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There are 2 ways- 1- Send only command mode using network resources from the network module. There are samples on the board if you search for T5800 or T5900 or T6800 2- Use io_guy's feature packed .net app. It gives full read and control capabilities from the ISY. It needs a pc or raspberry pi to run on. It runs in the background and has no impact on the device its running on. It does not need to be dedicated, a "user" pc can run it. The apps are very small and configured via a browser like you would your router. http://forum.universal-devices.com/index.php?/topic/13076-VenLink:-Latest-Version-v0.5.15 Having a program running on a additional box is a non-starter for many. I've had it running for 3 months now and have kinda forgotten about it. For the things I get back, its a very small price for me. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

+1. I have 2 of the T5900's. They have worked out better than expected. The screen can be programed to "dumb thermostat" mode so it looks like a basic stat to the family. Configurable Stage triggers are extremely useful as well, finding a balance of comfort versus burning up gas. The separate humidification cycle feature of the T5900 has measurably improved comfort and health in my house for our dry Michigan winters. The humidity is even all the time and no coughing or itching. Even our pets have stopped their winter scratching. No more separate in room humidifiers.

While it depends on the model, for carrier, I didn't find that much going on in their thermostats that added specific value. There is nothing on the Carrier Infinity list, out side of zone control, that other stats don't do as well or better for my 59TP5 furnaces. 'Variable speed' means 4 speed settings, I run mine at their lowest blower speeds and that works well for a stage 2 system and is also good for general circulation/humidification calls. I do get it if you don't want to have a tug-a-war with the hvac contractor about using their whole solution. Mine was flexible and open to discussing alternatives with me. Its worth getting the pdf for the furnace and understanding its capabilities and settings. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I use two scenes, and the keypad being lit means the door is up. I don't need a program for keypad activation of the door, but a program is needed to test the io linc sensor after 20 seconds of the down action to make sure it completes. I press the lit key to send the door down,and the light goes out and I assume the door goes all the way down. It's rare, but if the door threshold sensor trips midway going down (leaves, debris), and it stops the door or sends it back up, the program relights the key indicating the door is not down. I can't see my door, so this is important. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

It does for controlling HA devices,, but its not a complete replacement for the admin console. It also has a modifiable version called HAD, home automation dashboard. Its well documented and you can modify pages to fit your needs. However, you can't add or manage devices, write or manage programs,etc with these web interfaces. A java applet is a reality, for now, if you go ISY I would not "throw the baby out with the bathwater" on Java alone. I am a recent convert to the ISY from a web/.net based competitor and I found that I could deal with a java applet in my device. I look forward to whatever replaces the Java app, but as an HA controller solution the ISY is very compelling. You also have to consider the "entire package" beyond the device itself. The Universal Device company owners are active members on this forum and are as responsive as they are able to be to user questions and concerns. This one alone trumps java as the access method. Also, this is a great community, lots of inputs and points of views when you need help.

You're too nice. My version would be a program that opened a trap door when any key is pressed

Board feature request: rimshot

Hmm that is wierd. I ordered some keypad keys in december and got them last week. Sent an email during that time to check and they responded promptly Paul

I know they are behind on orders. They "over-dealt" their hand with the holiday shopping specials However I was just able to log in to my account, my orders etc were there Paul

Looks like an 'add a wire' device on the left providing the green and yellow wires. Have you confirmed how they are connected on the furnace side? And to Stu's point, pull the furnace cover and provide a pic of the terminals on that side including a shot of the add a wire. We're only seeing half of the equation. Edit: Larry covered the add-a-wire concern, Sorry Larry, missed that. I'm suspicious that the add-a-wire is at least part of the problem. I believe the answer to this is on the furnace side, nothing more can be done at the stat. If you're not comfortable opening the furnace, I would get an HVAC guy to work through this with you

Wayne Program logging was recently added to ISY Logger. It creates a log entry by program id when the if conditions turn a program on, or when they are no longer true and turn it off . ISY Logger also logs variables that you pick, so you can track the variable changes and program execution together. It creates its own text log, and/or feeds a syslog log. You'll need a desktop or raspberry pi to run the small executable that makes it work. Paul

We (including me) all have to share in the responsibility in this... Google is this big because we allowed it to be. We use google, but do not always have to. We just do.

