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I've read the documentation but it is not clear to me how to adjust the "darkness sensitivity" value. Does lowering the number make the Dusk.Dawn turn On with lower light or more light?

Ok doesn't sound too painful I have a good idea what I need for the RPi. As I understand it, the RPI communicates directly with the ISY. If so, it is required to have the Network add-on module for the ISY?

kck, VERY kewl and thanks for sharing... I have a few RPi laying around so looks like I have a new project Just so I know all of the requirements, can you post what you loaded into your RPi outside of the OS and your project? What add-on modules are required for the ISY?

Teken, Well said my friend... if this site had a "quote of the week", yours would be my nomination

Very much appreciate the detailed response... I'm currently running v4.3.26 so would I still be able to implement Belias' leak sensor program to monitor the battery status in the device?

Teken, Can you shed some light on the latest versions of the Open-Close sensors you received? Does the ISY have the ability to receive an alert when the battery is low or dead (like the motion sensor)?

For those of you who have a On/Off outlet outside... I do not have an existing outlet near where my Xmas lights are placed. Anyone have an idea of how I can use the On/Off module with an extension cord outside?

I have the same situation with the LED string not going 100% dark... I also understand the need to add a resistor... I'm not clear where you add the resistor. Do you place it across the plug on the lights?

I have a few devices I only use for certain situations... otherwise, they are unplugged. I was hoping to setup a program so when I activate a variable, the program would either enable/disable the device so I don't get the query alerts nightly.

Is it possible to Enable or Disable a INSTEON device within a program?

Ahhh ok... now I understand the 2 parts to the IF. Thanks again Lee & Stu.

stu, I'm somewhat new to the ISY programming so am I correct that your example would cause the IF to be true if I just turned on the light with a single ON from the ToggleLinc? I currently have another program which acts as a timer when the garage light is left on for x minutes and then generates alerts. My goal was to have a alternate way of turning on the same scene/light without the timer program running (like if I'm working in the garage) thereby avoiding false alerts about the light being left on.

Lee, many thanks. I'm all about reliability so if using the Fast on is not a good way of triggering the program, any other suggestions? I have another program which monitors the Garage Light being left on so this program was my idea of disabling the monitoring program.

Hummm...here is the program I am using If Control 'Garage / Garage Light' is switched Fast On Then $sGarage_Light = 1 Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') This program is used to set variable/flag to disable timer program If I push the button up twice very quickly, the program still does not run. Any idea what needs to change?

If a Scene is activated via a Fast On and the scene as a ToggleLinc as a controller... will a program which has "If ToggleLinc is Switched Fast On" be true?

LeeG, My mistake... I forgot v4.2.21 is still not officially released

LeeG, Is there a new feature versions newer than v4.2.21 related to battery devices (i.e. motion sensor) to be able to write to them without first putting it into linking mode?

I currently have a program with this as the IF statement: If Status 'Outside / Back Yard Lights' is 100% AND Status 'Outside / Back Yard Lights' is not Off Do I need both lines or can the 2nd line work for any situation whereby the light is left On?

Stu, Thanks again for answering all of my questions. Your feedback has been VERY helpful along with the info at this link: http://www.samaklis.com/blog/blog/2013/04/21/isy99i-garage-kit-setup/ BuzzLinc is the next project after the garage. The only change I was considering with the BuzzLinc is the buzzer. I was looking to use a 50-60db buzzer versus 90db (don't need to wake up the neighbors )

I was giving some thought to using the INSTEON Garage Door Kit (74551). But after reading this link, I have a few concerns http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:Garage_Door_Kit Are you required to setup 2 scenes for the Keypad button (one for control and one to have the button LED show the position of the door)? Do you have to reset the IOLinc options if power is lost? The Wiki link states to set the IOLinc to use Momentary A but Page 9 of the Owner's Manual shows the setting to be Momentary C. Why the difference? I have a LiftMaster garage door. How can I confirm if this kit supports this garage door?

Stu, I asked questions about the wireless sensor as my plan was to use it in the exact same way you have with your setup... I have 2 Keypad's and want to use one button on each to show the open/close position of the garage door. Based on Teken's comment about a new version, I will purchase the current model and then replace it once the new version (with a low battery alert) is released.

Appreciate the heads up on the new version (something else for my wishlist)... Did you consider the earlier suggestion by stu about using a magnetic switch and IOLinc as opposed to modifying the leak sensor?

Interesting... if there's no heart beat or low battery alert, how did you ever know the battery expired or if the device failed?

Appreciate the feedback on use/reliability of the device... does it have the ability to notify the ISY when the battery is low (like with the sensor)?

I was looking to purchase the Wireless Open/Close Sensor and using it to monitor the open/close of my garage door. Was curious if anyone else has installed one of these on their garage door or outside of the main house (wondering if there would be any issues with it being exposed to some of the weather).