Everything posted by paulbates
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Motion Sensor Sensitivity
Mines been out there since 2012. Rarely have problems with falses, Birds will set it off
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Motion Sensor Sensitivity
That is correct. Jumper 1 does work with jumper 5 in place. It scrapes off about 33% of distance and works, at least for me. My deck/back yard/drive MS has full side to side coverage that includes the street. The x10 eagle eye worked pretty well in this position, but when I put the Insteon MS up there, every person walking by on the side walk and cars driving by on my side of the street set it off. Really annoying. I put on jumper one and its really good. The yard, deck and driveway only set it off now Paul
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Monitoring Temperature/Humidity
Ageed that the lack of continuous temp/humidity reading from insteon products has been annoying. The technical aspects of it are supported today in the insteon thermostat... multiple device nodes for temp (C of F) and humidity. A sensor can be built around that capability with an alarm grade CR123 battery. I'm missing the continuous temp and humidity reading for my attic from the Applied Digital Oclelot and Bobcat sensors X10 i had 15 years ago. This is the specific item to view / vote for temp and humidity posted by Teken is here: http://forum.insteon.com/forum/main-category/new-insteon-device-wish-list/7354-multi-sensor
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Factory Reset of Outlet
There's this from the full manual: If the placement of OutletLinc makes the first method too difficult, try manually resetting the unit with the following instructions: 1) If you are using a Controller to control OutletLinc, be sure to Unlink it from the Controller. See Unlinking OutletLinc from an INSTEON Controller. 2) Tap the Set button on OutletLinc until the load is on 3) Press & hold the Set button on OutletLinc for 3 seconds The OutletLinc Status LED will begin blinking 4) Wait 3 seconds and then tap the Set button on OutletLinc five times quickly The OutletLinc Status LED and the load will turn off 5) Immediately after the LED turns off, press & hold the button for 3 seconds and then release The OutletLinc Status LED will flash once and then turn off A few seconds later, the Status LED will turn on solid Not sure if it works on this model or not. Its annoying, but less annoying than cutting the breaker and worth a try. Paul
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Motion sensor low battery notification
Stan That's exactly why I did it. When I used email I'd have outlook.com file the messages in special folders, but then there was not an easy way to see all log activities in event order. The app has special notification sounds for different messages. It took some patience for the first one.. but after you get the first one figured out, the remaining ones are copy and paste, more or less. Paul
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Motion sensor low battery notification
Stan I watched others use it, spent some time learning it and gradually switching over. The good news is that its all the same alert programs in my ISY, Its a matter of where I send a notification. You can look at the pushover app and decide if you like it. There are a number of competing apps as well. Here is the 'how to' from the wiki https://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i_Series_INSTEON:Networking:Mobile_Notification Paul
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Motion sensor low battery notification
Hi Stan No, I've only owned a 994i. The resource is used because over time I changed from using text/email notifications (which I believe the 99i supports) to the Pushover notification app. It integrates all messages as a single log, or organized in groups (HVAC, Sprinkler, Alarm, garage, etc notifications). I communicate with Pushover via the internet using a REST API call that can only be done via a Network resource Paul
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Motion sensor low battery notification
Here is an example Battery Motion Sensor Driveway - [ID 001A][Parent 0019] If Control (Old) 'Zystem / Battery Alerts / Driveway Motion-Sensor-Low Ba' is switched On Then Resource 'Pushover ISY Log - Driveway MS Battery' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') It says "Control (Old)" because I am V5.04... If you are on V4, use "Control". Paul
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Honeywell Thermostats?
