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Click on the field with all the values and it will present you with two options. One is to launch the AC. [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I should have been more specific that within the ISY AC depending what option is selected in the programs section from ( Action / Condition ) a person will be presented either free form or predefined values as seen in my previous image captures. [emoji2369] Having the ability to select either would be ideal! [emoji869] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Keep in mind like past hardware all of this can be upgraded later based on your needs and financial situation. [emoji106] Regardless, who doesn’t want to be a Pro?!? [emoji848][emoji1787][emoji2369] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I wouldn’t expect much from the MS II since you literally have one Insteon dual band device. You’ll notice better performance if you power them via USB. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So the conversation goes like this: Ma’am I’ll come back if you want - wink wink [emoji6] You’re a smooth operator my man! [emoji1787][emoji2369] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Maybe someone can shed some light as to how and why one selection allows free form vs predefined? In the action vs condition why does one allow a free form entry box vs defined?!? The two obviously exists but it seems the current frame work has limited it to be one vs the other??? [emoji848] Anyone? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welps, since my goal is value and not Mr. Money Bags. [emoji1787] I may have to consider going this route for some installs. On a more serious note I truly believe once people have used and played with their systems. The vast majority leave them at one defined level. Now, don’t get me wrong having choices and the ability to have a slow breeze for a romantic night vs Mach 2 for those hot and heavy?!? [emoji1787][emoji2956] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

One thing that should be considered is having the ability to define a free value vs a defined value in a drop down box. Best case include both options for everyone so there are choices! [emoji106][emoji1787] Also what is the maximum number of channels or nodes this virtual server can support?!? As I have two Autelis Bridges which equates to 64 nodes. I have two Dash Boxes which equates to 110 nodes. Last but not least there are two EDS systems that can support 200 sensors. I don’t intend to add all of this but would like to know the theoretical limit so I am more than far away from the line to avoid a system crash. On a related matter would it be possible to have the Node Server offer the ability to define when each value is pushed to the AC for display vs using a wait statement?!? I’m trying to avoid exhausting all of the I/O and processes of the ISY Series Controller. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So the Insteon switch just allows you to turn the fan on / off? When you feel the need to increase or decrease the speed you just use the remote?!? [emoji848] Much lower initial cost and higher reliability I believe. [emoji106][emoji481] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Mark, I am truly humbled you would consider setting aside to do this for those of us having an Autelis Bridge! [emoji106] I believe your focus should be to move forward in the development of adding those two features to the virtual node server. As this offers a much larger audience those benefits and your development time isn’t split. Regardless, if you have the free cycles to make an Autelis Bridge Node Server - Go 4 it!! [emoji106][emoji1787] Thank You! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Larry, The idea and concept of Node Servers is to extend the capabilities of the system. What I am asking Mark to do is extend that capability which has no impact on the normal operations of the ISY Series Controller. The phrase do no harm would be key. By default this extra feature of shifting the decimal place would be left at 0. No harm - no foul. [emoji106] Those like me who need to change a raw whole value to have 1-2-3- decimal places however many can do so! [emoji869] All of the Node Server developers are like artists. They can do whatever they want to meet their need to produce that master piece. As of this writing, Mark is painting a master piece that will go down in HA history for all of us. [emoji3516][emoji110][emoji481] As you noted the Autelis, WC8, and countless others do not send the values a lay person would expect! [emoji35][emoji107] As such being on the ground level of development this is the time to offer a choice and option to do so. Having choices is what everyone wants especially those of us in the HA industry. Bottom line, someone doesn’t want to use it - Don’t! Those who do surely will and have the ability to see that value as it’s intended in the AC, emails, other. Lastly, going this route off loads the processing to another more powerful box. Those of us rocking more than 500 programs, network resources, have run out of I/O and processes to do clumsy math that should have been done at the core of the hardware. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm going to assume in this hybrid environment that all of the required hardware is in place?!? Z-Wave: You will need to have the Z-Wave dongle installed and the module - If so great. If not purchase both and enjoy. Insteon: You will need a 2413S PLM that is attached correctly to the ISY Series Controller. You'll need at least two Insteon dual band pieces of hardware to allow the Motion Sensor II to operate reliably. The 1011 icon can mean one of several things depending what was happening during the install so here are some things to consider and do. Deployment: All new Insteon hardware should be hard reset as outlined by the full users manual. Doing so will insure any test links and settings are erased and bring the unit to the OEM default state. For the MS II press and hold the set button until it flashes and select one of the three options to add the device: Light Bulb: A pop up window will appear enter the Insteon ID as noted on the label such as AB.CD.EF <- Periods are required Add a friendly name to the device and leave the third box in auto discover and select OK. Whirling Arrows: Select the two colored whirling arrows and follow the prompts. Link Management: From the top of the tool bar header select link management and choose from the list / drop down and follow the prompts. Anytime there are 1011 this means there are pending writes for that device. This can happen when the controller can't send all of the data / programming to the target device. Again, if you don't have any hardwired (dual band) devices you need to place it next to the 2413S PLM. Simply right mouse click and select write updates to device until complete. There are several instances where a pending 1011 icon will visually remain but doesn't really exist. This is due to the fact the UI and Firmware do not match, Java cache wasn't cleared, not using the Launcher. Go to Help -> About -> Both UI & Firmware should match if not - correct. As noted before if both match insure you cleared the Java cache as outlined by the firmware instructions for 5.0.16C RC1. Sometimes the ISY Series Controller needs to be rebooted . . . Lastly, a 1011 can be present due to the fact that MS II is a controller to a scene where it makes scene adjustment to the KPL LED back lighting. Don't do this because it will at some point lock up your controller.

