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Just to be clear when you enrolled this new device which method did you use? Also how many nodes are present two or three as older open-close (trigger lincs) did not have a heart beat node. Also, one of the other nodes does not change state that requires the jumper to be removed / jumpered which enabled dual mode. Very few people use the dual mode but it has a use case for some. Newer open-close sensors have removed the jumper and the only method to access that mode is via software. As far as I am aware no controller supports this feature including the ISY Series Controller. Lastly, your controller should be using the last official release of firmware 4.6.2. Anytime a new piece of hardware is purchased best practices is to always hard reset the device to a OEM state to ensure any test links, programming, etc are removed.

Hi Michel, I will review the logs but don't suspect they will prove very helpful as my system fills up quite fast due to the energy / weather modules. Even having expanded the logs via Telnet it doesn't seem to offer enough capacity to store those logs if and when needed. The primary reason for this post was to let the team know such an event did happen. Next, was to inquire how and why the system let the time become corrupted. In my mind it defeats the whole purpose for a on board RTC and NTP if the ISY firmware can just circumvent it. Some of the systems I work on have independent and separate clocks which act as watch dogs. Their only role in life is to ensure time keeping is accurate and to compare it to other clocks in the system. If there is ever a discrepancy a flag is thrown and alerts sent out for user review / inspection. I would hope this might be something the team may consider in the future as the ISY Series Controller essentially is a very smart clock that crunches numbers very well. Just my thoughts on that point . . .

Eager to know also considering it defeats the purpose of having a on board RTC which also connects to a NTP Server!

Disable simply tells the system to ignore the device and not declare any faults. Unlinking removes all related links / scenes from all devices in the Insteon network. What exactly is the problem you're trying to solve?

A few weeks ago I was Alpha testing some new firmware for my energy monitoring system. During the testing stage it was found high REST calls were impacting the ISY Series Controller. Regardless of that fact what happen next really surprised me. Systematically, all of the Insteon leak sensors declared a value of 2 no other battery operated device had any faults. This happen several times over the course of a week and rebooting the ISY Series Controller did not solve that issue as noted above. The strange part is the fact the controller was sending out emails listed into the future?!?! As seen in the image captures here they are dated for 7.6.2021 ~ 5.6.2022

The siren and alert module are not supported in the 4.X.X firmware platform. Partial support for these devices reside in the 5.X.X Alpha firmware. If you have a simple Insteon setup you may consider migrating to this.

If security is really the prime importance focus upon the force protection elements. No bells and whistles are going to stop a person from kicking down the door for a smash and grab. Install grade 1 lock sets and dead bolts from Medeco for starters. Install a breach kit from Armour Concepts which reinforces the hinges, strike plate, and door jambs. While at home install a door guardian to prevent anyone breaching the door or via lock picking. With a properly installed *Door Guardian* its near impossible to breach a solid door. Ideally, all sensors from the security alarm system need to be hard wired as this ensures two way communications is always present. No matter how good wireless RF has come along the weak point is the human. Human will never ever be ready or prepared to inspect, measure, replace the batteries which happen in inopportune times. Based on the systems you listed up above I would humbly ask you to reconsider the alarm systems as they are not going to offer you any real protection. Security is a lifestyle not simply a thing or service . . . Regardless of any security alarm system in place, force protection, the only thing that will make you whole is proper home owners insurance. Your sister needs to sit down with her insurer and discuss her real world needs and IF her worldly possessions are properly covered. Failure to have the proper (amount / type) of coverage will leave you in the dirt. No matter what anyone ever tells you self monitoring is not acceptable and those who do have no clue or care as to what's important. A certified CS (Central Station) is the only *Thing* that will ensure fire, police, EMS, who ever will come and render assistance when needed. Having a properly installed and certified grade 2 alarm and monitored will also offer a insurance discount too. Lastly, no matter the alarm system in place (hardwired vs wireless) annual *Walk / Load Tests* must be performed. 99.999999999999999999% of the population never do them never mind know what the hell a walk test / load test is! Anyone who works in business with solid computer security processes knows user names and passwords need to be changed at intervals. I can tell you with 100% confidence there isn't a soul on this board that changes their user name, password, challenge phrase, duress code, ever . . . Duress Code?!?!? What the hell is that??? Go look it up and then sit back and think about everything I just wrote about.

That would be illegal and against fire code to use the smoke alarms other than for its intended purpose. As the other member indicated its best to use a third party siren or Insteon version.

May I ask what is the reason wanting to *Trigger* the First Alert One Link system??

It's all about that big eye ball motion sensor eh?? [emoji38]

^ What this man said . . . .

Just to clarify if we assume this feature ever gets off the ground and into production. Will Alexa speak out loud without human intervention?!? [emoji848] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had 12 Power Line Ethernet units at one time before all of the CAT-7 / Fiber infrastructure was in place. Never had any Insteon issues just hardware reliability, added energy costs, and extra failure point(s). Power Line Ethernet is a great option but isn't a long term solution.

Its important to also consider if its just a maintenance issue so check to see if the unit is dirty and clean any fluff / debris with electronic safe canned air. Some units may also behave oddly when the battery is low even though they are running primarily on 120 VAC. Remove the batteries and test them to ensure they are still within its stated VDC. Lastly, keep in mind cleaning ionizing vs photo electric sensors is similar but due care must be used to avoid damaging a ionizing sensor with high pressure canned air. CO detectors depending upon make, model, and production year have a operating service life of 5, 7, 10 year depending upon maker which supersedes the smoke detection aspect. Smoke sensors need to be replaced at the ten year mark regardless of maker for consumer models ~ commercial units you need only replace the sensing chamber.

