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I had the remotelinc about 3 feet from a dual device, but it might have been orientation or some interference that day. All the links you show are correct. 9B.E1 is a keypadlinc and the other 3 devices are the 3 lights i have on it so far. It appears from your result everything is ok. Thanks for the help Lee. Brad Miller

It's a remotelinc 2. I ran the restore device with the events viewer open, and this time it restored no problem. It took about 30 sec. I have the log as a text file or .pdf. 7 pages. Lee let me know if you want it and how to get it too you. Thanks Brad

I tried to get the device links table. It runs through the process to 100%, and then starts all over again. At about 505 of the way through the second time, i get an error that it has a comm. failure with button b and then stops. There is a long list of links at the point where it stops, all of which are mismatches, or extra links. I tried to factory reset and then write to device. Not much happens. It starts the write procedure, but you can see 0 bytes being written in the process window, then it stops. I tried to restore device, not a thing happens. The three buttons still work, so i gather i'm doing something wrong with the factory reset. I get all the indication that it has reset via the lights and beeps.

It appears to be loading records at the time the remotelinc times out. There is over a page of records shown, along with the popup indicating comm error with one button. All the records loaded at that point are compared to the isy are either mismatches or extra records. I tried a factory reset, and then restore device from console, and after about 20%, i get the same comm error with one button, and then it stops the restore function. All the buttons in the console have a question mark beside them. The 3 buttons that i am using at this point still work. This is the only device that indicates a problem.

I checked all the devices as you suggested, and the remotelinc 2 times out while checking. It also pops up a message about a problem with the " B " button. The records that it does check show mismatches and extra records. This device has a problem, although it seems to work ok. What is the best way to make the device links the same as the isy ? Factory reset, and then restore from the console? Thanks for the help Brad

The new setup works perfectly. The lights that came on at sunset as they should, shut off when the kpl c was toggled off. I gather the problem was as apostolakisl stated earlier. Scenes are a better option than folders and programs alone. Thanks to all the patient mods. I'm sure there will be more problems arise, but as we all get more tuned with what works as far as language, it gets somewhat easier. The rf coupler i installed solved a lot of problems, as well as the filters on the ups's i have. It's the patience of the people on this forum that help relieve the frustration of the newbies as myself. Thanks again Brad

I just found out i now have my remotelinc and kpl working together like a 3 way switch setup for 2 separate lights. If i turn on light 1 with the remote, the associated kpl light comes on. I can then turn it off via the kpl. Same in reverse and also for another light. It solved the minor inconvenience of double tapping to turn a light on and of. It wasn't expecting this, but i like it.

Cfl's for the most part. The same bulbs that have been working for the last few weeks. I can shut both lights off from the console, but not the kpl or remotelinc2. I unscrewed the cfl in the living room, shut the kitchen counter florescent lights off via the switch on the lights. With the kpl buttons for both lights on, i can see the on and off for the lights in the console working ok with the remotelinc, but not the kpl. I removed the remotelinc from the folder, and now the kpl will turn both lights on, but not off. In the console i can see the kpl buttons toggle off, but the lights stay on. This is with the cfl removed from the lamp, and the florescent lights switched off. That means it's not noise from the lights. This is a complete mess compared to yesterday morning. I decided to start from scratch. I'm using mostly scenes as opposed to folders. As of now everything is back to operating as it was. Hopefully the one command from each scene will reduce the conflicts that arose from multiple commands from folders. The next test is tonight at sunset, and then the program off command. There must have been too much traffic with all the programs operating at once. Your patience is appreciated.

I tried the new program addition, and all the lights came on as they should have. All shut of except the living room light again, and now i've lost control of the kitchen light and living room light via the 2 other kpl buttons i had working for the last month. They will turn on by the buttons, but not turn off. I restored to a backup from a couple of days ago, and still no control. both lights are now basically uncontrollable via the keypadlinc, or the remotelink2 . Very frustrating. It is not a reliable system at all at this point.

I think i know what you mean. I deleted the 8 commands in "then" and added the new scene with the 4 lights in it. So now it reads "if" the KPL C is switched off "then" set scene off. I'll try it again tonight, and see how it goes. Thanks again for all the ideas. Brad

I am turning it off manually when i get home. When i turn it off now, all the lights that are on via the programs go off except the 1 in the living room. No idea why it doesn't shut off. Not a big deal, but as far as i can see it should. As soon as i manually toggle KPL C to off, the other lights go off. I then toggle another KPL button, which is linked to the living room light alone, and it will toggle on and off no problem. I also have the KPL C linked to a scene to use with mobilinc.