The precision has no impact on a whole value. All it does is add more zeros to the end (right of) decimal place value. When this feature was first incorporated into the 5.XX frame work I was truly over the moon. Only to find out it had no impact or ability to *Move* the decimal place which I'm pretty sure many customers would see value in. So, if Mark can get that done in the Virtual Node Server he is truly the 2020 Node Server God! Again, the ask is this: 243 = 24.30 Not 243.0 / 243.00

After a couple of false starts for the benefit of the forum members who may find this thread. Like many here I am a visual learner so will offer a few image captures to ease the pain of trying to figure out what selection / operator boxes need to be chosen. Once again much thanks goes out to @markv58 who has made Virtual Nodes a reality! ? This is something that has been asked for years and should have been implemented long ago. Thank You - All!

Let's try to make this a little easier for others to follow that may come along later. What drop down operator is being used in the (IF) statement a Variable, Status, Other?!? All I am looking for is plain English so everyone can get this going without asking 99999999999999 times . . . Everyone can understand and follow this: IF: Insert your State Variable and set the value to X where X is some random value that will always be true. THEN: Action - Select Variable, Select State Variable, Select =, press the > for more options, select your Virtual Channel. THEN: Action - Select Your Device, Virtual Channel, press the > for more options, select State Variable Is all of the above correct?!? Trying to decipher everyone's custom names as to what is being used (variable, device, status, other??) using my super decoder ring isn't working. ?

Can you offer some image captures of your AC? As I don't see the option to set a value to 1000.0'F?

Hi @markv58 I think I'll need just a little bit more of hand holding. ? So let me start by including a few image captures so everyone can play along. ? In the (IF) statement I selected the Virtual Node (Node 7) and used some random value that will always be true ( Well for now) as seen here -30'F. In the THEN section I selected the State Variable (State Variable 7) do I need to enter a value? I stopped there because I'm not sure the second (THEN) statement options will operate as expected as there are only one drop down option.

@markv58 First, if no one has said how fantastic you're today - You Are! ? On to the trouble shooting portion in hopes of some insight and next steps. The node server installed without issues but none of the new nodes display any current values?!? I have appended a few image captures to show you the State Variables are present and are updating. The *Key Value* matches in all of the systems and the log shows nothing after it has started?? Next, would it be possible for you to include the following enhancements for display purposes. - Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Can you give us Canadians the big *C* ? - Decimal Value: My Autelis Bridge sends the numeric values as a whole value. Would it be possible for your Node Server to do some heavy lifting for me and convert the number to allow at least two decimal places. The ISY has a precision field which doesn't work and has no impact in changing where the decimal place is inserted. So if the value is 243 I would love to see it represented in the Device Tree as 24.3'C. Others have used the ISY to do the math conversion which works but is clumsy and require more resources than my little box can handle anymore. This Virtual Node Server has made 2020 truly epic . . . Thank You -Sir!

Pro only option but you can upgrade your controller to obtain the same. [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Rock On . . . [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If there is any doubts I would first make a solid backup. Then disable all weather related programs so it doesn’t cause any havoc. From there you can delete that weather pointer and write yourself a note in the text field for reference. After the Node Server (Openweather) is installed just point to that. [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

To be more specific the 5.0.16C is a Release Candidate and is out of Beta testing . . . I can say having used all iterations of firmware spanning the 99 Series Controller. The 5.0.16C RC1 is very solid and on par with the 4.8.0 firmware branch. The 5.XX firmware branch opens the doors to more features and integration . . .

The binary writes you see are one of the key issues others have reported to UDI. This is more of an issue where a person tries to make say a KPL change back lighting states for a given time period. In the past only the res-ponder would be updated and written to - no issues. Now, using the MS II the *Controller* is for some odd reason being asked to make writes?!? This causes the system to queue these writes and at some critical point the ISY will slow down, lock up, or reboot. So use caution in integrating the MS II into scenes where its asked to adjust scenes . . .

Hi Orest, It's been a long time my friend hope you're doing well. The link @DaveStLou provided will offer the majority of the insight you need. But, to affirm you will need to re-point any programs to whatever weather service you decide upon. Here is a quick break down I relayed to another forum member: