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Are they programmed as controllers or responders? Encrypted By: Phoenix Security Solutions

I can't comment on the actual question posed but do recall that this TSTAT must be plugged in if you want updates on a regular bases. Otherwise I believe it only updates when there is a change in temperature in a given period of time. There are a few threads about this issue and what solutions were provided. It kind of defeated the whole *remote* TSTAT and being wireless since it was tethered to a AC plug!

Yes, its a true balancing act with some of these upgrades. In the summer time its never an issue so maybe adjusting the telepost will help the door get past the threshold. That will be the first victory and maybe I can see if I can modify the door bracket that holds the current lock sets in place just a little. Its safe to say when I asked the builder to install four 2X6 on either side of the door, and king stud, and lower plate. There were some serious looks of WTF?? Drilling into the door hinges with 4" hardened screws, adding all the door hinge brackets, U frame kit for the locks, and the massive 4' tall strike plate was a really PITA for four doors. Lucky this is hobby and not a job!

That is something that used to be in place and did resolve the handle closing the door tighter to allow the dead bolt to engage properly. But since I retro fitted all exterior doors with a four feet long SS strike plate. There is no method to make fine adjustments. [emoji31][emoji34] It was either have real force protection or have convenance. I chose former because a lock isn't any good if the hinges, strike plate, and timber are not sound and reinforced against a brute force kit down. I will have to play around with the telepost this week and see if the door closes properly. Right now if you simply let the door go it stops right before the frame of the door. So technically there are two problems the door doesn't swing closed by itself. Next the door can't be adjusted to allow a tight seal to allow the dead bolt throw bolt to engage. [emoji24] Encrypted By: Phoenix Security Solutions

MikeD, You're awesome! Thanks for the quick photo op. I guess there is a telepost adjustment in store for me this week. I prefer to not adjust the telepost in the basement to compensate for the sticking problem. But, I guess if this lock set is going to work properly this is something I will have to resolve. It never fails every time I have to do something its -26'C and below!

Hello Xathros, That's the kind of feed back I was hoping to see from various members. I am really interested to see a year from now how these locks are performing. Given the fact more diagnostics's and error logging in the ISY is being added every quarter. These locks will be on the top of the list when I believe the Z-Wave platform is a little more solid. The only problem I have right now is that both front doors do not close properly without a little nudge. Every winter is the same thing when the mercury drops to -45'C and below. Closing the door by hand is never a problem, but given the tight tolerances of the throw bolt I am afraid it would just fail to lock or jam. I will more than likely consider these for a few interior doors where not having to use a key would be great. The only problem is that two of the rooms use mag locks and a card swipe mechanism so doing a retro might not be in my future.

I believe this high lights the beauty of the leak sensor program from the other member. Without it, this sort of thing would be very hard to track long term. I had the same thing happen to me last year when I deployed four of them. The RF simply could not get past from under the sink. I moved a spare AP unit and everything has been perfect ever since. Encrypted By: Phoenix Security Solutions

I can't believe not one person knows what trigger group option is or does? [emoji53][emoji58][emoji45] Encrypted By: Phoenix Security Solutions

Hello Barrygordon, I will engage you directly about this matter at the e-mail alias you have indicated above.

Technically speaking the older On/Off Outletlinc is not. The dual Outletlinc is dual band and on the surface has better specifications. It was noted the RF is supposed to be stronger but given the fact if its installed in a metal JBOX that won't provide very much help considering the antenna is in the rear of the device. Looking forward to the day the antenna is moved to the front just underneath the plastic cover. Which BTW should be done on all hardwired devices that needs to placed in a metal JBOX.

UDI PLM is scheduled to be released in Q1 of 2015. UDI is testing their first five units which just arrived. Smartlabs has since upgraded the PLM to hardware v2 which upgraded the failing capacitors. The newest firmware has also removed the *ALL ON* flag from the system so this can not happen again. With anything mission critical having a back up is just plain common sense. You will need to balance out cost vs reward.

I believe speaking for myself solely. I would love to try and sample what you have for the iPhone / iPad if its consumer ready now for trials.

Yes . . . And after you confirm proper coupling via the 4 tap beacon test outlined by the full users manual.

One thing to note if (assuming) this is the new HUB II. It has a stated longer RF range then the PLM. Keep in mind also the ISY relies on the PLM for complete power line / RF COM's to communicate.

It would be best to upgrade the ISY so everyone is using the same point of reference. Please ensure you follow all the steps for the upgrade process and confirm that the firmware and UI match 4.2.18 when done. You will need to confirm the 4 tap beacon test outlined in the full users manual. This will at least confirm proper coupling and bridging. Keep in mind it doesn't matter what others tell you about dual band devices installed into (metal) JBOX's the RF is extremely limited. The only proven and sure method is using a plug in dual band device or a AP / Range Extender. Note, all the proper coupling in the world does not help you if your problem is a noise issue or signal sucker. As painful as it is to do its something you really do once and that's it. Why? Because this ensures a rock solid Insteon network and identifies those signal suckers / noise makers. Ultimately, this translates to a happy customer who can enjoy his HA system to the fullest. All other steps outlined above still need to be done and provided. This will allow the forum members to assist you with factual data and the same point of reference.

Hello Mike, Those are the real world replies I was hoping to see and read. I thank you so much for taking the time to reply and let me know.

Sweet, on the bucket list of locks to consider.

That is most excellent to hear! [emoji4][emoji76][emoji301]️[emoji678] Encrypted By: Phoenix Security Solutions

Based on your reply there looks like a few possible areas for you to confirm and validate. 1. How old is the PLM in the home? Please state all the hardware info on the back of the PLM. Using the ISY go to Tools -> Diagnostics -> PLM Info / Status. Please provide a screen capture of the information. 2. Coupling / Bridging: Please confirm proper coupling following the full users guide for the PLM to another dual band device. Report back success / failure. 3. Confirm that the PLM is not plugged into any surge, filtering, UPS system. Confirm other noise makers / signal suckers are not the root cause of this issue. The best and proven method is to unplug all the electrical devices in the home. Once proper coupling / bridging has been verified via the 4 tap beacon test. You will confirm COM's are good, if they are add one electrical device and see how the Insteon network behaves. Keep adding a device until you find a fault, at that time you will filter out that device to avoid future issues. 4. Please post up a Level 3 Error Log for those such as LeeG for review. As this will help narrow down the root cause or at the very least identify what COM's or the level of COM's are present. 5. Take just one sensor and delete it from the ISY. Hard reset this sensor, add it back to the ISY. Do not add it to any scenes or programs. Change the state of the sensor by pressing the button and ensure the Level 3 Error log is running. Upload the results here for review. You're doing this because it will identify how this one device operates with a known state. 6. If you're not on 4.2.18 firmware and your *About* in the system does not confirm the firmware and UI are not the same. Please ensure you clear the Java Cache, ensure you're using the supplied links from 4.2.18 to access the Admin UI as using a older version will cause random issues.

Thanks guys I really appreciate the real world use case and performance. Please confirm, this lock set does in fact report back the actual state of the lock? Whether it be locked / unlocked? It also shows the state if the lock set is manually locked / unlocked and is reflected in the ISY? As I have seen other brands simply report lock position only if activated remotely vs manually.

So for those that own these locks, happy? Would you buy them again opposed to purchasing another unit? If so why? [emoji45] Any downsides or features that are not present in this lock set? [emoji53] Encrypted By: Phoenix Security Solutions

Is this lock set not used very often? What type and brand of battery is being used in the device? [emoji47] Encrypted By: Phoenix Security Solutions

How and where is this property indicated? Is this in the ISY? How about a screen capture for the visually impaired!

There is a very detailed thread about what capacitors are known to go bad and what parts to replace. Do a search and you will be able to extend that PLM at least 2-5 years more.

What does the trigger group option do when selected / deselected? I have several 2476ST which had the built in timer. Where you could tap on the paddle and add 15 minutes, to 1,2,3 hours, or indefinitely. I was going through some house cleaning in the ISY and noticed this option which I don't recall being there? Insight