I tried the new program and it works, for all but one light. The living room light does not shut off when the KPL C button is switched off. I can operate it ok with the other KPL button that is programed to turn it off and on. The only thing i noticed in the console was a remotelinc button for the same light was on, but this is only a momentary on/ off, so i don't think that would have any affect. It is programed to turn off the same as the other 3, but it doesn't. There is no indication in the console of communication errors.

Thanks. It's possible changes were not saved. It wouldn't be the first time. I'll try the folder with the new additional program to turn off the lights via the KPL c button this evening, as apostolakisl recommended and see how it goes. My test this morning worked ok. The only change i made was adding "stop program...." to the list. It's armed now.

The KPL was enabled long before sunset occurred, and was operational for the last few weeks. The only difference was a program that was added to turn the lights off when the KPL was off. The program was removed before i posted the captures. I assume that was the reason. I don't think the program was correct, and it prevented it from activating. As it stands it works ok, most of the time. The second set is a test i made this morning to try and shut the folder actions down after they were started, and with the one light, it worked as i want it to. The light came on at the scheduled time, and when i pressed the KPL button to the off position, the light turned off, which in effect turned off the folder action. In this case i gather that if the KPL is set after sunset, the program will not start until the next occurrence of sunset, i.e. the next day. apostolakisl i'm going to do as you suggest, and add that to the away folder, and test again tonight. I have an idea this will work just fine. Thanks Brad

I may have found a solution. I created a test folder with one light in the program. It tested out okay. Let me know what you think, or if there is an easier way. I'd have to add for all the lights, but that's no big deal.

Here are some screen captures of what i have that was in a working state. The only difference was yesterday i added a program within the folder which stated " control KPL C switched off", then i had all 4 lights listed to turn off. All 4 lights have a slightly different time settings, and random off times. I gather that was the conflict. I removed it. I want to be able to disable the folder actions after it has started without waiting for all the timers to time out. I may have to start over using a scene as the starting point. KPL C as the controller, and the lights as the responders. I'll have to read up on setting the parameters for each light in a scene.

I had the KPL C on at dusk and nothing ran, so it's back to the drawing board. I'l remove the program in the folder i just added, and look for a different route. I'm not sure what you mean by another scene with the lights in it, but not the KPL C button. What would be the controller, and what would be the responders? I have to do some more reading on creating scenes.

Thanks. I changed it to control KPL C is switched off. That even reads better as a statement. I did create a scene a while ago, and dragged the KPL C button into it. This was for control via mobilinc. I assume the program will work the same way. I'll look more closely at revising this program as a scene if it will make it more reliable. I listed them separately because i wanted different off times, and different random settings for each light. I thought this would give it more of that someone is home feeling instead of the lights all going off at the same time. If i can create the same type of program as a scene , then i'll look into that. Thanks for the help. Much appreciated. Brad

I'm trying to follow. I'm going to create a program inside the folder stating if KPL C is off, then turn ..... Light off and so on for all 4 lights. I'll see how that works out tonight. Thanks for the help. I'm still trying to decipher the answers. Brad

I created a folder called "away" the folder states "if KPL C is on". Inside the folder are 4 programs for individual lights. They all come on at dusk, and turn off at different times with a random off time. If i turn KPL C on, and then return home, and turn KPL C off, the program continues to run, ie, the lights stay on, and i assume will continue until the set off time in the program. I'd like to have the lights go off when the KPL C is turned off. What is the easiest way add to the program to get it to reset all to off. I was going to add another program to the folder stating if KPL C is off then turn lights off. I don't know if this is the best way to accomplish what i'm after. Thanks Brad

Thanks, i ried that to no avail. I ended up powering down the isy. After it restarted, all was ok.

I had some internet and Apple extreme issues that have been resolved, but now i can't log into the console from the icon on the desktop. I went to U.D. website and tried to open from there, but all i get is the blue screen with no log in window. Help.

What do you use to mark the buttons on your remotelinc? I've tried a so called permanent marker, but it rubs off in very little time. I'll have to order the replaceable buttons for the keypad linc, but it doesn'r appear there is anything for the remotelinc.

Thanks. If i need better rf coverage, i'll get another access point. At this point i think i'll be ok with the KPL, access point, and the dual band outletlincs and switchlincs. It's not a large house, and i'm trying to spread things out for max. coverage. I did have a problem with erratic operation of some devices, but that seems to have cleared up with a couple of more filterlincs. Ups's were the culprits in my setup. All four now have filters. I should have put a whole house surge protector, and maybe in the future that will be more cost effective than replacing ups batteries.

Presently i have a KPL and an access point bridging the 2 120v legs of my service. If i install a signalinc, is there any lincing procedure to be done, or is it completed with the installation of the signalinc. I can then use the access point in an area that may have limited ir capability.