garybixler

Hi I have the ELK module installed and everything for me works fine so far. I did have an initial problem when I had 'access' checked on the user code that I set up for the ISY. The ELK response was very slow or not working. Another small issue is that after the module was installed and working I changed the F button descriptions on one of the two keypads, but I can not get the ISY to pick up that change in the config, security system, area, keypads panel. Also should outputs 7 - 16 be available for programs etc. My outputs start with 65. This is a great addition to the ISY. Thanks for all your effort. Gary

Thanks Lee. Perhaps I need to look at trying a new PLM. Gary

Hi I have an EZIO8SA that I have connected to a PLM2412s. I removed the 12v power fuse from the PLM and connected the EZIO8SA to its own 12v power supply rather then geting the power form the PLM. The problem I am experiencing is that after every power outage I need to restore the EZIO8SA for its links to function again. Was wondering if this is normal with the EZIO8SA. Thanks Gary

Hi Spero I too have looked for someway to interface my propane tank reading into the automation system. I did fine the following: http://www.rochester-gauges.be/dataShee ... UMInst.pdf It would provide an analog output and relay outputs for interfacing into an automation system or local dial. The drawback is that it cost about $600.00. Another alternative would be to connect the Rochester Remote Ready Dial R3D directly into an analog input like found on the EZIO2X4. The EZ can be set for high and low values to send an ON or OFF. (Full - Low) Here are the specs for the R3D: http://www.rochester-gauges.be/dataShee ... HEInst.pdf When Insteon comes up with a device that will send analog values similar to the thermostat adapter I will revisit trying to interface the tank readings. Hope this may give you some ideas. Thanks Gary

Hi, Maybe this would work. [Furnace Fan - Hourly Cycle Condition] If Status 'Living Room / Venstar House' > 71° (Temperature) Then Run Program 'Furnace Fan - Cycle Heat' (Then Path) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') [Furnace Fan - Cycle Heat] If - No Conditions - (To add one, press 'Schedule' or 'Condition') Then Program Disable Furnace Fan - Hourly Cycle Condition Set 'Living Room / Venstar House' Fan On Wait 10 minute Set 'Living Room / Venstar House' Fan Auto //turn fan off Wait 50 minutes Program Enable Furnace Fan - Hourly Cycle Condition Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Gary

Hi All seams good with 2.8.5 except that while viewing a 2477D dual band switchlink dimmer on the admin console the new current state bar will disappear if an STxxx update is received from either thermostat. I just need to click on another device and then back to the 2477D to restore the bar, but it will disappear again as a new STxxx update is received. I did clear Java before connecting to 2.8.5. Thanks Gary

Hi I also noticed that on the EZIO4O that the admin console doesn't match the relays. Example, if I turn on relay 2 relay 3 shows on and so on. Also firmware 2.8.1 Gary

Lee hi I did an Auto Discovery. Maybe will consider an additional PLM for the PC but it's not that pressing at the moment for timer access. Thanks Gary

All went will. No problems. I tried to relink the EZIO4O v.ff but the i2 did not work. Was hoping to get to the internal timers. v.ff doesn't seam right but there were no version labels on the unit. Thanks Gary

Mark Thanks for the info. I did send an email to Enphase but have not received a reply to date. I did however find on a forum through an Internet search someone saying they had extensive X-10 installed and there was no problem. Still working at 99%. They also said that the Enphase uses 140 kHz for their power line communication. I have not found any other reference to that frequency. Thanks Gary

Hi all I am considering using the Enphase Microinverter for solar power production. It uses power line communications to their Envoy Communications Gateway and was wondering if anyone has had experience with these units as to weather they may or may not interfere with Insteon or X-10 communications. Thanks for any information. Gary

Hi Michel No green 0101 icons. But I did do an install on that device and that is why I was renaming it, but I think the install had completed as I was watching the event viewer and the system busy bar had ended. Thanks for you help and if it shows up again I will try to have a bit more useful details. Thanks Gary

Hi Rand Except I was unable to access the device at all after it was not named. The ISY over and over clocked (busy sign) at each log on attempt until I clicked on the configuration tab which stopped the clocking. I still could not access the Main tab with the devices or the program summery or the program details tabs. They remained blank. I had rebooted the PC and power reset the ISY a few times and still could not get past the clocking on the main tab. On the browser access page the device name was blank and could not be accessed. It did show the temp and set point. This had started with Rename all associated devices choice on the pop-up window. I must have done something odd during the rename process. Gary

