MikeB

When adding a TimerLinc to the ISY, it is detected by default as an "Unsupported Device". This will allow the ISY to use the TimerLinc in scenes, but only as a responder. In order to use the TimerLinc as a controller, do a "New Insteon Device" and manually add the TimerLinc as a "SwitchLinc Relay". This will allow the ISY to use the TimerLinc as a controller and/or responder in scenes. The ISY will be aware of state changes when controlling the TimerLinc (and any linked devices) with its ON/OFF button, located on the front of the unit, or through it's programmed timer events. However, the ISY will NOT be aware of state changes if the TimerLinc is turned on via its 'load sensing' feature.

Just a followup - My problem is only occuring with the above program if the program queries my Thermostat Adapter. If I change it to query something else, like a Switchlinc Relay, my ISY polls all devices at startup as expected. If I set it to query the Thermostat Adapter, my ISY never runs its initial poll of all devices.

Thanks Rand. I believe my problem is related to the following program, which is set to 'run at startup': If From 12:00:00AM For 24 hours Then Repeat Every 15 minutes Set 'OfficeThermostat' Query Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') If this program is set to NOT 'run at startup', my ISY queries fine after reboot.

But, isn't there another trigger involved? How are you activating this program? By a KPL button? If so, I don't see why it wouldnt work - event without the second program. Say you have a KPL button (non-toggle off) in the master bedroom that you press to flash the kids lights 5 minutes before bed: If Control 'MasterBedControls1F' is switched Off And Status 'KidsRoom1' is On Then Set 'KidsRoomScene' Off Set 'KidsRoomScene' On Set 'KidsRoomScene' Off Set 'KidsRoomScene' On Wait 5 Minutes Set 'KidsRoomScene' Off Or am I missing something? What else are you using for a trigger other than checkng to see if the room is on?

Good point, I'm not sure. I'll let someone else (who might have tried something similar) answer.

Create a 2nd program with no IF statement to flash the lights on/off. Call that 2nd program from the 1st program.

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With 2.6.6 my ISY polled all device when rebooted. I'm finding that 2.6.7 does not do this on my ISY. I assume I can get the same functionality by setting my 'Nightly Query' to 'run at reboot'. Anyone else notice this change?

For the type of action, choose "Adjust Scene" instead of "Insteon".

Correct. I'm trying to be as efficient as possible (only send out commands when I need to), so basically I'm checking both the setpoint and current temp. If the setpoint is already set, I'm not going to send a redundant command. If the current temp does not warrant a setpoint change, I don't bother changing it.

I have lots of scenes that I trigger from switches like that, and I haven't had to add any waits. Is "Family Room Light" a controller of a fairly large scene by chance? If so, maybe there's a considerable amount of traffic going on that's drowning out your scene command. But if it's a standalone switch, or maybe a controller in a 2 or 3 switch scene, I'm surprised you're having that issue.

That's my understanding as well.

Did you add all the devices to the scene as 'Controllers'? It sounds like the load bearing switch is only a 'Responder' to the scene.

Ditto!

Check this article to locate your ISY's MAC address: http://www.universal-devices.com/mwiki/ ... d/Password

No problem! Glad it helped someone. My Thermostat Adapter has been running very reliably in my office. I'm seriously considering installing them throughout my home, but really would prefer a model that: - was one-piece - broadcasted status changes, so I wouldn't have to poll Other than those limitations, I've been happy. Thanks for that info. I don't pay much attention to the humidity functions yet - maybe I should.

IMO I'd like to see something that would pause/temporarily disable all programs within any folder of your choice. This would be more flexible - you could use this function on the "My Programs" folder to disable every program, or use the function on any other folder within your hierarchy if you want a quick way to pause a subset of your programs. Maybe right-click a folder and check off a "PAUSE" option or something similar. I would imagine the folder icon would have an X through it or something similar. But, as stated in the post above, I think it's important that the function does not go and manually disable each program - it should be able to easily revert programs back to their previous states. I think Michel's suggestion is a perfect workaround for now.

Did you add the RemoteLinc to the ISY, and create the links to your devices through the ISY? Or did you link the RemoteLinc to your devices manually using the TAP method? For the ISY to be aware of things, you need to be sure you create your links through the ISY. It's also a faster way to do it, especially as your scenes get more complex.

Unless I'm missing something, I think this is easier than you might think. If you check for a condition, then wait 2 minutes, the program will automatically become false if that condition is no longer true during that 2 minute wait. I do something similar with my office thermostat: If Status 'OfficeThermostat' is Mode Cool And Program 'Office Work Hours' is False And Program 'Office Light Status' is False And Status 'OfficeThermostat' < 85° (Setpoint) Then Wait 2 minutes Set 'OfficeThermostat' 85° (Cool Setpoint) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Once my IF conditions all become true, the THEN portion of my program runs. During that 2 minute wait, if any of my IF conditions become false, the program aborts and my 2nd THEN statement never runs.

Correct... a 'controller' is actually a 'controller/responder'. A 'responder' is only a 'responder'. Glad you got it working!

Any reason you don't setup the SwitchLinc Relay as a controller?

The 'query all' program is simply a program that queries the scene 'my lighting' (which contains all your devices) every night at 3am. You can recreate it yourself, like this: If Time is 3:00:00AM Then Set Scene 'My Lighting' Query Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

Michel - Latest I have here is a SwitchLinc Relay labeled v2.5. ISY shows it as firmware v.2C. I tried adding it both via "Start Linking" and manually by address, and both methods bring it in correctly as a SwitchLinc Relay. Running ISY firmware v2.6.6. I also have some slightly older SwitchLinc Relays labeled v2.2 that the ISY show as firmware v.28, and those seem fine. Anyone else with a newer SwitchLinc Relay to test?

Hey Michel - That's what I thought too, but after reading this post I double-checked, and this page shows the Icon Dimmer as NOT having an adjustable ramp rate: http://www.smarthome.com/2876db.html Is that page incorrect, or is this maybe something new?

Actually, it's simpler than that. All that the ISY's "enable internet access" does is automatically create port forwards for you in your router, assuming your router supports UPnP. Since IPCOP doesn't support UPnP, you simply have to create a rule on IPCOP to forward port 443 (HTTPS) to your ISY's IP address (which you should make static). If you want/need HTTP access to the ISY as well, you would also forward port 80 - but be aware that HTTP is not encrypted. Once you create the rules in IPCOP, there's nothing further you have to do on the ISY. You don't need to use the "enable internet access" function. You should be able to leave it at those ports, unless you're already forwarding them to somewhere else on your LAN. I was running IPCOP for the longest time here, but don't currently have it running anywhere - so I can't help you with the details, sorry. If you haven't already, check out this forum: http://www.ipcops.com/phpbb3/ The guys there should be able to walk you through creating the needed rules if you're having issues.