There is also integration with ISY V5 Firmware and Nodelink... that requires an external light windows or linux server. It can be used in combination with IFTTT http://forum.universal-devices.com/forum/116-honeywell-tcc/ Paul
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A folder
I accomplish a simiar thing by having one program that turns things on and two that turns them off The "on" program always turns them on under the same conditions, dusk.. also can be turned on with a double click from 2 switches. The "off" programs control 2 scenes.. one with all premise lights, landscape lights, lamps and decor, and one that only has exterior lights and lamps. It runs another program to check and see if its the days surrounding Christmas, if it is, it uses the "Yard lights and lamps off -xm" scene so that the tree, decor items and Christmas yardlights stay on all night, but the lamps and premise lights are still turned off. Its 2 relatively small programs, so i don't have separate folders and folder conditions. The trickier part is, to get the month / day only, so it works the same way every year with no changes, I had to use io_guy's ISYlink software either V4 isylink, or v5 nodeserver. I'm not sure how to do that in V4 without isylink... on v4 it will simply update 2 variables you specify each day.. it will be the same thing with folders Here are the "off" programs. This runs every day at 1am, .. it first checks to see if its Christmas Lights and Lamps Off - [ID 0005][Parent 0006] If Time is 1:00:00AM Or Time is Sunrise Then $Christmas_Holiday_Month = 'Zystem / isydata' Month (V5 statement, but can be done in V4 with ISYlink) $Christmas_Holiday_Day = 'Zystem / isydata' Day of Month (V5 statement, but can be done in V4 with ISYlink) Run Program 'Lights and Lamps off Xmas' (If) Wait 15 minutes (Random) Set Scene 'Yard / Yard and Lamp Security / Yard light and lamps off' Off Check to see if its the days surrounding Christmas Lights and Lamps off Xmas - [ID 004A][Parent 0006][Not Enabled] If $Christmas_Holiday_Month is 12 (Is it the right month/ days?) And $Christmas_Holiday_Day >= 23 (If yes run this program, if no return) And $Christmas_Holiday_Day <= 27 Then Wait 15 minutes (Random) Set Scene 'Yard / Yard and Lamp Security / Yard light and lamps off - xm' Off Stop program 'Lights and Lamps Off' (Keep the original program from completign)
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New Motion Sensor Info
Nice find! Thank you Interesting that the message repeats are USB only. If swapped with a current model unit, and left battery powered, I wonder how many ALL ON users might be helped with this? External set up button... that will help some when tweaking scenes, or factory resetting a related switch/device Still indoor/out door... I hope that the precision of the fit of plastic components has been reviewed and improved. It took me few years to learn to superglue over the right joints to keep the rain out of the current model. Sensor / Alarm grade CR123A battery... that should keep it happy for a few years and avoid a lot of latter climbing... though the page says 6 - 18 month battery life... hmmm. Since I have a number of them for my SimpliSafe sensors, it makes the argument for rechargeable. This sounds promising, but not going to lie, I am always a bit skeptical about new products. It won't say and we won't know ahead of time if it will misbehave on low battery. Will it be the same interface, or be yet another new API and UDI will have to wait to get it so it can be used? No manual yet..... If its clear that it can be installed on the ISY and no surprises in the manual, I will put one side by side with my existing under deck 'critter detector' and see how it fairs Paul
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This is strictly insteon. What is wrong with my KPL switches?
Because that puts them nearer to the 2011 time frame, that is most likely it. I lost 2 installed from that time as well, but it was several years ago. Interesting that both of mine we out around the same time too Paul
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Set two scene schedules in same program
Hey Stan A little more tweaking based on that change, adding parens. If ( From 5:00:00PM To 11:59:00PM (same day) Or From 5:00:00AM To 7:00:00AM (same day) ) And ( Status 'Dining Room Slider-Opened' is On ) And ( Status 'Family Room Slider-Opened' is On Or Status 'Basement French Door-Opened' is On ) Then Set Scene 'Rear 4-Way' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Let's story board what this change does, the program only runs when: Its bewteen the two schedules Dinning room slider is open One of the Family Room Slider or the Basement French door is opened Paul
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Set two scene schedules in same program
Hi Stan I would start by using parens to contain the "or". Start by picking "or()...." at the bottom right of the screen, and us the "Move up" button to move the open paren to the top. This will mean one of these 2 has to be true, which is what I think you mean time wise. If ( From 5:00:00PM To 11:59:00PM (same day) or From 5:00:00AM To 7:00:00AM (same day) ) And Status 'Dining Room Slider-Opened' is On And Status 'Family Room Slider-Opened' is On And Status 'Basement French Door-Opened' is On Then Set Scene 'Rear 4-Way' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') A note: The "and"s in the remaining lines of the program all have to be true for the program to work... do you mean any of them - use "or", or all of them - use "and" Paul
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This is strictly insteon. What is wrong with my KPL switches?
Did you try a "Factory Reset" of the switches, and use "Restore Device" by right-clicking on them in the admin console? Factory Reset: 1) Pull Set button out (creating an Air Gap) 2) Wait 10 Seconds 3) Push Set Button in and Hold it in ~ 10 secondsKeypadLinc will (Beep) 4) Release the Set button Paul
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This is strictly insteon. What is wrong with my KPL switches?
