the second limit switch. Again remove power to reset and reverse the direction. The direction of the motor is not reversed if power is removed while the motor is turning. Only the limit switches will reverse the direction of travel. 2. An Insteon Appliance Linc to apply and remove power to the drapery controller. 3. An ISY 26 controller 4. A ControLinc #2430 to manually open or close the drapes For the last couple of years, I have used the ControLinc to manually operate the drapes, and a PowerLinc #2414U as a programable controller. With the purchase of my ISY 26, the PowerLinc has been retired. The system works great using the ISY 26 as the programable controller and operating the drapes according to sunrise, sunset and time offsets. The fly in the ointment is when my spouse or daughter decides that the drapes should be either open or closed at a time other than the scheduled time and pushes the button on the ControLinc to operate the drapes prior to the programmed time, That throws the drape sequence out of kilter. With the drapes then opening at night and closing in the AM which is NOT the desired action. Unfortunately, there is no feed back from the drapery controller as to whether or not the drapes are open or closed. The only feedback is whether or not the ApplianceLinc is on or off. I suspect that one of the things I could do is write a program(s) in the ISY 26 that would set a flag as to whether or not the drapes are open or closed and then another program(s) that would provide both automated operation (by time of day) and manual operation (The ControLinc) and would prevent the one from confusing the other by, I assume, using a flag setting program. However, I seem to be having some problems trying to understand how to integrate these concepts and would really appreciate some suggestions on how to accomplish this in the most fail proof way. Thanks

Thank you, thank you. This writeup answers a number of questions for me and I expect for others. Some of the more pertinent threads and WiKi items are so useful to me that I print them out and put them into a three ring binder for quick reference. This one moves up to be numero uno in that binder.

Alf, Am I off base or do we need some sort of a mechanical device, i.e. an old fashioned switch, that we could use for an input. Home or Away. A mechanical device would be indipendent of power outages but needs the ISY to be able to query it for the current status. I can't think of an Insteon device that can provide that kind of input. I've been trying to address this problem also although it hasn't yet been a very high priority.

Sorry, I should have mentioned that I am running Office 2000. To cheap to upgrade now that I am retired. Are you running Excel 2007? If so, instead of dropping your security level, when Excel 2007 opens with the blank formatted page, look for a 'Security Warning' above the A column with an OPTIONS button. Click OPTIONS, and choose ENABLE THIS CONTENT.

Reading this thread encouraged me to try again to access the Excel "Log". All I get is a blank, formated page. I dropped my security level from high to medium and it will now try to run the macro. Unforturnately, it goes into the VB debug mode and I get a VB access error "Named argument not found". I know nothing about VB so that isn't a big help to me. The argument highlighted is in UD.xls - Module1 (Code), under the heading ChDir (d), Workbooks, The last entry "TrailingMinusNumbers:=True" is highlighted. Where do I go from here? I'm using V2.6 on an ISY-26 Dave