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You could write a program that limits the MS turning on the lights only during the evening hours IF Time is between 7:00 pm and 7::00 am next day and MS is on and light is not on Then Turn on lights Else

After the factory reset try using auto discover rather than selecting the device type.

The device is most likely not supported in your firmware version. The hidden door sensor has only been available for a short time. Which ISY do you have 99i or 994?, If it's the 99i then it is not longer supported and you'll need to upgrade to the 994.

Factory reset the device then try to add it to the ISY using the auto discover option. Make sure that the sensor is first put into the linking mode. What version of the ISY firmware and UI are you running?.

Other program options are CONTROL and STATUS, which respond based on a device either being physically changed or the status of a device being changed by a program or condition. Take a look at the UDI Wiki which has a lot of programming suggestions If you have a particular task that you want to accomplish just post it in the forum and you'll always get a quick answer. .

Can you give an example of what it is you'd like to do. The ISY allows for a lot of creative options.

I just ran some tests, it's not necessary to issue a query first in order for the program to detect a failure and send a notification. When you run the IF clause the "not responding" statement sends a query.

If the IF statement in the program evaluates as true then the THEN statement will run thus sending you a notification, if it evaluates as false then the ELSE statement will run, which in this case is null. You can test the program by tripping the GFI to verify that you'll get a notification.

If one of the values changes in the IF statement then the program would restart othewise the program would run until it completes. I don't see the need for a second program, but if you decide to use one then the second program, once triggered, would run until it completes regardless of the status of the first program

You could query the Insteon device using a program. If Time is 2:00 pm and status device is not responding Then Send message Else

The sensor sends out a heartbeat signal every 24 hours, you should have a program to monitor the sensor heartbeat. That way you'll know if the battery is low and/or if the sensor signal is being received. As with any RF only device you need to have a dual band device within close proximity to receive the RF signals. An external dual band device such as a on/off module, lamplinc etc will provide better RF coverage than a device mounted inside a wall

In the admin console, click on HELP | ABOUT. That will show you the version of the ISY firmware as well as the UI. If the UI in not 4.5.1 then, clear your Java cache, including applications and then download the 4.5.1 version of the Admin console from here http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/19162-release-451-is-now-official/ both the firmware and UI should be the same release. Let me know if that solved your issues.

Try removing power from the ISY for about 10 seconds then plug it back in. Are you also using the 4.5.1 UI?

Some of the Venstar thermostats have an external hardwired temperature sensor option and they interface with the ISY

When you installed them did you use the address and auto discover, Mine correctly display in the ISY as 2441ZTH

What device turns on the lamp that turns on lamp instantly. Are you turning on a scene to turn on the lamp? What devices are included in the scene for that lamp?

Jrisken, You may want to take a look at this company, they have several options http://www.smarthome.com/smartenit-ezio2x4-2-output-4-input-relay-controller.html

In the Admin console, click on tools, generate topology. This will create a report of all your installed devices and scenes. It will not show the current state of a device or scene.

You can keep the scenes intact. When you delete the 6 button keypad it the button(s) will be removed from the scenes, then add the buttons back into the scene after you install the keypad as a 8 button device. You cannot use the replace option as replace only works for a "like" device.

right click on a program then click disable, you'll needto disable each program one at a time.

Glad to hear it.

If you do a restore device then it will rewrite your device link tables with the data currently stored in the ISY

Create a topology report, under tools, generate topology, you can then save or print the report

It's always a good idea to have a current backup Did rebuilding the scenes clear up all your issues?

Yes, I missed that, it should be a State variable.