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Hi Tim, That program should run every time the temperature changes. It should not have a Next Scheduled Run time. Since the temperature changes almost every time the data is read it should be running every two minutes in your case. Rand

Hi Aaron, Yes, calling Smarthome will be the quickest way to get a replacement. I am sorry for the trouble. Rand

Hi dd, If you want the program to just run the fan every so often, and not interfere when it has been switched on, then I suggest you remove the Status line and replace it with two other programs (if I am understanding you correctly). Run Fan If From 9:30:00AM To 12:00:00PM (same day) Then Repeat Every 1 minute Set 'FAN-MOTOR' On Wait 10 seconds Set 'FAN-MOTOR' Off Else Set 'FAN-MOTOR' Off This drove my wife to work today If Control 'KPL-FANBTN-A' is switched On Then Stop program 'Run Fan' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') If Control 'KPL-FANBTN-A' is switched Off Then Run Program 'Run Fan' (If) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Rand

This was applicable to older KPLs, newer KPLs remember their previous state. ISY Restores KPL State After Power Loss I like the idea of Enable/Disable folders via programs. Rand

Hi Craig, If it is something in the ISY turning on the relay it must be a program. When you view the Program Summary page you can sort by Last Run Time. This should allow you to see which program runs when you press the switch. Rand

Hello craigf, These programs should work for you. If Control 'Office' is switched On Then Enable Program 'Spa 2' Wait 2 seconds Disable Program 'Spa 2' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Spa 2 If Status 'Office' is On And Control 'Office' is switched On Then Set 'Spa Heater-Relay' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Rand

Hi Eug, Please see this post: How To : Replace/Restore/Remove PLM Rand

Was the Rain Today between 0.1 and 0.2 inches? This should run every time your weather is updated (60 seconds by default). Is the Last Run Time at 11:59:xx? To make it easier to test change the folder time to a few minutes from when you read this. Rand

Hello Jacques, It seems as if your PLM is failing to communicate reliably with your devices. Do the linking functions (Add to scene) perform correctly? Rand

I would have to experiment to be sure but I think the folder is activated at that time and never deactivated. A folder is different than a program in that way. A program would just run until it ends, but a folder never performs any actions so it can never 'finish'. Maybe we should delete the Time is from the dropdown for folders and only allow the use of From. Plus I would suggest letting it remain active for more than an instant in case the ISY is busy at that exact moment. That is what I thought happened in your first post. Rand

Hi Chris, I think you need an End time for the folder. Folder Conditions for 'Evening' Add conditions to limit when programs in this folder are allowed to run. If From 11:57:00PM For 3 minutes Then Allow the programs in this folder to run. Rand

Hello dkaleita, I'm sorry if I was confusing. When you check for True or False is does not matter if the programs are enabled or not. When your program sees the X10 command for the security system armed you should Run (Then) "Security Night Flag". When unarmed Run (Else) "Security Night Flag". This will set the program True: If X10 'A1/On (3)' is Received Then Run Program 'Security Night Flag' (Then Path) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') This will set the program False: If X10 'A1/Off (11)' is Received Then Run Program 'Security Night Flag' (Else Path) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') You can check the status of the programs on the Program Summary page. Some of each I think Rand

You should not be disabling the programs. Running Then turns the program True and running Else will set the program False. You don't need any actions in the program. Rand

Hi Mack, Switched On or Off should work with a dimmer switch as long as you are not holding the paddle to brighten/dim the switch. A quick press should be an On or Off. The local level should not have any affect on the command sent. If you open the Event Viewer (Tools | Diagnostics) you will be able to see the command sent from the dimmer when you tap the switch (DON or DOFF). If you don't see any event then the switch press is not being seen by the PLM. This would indicate a communication error. Rand

