Everything posted by Sub-Routine
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Power flickered - ISY having problems
HI Chris, sometimes this a PLM affliction. Would you please try unplugging the PLM for 30 seconds and then plugging it back in (without holding any buttons). Let the ISY/PLM reboot and let us know if you still have issues. Rand
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How do I replace ALL of my switches at once?
Hi sorka, You should be able to find your purchase order on the Smarthome site. As LeeG stated the Pro version is a firmware upgrade and the cost is the same $30US difference as the retail versions. Help | Purchase Modules. If you did buy the Pro please call or mail us and we will get it straightened out. We need the MAC address (uuid) of your ISY (Help | About). As far as replacing your switches. Personally I temp wire each new device on my workbench using a hacked extension cord, factory reset, add to the ISY. You could add the Replace With... step as well. Note: Devices in folders will have to be moved to the main node before Remove or Replace are available. Test. Pull the plug. Disconnect. Put a sticky note on the switch, connect the next switch, hold the set button all the way in and for 10 seconds after you plug the cord in (factory reset). Wait for the LED on the switch to turn on. Add to ISY, etc. Then cut the power to a set of switches and swap them out. I always pull the set buttons. After power is restored I push the set button in on one device at a time. Test again. I know it's a PITA but hopefully it's a one time deal. EDIT: Make a backup of your ISY before, during, and after this! Rand
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Help with motion sensor program
Hi jsandlin, The v1.1 motion sensors do not support the occupancy mode. They will not send continuous On messages. With the older sensors I watch for the Off and then start a countdown. If Control 'Kitchen / Motion Sensor' is switched Off And Control 'Kitchen / Motion Sensor' is not switched On Then Wait 10 minutes Set Scene 'Kitchen / ~Kitchen Motion' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') EDIT: The not switched On Condition cancels the Then Actions if motion is detected during the Wait. The program will wait for the next Off before it starts again. Rand
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No port info in Help/About
Hello mjtyson, I believe the Time Capsule is nearly the same as an Airport. Let us know if this procedure works for you: Airport Extreme Port Forwarding Thank you, Rand
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How to best use Climate Module to control HVAC?
Hi mitch236, This is similar to this Wiki article: ISY-99i_Series_INSTEON:Light_Data_Program in that you only want to change the settings once for each transition. This will also allow you to make local changes that won't be changed by the ISY until the temperature crosses the threshold again. Adding a 10 minute Wait keeps the settings from cycling too often. You can create scenes for the thermostats rather than making specific settings in your programs. For example you can create a Cold scene and a Warm scene, each of which contains the setpoints, fan state, and thermostat modes. Wait to Change Thermos If - No Conditions - (To add one, press 'Schedule' or 'Condition') Then Wait 10 minutes Set Scene 'Thermostat Warm' On Else Wait 10 minutes Set Scene 'Thermostat Cold' On Create a new folder with the time constraints. Folder Conditions for 'Night Time' Add conditions to limit when programs in this folder are allowed to run. If From 7:30:00PM To 8:00:00AM (next day) Then Allow the programs in this folder to run. And within this folder are two programs. Cold If Module 'Climate' Temperature < 60 °F And Program 'Wait to Change Thermos' is True Then Run Program 'Wait to Change Thermos' (Else Path) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Warm If Module 'Climate' Temperature >= 60 °F And Program 'Wait to Change Thermos' is False Then Run Program 'Wait to Change Thermos' (Then Path) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Rand
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Weather Bug Module
The program should suppress notices for one hour unless the change crosses the threshold. Then you should get as notice. If the temperature doesn't cross the threshold but changes by 1/10th of a degree after an hour you should get a notice. It's a bit backwards but if you don't receive a notice for several consecutive hours you will have to suspect something is not working. Rand
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Weather Bug Module
From burakk: http://forum.universal-devices.com/viewtopic.php?t=1996&highlight=yeild+yield+snow I added dropping pressure: Snow Check If Module 'Climate' Dew Point < 32 °F And Module 'Climate' Humidity > 75 % And Module 'Climate' Pressure Rate < 0 mbar And Program 'Snow Probable' is False Then Run Program 'Snow Probable' (Then Path) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Snow Not If ( Module 'Climate' Dew Point >= 32 °F Or Module 'Climate' Humidity <= 75 % Or Module 'Climate' Pressure Rate >= 0 mbar ) And Program 'Snow Probable' is True Then Run Program 'Snow Probable' (Else Path) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Snow Probable If - No Conditions - (To add one, press 'Schedule' or 'Condition') Then Wait 30 minutes Send Notification to 'Text to Blackberry' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Rand
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Weather Bug Module