Hi Rand What appeared to me as being locked out was I guess the ISY busy trying to deal with an unnamed device. I was only able to access the configuration tab that changed the ISY from system busy status. Then I could get to the pull down menus for restoring. Thanks Gary

Hi Was renaming the thermostat devices heat, cool, fan, main. Missed renaming main and it went to null after which I am unable to access the device for renaming and now that I had exited admin I am unable to log back into the admin console. Can telnet and access via browser but no way there to restore from backup? So it appears that if a device doesn't have a name you get lock out. Ver. 2.7.14 ISY-99 Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Gary Update: While admin was timing out on the Main tab after I logged in I was able to click on the Configuration tab and continue from there. That allowed me to restore the ISY back to a previous configuration.

mitch I think it could be done with 4 cheap heat/cool mechanical thermostats connected to 4 Insteon I/O Lincs to get the temp set points from each bedroom. Then an I/O Linc to turn on the AC or program set point changes in the Venstar and finally more Insteon relay modules to open close dampers. Just my thoughts on how it could be possiable. Gary

Hi Michel I suspect that the remotes will never be accessible via the insteon module on the Venstar.. I am surprised however that SH has not yet come up with Insteon wireless temperature modules that could be used indoors, outdoors and for monitoring water temperatures. Seams like many users have looked for such capabilities. Anyway its on my wish list. btw I am at 2.7.14 with no problems. Gary

mitch236 I had bought the remote indoor and outdoor temp sensors for the Venstar, but unfortunately the ISY (Insteon) can't see them at least for now. I have been patiently waiting just to be able to read the outside temp into the Insteon network, but there just doesn't seam to be any way to do that. Indoors I have just added another Venstar thermostat with the Insteon adapter but it won't read below 32 degrees for outdoor use. I would think being able to easily read temperatures (indoor, outdoor, water, etc.) would be the basics for automation. Maybe soon. I would be glad to hear if there is a way. Gary

Hi My first thermostat was the 2491T7 and never used the programming feature in the thermostat as it seamed like an involved clumsy process to deal with. Instead I have found it very easy to create and change programs in the ISY to control the thermostat. So my second thermostat was the 2491T1. Gary

Hi Was just wondering if soon there will be the capability to associate text messages with recipients on the Email list. Was thinking of a message from a list of messages that can be tagged onto one or more receipients based on program conditions. Thanks Gary

Hi AnthemAVM I too had used free DynDNS until I was blocked for excessive updates. I was trouble shooting my network and apparently sent to many updates to their DNS server. I think you are allowed only a few per 30 day period. My router must have sent an update on each power reset. I tried to find out what was considered excessive updates but could not get a number. I could have had it unblocked with a phone call but just seemed to be an added hassle. Subsequently I have switched to TZO instead. It does cost about $24 a year but the advantage is that you never have to worry about getting blocked and it to is supported in most routers. It can also run inside your network if so desired on a PC or internal router as it sends an update every 10 minutes instead of needing to detect an IP address change. Just though I would pass along my experience with DynDNS Gary

Hi NJ_Mark I am in Clinton county near central part of the state. I opted to us my Flood Stop as a whole house flood protector and possibly using additional wired sensors to other areas. As my washer is on the floor directly above my pressure tank and Flood Stop location. I plan on having the capability for the ISY to be able to turn off the water as well. Looks like I can just solder a pair of wires across the close button and attach them to the I/OLinc's relay set for momentary action. Gary

Hi NJ_Mark I just finished installing my Flood Stop along with cleaning up a piping maze created by the installation of a water softener. It seams to work quite well although I had to order the controller to valve extension cable as it was only 3 ft. long. I will be using an IOlinc's sensor to alert the ISY but I also thought that I could use the I/OLinc's relay output along with a resistor so that the ISY could in effect shut off the water by simulating a wet sensor. Another method would be to parallel the off button on the controller with wiring directly connected to the I/OLinc's relay. I will need to check on the feasibility of doing that but I think it would be a more reliable way of shutting off the water by the ISY. Though I would pass along my experience with the Flood Stop. Gary

Steve I just ordered the Flood Stop (7115H2) from SH in hopes of preventing such disasters. It is self contained with a motorized shutoff ball valve. If water is detected it will close the valve and send out and audible alarm. Also it has a relay output that can be used to alert the ISY via I/O Linc where further actions could be taken with programs. Sells for $103.99 There is also a model for the washer and for an ice maker. Gary

Hi Jason I might suggest using an appliance module on the filter fan instead of a lamplinc. That may cause some problems. Gary