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The 2634-222 outdoor module is designed specifically for that purpose. As an alternative if you have on hand inventory, I put appliance modules in zip up heavy plastic sandwich bag if I can hide it from view so it does not get wet. I have one outside I use turn on a critter deterrent light under my deck.

Yes, NodeLink is the v5 Nodeserver expression of io_guys products. Here is my venlink, its v 0.5.18. There was a problem getting humidity readings that was venstar firmware related, but mine seems to be working

I run NodeLink now, but I still had VenLink on my server and fired up both copies. I get both setpoint and indoor humidity values reporting from my t5900 and t7900. You don't see both these values on your variables tab, or they don't copy to the ISY? Paul

Venlink works by querying the thermostat and populating that information into ISY variables. Here are the steps, and if there is a set button associated, you need to perform the entry, then press set, and then move to the next entry 1- create state variables in the ISY to hold the values you want. Look at the variables tab to see what is possible to retrieve. I would add what you are ready to use, and then add more later if you decide you need them. use a prefix naming scheme so you can sort them together later: v_heatsetpoint, etc 2- configure venlink to login into your isy.. ip, account and password (same as admin console login) 3- add the ip for the venstar 4- press the restart button on the system config tab 5- use the ISY variables tab drop downs to match the variables you created to the thermostat function See if the values show up in the isy, if not, restart it one more time Once you get that going, move on to special features like sending commands using the network module, humidity control, etc, if needed.. we can look at that next Paul

I forgot to mention that there are 2 humidification modes. You can use one or the other. Humidify with heat. This is how most humidity systems operate. The humidify setpoint will indicate the humidity level where it will stop calling for humidity. It may or may not keep the ambient humidity at the setpoint evenly. Run fan w/ humidity demand. This mode will start the fan and turn on water to the humidifier when the humidity falls below the setpoint. This keeps humidity at your setpoint (with a couple % deadband). I use this one and it provides great comfort and better health, in my experience, for the residents. Things to be aware of: You want your system plumbed to hot water to increase evaporation / humidification You'll go through humidity pads more quickly If you live where the temps swing below 20, you'll want venlink (Isy v4) or NodeLink (isy v5). It will lower the humidity set point to match the temperature drop swings so the windows won't frost Paul

Orest, I had to pick both XP service pack 3 and 640x480 resolution. Both were needed to get it to change I did it on W10, but I recall the settings being fairly similar to W7. Paul

Weclome back! Probably the biggest news is the V5, 2 versions in beta and a number of us using it. Close, but not there yet on zwave multichannel. IIRC, you were a user of io_guy's programs on the pi. He now has node server versions out for many of them, including ecobee. And the final news down that path is polglot, UDI python libraries for building node servers. Zigbee has not gone anywhere as a basic PL technology... support for supported devices like stats, but not near the focus that is on zwave. There is certainly more, but I'm sure this will keep you busy for a while Paul

Yep. Baffling & frustrating over what appears to be component quality for a few cheaper capacitors. I have insteon devices like lamplincs and inlinelincs from the beginning, still working away daily.....but plms for some reason..

Chuck Restore PLM. It may help for a while, but your PLM has the classic symptoms of on its way to failure. Paul

I don't know about the airgap part. I have had outlet lincs display odd behavior like this from noise and become non responsive. After filtering the noise, it behaves normally. In the case of a yard light transformer, it could take up to 20 minutes of being on before the behavior appeared, and then power had to be removed from the switch to get it back to operations Probably a snubber or XPNR on the load side will resolve this.

Hi Jeff Yep. I have 3 outletlincs for my yard and Christmas lights, used them for a number of years. I'm in southeast Michigan and we can get down to -20F. Most insteon devices draw a small amount of current to operate and that keeps them operating, even colder than spec'd in my experience. The outletlincs are fussy about line noise. I have a low voltage yard lighting transformer that plugs directly in. If I don't have a filter in between, the outlet linc eventually stops responding. I'm not sure if dual band changes that, my outletlincs are fairly old. Paul

You're pretty much there. Start with the sunset to sunrise (next day). Add the zones. I would use control to catch them going on, but you may want to use status in case that they are on. They may be from an elk, use whatever statements tell you that the zone is violated. Then add the Add And (..) using the buttons on the right in the admin console. Use the Move Line Up button on the left to put the parens around the code for the zones: You'll want And, because both things need to be true. Using Or, either event will cause the program to run, which doesn't meet your requirement. New Program Copy - [ID 004B][Parent 0001] If From Sunset To Sunrise (next day) And ( 'Zone' is switched On And 'Zone' is switched On ) Then - Your Stuff Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Paul

Based on how its written, it will take 10 minutes for it to come back with a 25 minute wait (as opposed to 30). Its not running again after 10 minutes, or 35 minutes after starting the program? Control - [ID 005D][Parent 005B] If $Allow_to_Run is 1 Then Repeat Every 35 minutes Set 'Main Bedroom / Bedroom Humidifier' On Wait 25 minutes Set 'Main Bedroom / Bedroom Humidifier' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

Great. For future reference, this forum is for earnest exploration of HA ideas and problem solving using the ISY. If this is an insteon product problem / rant, take it to their forum.

