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I would use the folder (say 0300) until sunrise + 30 (same day) as oberkc suggests. Within the folder you could have programs based on days and/or dates (or device statuses, etc.) to use different times. Or within that folder, folders with date constraints containing programs with days or vice-versa. So you have IF: > 30 Minutes after sunrise Trigger: Time is 6:50 AM Then: Turn on Wakeup Scene instead of Trigger: Time is 6:50 AM IF: > 30 Minutes after sunrise Then: Turn on Wakeup Scene placing the schedule condition before the trigger to limit when the trigger is active. So the schedule cocks the hammer and the trigger fires the action. Rand

Hi Joe, You don't need the (and the motion sensor is not switched off) line. That would cause the program to run the Else actions when the MS is switched off. Your Off program should already do what you want. Rand

Hello Frank, No, there are no ports you need to forward on the router. If you don't have any firewall software then I suspect a network issue. Do the Mem and Error LEDs on the ISY ever blink?

Hello David, You can certainly accomplish all of this. May I suggest using a KeypadLinc in place of the no-load SwitchLinc with a button for each scenario? To answer your questions, #1. Disabling a program will stop it. #2. As you think, Control requires a press of the switch and is therefore transient. Status can check a switch at any time. #3. The Sense is a Control. It will send On or Off but does not actually have a Status. The ISY keeps track of Status from the last command sent. Rand

Hi fgallina, This is usually associated with your firewall software. Can you save programs? What firewall software are you using? Can you make an exception for the ISY? Rand

Did you change both the ports? You should be able to access by appending the port number to the URL: http://my.isy.add.ress:port# Rand

Hello cnutco, The URL http://www.universal-devices.com/99i will search your local network for your ISY. Then use Help | About to view My URL. Rand

Hi kngwr, Please see this section of the Wiki page I referenced earlier: ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:Scope,_Precedence_and_Execution_Order#Statement_Execution_Order. Rand

Hi dansmith, I'm glad you found something easy to fix on your system. Hard to find, but easy to fix. You should absolutely be able to remove a device you cannot communicate with. You will have to when a device dies. Adding it back should work as well using option 1, remove existing links. If there was something corrupt in the device database a factory reset should fix that. Rand

You can include the button as a controller so the scene responds immediately. Then create a program that watches for the button switched, waits 1 second (for the scene traffic to complete), then turn the button off or on. The button should only blink if there is a communication error. Rand

Hi guys, All very good questions. I will put something together for the Wiki based on this thread. Thanks, Rand

You should be able to add the ISY as a trusted applications.

What virus checker/firewall are you using? I don't believe they ever functioned for folders, only the main table.

Not at all. X10 is available using programs. The module allows you to add X10/A10 devices to the tree and use them by name in programs. Rand

Hello grossmd, There is a bug with https in 2.7.0 that was fixed as of 2.7.6. Would you please upgrade to 2.7.13? Rand

Folders can certainly be used only for organization. The ability to add Conditions adds flexibility. For example, I have folders that are scheduled for date ranges. Some of these folders contain 10 programs. Some contain folders with time Conditions. Using folder conditions not only helps me organize the programs but makes it easier to create programs because I don't have to include the date range and the time range in each program. Basically I can Copy a program to a different folder and with a change or two in the Actions I have a different response. And I can change the Date or Time range in one folder to affect many programs. The reason for 2 programs is one turns the lights on, the other turns the lights off. The 3rd program is to move the Wait out of the folder. Simply: IF condition: Control Motion Detector is switched Off And Control Motion Detector is not switched On THEN: Wait 1 MIN 30 SEC Action Light OFF This will stop the program from turning the light off if motion is detected again during the Wait. Rand

I could call you Sally, but the other part isn't going to happen We usually recommend the Pro for an installation with 70 or more devices. Rand

Yes, when a folder becomes False all the programs contained are disabled. It has it's uses.

Yes, devices + scenes. With that many devices I would expect ~800 links in the PLM. Keep in mind each KPL is 5 or 8 nodes, RemoteLinc = 6, motion sensor = 3, etc. Do you have the 2412 or the 2413? You can upgrade to Pro through Help | Purchase Modules. It is $30US and should install automatically. Rand

Yes, a Control will always be noticed, if Status does not change the program will not be reevaluated.

Hi Mark, First check that you have Link Management | Advanced Configuration set to Automatic. Also note the battery must be in the MS for ~5 minutes before linking. How many devices + scenes do you have? If you have reached the 300 limit of the standard ISY you will need to upgrade to the Pro. Rand

OKAY! Almost home then. Create an Off program that is outside of the time limited folder and call it from your off program. But then you will need to stop it when the sensor switches On while it is still running. Kitchen Off If - No Conditions - (To add one, press 'Schedule' or 'Condition') Then Wait 4 minutes and 30 seconds set scene 'Kitchen Sink NightTime' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') If Control 'Kitchen Motion Sensor' is switched On Then Stop program 'Kitchen Off' Set Scene 'Kitchen Sink NightTime' On If Control 'Kitchen Motion Sensor' is switched Off Then Run program 'Kitchen Off' (Then Path) Rand

Hello rudyonrails, If you have set up port forwarding in your router you do not need to use Enable Internet Access on the ISY. According to your screen shot you should be able to access the ISY at http://10.0.1.201. Rand

Hi dansmith, Because kingwr doesn't want the program to run unless one of the lights is On the status of the three lights would be used in the folder conditions. Note that if this was a dimmer you may prefer to use a condition of > Off to refer to any value above 0%. However the folder conditions will not affect the status of the program (true/false), the conditions only enable/disable the program. Rand

Yes, the Folder changing to false will stop every program it contains. It will be better to put the Wait program outside of the constricted folder. Then add a line to your On program to stop the Off program if the sensor is triggered On again. If Control 'Kitchen Motion Sensor' is switched On And Status 'Kitchen South' is Off Then -> Stop program 'Kitchen Low Off' Set Scene '~Kitchen Motion Fast' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')