manowell

(Since AllDigital did this so well, I thought I'd piggyback on it) I've got a modest ISY 994i + Insteon home automation system and I'm considering the upgrade to the eisy, so I can start to clean up what I have and be ready for what's next. I have no new components at this time, I want to learn what I need to order the right stuff. Here is my current footprint (somewhat dated, since I haven't touched it in years): ISY 994i running 5.0.16C (with an unused spare new in box) 7 custom programs / 0 variables Dual-band PLM 2413S (with an unused spare new in box) 41 Insteon devices 3 thermostats (two conventional, one heat pump) 5 KeypadLink dimmer switches 1 IRLinc Reciever 2 Micro Module on/off 4 InLineLinc Dimmer 4 SwitchLinc Dimmer 2 SwitchLinc Relay 11 Dual Band SwitchLinc Dimmer 6 Dual Band SwitchLinc On/Off Switch 1 LampLinc ByPhy 2 IOLinc 4 Slhage Powered Door locks 3 Aeotec R6 Zwave repeater to make the door locks talk. Not certain what a network resource is.... UDI Portal integration No email notifications w customizations, but would love to learn to make that work someday. Agave app, UD Mobile app I am not using any of the energy features. My goal in moving up is to modernize my stale (but working great!) setup, be able to add Elk security and control, and have better Zwave range and a technical path forward. I'm ready to order, just want to make sure I order the right parts. If there's a smooth migration path, cool, but I don't mind resetting it all to factory clean and starting over anyway since I work from home now. Abount half the devices need to be regrouped / renamed anyway. I'm looking at a new upstairs A/C unit now, also, planning on getting one with modern integration abilities, open to suggestions on that. Wide open to all comments and suggestions! Thanks, - Marc Nowell

Setting up a new phone today and can't find it. I know there's been an announcement/discussion about not enough time to support and opening it up.

I have Pis, but not exposure yet to Nodes, node servers, or node links. Where should I start reading? From other threads, I was figuring that might be my next topic.

Not by any published sources I've found yet.

I can't see where the ISY994i allows for sending to remote syslog or anything like that. Is there a script or agent for Windows or Linux that would make periodic collection and aggregation easier than manually cutting and pasting?

Is it possible to remove or add user codes for a door lock programmatically?

Well, it's something at least. Glad I'm only seeing a couple of those. When I'm having issue with a device, I'm now running the Device Links Table to compare. I often get a -200000/-5 error while doing that. Once I see that, am I failed for that operation? I'm getting dialog box with two of those errors, one from a device that I'm not even working on that appears to be OK. Once I click "OK" to close the box, nothing else seems to happen, Just did a factory reset (pull button out for ten seconds, then press in until beep) on an in-wall SwitchLinc Dimmer w/Beeper, was getting the -200000/-5 error before and still am after resetting it. Would PLM location be a factor? It's two rooms away. Is PLM distance a factor for ANYTHING that isn't wireless?

Console says v9E, stickers on PLM say 2413S, V2.1, 1534. Sun 02/05/2017 11:59:51 AM : [GRP-RX ] 02 61 19 13 00 15 ----- Penny's table lamp Test Results ----- [Failed] Penny's table (14 3B 46 1) [ignore] Penny's Black Chairside - A (11 C5 18 1) ----- Penny's table lamp Test Results -----

So what causes "-200000/-5" errors, or any other -200000 error? I did a search and there are a few thread about communications issues, but most of them seem to treand towards seeing if you have a general PLM failure, which is not what I seem to be having. Can it be a failure in a node device as well?

Thanks, that helped me remember just how far out I have to move the RemoteLinc to communicate happily: Outside, on the far side of the driveway in back. This is caused by RF from the PLM? At any rate, moving out there let me write changes and clear the 1011 flags. I feel that the LampLinc isn't the issue, it controls fine from the console perfectly, and responds to "all on" and "all off" from the RemoteLinc just fine. Just not the assigned button on the same RemoteLinc. I've been able to read the device links a could of times and compare, there is one link mismatch. I've still not been able to complete a successful device restore on that button. This is concerning this configuration, from above: {scene} Penny's table lamp {Controller} Penny's Black Chairside - A (This is a Remotelinc 2440) {Device} Penny's Table (this is a LampLinc BiPhyv.3A

To those reading and helping, this is my "Porch Kitchen" item, which was the start of the thread. Techman, I swear on my [fill in valuable item] that I did that three times yesterday, and it failed. Just now it worked perfectly. I have no idea why, but thanks. Do the mini remotes always need to be in linking mode to write with them? The gui prompts don't call that out like it does for other remotes.