Hi art, You could reset the flag program every hour. To add to Tim's example: If Module 'Climate' Temperature <= 40 °F And Program 'Sprklr Cold Flg' is False Then Run Program 'Sprklr Cold Flg' (Then Path) Wait 1 hour Run Program 'Sprklr Cold Flg' (Else Path) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Rand
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understanding the log file and event viewer
Hi, The Wiki User Guide has links to all menu items. Tools Menu | Diagnostics | Event Viewer. Rand
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ISY99 non accessible from local IP or web
Hi Curt, What virus checker/firewall do you run? Rand
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Venstar T1800 v2 Programming & Triggers Questions
Hi ingeborgdot, Yes, I got your mail. I will answer ASAP. We had a great Thanksgiving, thank you! Rand
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Venstar T1800 v2 Programming & Triggers Questions
Hello sanders2222, That is false. The ISY is multi-tasking. From the Wiki: ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:Scope,_Precedence_and_Execution_Order#Statement_Execution_Order If you have a Wait in your program and any of the Conditions of that program change during the Wait the program will be re-evaluated. Do you think that is what's causing your routines to not complete? Rand I have some routines that execute some of the time, but not always. Hopefully it's because my wait statement is too short and not a communication issue?
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Device won't link!
Hi Erik, It certainly sounds like you have done all the tests on the switch. That is unusual for a new device. To unlink a device from the ISY right-click it and select Remove. Rand
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Venstar T1800 v2 Programming & Triggers Questions
Yes. One example may be to use Program mode when you are away and ISY programs when you are home. Rand
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PLM and ISY links tables out of synch
Hi Lee, Yes, the ISY should still have all the link information if it hasn't been reset. I don't believe a backup file contains a PLM links table but that the table is created from the devices and scenes. Rand
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Error in Scene test
Please do not use Remove Modem. Restore Modem will rewrite all the links that should be in the PLM. There is rarely a need to reset a PLM. Rand
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PLM and ISY links tables out of synch
Hi Lee, If the ISY had been reset then you would need to Restore ISY from a backup. As long as the ISY still knows of all the links the PLM should have it will recreate them in the PLM and all devices. Most often Remove PLM is used by installers who will take the ISY/PLM to another site to use with different devices. Thus Chris's comment to Restore ISY from a backup. Rand
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PLM and ISY links tables out of synch
Hi vandede, What do you mean you messed up the link tables? What are the symptoms? You don't need to restore a backup but you do need to use Restore Modem. This will put back all the links Remove Modem deleted. Rand
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Weather Bug Module
Hi Tim, Good examples. You have to be careful because the WB reports temperatures to one tenth of a degree. If your first program is <40>40. Otherwise temps between 40 and 41 will be in limbo. Rand
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detailed write-up of a programming example
I don't understand where this came from John. There should not be any issues controlling scenes from the ISY that have controllers in them. The controllers should act like responders when the PLM is the controller, the same as setting up any scene with multiple controllers (3-way switches, for example). Rand
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Devices Links
Hi Mark, Please be sure the Advanced Options under the Link Management menu are set to Automatic. ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:Link_Management_Menu#Advanced_Options Rand
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Adding MoeningLinc
Hello wacvmd, No, it shouldn't matter which PLM you are using. Are you using the instructions outlined in our Wiki? ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:Linking_a_MorningLinc Rand
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still having certificate problems
Hi someguy, Have you seen our Wiki to accept the certificate? ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:Internet_Explorer_SSL_Certificate_Install Rand
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Different scenes from the same controller?
Hello kirkfrey, As of right now only a TriggerLinc will send a new On command when switched Off. Rand
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Pre-purchase application questions
You have some great ideas jtara92101. One point I wish to differ on is the Pro upgrade. If you find your system to be slow then that is an issue with your system. We will be happy to work with you to resolve these issues at no extra cost to you. While it may appear to be trivial to you we do have to hire a programmer and supply a useful environment to said programmer. It does not cost us nothing. We could include the Pro upgrade in every ISY but, honestly, most users do not need the batch functions, more than 300 programs, and more than 300 scenes. We try to keep the initial cost lower for a basic unit and allow for an upgrade ($30US) as users expand their system. Rand