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I posted on another thread that I tried the update but there was an error in the update file.

Thanks, I tried this out more for interest as my zooz dongle is working ok. I presume the controller version is 7.17? The instructions were slightly incorrect for me. Basically I did the install of the Simplicity sw and technology (used All) which also installs the drivers. I then selected the controller on the left then clicked the Tools icon on the right then scrolled down to Zwave Controller which launches the icon panel, then I selected OTW Firmware Update. I determined I was on v7.15 through the Simplicity sw and tried to update using OTW but got this error.

Hi @K-bert, I'm on Polisy and have a Leviton Plugin Dimmer and I just tested by turning it on. Status is not updating as well. This is what I see in the Event Viewer. The module is sending information to Polisy but status doesn't change. The odd thing is it was updating properly at one point but that was several updates ago.

seems the more I learn about z-wave devices the more I appreciate Insteon devices.

I see them as well. My Z-Wave repeater has three additional associated devices which is obviously is wrong. Others have suggested creating a Misc Folder and move the miscreants to it. Out of sight out of mind.

I have a Zlink plugin module that does not update status and a Leviton module that does. Buyer beware I guess.

It would be nice to have the drop down labelled as Z-Wave | Set-Query Configuration Parameter.

It would be interesting if you could post the event viewer communications for the Zlink module so I can compare.

I have a z-wave test scene and it works as expected - off and on work fine. I don't have a z-wave wall switch to use as a controller in a full z-wave scene but as you noted an Insteon switch in a scene with Z-wave responders work fine as well.

Last Update: Aeotec rather quickly responded to my ticket. For reference as follows: If you really want to break down Z-Wave byte communication then you can find out the meanings from the developers specifications of Z-Wave here: https://www.silabs.com/documents/login/miscellaneous/SDS13781-Z-Wave-Application-Command-Class-Specification.pdf More specifically Power Level is a protocol command class specification which can be found here: https://www.silabs.com/documents/public/miscellaneous/SDS13784-Z-Wave-Network-Protocol-Command-Class-Specification.pdf 0x73 = Command Class Power Level 0x06 = The command issued, 0x06 = POWER LEVEL TEST NODE REPORT FROM = the Node ID (Repeater 1 and 2 which are ZW026 and ZW028 which are the identifications of each device). We have the value 0101000A Breakdown: Test NodeID = 01 (controller) Status of Operation = 01 (Success) Test Frame Byte 1 = 00 Test Frame Byte 2 = 0A Or in other words: 10 Test frames were sent directly by each Repeater to the controller (Node ID 01) and they were successful. This indicates the communication to the Repeaters and controller have good communication without failure.

Update: I followed the Aeotec Repeater 7 instructions for checking power levels and they do send a cryptic messages to the Polisy - so they are alive. Apparently these messages are an indication of power level quality. Repeater ZW026 Thu 01/20/2022 04:47:29 PM : [ZWAVE-RX ZW026_1] [73/06] CC=0x73 cmd=0x06 [0101000A] ACK,AUTO,EXPLORE From=0x1A Repeater ZW028 Thu 01/20/2022 04:49:31 PM : [ZWAVE-RX ZW028_1] [73/06] CC=0x73 cmd=0x06 [0101000A] ACK,AUTO,EXPLORE From=0x1C

@Michel Kohanim or anyone else... I had to recreate my Query All program for Polisy and it seems to work well for the Insteon and initially for my Z-Wave plugin switch modules. I get the usual exclamation mark when I unplug them. I use "initially" because the exclamation mark seems to appear/disappear intermittently on successive Query Alls. The Query All Program with an unplugged Aeotec Repeater does not seem to generate any warning at all when unplugged. When I check the Event Viewer a Query All program command does not query either of two Aeotec Repeaters I have. When I Query a Repeater device directly, I see the Z-Wave Controller sending the Query to the Repeater but no follow up messages are received. Is this expected behaviour? Thanks!

@Techman do you see this for Polisy's z-wave info?

Interesting, I had a Zooz T&H sensor that worked perfectly except it reported temperature in F which complicates things here in Canada. Anyway I see a different string of messages for Tx when I query my switch. Are you on the latest firmware? It would be nice to have a guide to help decipher these cryptic messages.

Just turned it off/on from the Scene window. The row of buttons across the bottom

@giomania I run several Python scripts (Alarm system, UPS monitor, etc) on a separate server and those scripts remotely set variables on the ISY. I have ISY Programs watching and reporting on those variables. I haven't explored using Polyglot for these scripts but I do use PG for weather reporting.

Odd, my test z-wave scene worked fine and my mixed Z-wave and Insteon also worked fine. Maybe you have interference or something that's causing a problem.

@oberkc It's hard to beat Insteon for sure.

@oberkc Fyi I'm testing Polisy and I see the same thing on my Zwave scene with only Zwave devices.. Do you also see Action as "default" too? The Scene seems to work fine.

The magic words If Then Else are your clue it should be a Program.

You're confirming what I'm seeing as well. My GE switch (240V 40 amp) is rock solid and zero lag. Leviton plugin dimmer module is good (no drops) but I see a 2 or 3 second lag when turning on/off from the Polisy. Zlink plugin dimmer module is ok (no drops) but I see a 2 or 3 second lag when turning on/off from the Polisy. No status update from the module to the controller.

This switch worked perfectly with Polisy/Z-Wave and the reporting of energy use is very handy. The question is how can I extract the energy use data for further analysis and reporting? Thanks!

@larryllix do you see any lag on the SiLab controller when used to turn on/off switches? I've tested Polisy with a Leviton and Zlink plugin switches paired with a Zooz dongle so far and lag is about 2 to 3 sec. The switches are in the same room and there are no hops. I'm comparing to an Insteon PLM/switch which is pretty much instantaneous. I'm wondering if this is just a z-wave thing I have to live with? Thanks.

Update: I tested on my ISY994 with a Z-Wave module and behaviour is identical to the Policy.

Are you using wifi? My Launcher works when on Ethernet but when I switch to WiFi the Launcher goes blank but I can SSH and use the Polisy webapp. I also manually typed the information as well but get Not Found. It must be the latest update because it was working before.