MikeB

That's a really good idea... thanks for sharing! The only downside I could see is that with FAST ON, it will ignore the set ramp rate. So, if you prefer a smooth ramp up, you'll miss out on that.

I'd create a separate scene...

Some kind of communication issue. Test it a bunch of times - "on, off, on, off"... see if you can get it to go out of sync.

That's an interesting one! You should swap the CFLs around if possible to see if the problem follows the CFL or stays with the LampLinc. What brand are they? I did notice something similar a couple times in one of my bathrooms. I haven't seen it in a long time, but I no longer have CFLs in there (I didn't keep them there for long). It happened when I manually controlled the switch (a SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer). They were probably Honeywells. I haven't noticed an issue anywhere else in my house. I have a few locations with Honeywell and Sylvania CFLs.

Ahhh, I see - thanks. So, is this a known issue with the KPL v1.5? If you need any info from me on it, let me know...

Hey guys - Has anyone installed a KeypadLinc v1.5 yet? I usually add devices to my ISY-26 via the 'New Insteon Device' option, and simply type the address. I just installed a new KeypadLinc v1.5, and despite trying several times, the ISY-26 kept coming back with a 'Request Failed' error. I almost gave up, but I tried the 'Start Linking' option instead, and the KPL added fine to the ISY-26. I went ahead and created all my links, and other than the initial discovery it seems to be working great. Any ideas?

I still have this program called "Schedule 1" that at 3:00am runs "Set Scene 'My Lighting' null". I thought this was a nightly poll, but I'm not certain... Can this be deleted? What is its purpose? Thanks!!

For the record - I just created this program here as a test, and it seems to be responding correctly.

Release candidate for 2.5 is out now anyway... this issue should be fixed.

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. You're correct - when I click those buttons, it does fill in the status on the ISY. Doh!

If you swap your PLM, be sure to reboot your ISY and do a "restore modem (plm)" to recreate links on your new PLM. When you add a device to the ISY, it creates a link on the PLM so it will be notified of any switch presses (which will allow you to create your triggers). If the PLM is replaced, the new one won't have any of those links (until you run a "restore modem (plm".

Great topic! I started off using my ISY-26 for some basic tasks, but lately I've been giving it a bit more work to do. Currently, it does the following for me: - use it to manage/link all my Insteon devices - turn my front door lights on at sunset, then back off later in the evening - turn on my inside and outdoor holiday lighting at sunset, then back off later in the evening - translates my X10 keychain remote to turn on my driveway & front door lights from the car - translates my X10 motion sensor to turn on my driveway lights when motion is detected at night, then turn them back off 5 mins later - allows me to double-tap certain light switches to turn on or off entire rooms (bathrooms, etc.) - sets lighting scenes in rooms via KPL secondaries, and keeps the LED lit unless the lighting changes (see: http://forum.universal-devices.com/view ... highlight= ) - turns off entire floors via KPL secondaries, and lights the LED if a light on that floor is on (see: http://forum.universal-devices.com/view ... highlight= )

I agree... not showing a current status on the ISY was simply a symptom of the actual problem he found - that his program wouldn't respond to a control when he pressed the remote button.

There hasn't been much public info on the IR yet, but I'm fairly certain you would send a single IR command that would trigger a scene on the ISY.

Hey Michel - I'm seeing the same thing here. On one of my RemoteLincs, I've created links in the ISY for 4 of the buttons. Those show a status in the ISY interface (ON or OFF). The other 2 buttons, however, do not show any status in the ISY interface.

Try plugging it into your router.

Port forwarding is only needed to access the ISY-26 from outside the LAN. Like UpstateMike said - there should be a light on the Belkin switch indicating that the port you have the ISY-26 plugged into has a good connection. If it's not lit, something is wrong. You said the lights near the ethernet jack on the ISY-26 were blinking - is it a consistent on/off repeating pattern, or is it random flashing? Try a new cable between the ISY-26 and your switch if possible. If that doesn't help, try plugging the ISY-26 directly into the router instead, bypassing the switch. See if you get a good connection there.

You could certainly do a single-tap for 10 mins, and a double-tap for 20 mins.... but I'm not sure how you'd go further than that.

I have a couple KPL secondary buttons in my theater room that set a few devices to particular levels. I want those buttons to light if the scene is set, and turn off if anything about the scene changes. I created these programs to do it, but I'm wondering if there may be a more effective way to do the same thing. Here is one as an example. I have a scene called "TheaterParty" that sets "TheaterControls1A-Table" to 50%, "TheaterMain1" to 50%, and "TheaterMain2" to 50%. Here is the code I use to execute that scene: If Control 'TheaterControls1H' is switched On Then Set Scene 'TheaterParty' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') The button is in non-toggle mode, so when the button is pressed, the light goes on. Here is the code to keep the button status correct: If -( | Status 'TheaterControls1A-Table' is not 50% | Or Status 'TheaterMain1' is not 50% | Or Status 'TheaterMain2' is not 50% -) And Status 'TheaterControls1H' is not Off Then Wait 1 seconds Set Scene 'TheaterPartyStatus' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') I found I had to include the "wait 1 second", otherwise when I pressed the button to turn the scene on, and my lights would ramp up, this program would kick in and turn the button light off. Adding the wait seems to give the lights a chance to ramp up to their proper levels before this program tries to turn the button light off. Can anyone think of a more efficient way to do this? Thanks...

Alright, alright - you convinced me! I'll add the LampLinc statuses to my conditions...

