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You could add a dual band plug-in module in close proximity to the PLM. The RF signal frrom the PLM would then be picked-up by the dual band device and put onto the powerline. Your UPS should be plugged into a filterlinc.

The current firmware for the ISY994 is 5.3.4 and it only supports the Zwave 500 series dongle which is Zwave certified. Which zwave dongle do you have installed? Zwave 700/800 LR series should be backwards compatible with the ISY 500 series dongle.

Be sure to remove power from the ISY before removing the SD card. Use a soft eraser to clean the contacts..

@gschoffstall If your powerstrip has a built-in surge protector it could be filltering out the Insteon powerline signal. If you're switching between PLMs are you following the "Replace PLM" procedure?(see attached) You can bridge your powerline legs using any dual band plug-in module, i.e. On/Off Module, or Lamplinc Dimmer, and then verify your powerline is bridged using the 4 tap test. Replace Modem (eisy_polisy).pdf 4 Tap test.pdf

@SHM As an alternative you could try adding some plug-in dual band devices which could help improve the insteon mesh network.

I had the same thing happen to my eisy last week. Not sure if the eisy rebooted on its own as I didn't check its status at the time and I've rebooted it since then. Firmware is 5.8.4. My eisy is on a UPS. The UPS didn't record any events at the time.

In the PG3x configuration for Weatherflow you should set the forcast option to 0. You may have to delete and reinstall the node server for that to take effect .

The current model filterlinc is rated at 10 amps (1200 watts). I'm not aware of any other available options. How many amps does your microwave draw?

This is a known issue with AT&T. I have been working with them for about 6 months trying to get them to resolve the issue. Bottom line is that I think they really don't want to support email to text. It's possible that the spammers were using that protocol. An option you can try is to send your email to text message in MMS format rather than text. (your phone number@MMS.ATT.NET) Let me know if that helps

Even though the appliancelinc is within 10 feet of the eisy it could be on the opposite leg of your powerline. Being that you're starting fresh your powerline legs would not be bridged. You should consider dumping them and replacing them with the dual band on/off module. If your programs showed up after doing a factory reset then your factory reset was incomplete.

The filterlincs are rated at either 5 or 10 amps depending on the model. The micowave probably draws more than 10 amps. Be sure to check before using a filterlinc.

What model is your current Zwave dongle. If you're referring the the Zwave 500 or 700 series dongle that was supported by the ISY, then those are not supported by the eisy. The Zmatter USB enclosure only supports the Zmatter board.

@Guy Lavoie "so the Eisy is definitely receiving the scene command and is able to do something in response such as control a Zwave device... but not trigger a program" The eisy doesn't know the state of a scene, only the state of the devices within a scene, as a scene does not report its state to the eisy. A scene can function without the eisy, i.e. if the eisy was disconnected, the devices that are members of a scene would still function as a unit. If you had several devices in a scene as controllers/responders and one of the devices were turned on or off the other members of the scene would respond accordingly. I'm not sure what it is that you're trying to do.

"Cannot determine insteon engine" indicates that the PLM is unable to communicate with the device. Being that you've tried factory reset / restore devices without success, yet they appear to work when you move them closer to the Polisy, I would focus on either noise on the power line and/or your powerline legs not properly bridged. The 2 wire switch is a powerline only device therefore I would focus on powerline issues. Take a look at these wiki articles: INSTEON: Troubleshooting Communications Errors - Universal Devices, Inc. Wiki (universal-devices.com) INSTEON Signal / Noise Troubleshooting - Universal Devices, Inc. Wiki (universal-devices.com) Powerline noise.pdf 4 Tap test.pdf

If you want to trigger a program when a scene changes state, you could select a device in a scene and have a program trigger when that device changes state.

@Guy Lavoie You can verify the integrity of a scene by running a scene test on a particular scene. Right click on a scene, then click on scene test.

@CPRail1 You shouldn't plug the PLM into a UPS as it will most likely filter out its powerline signal, however if you have a dual band device close by that will help to get the PLM signal back on the powerline.. You should also have your UPS plugged int to a filterlinc as a UPS is notorious for creating noise on the powerline.

@CPRail1 Being that the led on thr PLM was not lit that indicates a PLM failure. Make sure the outlet that the PLM is plugged into is not flakely. If your PLM is less than a year old it may be covered under warranty.

@Bill Morrow Clear your java cache, check all 3 boxes, then download the current version of the IoX Launcher from here: https://isy.universal-devices.com/start.jnlp From the UDI Wiki: Error light and Memory light blinking simultaneously: ISY is not able to get on the network.Please ensure: The Network jack on the back of ISY is connected to your router The lights on the Network jack have one steady on and the other one blinking. If not, check cable and connectivity to the router Your router provides DHCP There are no other devices on the network with the same IP address (IP Conflict) If you have configured your ISY to use DHCP, then you will have to search your network for devices that might be in the same DHCP range as your router is providing If you have configured your ISY with a static IP address, and as long as you have a good backup, you can Factory Reset your ISY and then restore a good backup (File | Restore ISY). Once prompted to change the network settings, choose No

Right click on a device that's not responding and then click on restore device. If that doesn't work let me know.

Try removing power from the ISY for about 30 seconds. If that doesn't help then remove power from the ISY and remove the SD card and clean its contacts with a soft eraser. Also verify that the ISY power supply is supplying the correct voltage. If you have a spare supply then try swapping it.

@gschoffstall You need to focus on communications between the devices and your PLM. If other Insteon devices are working then the problem is not a failed PLM. You mentioned that you have been switching beetween PLMs. If so did you follow the "Replace PLM" procedure? How many dual band devices do you have in your network. Have you verified that the powerline is bridged using the 4 tap test? (see attached file) 4 Tap test.pdf

Clear your java cache, be sure to check all 3 boxes, then download the latest version opf the IoX Launcher from here: https://isy.universal-devices.com/start.jnlp This will then place a icon on your desktop.

Scenes only support on or off. You'll need to either use multiple scenes, each with different on levels, or you could use programs to set the on levels.

The (discontinued) ApplianceLinc is a powerline only device. Your issue is either caused by noise on the powerline or that your powerline is not properly bridged (see attached article) Being that Insteon is a mesh network, the more dual band devices you have, the more reliable your system becomes. Also take a look at this link: Can't Determine INSTEON engine (youtube.com) Insteon Mesh Network.pdf