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jim_

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  1. Agreed, however the document which is the isy:User_Guide#Installation fails to direct the reader to the UD_Mobile I'm bench testing to be come familiar with the new platform before permanent install replacing my 994. During my testing, I found that if the LAN is disconnected for a period of time, this causes a NTP issue in the eisy network stack. I have the eisy connected to a monitor and you will see a constant ntpd error, unable to resolve pool.ntp.org. (AKA can't sink with external NTP clock), I've found some other issues as well, but will investigate later So, why install WiFi ? Do you have a laptop that supports both LAN & WiFi, if LAN fails, WiFi restores the connection and your still connected to whatever is required I have read the UD_Mobile and now even more confused .. I am NOT an existing portal user, therefore I jump to section Local Connections and Local VPN The very next line states Before starting verify you are connected to the same WiFi network as your UD Hardware. The next line > Go to Settings Tab > Systems > your-system-name, etc etc When opening settings, (hamburger wheel) nowhere do you find the word "Systems", I could scroll down to App Settings and add a NEW Controller ? There is also the Admin section, WiFi Configuration , Configure eisy's WiFi Adapter ... which always fails with the same error " Could not get BLE Connection " There is no straight forward document explaining how to enable WiFi on this eisy !!!
  2. I have the Mobile and found the eisy's WiFi via bluetooth After adding the SSID and Password, the screen pop's up an error " Could not get BLE Connection " repeated the proceedure several times with same result
  3. jim_ replied to jim_'s topic in eisy
    Thank you, that was my suspicion... Again the [Eisy:User Guide] has failed to identify this twist in their migration procedure
  4. I disconnected LAN and pressed the button x2 as per the guide ... so now what happens, where do you do the configuration for the SSID / Key as there is no method to edit on the EISY (Network is greyed out) ? Like most dual connected platform / OS, if LAN fails, WiFi can assume connection, so I wanted to test it Again, the [Eisy:User Guide] fails to guide the reader on how WiFi connection is established
  5. Question, If you are migrating from 994 (Pro / Zwave) with serial PLM to EISY with USB PLM, should it work ? I have tried 3 times, each time none of the Insteon device are accessible ... Following the guide, Restore 994 backup using 994 backup reboot See all Insteon & Zwave devices, but nothing works reboot, EISY starts discovering all Zwave devices reboot Zwave devices are responding, Insteon devices report Not Responding Restore PLM, runs for HOURS and hours, Event Viewer ONLY shows PLM reset when PLM restore started I've put the 994 back in service and everything is working
  6. As per the UD bible, [Eisy:User Guide] Go to WIFI Setup or Leave WIFI Setup mode > Click the button two (2) times. Now what ??? The HDMI is connected to a monitor ... nothing appears on the screen On the Admin console, setting / Network ... there is just the normal DHCP mask Information is non existent on how this works
  7. Sorry, if the "back" of the 994 is where the connectors are, serial, network and power ... there is no LED on my 994
  8. Just to clarify, Blue LED on the back ... aka all of the connectors > side ? (no LED) The front are all Blue LED's like TX RX etc
  9. Answered
  10. Purchased a new EISY + dongle ... reading the guide, I'm stuck at the ZWave section Preparing for Migration from ISY-994 On your ISY-994 Make sure the ISY-994 has firmware 4.x or 5.x, If you are migrating your Z-Wave network You must be using a 500 Series Board in the ISY-994 >>>> How do I know what version my ISY-994 is ? Make a backup of your Z-Wave network (Admin Console | Z-Wave | Backup) >>>> Ran the backup, but where is the file written too ? (no options pop'd up ask where to store the file) According to the ZWave "Version", it shows 6.81.00 and "Help / About" shows Product - ZWave (21100)
  11. jim_ replied to jim_'s topic in NodeLink
    Thanks for the explanation, now I get it ... move to eISY? And here in the problem lies, I have 3 x ISY994 installs and 2 have DSCLink running. I actually had to lookup what Polyglot was. Based on what I briefly read, knowledge of programming would be required ... I'm not a programmer. And to add, I'm in Canada, with the USD to CDN dollar difference, to upgrade each location would be $700 CDN each ... very difficult to justify. Guess I'll keep searching for a new solution Thanks anyway
  12. jim_ replied to jim_'s topic in NodeLink
    I looked through the eISY section and I don't see anything for NodeLink Software specific With respect to EnvisaLink, >> DSCLink uses the EnvisaLink, but Nodelink replaced DSCLink (As I understand it) So what exactly am I looking for here ?
