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Same process. When I try and add it manually it fails. I click Start Linking and select the option to remove links. Hit the switch on the ToggleLinc to get into Set mode and it adds it. It's a v3A ToggleLinc. ISY version is 2.7.15.

Hey Michel - I actually have an open post on this here. http://forum.universal-devices.com/viewtopic.php?t=5008 I need to post an update to it today anyway!

I removed the device and did a factory reset on the ToggleLinc in question and added it back in (using the remove existing links option). Same results. Event Log shows nothing for an On, Off, Fast On or Fast Off. Ironically, if I Fade Up or Fade Down, it reports immediately to the Event Log. If I select "Show PLM Links Table" and click Start, it always comes back blank. I just don't know enough about this to know what to expect. I guess the PLM may be defective. What's the warranty on these suckers? It would make sense. My kitchen light (ToggleLinc non-dim) gets communication errors from time to time.

oberkc - I think (could be wrong) his biggest problem was knowing if there was an IR receiver in his ISY and if so, where it was. I don't know that there is anywhere that specifically says "The IR receive resides in the bigger hole on the front of the ISY." I figured it out on mine by trial and error. I think he's good now.

I hear you Upstate! I can't get my devices to provide an accurate status to the ISY in real-time either. If I flip the switch on a ToggleLinc, the ISY doesn't pick up on it til the next query. Wreaks havoc on my IF statements and makes it completely impossible to use something like a ToggleLinc as a trigger for a program. They tell me it's supposed to report its status back to the ISY immediately, but I can't get it to do that. They tell me it's a defective PLM, but I'm not sure. I may swap it at some point and see. Best of luck to you!

Yes, the bigger of the two holes is the IR receiver.

I don't have emitters/receivers - I just have a Harmony remote - but I think you'd just want to plop an emitter right in front of the ISY and have it shoot signals at it. I point my Harmony at it and it just receives standard IR codes that the remote sends out. Then I just tell the ISY what to do when it receives a particular code.

Nice solution ergodic! Thanks!

LOL - I'm a helpdesk technician turned preacher. I don't know what that says about me!! But we do agree. What you said, jives with my understanding. One of the reasons that I like playing with my little ISY is because every time I figure one thing out, I have something else I want to try and make it do. I think now, it's time to revisit an old problem and see if I can figure it out. Thanks again!

Thanks for the explanation! If I understand you correctly, then the idea is that any time the status of a device changes, ALL programs that evaluate that device's status run the IF statement. Is that correct? If so, then I can understand the logic, as it would be important for those programs to kick off once the ISY knows there is a status change. It just takes a little getting used to the differences from other things I've worked with. I'll take a look at the status info on the site and see what else I can learn. Thanks again!

Yeah oberkc, that is what I did - just made two programs. I still don't understand why the IF statement is re-evaluated, but at least, now that I know, I can work around it. Just makes for a lot of programs! Thank you both for your help. I have it working the way I want it to now.

I guess maybe I'm not getting it then. I'm using a Logitech Harmony Remote. I've set it to the lowest possible setting on repeat commands so that it doesn't appear as a double press or an actual second press. The log only shows one press. I would think if the ISY still thought the button was pressed, it would either evaluate as a hold, or at worst, a double press. But since there is neither of those nor a second entry for a press, I'm at a loss as to why it would re-evaluate after performing the THEN statement. I'm just a rookie with ISY, but I have done some limited program in other languages and in all of them, if the IF statement evaluates as true, the THEN statement runs and that's it. No re-evaluation. If ISY doesn't work this way, I can accept that, I just don't understand why it's different. I'm not trying to be rude or snooty. I'm just trying to understand.

I can do that, but it seems a little counter-intuitive. In my understanding... IF button pressed and light off THEN light turns on Done, over, no further action or evaluation should be done. How come it re-evaluates after performing the THEN statement?

