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Yup. Can't wait to see how this plays out!

Yes, but most likely not here. I’d be seriously surprised if there was a current draw. That would definitely indicate a flaw in the cable. A ‘scope would let you see instantaneous “data” (noise) on the line. Have you tried a different but similar cable?

Allows us to see electronically what (if anything) is happening in the wires. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscilloscope

Wow, Greg, that’s downright crazy! Can you hang a scope on it?

If it's power strip, it most likely has a MOV (and a label that includes text to indicate surge suppression). The most common is called a metal oxide varistor (MOV). They typically look like a disc capacitor. The MOVs are placed inside the surge protector to "absorb" any excess voltage and then act as a "shunt" resistor to divert the excess current to the ground. You already knew that <grin>. If it's a simple extension cord, I'm befuddled!

Does it have built-in surge protection?

I like having a single KeyPadLink (KPL) to control most of my house. Sure, I can turn on and off the WaterFall using Amazon Echo, but I also want it on a switch. The KPL is full, but I have one button that would be just right. So I'm using the FirePit button to control both devices separately. Requirement: Minimum three devices, one for control (KPL), the second to control the FirePit (ApplianceLinc) and the third for the WaterFall. Note that the control (KPL) has no load connected. Since I have two KPLs, you'll see that reflected in the code. User instructions: To turn the FirePit on or off, simply press the button on the KPL. To control the WaterFall, a double tap will launch that code. The LED on the KPL will blink to let you know the command has been received. I've kept this simple in that to register a Fast-ON for the WaterFall, the FirePit must be OFF. And to register the Fast-OFF, the FirePit must be on. When I feel like adding extra credit, I will make the WaterFall control totally independent of the FirePit condition. Scene: Fire Pit Fire Pit (Controller) Upstairs / G Fire Pit (Responder) Downstairs / G Fire Pit (Responder) Scene: WaterFall WaterFall Control (Controller) Note: Even if there's only one device, I always put it in a Scene. That way all things show up on my Scenes page for the MobiLinc. PROGRAMS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fire Pit OFF: SINGLE press to turn OFF. If Control 'Upstairs / G Fire Pit' is switched Off Or Control 'Downstairs / G Fire Pit' is switched Off Then Set Scene 'Fire Pit' Off ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fire Pit ON: SINGLE press to turn ON. If Control 'Upstairs / G Fire Pit' is switched On Or Control 'Downstairs / G Fire Pit' is switched On Then Set Scene 'Fire Pit' On ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waterfall OFF: DOUBLE press to turn OFF. If Control 'Upstairs / G Fire Pit' is switched Fast Off Or Control 'Downstairs / G Fire Pit' is switched Fast Off Then Set Scene 'Waterfall' Off Set Scene 'Fire Pit LEDs' On ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waterfall ON: DOUBLE press to turn ON. If Control 'Upstairs / G Fire Pit' is switched Fast On Or Control 'Downstairs / G Fire Pit' is switched Fast On Then Set Scene 'Waterfall' On Set Scene 'Fire Pit LEDs' Off -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Thanks, larryllix for the suggestion. This is my first post (in several years). I was searching for a way, but at that time of night didn’t get there. I didn’t have to work for the HTML, I wrote in MsWord, where making the tables is super easy, then pasted that. Next, I will post how to adjust this so it can have a both a delay-on as well as the delay-off..