  13. For past decade, I have had DSCLink running without issues on an old HP laptop. With MS shutting down support for Windows 10 next year, thought maybe it was time to look for other options. If I understand correctly, NodeLink is a replacement and can be mounted as a Docker. The author's link to the software opens to "adamsfleamarket.com" which appears to be an Indonesian site. More digging, found Docker here https://registry.hub.docker.com/r/jcreynolds/nodelink. I loaded into my NAS, but logs spit out a bunch for questionable connections (see attached logs) new 14.txt Where can I find NodeLink help doc's or what would be a good replace for DSCLink on my ISY ? BTW, only just starting to play with Docker, so don't really know to much about Docker deployments
  14. Ok, so changes made ... now to wait for the event to occur in the next month ... maybe
  15. Thanks larryllix for the reply I removed the "Run Program" line and you are correct, the decrement works With respect to "MS to send 'ON' only", is this the option ? (2844-222)
  16. I tried looking through the forum, but could not locate anyone posting this scenario / problem ... I have a number of motion or switch activated scenes running for years and while they work perfectly 99% of the time, you hit the scenario where the timer has JUST expired and a new trigger occurs (less than a second) ... lights go off, then on, then off Example: basement stairs, motion triggers human, lights go on, human descends stairs, but does a turnaround trip ... the timer expires (light off sent) but within milliseconds of the off, human is detected, light goes back on for less than 1 second and then go off again ... stairs are dark I use a variable to reset the timer if there is a lot of traffic in the stairwell, this seems to work well. I've looked through Log to see if double Off is sent, but only see 1. Its like the perfect software race condition where the command "off" is sending and motion is triggering "on" to restart the script Anyone guide me on what I'm looking for ? CODE ------------------------------------------------------ Basement Stairs Trigger If 'Basement Stairs Mo' is switched On Then Set 'Basement Stair 3way' On $sBasement_Stairwell_Light_Timer = 60 ------------------------------------------------------ Stair Light Timer Decrement If $sBasement_Stairwell_Light_Timer > 0 Then Wait 1 second $sBasement_Stairwell_Light_Timer -= 1 Run Program 'Stair Light Timer Decrement' (If) Else Set 'Basement Stairs 3 Way' Fast Off ------------------------------------------------------ Basement Stairs Light Stop If 'Basement Stair 3way' Status is Off Then $sBasement_Stairwell_Light_Timer = 0 Set 'Basement Stairs 3 Way' Off Stop program 'Stair Light Timer Decrement' ------------------------------------------------------
  17. jim_ posted a topic in ISY994
    Just FYI, with PLM's none existent, the fear is one of my three I have in service will die ... and the call came today from my kid ... ISY is dead Did normal reset etc ... PLM status showed NOT connected. Brought it to my house and tried several more resets, same status, ISY showed no PLM connected. Cracked the case and checked the capacitors, they all look good. A few years back I had my own failure, and read somewhere to reset the PLM x 3 in a row ... holding the reset a little longer after the buzzer stopped ... so I did and with luck this PLM works again Not sure if its on its last legs, but hopefully it lasts until PLM's are back in stock Just thought I would post this for anyone else who might have a "questionable" PLM ... its worth the extra few minutes to try
  18. Solved .... lots of leg work / testing and NOT the expected AC noise one would typically encounter ... Moved to IOLinc to isolated circuit (known clean from noise ... basically beside the PLM ... still failed Factory reset the IOLinc / reloaded, failures still present, but random on reload Checked the power terminals (plug prongs) and electrical plug ... noted some corrosion (typical long term humidity exposure) Replaced electrical plug, steel wool the IOLinc plug terminals, apply protective electric grease on terminals ... Working ... Thanks to all who responded and read my post
  19. I have 3 ISY-994 at different locations, all have i/o linc garage door modules and ALL show the same status ... You can write updates to the i/o linc all you want, they will always show the same status, yet have operated normally for years With respect to KPL, I have added, removed, factory reset several times with same result
  20. I have 2 existing KPL / Buttons (separate modules) controlling the garage door [2450 i/o linc] I'm trying to add a NEW KPL / Button so there will be 3 appearances to open / close the door ... I added the 3rd button to match the existing and remembered to set Toggle to match the existing When the new button is depressed, it flashes twice and goes dark, the buttons on the other KPL's light up, door remains closed I'm not sure what info I need to post for assistance ... please suggest what I need to look at / for to debug ?? PIC attached - Rear KPL & KPL 8 Fam are existing, KPL2 Front is the new button cheers jim
  21. I have done most units, did so methodically in line with killing each breaker circuit branch I still come back to why did the codes stop when daylight savings kick off March 13 .... something with a clock or corruption in program in ISY
  22. I had to chuckle when I read this ... I pictured myself standing out on the street at 2am looking at the neighbors houses to see if lights were flashing I ran into similar problem with a new neighbors TV satellite, they were using UHF remote to change channels which would also change my SAT channel ... Fortunately, it was easy to diagnose ... new neighbor, new SAT install ...
  23. Thank You for explaining ... My GDO (old tech) and Insteon controller has been installed for years Since the codes were only showing up in the middle of the night, I would rule this out ... also, when I killed the power to the garage, the codes still appeared
  24. GDOs ??? Chamberlain models ???

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