Hey all - I'm just going to post my program and the log. Weirdest thing, but best I can tell, it's running the THEN statement and then the ELSE statement. The light starts to fade on, then instantly shuts off. (Light only reaches about 4-5%) Any thoughts? If IR 'IR_001' is Pressed AND Status 'Portrait Light' is Off Then Set 'Portrait Light' On Else Set 'Portrait Light' Off Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:56 PM : [ IR] 0001 Press Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:56 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 15.2B.DB 0F 11 FF 06 LTONRR (FF) Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:56 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 15.2B.DB 13.27.18 2B 11 FF LTONRR (FF) Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:56 PM : [standard-Direct Ack][15.2B.DB-->ISY/PLM Group=0] Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2 Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:56 PM : [ 15 2B DB 1] ST 255 Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:57 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 15.2B.DB 0F 13 00 06 LTOFFRR(00) Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:57 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 15.2B.DB 13.27.18 2B 13 00 LTOFFRR(00) Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:57 PM : [standard-Direct Ack][15.2B.DB-->ISY/PLM Group=0] Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2 Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:57 PM : [ 15 2B DB 1] ST 0 Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:57 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 15.2B.DB 0F 13 00 06 LTOFFRR(00) Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:57 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 15.2B.DB 0F 13 00 06 LTOFFRR(00): Process ACK: duplicate ignored Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:58 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 15.2B.DB 13.27.18 2B 13 00 LTOFFRR(00) Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:58 PM : [standard-Direct Ack][15.2B.DB-->ISY/PLM Group=0] Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2 Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:58 PM : Duplicate: ignored Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:58 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 15.2B.DB 13.27.18 2B 13 00 LTOFFRR(00): Process Message: failed Sat 09/11/2010 06:36:58 PM : [standard-Direct Ack][15.2B.DB-->ISY/PLM Group=0] Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2

I really appreciate the help!! What if I didn't use that method? I kept it on the first option to Remove existing links. Should I try removing it and re-adding it anyway?

Restore Device seems to have helped. Now, if I hold the ToggleLinc on for about 1 second, the Event Viewer responds immediately (and the program kicks off). Event Viewer of Restore: http://www.mayodev.com/Docs/ToggleLincRestore.txt Event Viewer of ToggleLinc on: http://www.mayodev.com/Docs/ToggleOn.txt So considering there are only six lights and a TriggerLinc on my whole system, what might be the problem with the PLM and what can I do to fix it? (If it's important, I get the same results when trying to show the device link table for this device)

Thanks Lee. I'll give them a few days and may call on Monday if I find time. (BTW - I'm the same sucker in the other post that was trying to add the ToggleLinc and couldn't! hehe)

Thanks for the help Lee. Here's what I have now. Tried holding the ToggleLinc in the on position for 5 seconds. No results in the Event Viewer. Here is the result of the Show Device Links: Error message: -200000 Failed writing device link [bedroom - Patrick's Light] -200000 Failed writing device link [bedroom - Jennifer's Light] Here are the results of the Event Viewer during this run: Portrait Light = ToggleLinc in question Bedroom - Jennifer's Light = Appliance On/Off (to be turned off in program) Bedroom - Patrick's Light = Appliance On/Off (to be turned off in program)

With the Level set to 3, when I turn on the ToggleLinc, nothing at all happens in the Event Viewer. I could be out of my mind, but shouldn't the ToggleLinc send a message back to the ISY (immediately) that says "Hey, I'm on now!" without the need for a manual query?

I have a program that blinks the light in our bedroom if our son opens his bedroom door. The lights then stay on. I have a ToggleLinc Dimmer (Portrait Light) in the family that is on the way to my son's room. Here's what I want. On the way to his bedroom, I flip on the ToggleLinc which will turn off the lights in the bedroom and keep the program from running again. If the ToggleLinc is then turned off, the program is then re-enabled in case he opens his door again. Here's what I've tried so far. I tried: If Status of Portrait Light is On Then turn off lights and disable program Problem with this one is that the ISY doesn't seem to know that the Portrait Light has been turned on until it queries it (not an immediate result) I tried: If Control of Portrait Light is On but it didn't do anything at all when I flipped the switch (may need a query as well). So - question - does anyone know how to get the ISY to respond immediately to the activation of a ToggleLinc?

I actually called UDI this afternoon and, of course, when you call the tech, it works normally. Sorta. I still couldn't add manually, but Start Linking allowed me to get everything added. I thought I had tried that before, but maybe I wasn't doing it exactly right. I still can't add manually, but as long as I can get them added, I'm satisfied. Now, all I have to do is figure out how to use the ISY now that everything is added! Thanks for all the quick responses!

Tried the factory reset (had no idea the little light on the ToggleLinc was a Set button!) with no success. ============================ Level 3 Event Log

Ugh.. Same issue here. ISY 99i/IR PRO - v2.7.15 PLM (2413S) - v1.0 (0931) I successfully added a ToggleLinc Relay (2466SW). Works great. Trying to add a ToggleLinc Relay (2466DW) and two ICON Appliance On/Off Adapters (2856S3B) and I get the highwater mark error here is the Event Log. 15.2B.DB is the ToggleLinc 15.13.79 is the On/Off Adapter I took the On/Off adapter into the same room with the ISY (which is attached to the cable modem/router which makes it difficult to move). Same results. I don't know if it's an i1 vs. i2 issue or a powerline issue or what. I've invest about $600 so far and don't really want to keep buying parts "until it works". I also have a TriggerLinc I want to connect, but don't even want to try that til I get the lights figured out. Please help!!!!