Hi Al, What version of ISY firmware are you using? If you Copy the program can you save changes? ergodic, you are right. There should be a time period (From - To) if that is what Al intends. If Al just wants to turn off the light if it is on he could use Status. Myself, I call a scene that sets certain devices to Off at specific times without checking Status. I call an overnight scene several times during each night. If Time is 11:20:00PM And Program 'Weekend On' is False Or Time is 12:15:00AM Or Time is 2:05:00AM Then Set Scene 'Indoor Lights - Midnight' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') If we stay up late I have several ways to override the scene when it begins to dim the lights. If any lights are turned On because someone gets up and uses some switches in the middle of the night eventually the lights dim/turn off again. We are pretty good about switching lights off, this just ensures that. Rand

Thanks, I had the _stream in the command. Works like a Champ now! The command I'm using is: /vl/FR/api.jsp?sn=0013xxxxxxxx&token=xxxxxxxx&action=14 I think I need a second bunny too, it's just a shame they don't breed like real rabbits Well, you need at least two before that will happen Rand

Our rabbits arrived yesterday! I've been having a great time setting one up. I have one playing sounds and dancing to ISY commands, but I couldn't wake it up this morning when I got up early. I entered this but it only shows an error: /vl/FR/api_stream.jsp?sn=0013xxxxxxxx&token=xxxxxxxx&action=14 What am I missing? I was going to set up the first one for my wife but I have decided this one is mine, she can set up her own! Not to be mean, but once initial install is complete (Wi-Fi security) using the site to make the rabbit do what you want is quick and easy. I'm hoping she can get it installed at her office so I can wiggle her ears Thanks, Rand

Hi Bob, You are right, a Control is not sticky. You could write another program to watch for the Fast-Off and disable the MS program, either for some amount of time or until you perform another FastOff. Program Disable porch light MS If Control 'porch light switch' is switched Fast Off And Program 'Disable porch light MS' is False Then Disable Program 'Motion Sensed' Else Enable Program 'Motion Sensed' Rand

Unless you have another switch or a KPL button you could use I think your Fast commands will be your best way. Relay switches do send Fast On/Off commands as well as dim/brighten commands. I am using a few to control dimmer switches. Rand

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Hi Chris, The reason for the second line is that if the motion sensor is switched back on the Wait program will start over. Rand

Hi SkunkieChris, You could use two programs that are virtually the same with the exception of fading to Off rather than 40%. Each program would be in a folder with Schedule Conditions to limit the time they are run. Or each program could have the time conditions included in it. You should create two scenes, one with the lights at 80% and a quick ramp rate for your On, the other with the lights at 40% with a longer ramp rate that you can use in both cases, 40% and Off. I have a Weekend On program that is true on Friday and Saturday nights and nights before a holiday. Folder Conditions for 'When Evening' Add conditions to limit when programs in this folder are allowed to run. If From Sunset - 15 minutes To 11:00:00PM (same day) And Program 'Weekend On' is False Or From Sunset - 15 minutes To 11:59:00PM (same day) And Program 'Weekend On' is True Then Allow the programs in this folder to run. Folder Conditions for 'When Midnight' Add conditions to limit when programs in this folder are allowed to run. If From 11:00:00PM To 4:44:00AM (next day) And Program 'Weekend On' is False Or From 11:59:00PM To 5:14:00AM (next day) And Program 'Weekend On' is True Then Allow the programs in this folder to run. In each folder create a program that calls the scene that turns the lights on to 80% and another that calls the 40% scene On or Off. Use the ramp rates in the 80% scene to quickly turn the lights on and longer rates with the 40% scene so the lights fade slower. Whether you turn the 40% scene On or Off it will still use the ramp rates specified. If Control 'Motion Sensor' is switched On And Status 'Outside Switch' is Off Then Set Scene 'Outside Motion Fast' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Before midnight set the scene you made at 40% levels On. After midnight set that same scene Off. Set the Ramp Rates fairly long. If Control 'Motion Sensor' is switched Off And Control 'Motion Sensor' is not switched On And Status 'Outside Switch' is Off Then Wait 30 seconds Set Scene 'Outside Motion Low' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Note that I added a Condition of 'Outside Switch' so you can override the motion sensor programs by turning this switch (button) On. Rand

Hi Mike, Thanks for the head's up. We are looking into this as it is certainly not correct. Rand

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Hi Mark, How many devices do you have? What is your PLM version? Rand