If it exhibits the same behavior after trying Teken's suggestion. try a factory reset and Restore device from the admin console. I had this happen a few weeks ago and that fixed it. Paul
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Using an Insteon PAR38 in a flood to detect motion
Depending what your requirement is, you might be able to use a standard bulb and sneak a micro module with 'sense' in the fixture. When it senses the light on or off it could switch states locally and then update the PLM... which in turn could activate a scene, run ISY programs, etc. This is an idea only, I don't know how big the fixture is or how available the wiring to the lights is, eg wire nuts that could be accessed to add the micro module Paul
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keypad as countdown timer for bathroom fan
When you're writing the "Then" clause in your program, pick "Insteon" from the Action drop down. All of the Insteon devices and scenes will be listed. Pick the one you want and turn it on or off Paul
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Schedule issues
Hi Tom,. and welcome to the forums! Its related to order of precedence. All you need to do is use the "Add and" function in the Admin console, lower right of the program window. If From Sunset To Sunrise (next day) and ( Status 'Computer Room Door' is On Or Status 'Front Door' is On ) Paul
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Notifications Stopped Working - TLS Negotiation Failed
I think Verizon has changed their mail relaying in the last few days. Someone else reported similar symptoms the other day http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/20859-notification-mail-settings/?hl=verizon Paul
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SignaLinc Phase coupler working?
Hi John- The signalinc is a passive coupler, and does not active insteon messaging components. Its unlikely its failed or the culprit. Its most likely line noise, possibly caused by the load its self is the culprit. What is the load on the togglinc? Are there electronics, low voltage transformers or things like furnace motors on the circuit near where the togglinc is? Paul
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keypad as countdown timer for bathroom fan
You can create individual scenes and program for each key that detect each key being turned on, Here's how to do it Create one ISY Scene for each key, include the fan and the Key as a controller. That way, the key will turn the fan on instantly And, pressing the lit key a second time will turn the fan back off, if turned on by mistake Create 1 program for each key, here is the pattern If "keypad key B" is switched on --- Pick the key then Wait 2 minutes --- Change the wait in each program to match the key set scene "keypad key b scene" off --- Turns the fan and the key back off I would have a timer program for the A on/off key too, like several hours... you probably do not mean for it to run continuosly You can put the programs all in a folder to keep it organized Paul
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Looking for Zwave advice
Oberkc is correct You can update your current ISY, I went from Zwave to Zigbee ZS for smart meter. UDI had to do a one time admin change on the back end. I would submit a ticket with a link your post above,... use "Contact us" You'll have to open the ISY and swap cards, but its fairly straight forward. https://www.universal-devices.com/udi-support/ Paul
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Portal - > Networking - > node server menu?
Hi and welcome to the UDI forums! Node Servers are a key feature introduced with the Version 5 of ISY firmware. If you have V5, there will be a Node Servers menu at the top of the Admin Console. If you choose to look at V5, its still alpha/beta. You can read more about it here: http://forum.universal-devices.com/forum/108-50/ Paul
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Iolinc to run hvac booster fan
Sorry, I deleted my post after seeing your original post was about a duct booster so thought it wasn't relevant... doh! I originally had it on an x10 sensor that measured when the furnace was on -.Powerflash & Universal modules. I briefly tried the Insteon stat but they locked up when connected to my old furnaces. It's been a few years, but my recollection was when the Insteon was working, it had to be queried a lot to get the program to work... over all it wasn't the best but maybe someone here better knows its ins and outs. I finally went to the Venstar T5900 that reported when it was actually calling heat or AC to the ISY, that's what was eventually adapted to (below). In the coldest part of winter it could run 20 - 25 minute cycles. I had to play with 'wait' times to balance how much was delivered with boost. The Tjernlund is very powerful and redirected a lot of air. I retired this program after insulating that side of the house and replacing the furnaces. HVAC Duct Booster - Kristen - [ID 0020][Parent 0017][Not Enabled] If 'HVAC / Upstairs' Heat/Cool State is Heating Or 'HVAC / Upstairs' Heat/Cool State is Cooling Then Repeat Every 15 minutes Wait 3 minutes Set 'HVAC / Kristen Duct Booster' On Wait 3 minutes Set 'HVAC / Kristen Duct Booster' Off Else Set 'HVAC / Kristen Duct Booster' Off