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I tried turning off all port forwarding. Now I get: "Error (IOexception) java.net.UnknownHostException: Unable to resolve host "my.isy.io"": no address associated with hostname". What should I try next?

Hi Techman- That got me started thinking. Port 8443 was being used for something else on my system, so I had forwarded external port 4043 to port 8443 on the Eisy. I just tried killing the other forwarding rule and changing the external port on Eisy's forwarding rule to 8443. Now I'm getting a different error message: "System: Eisy ERROR: Unexpected close. failed to connect to (my public IP address)(port 4043)" So something is still looking for port 4043 but I'm not sure what.

Yep- as I mentioned in my post, I get the same error regardless of whether or not the box is checked. Thanks, though.

I've been using Mobilinc Pro for a long time and decided to have a look at UD Mobile on my Android phone. It works fine thru Wifi as a local connection, but the remote connection fails. Whether or not I have "use ISY portal for remote connection" checked, I always get the message "Error (IOException) javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshaleException: java.security.cert.CertPathValidatorException:Trust anchor for certification path not found." Can anyone help me resolve this? Thanks. -Rick

Hi Jay- Bill's solution of entering the exact LAT & Long did fix it. I was skeptical, but all is good now.

Hi Bill- I was doubting you, but I did as you said and it did correct it. Now it's within 2 minutes of what the weather bureau says. Plenty close for me!! Thank you!! -Rick

Thanks, William- but the time of day is correct. If this was a time zone or DST issue I would expect the clock to be off by exactly one or more hours. It's only sunset that is incorrect, and it's off by roughly half an hour. -Rick

I don't know if this is a hardware issue or a software issue. I never had a problem with Sunset until I migrated to Eisy. Now it's off by about half an hour. My time zone is set correctly and the realtime clock is correct, but in the Admin console I see sunset time given as 8:16PM, but the correct sunset time (for today) is 7:51PM. I'm running IoX 5.6.0. Where should I look for the problem? -Rick

UPDATE: This just got really wierd. I discovered that I can turn certain modules on and off using my phone through MobiLinc Pro but not from the Administrative console. I get "Cannot communicate" messages on the console. I verified the address of one of the devices. Then I tried writing updates to the device and then I tried restoring the device. Neither one helped. I removed the device from the system and attempted to re-install it, but I got a "Cannot determine Insteon engine" error. I moved the device (a 2635-222) to a receptacle adjacent to the PLM and it installed without any errors. I moved it back to its original location, and now it's rock solid. Baffled.

Yes it is, but it is plugged into the same receptacle where the previous PLM worked perfectly (until the capacitors died). The PLM is plugged directly into the wall receptacle. I have an Insteon FilterLinc plugged into the other side which in turn feeds a UPS.

The PLM I just got from Amazon is version 2.5. Is that the one with the bad capacitors? Aside from the PLM, nothing changed on my system. The replacement PLM is plugged into the same receptacle as the one that failed.

I recently had to replace my PLM because it kept going offline. Seems that these last about two years and the capacitors fail. I think this is the third time I've replaced it (a couple of years apart). The previous times, all went well, but this time the PLM often fails to communicate with several devices that were previously reliable. This morning there were nine "cannot communicate" messages. Have I received a marginal PLM? If it could never communicate with some devices I would think it's a programming issue, but since it can sometimes communicate I'm suspicious of the PLM. Thoughts? Thanks! -Rick

That's very helpful. I just ordered an IOLinc, and as soon as it arrives I'll start playing with this. It occurs to me that I really only need to poll the IOLinc for the first couple of minutes after the PLM boots up after a power outage. Is there a way to detect that the PLM has just booted up and use that to trigger a program to poll the IOLinc?

You know- after I posted I realized that I didn't state the goal of this project- so I'm glad you brought that up. The goal is to send a text to my phone to let me know when the generator starts and stops. I may also want to send an email just so it will leave an easily-accessible "trail" of events. I like the suggestion about polling the IOLinc. I think I'll give that a try. Thank you!! -Rick Agree! Thanks. -Rick

It is "mostly" a Generac transfer switch, but it's cobbled together out of parts from several other switches. I've got the contact closure OK- the problem is monitoring it. -Rick

I wish I had an Elk alarm. Maybe some day. Thanks. -Rick

I noticed a couple of other threads that touch on this subject but didn't really answer my questions, so please forgive me for starting a new thread. The setup: I have Generac 25KVA whole house generator that is installed and working fine. The whole Insteon system behaves perfectly while on generator. The generator is an older one that will not support Generac's new monitoring system. The ISY is on a UPS and the PLM is not. The ISY has the Z-wave option installed. The problem: I've got a relay tied across the fuel solenoid valve on the generator which gives me a contact closure when the generator is running. At first glance it would seem to be simple to tie the contact to an I/O Linc or an open/close sensor, but then I realized that at the moment the generator starts the PLM will be down since the AC power is out. Once the generator is running it can easily send a signal when it stops, but not when it starts. The options I can think of: (1) Add a time delay so the contact closure doesn't happen until the PLM has had time to boot (2) Use a Z-wave contact module since it should still work while the PLM is down (3) Move the PLM to the UPS. I really don't want to do this because I will be losing direct powerline signalling and will have to depend on RF only. I think this will significantly reduce the reliability of the system. I'm open to suggestions. What are your thoughts on this? If the Z-wave contact module is the best solution, which one(s) will work with the ISY? Thanks for any guidance. -Rick

Ahh- now THERE'S the really hard part!!!

BIngo! Don't know how i overlooked that, but "mailbox open" contained a subject but no body text. Working fine now. Thanks, folks! -Rick

Hi Jon- Thanks for the suggestion. I originally had it set to "Control" instead of "Status". When it's set to Control, I see the program start but it never stops, even after closing the mailbox. If I set it to "Status" it runs when the mailbox is open and stops when it is closed. unfortunately I don't receive the notification either way. I just changed it back to "control" and double-checked. I don't understand all that I know about this! -Rick

I'm trying to use a 2421 TriggerLinc to send a text to my cell phone when our mailbox is opened. The program is very simple: If Status 'Mailbox-opened' is on Then Send Notification to 'Default' content 'Mailbox is open' Else -No actions When I move the magnet away from the TriggerLinc I can see the state change to "on". I can see the program run, but I never receive a notification. If I go to "Configuration > Emails/Notifications" and select "default" and then click on "test" I receive a text message. I'm obviously doing something wrong. What is it? Thanks! -Rick

Thanks! I didn't know about parenthesis. I'll read up on it. I modified my program as suggested in post#4 above. I'll report back when I find out if it works tomorrow morning. Appreciate the help! -Rick

I've got a bunch of programs and they're all running fine, but I'm trying to add one that should be simple but I can't get it to work. Here's what I'm trying to do: On Mondays I leave the house at 5:30 AM, and on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday I leave at 6:00. If it's dark when I leave I would like the side yard light to be on for 15 minutes. Here's what I've got at the moment: If From Sunset To Sunrise (next day) And On Tue, Wed, Thu Time is 6:00:00AM Or On Mon Time is 5:30:00AM Then In Scene 'Outside / Side Yard' Set 'Outside / Side Yard' 100% (on Level) Wait 15 minutes In Scene 'Outside / Side Yard' Set 'Outside / Side Yard' 0% (on Level) Else -No actions I tried changing "Sunrise" to "same day" but it is still never running. This has got to be something ridiculously simple that I'm overlooking. What is it? Thanks! -Rick

Thanks for all the responses! Glad to have such an active, helpful community. -Rick

How can I change the type of device? Should I? Thanks. -Rick