I’ve seen several posts wanting to set a timer. Here’s a setup that will allow you to turn on and off your device normally, as well as use an adjustable timer – all from a keypad or switch. I have a house fan that I want to set for short times or up to a few hours at bed time. Requirement: Minimum two devices, one to actually control the fan (ApplianceLinc) and one to be the controller. In my case I have an 8-button KeyPadLinc (KPL) at the top of the stairs and another downstairs. Note that the ApplianceLinc controls the fan and the switch has no load connected. User instructions: To turn the fan on or off, simply press the button on the KPL. On turns the fan on, Off turns the fan off. When you double click the button from either off or on position, the value of Fan_Increment will be added to the variable Fan_Remaining_Minutes. Each successive double click will add that many more minutes to the limit of the variable. The LED on the KPL will blink to let you know the command has been received. That allows up to FFFF FFFF hex or 4,294,967,295 dec minutes, or 8171 years. Of course that would take 143,165,576 double clicks, and all that clicking would take you a very long time to do. Variable Initial Value Current Value Usage Fan_Remaining_Minutes 0 0 Describes how long to stay on. Fan_Increment 30 30 Specifies your desired increment. Scene: House Fan Fan (Responder) Upstairs Button H (Responder) Downstairs Button H (Responder) Scene: House Fan LEDs Only Upstairs Button H (Responder) Downstairs Button H (Responder) Programs: Normal On: If Control ‘Upstairs Button H’ is switched On Or Control ‘Downstairs Button H’ is switched On Then Set Scene ‘House Fan’ On $Fan_Remaining_Minutes = 0 Else No Actions Normal Off: If Control ‘Upstairs Button H’ is switched Off Or Control ‘Downstairs Button H’ is switched Off Then Set Scene ‘House Fan’ Off $ Fan_Remaining_Minutes = 0 Stop program ‘Decrement’ Else No Actions Increment: If Control ‘Upstairs Button H’ is switched Fast On Or Control ‘Upstairs Button H’ is switched Fast Off Or Control ‘Downstairs Button H’ is switched Fast On Or Control ‘Downstairs Button H’ is switched Fast Off Then Set Scene ‘House Fan’ On Set Scene ‘House Fan LEDs Only’ Off Set Scene ‘House Fan LEDs Only’ On $Fan_Remaining_Minutes += $Fan_Increment Run Program ‘Decrement’ (If) Else No actions Decrement: If $Fan_Remaining_Minutes > 0 Then Wait 1 minute $Fan_Remaining_Minutes -= 1 Run Program ‘Decrement’ (If) Else Set Scene ‘House Fan’ Off If you're using MobiLinc, you can watch the variable Fan_Remaining_Minutes change on your mobile device immediately! Cheers, AL.

Good idea, Brian H. I'm kinda slow to check beta versions - especially right before a critical need - but I did and installed v4.2.1. So Click Link Management, Link the sensor, and there it is! Note: Once it's connected, [Options] allows for the LED to be turned off. I don't know how much battery power it will save, but certainly something. Thanks!

My first problem is that I had the device address wrong. The labels are so darn small, that even with light I got a B and 8 confused. I verified with a magnifier... So I tried again to add as either automatic or TriggerLinc [10.02] (2421) TriggerLinc I get the error: Unsupported Device:16.17 How are you able to add the device? Thanks.

Seems the ISY is not quite ready for the Hidden Door Sensor (HDS) yet. Here's a simple workaround: Link the HDS (as a controller) to an unused button on a KPL (as a responder). Then use that button as a controller to whatever you want to do with the ISY! And I've written a few other hopefully helpful routines; http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index ... r:BitSmith Cheers, BitSmith

Thanks, folks for your responses. elvisimprsntr: The 8-button KPL does control a load, that's why it has a red wire. Button "A" controls that wire. oberkc: You are correct, mirroring the buttons (my original comment, item 3, indicates that) is the way to fix it. Here are the instructions for converting: http://www.smarthome.com/manuals/2401wh8.pdf Cheers...

When I bought my first 6-button KeyPadLinc I was very frustrated. I found that it was installed in the ISY with only FIVE controls, not six. Oops - there's an error in firmware or marketing or somewhere - that cost me a few hours in programming, phone calls and emails. You cannot use all six buttons to control six devices as you would expect, but the ON and OFF buttons are both for a single device. Easy fix! 1) Never buy a six-button device again. Buy the eight-button instead. 2) If you really need only six buttons, get the change kit, 2401WH6. Just look up #2401 and you'll see several options. 3) Use Scenes to mirror buttons A and B as well as G & H. And I've written a few other hopefully helpful routines; http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=User:BitSmith Cheers, BitSmith

I've found many occasions to need a variable related to Time and/or Date; When was the last date and time that door was opened? If the button has not been pressed since [Time] do something... Are Time and Date variables a planned upgrade? That would be great!!