This is the logic for the "then" part to cycle the outlet on and off. Every 35 minutes, while the program is running, it will turn the outlet on for 30 minutes, and then off again. At the 35 minute mark, it starts over. I'm not sure what condition you would want to initiate the program, so I added a variable that would need to be set to one so the program runs. If $CycleOutlet = 1 Then Repeat Every 35 minutes Set 'Outlet' On Wait 30 minutes Set 'Outlet' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

Correct. Assuming you are using a Venstar Colortouch, you also need to configure the Aux port for the Humidity call under Settings/Installation Settings/Aux output/Output Use... select Hum You can then validate the configuration using Settings/Installation Settings/Test Outputs/Hum. You will see Aux light up on the stat and hear the "thonk" from the valve, or go manually observe that its working.

+1 to mwester's thoughts. The quick start process isn't really aimed at those migrating in. It was better to cut things over in groups and recreate it all. It didn't take that long, and offered the opportunity to name things consistently and document.

Yes, though a little different implementation plan. I figure out what would be liked, do it, and then explain. We have 5 Christmas related items on lamplics. The have a schedule, but a keypad key activates them as well. It was well received, but explaining that concept in advance would have been a lot harder Though x10 never did a horrible job, Insteon gets it right every time.

If I just need basic items like swithclincs or motion sensors, and in the absence of the legacy blockbuster sales, its better to buy at Menards. Like you, I am in the twilight of my Insteon installations given the current product mix. Its become more practical to go brick and mortar by not paying waiting for shipping: Legacy SH Sales+shipping < Menards <= Current Sales+shipping < Retail+shipping

Yes, you can. http: is rest, and you can use rest to turn devices on and off The developers guide discusses how to do it.

One of the Insteon Thermostats would be the fastest, easiest path to integration with the ISY. Which thermostat depends on what type of system you have; gas vs heatpump. The Insteons can handle multi stage systems and can be controlled by the ISY. The nest, like the venstar colortouches and others, can be made to work with the IYS but additional software, and integration steps and in some cases a server are required. For the Insteon, you'll need need power provided by the furnace to power the stat, or a local 24v HVAC powersupply for each if there is not power provided. If you are gas, not heat pump, and comfortable its compatible with your system, there is a 4 pack special at smarthome right now, and their black friday 20% off is available until Tuesday

I agree that it points to problems with contract manufacturing, and the problem is qc related. It seems like the inspection and lab testing of the final product is not rigorous, or the testing methodology does not parallel powerline reality. This is neither a complicated nor sophisticated assembly. I believe visual inspection could expose component substitution of caps in this case. Its common practice for electronics manufactures to fully outsource the the manufacturing of their components in a tiered supplier model, yet deliver consistent product quality. QC is a cost of business. "You get what you inspect, not what you expect" was hand me down advice from a senior engineer years ago.

My Insteon successes: I have lamplincs and inlinelincs from the beginning of insteon, still working perfectly. I had a USB PLM on homeseer that was well into its 3rd year when I came to ISY and sold it. My current PLM is a refurb and continues to work perfectly. My Insteon failures: I had the misfortune to buy most of my keypads in 2011-2012 timeframe and had to replace most of them within the past few years. And 2 PLMs die with in weeks of plugging them in. In summary, they can build quality product, but only do it part of the time: We know that they know that they have a problem. And they know that we know that they know. Everyone knows. That was step 1, awareness. Why aren't we getting to step 2? From what I can tell, it comes down to a handful of caps and a difference in product cost < 50 cents, and this only seems to happen part of the time..

You'll need to break it in pieces, Can you use Test from Settings and Groups a number of times while having gmail open to your sent box? Does it consistently get to gmail quickly, every time. If that works consistently and quickly, its the link to verizon.

Reviewed mine and I have a mix. Older, 1st generation lamplincs do not show up red. I have a newer appliance link, it does not do this. I do have one newer lamplinc, and it does show up red like yours. Its a responder only to a keypad key, and a scene. Paul