Just some items to consider and think about: - The 2466S is one of the last Insteon devices which are power line only and thus requires a solid mesh. - Always confirm your Insteon network is properly coupled / bridged via the 4 tap beacon test which is outlined in any full users manual. - Smoke Detector: Confirm the electrician did not tap into the signal wire opposed to the power & neutral wire. In some States / Provinces if the 120 VAC smoke detector is connected to a security alarm panel they may use a interface relay. This relay has been known to be impacted by third party hardware devices.

What kind and type of magnet sensor are you using? If you're using the cheaper white contact sensor I would encourage you to purchase and install this version: https://www.smarthome.com/seco-larm-sm-226l-3-magnetic-garage-door-contact-switch.html Going this route ensures the proper display on the Insteon KPL switches. Lastly, every magnetic sensor has a specification for *Gap Distance* this needs to be followed to ensure the most reliable and consistent operations regardless of sensor in use.

If you have newer Insteon hardware you can enable the blink on traffic. At that point you can monitor a switch while on generator power and see if the lights flash. Keep in mind this is also very dependent upon the type, brand, and model of bulb in use. If its any kind of LED bulb YMMV so keep that in mind . . .

Are you going to be sad if I tell you they are on hardware 2.3 now?!?

Wow . . . Old thread ~ Blast from the past for sure.

I believe the Z-Wave card is not available from UDI at this time. But you can purchase the same from any of the 3rd party vendors along with the ($1.00 activation) Z-Wave module. If deploying a RPi and working with the Node Server concept isn't your direction. I would encourage you to purchase the Brultech Dash Box (DB). As this will make integrating the GEM into the ISY Series Controller much easier . . . The DB is a stand alone Linux box that stores all of your energy and much more locally with no cloud dependencies which provides charts and graphs. It offers many features and resources like IFTTT, DNS Forwarding, Conditional E-Mail Alerts, 3rd party data send, SEG Support, Weather, and dozen of other features. The DB once set up is a Plug & Play device with very little maintenance . . . There isn't anything on the market that offers so much for so little with respect to energy monitoring & energy management. Please let me know if you require more insight or clarification . . . My signature below offers a direct link to my projects thread which show cases the advancement of this incredible energy storage server.

From a high level every dual band unit that does not have the ability to select RF vs Power line uses a unified circuit and thus any power line issues are seen on the RF side. This is why the new dual out let relay and plugin on-off relay module are such great hardware. They physically use two different paths to communicate vs a unified one. It only took ten years for Joe Dadda to wake up and grab a brain. What any first year engineers would know is a epic failed design and concept.

Your first task is to confirm the split single phase electrical system in your home is properly bridged / coupled as noted in any Insteon full users manual. The 4 tap (Beacon) bridging / coupling test is outlined in most of the full users manual and 2413S manual. Once confirmed your next task is to identify any noise makers / signal suckers in the home. Your options are to filter, remove, replace any offenders. Deploying a dual band plugin module from lamp linc / relay on all four corners of the home on each floor is my best practice and helps bridge RF communication and ensures bridging of the Insteon mesh network. NOTE: No amount of bridging / coupling will supersede the need to identify and remove / replace a noise maker / signal suckers in the home. Important item to note is any lighting load besides a standard incandescent bulb can and will cause issues if not tested. Most common issues seen and heard are lights turn on fine but don't turn off or slow to respond. Newer switches will actually blink red to show there is a comm issue at play. Lights that flicker, blink, hum, buzz, pulse should be tested thoroughly. Not all LED bulbs play nicely with Insteon and only two pieces of hardware are stated as supporting LED loads which are the ILL / Ballast Linc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1. Yes 2. Yes - See item 3 3. Your options are to use Node Link with a node server running 5.X.X code. The other option is to purchase the Brultech Dash Box and send State Variables to the ISY Series Controller. Both methods are a compromise when compared to a direct connection via ZigBee. For the average user this may not be an issue though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah at 1287 feet in the air there's a few things you better get right from the onset. Make sure you took a pee and number 2, eat something hardy, ensure your tool audit is on spec and everything is on hand for parts, radio and cell is fully charged and working, pace yourself going up, never look at passing clouds, clip & go every rung, take a break when ever you need to, stay focused on the decent.

Thanks for the link it was a great read. In my part of the world (Canada) I've never heard of a *Bomb Cyclone* ever being coined?!? We just accept its cold and go along with life given its cold *Winter* for all of us! This was captured by my guardian security alarm system a few weeks back. This was the wind chill at the time which remained for more than seven days. Many people can't relate or appreciate what -40 ~ -50'C northern wind chill will do to a human body. While I was on site working on a communication tower my *Follow Me* system tracked the local weather as being this: That's -35'C before the wind and with the wind chill its -47'C. Here is one of my systems which tracks all of the homes environmental's from energy, water, gas, weather, etc. It was so cold one day the one application which tracks my location stopped at -29'C. I'm located in that red circle which if you look at the legend is the coldest part of the region. As noted early on I was outside for more than 12 hours working on a communications tower while it was -35'C before the wind chill of -50'C. I had to remove some fasteners with a standard claw hammer and the two claws snapped clean off in the cold. This image is of the dead blow hammer I had on hand which after 12 hours in the cold exploded and all I had left was the handle. I was really lucky my safety glasses were on because several pieces grazed my left eyebrow.