Europe thinks google in general has too much power and a combination of the EU and EU countries have bee trying to essentially bust google up. The pinnacle of this drama was last week when Spain tried to strong arm linking fees out of google news referrals, and google news shut down its bureau in Spain and dropped all Spanish publishers.

That says Insteon has no ADR aspirations for the Hub. The more I learn about the HA market, the less I understand Paul

Fair enough, my method won't work for this scenario. Paul

The only way to approximate it I can think of is to: - Have the device's on/off actions managed through programs. (if control switch A turns on, then set light B on... etc) -Then disable / enable the programs based on whatever logic you want The downside to this is method is that there will be a slight delay in the device on/off under program control as opposed to controlling the device directly. It would be fairly easy to try it and see if it works for you. Paul

Richard. Glad you're back up and running! (Note to self, get that backup UDI PLM as soon as its available!) Paul

Yes, but make sure to use a filter that has enough amp support for all of your gear, stu and others have documented some. Otherwise the filters will blow fuses I'm not sure I understand your setup enough. Is your powerlinc modem behind the UPS, powerstrips and/or monitor? These devices can "blind" the powerlinc. You won't need the powerlinc behind the UPS as there is nothing to control if the power to your house goes out. If possible move the powerlinc further away from this gear and straight into the wall. I know this is tough if you have a ISY IR version. Paul

Yeh, agreed I don't think any one approach covers all cases. I would would keep leak sensors in the same way if i had them. I like keeping my battery panic devices all in one central spot so I don't have to look around for them. Even with messages sent by programs, I like the idea of them being together. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I'm the "Location and then device / purpose" type. I've been able to put the scenes in with the locations, though that's sometimes a difficult choice. Name consistency helps too, and again I have to work at that sometimes. I try to keep the keypad key names to their labels, etc. I try to have the programs basically follow this structure, but again not always possible. Paul

The noise filter will block signals to everything behind it, and not let any noise or signal come back through it to the powerline. So you'll want noisy things plugged into the filter(s) and then filters plugged into wall (or ISY modules), like this: Powerline -> Insteon filter -> your home theater device(s) This gives 2 limitations: 1) you want certain insteon modules to control certain devices. If that device is a noise source, you need a separate filter for it 2) Filters have amperage limits, like 10amps. I don't think your Home Theater Gear will get close to that, but make sure You may not need filters for each component. You may want to experiment before buying, trying different combinations of plugging in or turning on devices to see which ones cause the problems, then just get filters for them. Paul

Hi Lee- Switchlinc dimmers are only for the lighting loads specified in their docs. No switchlinc dimmers are designed for a motorized load and it wouldn't be healthy for either device. I don't anything about zwave, but I believe this is an electrical/electronic limitation that will transcend which powerline switching technology is used. Paul

Steve There are two different add-on approaches that use variables, created by two very skilled ISY programmers to accomplish this: 1- A date variable program package that is installed in the ISY and provides date information your programs can use 2- This small .net program, ISYLink, that pushes date information into ISY variables. It requires a pc, windows server or raspberry pi on your network to run it. I use the second option, however there are users of both that are very satisfied with how each work. There are advantages to both, take a look and see which appeals more to you. Paul

Gary- Like x10 there is a little bit of trial and error that is usually related to certain circuits and electrical components, which can be hard to predict. In your case, you can start with places you know had problems. For me, Insteon does not do well controlling low voltage lighting transformers (interior and exterior). If they are in the middle of a circuit, they disrupt insteon traffic in both directions and either dual bands are needed or noise filters added. The x10 XPNR and plug in noise filters continue to work for me, so keep those around. Motors and 220 volt devices have also been a problem. As with x10, these things reveal themselves when they are turned on. If you have wired in X10 filters installed at locations like this, keep them there. To add to Teken's comments, metal electrical boxes are bad news for dual band, rendering the rf part almost useless, at least for me. I would plan for at least 5 of your lamplincs and switchlincs to be dual band, unless you are going mostly dual band. You can then swap them into or near problem locations. That worked for me when making the move to insteon. I still have the passive coupler/blocker on my panel and have no problems related to it (I started with an Ocelot and just sold off a lot of my Adicon and RCS X10 gear). I also have the insteon signal linc wired into my panel, its the insteon equivalent of an x10 passive coupler. Like X10, If you can locate your PLM near the panel, that is more optimal to reaching all locations. Paul

Arun Nesting is not supported. A layer of thinner programs and variables is needed to achieve that goal Paul