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Ok... resolved my problem... after a few other unsuccessful test, I decided to Restore Device via the ISY (did not reset the device to factory default). That did the trick. By having the ISY rebuild all of the links for that device now has all of the 8-buttons working as expected.

the Scenes for buttons E-H are controlling a single LampLinc or SwitchLinc. Each Scene works with manual switch via the console or via programs. In 2 of the scenes, there is a 6-button Keypad that is also a controller and its buttons are working as expected.

I just installed this device today... I think I'll do more testing before I go to the point of factory reset.

Confirmed ISY has all buttons as Toggle Mode. If I press the buttons they turn their individual scene On/Off. Only problem is the LED on the button is not in sync when another device toggles the scene.

I just linked a 8-button keypad successfully to my ISY. I also added each button to a scene. Buttons A-D work as expected. They light up when the scene is On and turn off when the scene is set to Off. But buttons E-H do not turn On/Off with the scene (I've removed buttons E-H from their scenes and re-added them as controllers multiple times). Any ideas how to fix my problem?

Techman, Thanks... that's exactly the program I wanted.

stusviews, Thanks... I thought your program could change the brightness setting of the buttons but now see how to turn the button lights On/Off.

ergodic, Thanks for the info... do you have an example of how to set the backlight in a program? I'm thinking of controlling the level based on the time of day and any example would be greatly appreciated.

I found a pic of a Keypad and noticed the LED on one of the buttons has a higher intensity that the others. Anyone know how to control the level of brightness of the LED via the ISY?

I resolved my problem... I added to program #2, the line "Run Program (program #2" (If) so it runs continuously until the store room light is turned off. builderb, yes I have a Keypad which has a button assigned to the store room light so we can remotely turn off the light. My desire to have a lamp flash is because the Keypad is near the back door and the lamp is in the family room. Thanks to all for your assistance.

Correct... I do not want to automatically turn off the store room light but instead turn a lamp (in the main house) ON/OFF as a reminder that the light was left on. I plan to use a variation of this program to remind me that another light (one of the outside lights) was left on as well.

Thanks for the recommendation... I wrote the program and it does work for one cycle. What am I missing so program #2 keeps running until the light is turned off (i.e. keeps turning the lamp on/off)?

We have a light in a store room in the garage which is left on from time to time. I want to use my ISY to monitor when the light is on and if after x minutes it is still on, turn on/off a lamp in the main house. Based on my current understanding of the ISY programming, I believe I need the following programs: * If light switched on; then set variable to 1; else set variable to 0 * If variable set to 1, wait x minutes then turn lamp on/off My questions are as follows: 1) Will the Else portion of program #1 work or do I need a third program to execute when the light is turned off? 2) Will program #2 continue to run over and over so long as the variable is set to 1 and stop running when the variable is set to 0?

oberkc, Totally overlooked the Event Viewer... Thanks!

I've had the motion sensor installed for a few months. Also have the ISY setup to email me when the battery indicates LOW. But was curious if somehow the ISY misses the batteries status change, how can I tell if the ISY and Sensor are communicating?

I have one LampLinc module connected to a string of Christmas lights inside my house. The LampLinc turns the lights on as expected but when a OFF command is sent; the lights only dim to ~10% but the ISY shows the module as off. Is this a problem with the LampLinc or the Christmas lights?

trevorst, I just reviewed the DemoPad website but do not see any mention of ISY. How does it control/communicate with the ISY controller?

I'm not having any problems. I'm a IT professional and understand the "expected" distance for WiFi but have limited experience with INSTEON wireless. So just trying to get a feel for what distance (not any specific situation) others have experienced with their systems.

Has anyone tested the range/distance of the wireless portion of the dual band devices?

I want to write a program to turn on some of my interior lights when the weather lowers the ambient light (i.e. raining, very cloudy, etc). Since I have a INSTEON motion sensor on the outside near my back door, along with the schedule I believe using the Dusk Dawn value of sensor should provide me with the information to determine when to turn On/Off the lights. Am I missing something? Is the Dusk Dawn value reliable?

Techman, Correct, the default ISY values were 0 & 0. I set the On value to 15. Ok, I have placed each button (A-D) into scenes with ToggleLinc as a controller. I've also created a scene for each button where it is a responder. Confirmed all buttons are set as toggle. When I turn the scenes On/Off with the button, the LED correctly reflects the setting. But when the scene is turned On/Off by the ToggleLinc or ISY, the LED does not follow.

I found that ISY had the On/Off values of 0. So I changed the On value to be 15. I also Restored the device. Unfortunately none of these has resolved my problem. The KPL is plugged into the same outlet as a LampLinc and I have done extensive testing to confirm there are no comm problems so I am of the believe it is a setup problem. Since I want each button (A-D) to control different scenes, do I need to change the KPL buttons to be mutually exclusive?

morreale, Just curious... why did you put "( )" around your lines in the IF statement?

Lee, How does this look to you? If From Sunset + 10 minutes To 12:25:00AM (next day) Then Set 'X10 Devices / Front Door Light' On Set Scene 'Mstr Bedroom Keypad (B)' On Set Scene 'Front Door Light' On Else Set Scene 'Front Door Light' Off Set Scene 'Mstr Bedroom Keypad (B)' Off Set 'X10 Devices / Front Door Light' Off I've done extensive testing and do not believe I have a comm problem (the Keypad is less than 10' from 2 LampLinc dual-band modules). Each of the Keypad buttons turn their respective scene on/off and the LED follows the screen when I press the Keypad.

I recently purchased a 6-button Keypad and am having some issues with getting its A-D buttons to turn on with scenes. Here is my program which is not causing the Keypad A light to turn on. If From Sunset + 10 minutes To 12:25:00AM (next day) Then Set Scene 'Front Door Light' On Wait 2 seconds Set 'X10 Devices / Front Door Light' On Set Scene 'Mstr Bedroom Keypad ( B)' On Else Set 'X10 Devices / Front Door Light' Off Wait 2 seconds Set Scene 'Front Door Light' Off Set Scene 'Mstr Bedroom Keypad ( B)' Off Keypad B is a controller in Scene 'Front Door Light' as well as a responder to scene 'Mstr Bedroom Keypad ( B)', When this program runs, all of the lights come on and the ISY shows the B button as on but the LED on the button is still off. If I press the button, it correctly turns on/off the scenes and the LED does work. But the LED does not respond to the program above. Anyone have an idea why?