And, I'm working on two different issues here. The one I first described is my "porch kitchen dimmer" issue, I'll get back to it soon. Right now I'm also chasing an issue with my mom's (Penny's) items. I have a structure of: {scene} Penny's table lamp {Controller} Penny's Black Chairside - A (This is a Remotelinc 2440) {Device} Penny's Table (this is a LampLinc BiPhyv.3A Using oberkc's instructions above, when I do a [right click][diagnostics][show device link table] on the DEVICE, I get: when I do a [right click][diagnostics][show device link table] on the CONTROLLER button, I get: Some writing activity, then, then no activity until I clock on the box again, then A LOT of activity in the event viewer and progress bar, then a link table. When I compare, There is a mismatch. When I do a RESTORE DEVICE to that same item, I follow the directions to put the batter=powered device in setup mode, hit OK, get nine items in the event viewer (level 3 messages), and it completes. But nothing has changed. If I compare the links again, I see the same mistmatch.

I have the little green "1011" flag next to things that need to be written. When I choose to write the information, I get the green "Writing" flag in the same place. When the writing completes, I have the "1011" flag again. Does that mean the writing wasn't complete or successful? Generally I would expect it to change to the little block of six green, blue, and red buttons.

I updated to latest firmware and UI (4.5.4) with no change in effect. I had a mini remote on my pack porch fail (likely got too damp too many times), so I replaced it. Added device in console using device address and model, then dragged it into correct scenes. Removed the old one. Now programming on the controlled device : (2477D) Dual Band SwitchLinc Dimmer v.41 fails. The new mini remote DOES turn the device on an off, but I've lost ramp and on levels, and program access. I've moved the PLC to four different places on the property with no change in symptom. Did a full reset on the SwitchLinc with no change in symptoms. Any ideas? and, Thanks! Event log: Fri 02/03/2017 07:36:36 PM : [All ] Writing 63 bytes to devices Fri 02/03/2017 07:36:36 PM : [3F B 65 1 ] Link 0 : 0FF8 [E2013C499F010001] Writing [E2013C499F010001] Fri 02/03/2017 07:36:36 PM : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 3F 0B 65 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F FF 08 E2 01 3C 49 9F 01 00 01 B0 Fri 02/03/2017 07:36:36 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 3F.0B.65 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F FF 08 E2 01 3C 49 9F 01 00 01 B0 06 (00) Fri 02/03/2017 07:36:45 PM : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 3F 0B 65 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F FF 08 E2 01 3C 49 9F 01 00 01 B0 Fri 02/03/2017 07:36:45 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 3F.0B.65 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F FF 08 E2 01 3C 49 9F 01 00 01 B0 06 (00) Fri 02/03/2017 07:36:54 PM : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 3F 0B 65 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F FF 08 E2 01 3C 49 9F 01 00 01 B0 Fri 02/03/2017 07:36:54 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 3F.0B.65 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F FF 08 E2 01 3C 49 9F 01 00 01 B0 06 (00) Fri 02/03/2017 07:36:58 PM : [3F B 65 1 ] Link 0 : 0FF8 [E2013C499F010001] *Failed Writing [E2013C499F010001] Fri 02/03/2017 07:36:58 PM : [23 C2 9B 1 ] Link 3 : 0FE0 [A2013F0B65FF1F01] Writing [A2013F0B65FF1F01] Fri 02/03/2017 07:36:58 PM : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 23 C2 9B 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F E7 08 A2 01 3F 0B 65 FF 1F 01 60 Fri 02/03/2017 07:36:58 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 23.C2.9B 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F E7 08 A2 01 3F 0B 65 FF 1F 01 60 06 (00) Fri 02/03/2017 07:36:59 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 23.C2.9B 3C.49.9F AF 2F FF (FF) Fri 02/03/2017 07:36:59 PM : [std-Direct Nack] 23.C2.9B-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=3 Fri 02/03/2017 07:37:04 PM : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 23 C2 9B 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F E7 08 A2 01 3F 0B 65 FF 1F 01 60 Fri 02/03/2017 07:37:04 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 23.C2.9B 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F E7 08 A2 01 3F 0B 65 FF 1F 01 60 06 (00) Fri 02/03/2017 07:37:04 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 23.C2.9B 3C.49.9F AF 2F FF (FF) Fri 02/03/2017 07:37:04 PM : [std-Direct Nack] 23.C2.9B-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=3 Fri 02/03/2017 07:37:09 PM : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 23 C2 9B 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F E7 08 A2 01 3F 0B 65 FF 1F 01 60 Fri 02/03/2017 07:37:09 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 23.C2.9B 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F E7 08 A2 01 3F 0B 65 FF 1F 01 60 06 (00) Fri 02/03/2017 07:37:10 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 23.C2.9B 3C.49.9F AF 2F FF (FF) Fri 02/03/2017 07:37:10 PM : [std-Direct Nack] 23.C2.9B-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=3 Fri 02/03/2017 07:37:10 PM : [23 C2 9B 1 ] Link 3 : 0FE0 [A2013F0B65FF1F01] *Failed Writing [A2013F0B65FF1F01]

I'm sending my ISY-994i back to Universal Devices for repair/replacement. Having never done this before, is there any set of procedures I need to think about in advance? I have a current backup, made today.