MikeB

I have a 4A PLM I use (or will use) for CQC, and a 52 PLM for the ISY-26. The circuit these are all on is protected by GFI (since they're in an unfinished basement), which is another thing I've seen a couple people say cause problems. Go figure.

Funny thing is with any of these powerline technologies is how everyone's experiences & setups differ so much. At the moment, I have an X10 RF transceiver, X10 powerline interface, a PLC, and 2 PLMs all on the same circuit - separate by about 20 feet of romex - and my ISY-26 is very reliable. I'm not currently using my PLC or 2nd PLM, but I would think even having them plugged in might cause issues. I do have an AccessPoint piggybacked onto my ISY-26's PLM, however.

Glad to hear you got it going. Scenes are definitely the way to go for virtual 3-way circuits and other links whenever possible. Not only will this produce a near-instant response, but they will also continue to function if something happens to the ISY-26 and/or PLM (lockup, someone accidentally unplugs, etc..) I run a bunch of triggers here that we use pretty regularly (fast on/off triggers, X10 remote control, etc.). Though I've had PLM lockups during heavy duty traffic (1st time switch discovery, creating a large # of links, etc.), I haven't had one during normal everyday usage (yet). Knock on wood.

Try plugging one of your AccessPoints onto the back of the PLM to improve signal communications in and out.

Hi Michel - I can send you my ApplianceLinc if you'd like. Let me know, drop me an email.

I have mine sitting on my bench, hopefully get to play with it sometime soon.

I'm constantly re-thinking mine. Do you have an Elk M1? I just purchased one, and am hoping it will serve as a good bridge between CQC and the ISY-26 for me.

I've tried to do the same with CQC. Unfortunately, I haven't had much luck. Really sucks because my time and money investment in CQC has so far been wasted.

I think UDI is very aware of this need. My understanding is that the touchscreen manufacturer and UDI are communicating, so hopefully something will come of that.

Is there a reason you're triggering the load switch from the slave switch? Any reason you're not simply creating a scene that contains both switches, with the slave switch being a controller? That would make the response time once again instantaneous.

Well, you've found yourself a partner.

Interesting... The only device I have here with a .00. in the middle of the address is an ApplianceLinc. The ISY-26 controls it fine during my normal schedules (it's part of my holiday lighting scenes). But, if I manually control it (say, send an ON command), the status doesn't change to ON. However, if I do a query on it, that status does update and show that it's ON. Same thing if I try to turn it OFF. Weird..

Thanks for the update Michel! You and the ISY-26 have convinced me that the ISY-26 should be the center of the Insteon universe. Every controller type device should communicate through it, and the ISY-26 should communicate to the Insteon network through the PLM. That would make things a heck of a lot easier. To anyone who doesn't want to buy an ISY-26, I say "screw 'em".

Would it be possible for the ISY-26 to have a 'dummy device' that we could add so that way it doesn't overwrite links to foreign PLMs (and other devices)? I'd personally love everything to integrate directly with the ISY-26, but unfortunately some devices do not. Even though it's been on hold for months, I plan on resurrecting my CQC project sometime soon. CQC interfaces with Insteon through a PLM.

I don't think that will work because, for example, the instant you set "Alarm Coach Lights" ON, the status of "Coach Lights @ Front Door" is no longer OFF, and the sub-program will stop running.

You need to do a soft-reset on the SwitchLinc before it will activate the new ramp rate you programmed. Once you program the rate, pop out the plastic tab at the bottom of the paddle for 5 seconds, then gently push it back in. Don't press it down, just return it to it's original position.

Thanks! I just saw another thread that discussed it. Should have searched before posting.

I have a wireless X10 motion that I'd like to use for my driveway lights. The motion sensor will send X10 B1 ON when it is dark outside and motion is detected. It will send X10 B1 OFF when no motion is detected for 1 minute, but I'm ignoring the OFF command. I created a program to do the following: If X10 'B1/On (3)' is Received And Status 'FoyerControls1A-Driveway' is Off Then Set Scene 'Driveway' On Wait 5 minutes Set Scene 'Driveway' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') I included the "And Status 'FoyerControls1A-Driveway' is Off" because I don't want this program to run if the driveway lights are already on. The program runs when motion is detected, the driveway lights go on, but the program then ends and the lights never go off. I believe this is because once the lights go on, the 2nd IF statement is no longer true. Is this correct? If so, can anyone think of a way around this? Thanks!!!

I've actually taken my Elk M1 out of the box and put it on my workbench. Big first step towards setting this thing up!! If only we didn't need to sleep, I might have time for all this stuff...

Does it still bring up the username/password login? If not, try clicking this link to fix it: http://www.universal-devices.com/MyInsteonISY

For the record, I have several Insteon devices behind GFI outlets, including my ISY-26 (w/PLM) and haven't had any issues. Although I think I've heard 1 or 2 people say GFI has been an issue for them, I think it's a rarity.

Mine seems OK, but I haven't played much. Just loaded it up, and left it. Logged in a couple times to do simple things (created a new scene). My timers are still running.

I'd also love to see a counter in the ISY-26 so us current ISY-26 users know where we stand. Thanks!

While I find Insteon a lot more resilient than X10 as far as handling noisey powerlines, it is still susceptible - especially if the source of your noise is right next to the PLM. It could be your PC itself causing noise. Have you thought of simply adding a FilterLinc to your PC equipment?

This will allow you to use your own SMTP server (in-house mail server, ISP's mail server, etc.), instead of Universal Devices to send out notifications.