Doh!!!! I didn't even see that! OK, so is this the equivelant? If Program 'Floor 1 Status Update' is False And ( Status 'MasterBedControls1G' is not Off Or Status 'FoyerControls1G' is not Off ) Then Set Scene 'Floor1StatusLight' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

Thanks... So, I can combine these 2 programs: If Program 'Floor 1 Status Update' is False And Status 'FoyerControls1G' is not Off Then Set Scene 'Floor1StatusLight' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') If Program 'Floor 1 Status Update' is False And Status 'MasterBedControls1G' is not Off Then Set Scene 'Floor1StatusLight' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') ..with this: If Program 'Floor 1 Status Update' is False And Status 'FoyerControls1G' is not Off Or Program 'Floor 1 Status Update' is False And Status 'MasterBedControls1G' is not Off Then Set Scene 'Floor1StatusLight' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Correct?

Rand - Sorry, I should have been more clear. In MY home setup, the only way a LampLinc or InlineLinc would be on is if a corresponding switch were on. I don't have any timers or anything that would turn a LampLinc or InlineLinc on without turning on the controlling switch. So, to streamline my program a bit, I don't have it check the status of the LampLincs - just the primary controlling switch.

This is a re-write from another thread, but I thought it should be posted in this forum as well. I have a couple of KPL secondary buttons that I want to be able to press and turn my entire 1st floor off (before bed, when leaving the house, etc..). I originally did this by making them non-toggle controllers of a scene containing all of my 1st floor lights. This worked great, but offered no indication that a light was left on. Using the ISY-26, I was able to make it so the KPL would be lit if any of my lights were left on. Only downside is there is a 1 second or so delay from when I press the 'off' button to when the lights shut off (because that button press is executing a program on the ISY, whereas before it was directly linked to the appropriate lights). The obvious upside is that I now have an LED that tells me when a light was left on, which is real nice. Couple things I did to simplify the programs a bit: 1 - In my IF conditions to check the status of my lights, instead of checking EVERY switch on the 1st floor, I only checked the load controlling ones. So, if light1 and light2 were switches in a virtual 3-way circuit, the program would only check to see if light1 was on. Also, I only check the switches themselves - not any lamp modules, which are only on if a linked switch is on anyway. Even though Chris said the ISY could handle tons of conditions, I'd rather make my programs as simple as possible. 2 - Instead of checking to see if the light is ON, check to see if it is NOT OFF instead. This will catch any dimmed lights as well. Here are my final 1st floor programs. For my 1st floor, I created 2 "fix" programs because I have 2 separate keypad buttons that need to show the status and control: FLOOR 1 STATUS UPDATE If Status 'Bathroom1stLaundry1' is not Off Or Status 'Bathroom1stMirror1' is not Off Or Status 'Bathroom1stVent1' is not Off Or Status 'FoyerMain1' is not Off Or Status 'KitchenBar1' is not Off Or Status 'KitchenMain1' is not Off Or Status 'KitchenSink1' is not Off Or Status 'KitchenTable1' is not Off Or Status 'LivingRoomControls1A' is not Off Or Status 'LivingRoomMain1' is not Off Or Status 'PlayRoomMain1' is not Off Then Set Scene 'Floor1StatusLight' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') FLOOR 1 CONTROL If Control 'FoyerControls1G' is switched Off Or Control 'MasterBedControls1G' is switched Off Then Set Scene 'Floor1Off' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') FLOOR 1 STATUS FIX 1 If Program 'Floor 1 Status Update' is False And Status 'FoyerControls1G' is not Off Then Set Scene 'Floor1StatusLight' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') FLOOR 1 STATUS FIX 2 If Program 'Floor 1 Status Update' is False And Status 'MasterBedControls1G' is not Off Then Set Scene 'Floor1StatusLight' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

OK, I went ahead and reprogrammed all my 1st/2nd floor off buttons per my posts above, and it seems to be working great! Only downside is there is a 1 second or so delay from when I press the 'off' button to when the lights shut off (because that button press is executing a program on the ISY, whereas before it was directly linked to the appropriate lights). The obvious upside is that I now have an LED that tells me when a light was left on, which is real nice. I did make a couple changes: 1 - In my IF conditions to check the status of my lights, instead of listing EVERY light I only listed the load controlling ones. So, if light1 and light2 were switches in a virtual 3-way circuit, the program would only check to see if light1 was on. Also, I only check the switches themselves - not any lamp modules, which are only on if a linked switch is on anyway. Even though Chris said the ISY could handle tons of conditions, I'd rather make my programs as simple as possible. 2 - In my example above, my condition checked to see if my lights were ON. This is fine in my office, where my switches are all relays. However, in my final programs, I checked to see if the switches were NOT OFF instead to account for any dimmed lights. Here are my final 1st floor programs. For my 1st floor, I created 2 "fix" programs because I have 2 separate keypad buttons that need to show the status and control: FLOOR 1 STATUS UPDATE If Status 'Bathroom1stLaundry1' is not Off Or Status 'Bathroom1stMirror1' is not Off Or Status 'Bathroom1stVent1' is not Off Or Status 'FoyerMain1' is not Off Or Status 'KitchenBar1' is not Off Or Status 'KitchenMain1' is not Off Or Status 'KitchenSink1' is not Off Or Status 'KitchenTable1' is not Off Or Status 'LivingRoomControls1A' is not Off Or Status 'LivingRoomMain1' is not Off Or Status 'PlayRoomMain1' is not Off Then Set Scene 'Floor1StatusLight' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') FLOOR 1 CONTROL If Control 'FoyerControls1G' is switched Off Or Control 'MasterBedControls1G' is switched Off Then Set Scene 'Floor1Off' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') FLOOR 2 STATUS FIX 1 If Program 'Floor 1 Status Update' is False And Status 'FoyerControls1G' is not Off Then Set Scene 'Floor1StatusLight' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') FLOOR 1 STATUS FIX 2 If Program 'Floor 1 Status Update' is False And Status 'MasterBedControls1G' is not Off Then Set Scene 'Floor1StatusLight' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')