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I want to add a UPS for supporting a circuit with an alarm panel and my cable modem and router. These devices are in close proximity to my PLM currently, and might be difficult to move. I have read on this forum that UPS devices are Insteon signal suckers and blockers. What is the best practice to install the UPS without compromising the reliability or integrity of the PLM function?

If you're saying the device responds to direct on/off commands but doesn't respond as a member of a scene as a responder, the first thing I would check is if the links were created for the scene. You can manually test this by linking the Switchlinc to be controlled by another device like a Switchlinc with no load or a Keypadlinc and assigning it to a button that is not the first button on an 8 button Keypadlinc or one of the four buttons on a 6 button Keypadlinc.

My ISY994i is on firmware version 5.3.4.

I ended up deleting the app and reinstalling it when I could not get passed this error. I still get the same error running the sync command.

Has anyone encountered an error 200 while the ISY994i is synchronizing in UD Mobile? The synchronization process stops at Programs and generates this error message.

I have a number of RS-485 controlled shades in my home. I would like to control these shades using my ISY. What kind of bridge would you recommend for sending out the command strings to the RS-485 bus?

Hi there, Is the installation of a whole house surge protector insurance against damage of Insteon modules installed in a house against power delivery issues from the power company? I see posts here about how users have power outages that damage Insteon modules when the power is turned back on.

I have a dead Access Point 2443 v2. Instead of recapping the v1.0 PLM, can I recap the 2443 board and then install the daughter card from the PLM on the 2443 board? If one compares a v2 PLM to the v2 Access Point, the main board look identical.

Tried deleting and re-adding the module in close proximity to the ISY. Same behavior. Once added, do ZWave devices update without being in linking mode?

Just to be clear, the entities for the module were created and everything looked like it completed. But after a few minutes, the <Writing> icons started to show up.

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Has anyone encountered this behavior with adding a new ZWave device? Recently, I purchased a ZWave On/Off Module with Energy Monitoring capabilities. I enrolled the device as I have done with other, older ZWave modules. The process went without a hitch. After a few minutes, I noticed that the device entries all had the green <Writing> status next to each entry. For Insteon devices, there is an explicit command for finish writing updates to a device. What are you supposed to do for ZWave devices? I have tried leaving the device alone and waiting for the <Writing> status to go away. When it didn't go away, I tried putting the plugin device into pairing mode. No change. Does anyone know what's supposed to happen here? Or is this device just something to return for another device from a different company? Thanks.

There is a very comprehensive post by danu1964 on this forum describing the repair of a 2413PLM that is very helpful. I have a 2413S v.1.0 PLM which is a little different from the later PLM versions. At position C7, there are two 10uF 63V capacitors connected in series and there appears to be no position C13. Has anyone here recapped one of these PLMs? Should I recap it the way it is with new parts?

How are ZWave parameters exposed on the ISY? Especially in a script. Thanks!

I'm using the Synchronics to change the state of devices linked to the Synchronic in a scene. How does one perform the same task with the Zooz smart plug? I read the manual for the plug and to me it didn't seem there was an equivalent function in the smart plug.

The Zooz Smart Plug is a ZWave 800 device. Will this device work with the ISY994i ZWave 500 board?

Out of curiosity, is there anyone offering a service for repairing failed Insteon modules? Insteon initially had a wide range of module offerings, some of the modules were very useful, but maybe a little esoteric for the general audience. The new Insteon company has understandably pared down their module offerings. The Synchrolinc is one of the modules I like because of its load sensing capabilities. It would be great to keep some of these older modules going and not have to use a device with a different protocol like Z-Wave or Zigbee to use the same functionality. At least this is my initial preference.

Thanks Brian, I will try this out shortly.

Hi there, Are there any instructions on how to install this I/O controller on an ISY994i? I have one of these but no SmartenIt brand PLM. Just an Insteon 2413S. I checked the wiki but didn't find any special notes on the installation process for this device. When you add a 2413S PLM, the ISY registers it as an "Unsupported Device". I read the lengthy post on a user's issue restoring his setup with one of these devices already.

I think MS2 is 2844-222. At least this is what shows online.

Sorry, I meant a 2420M and 2842-222.

Does anyone know if there are any differences between these two motion sensor models? Is this merely a model number change, or is it more than this? Thanks!

Thanks to all that have responded to my post. What does a device failure look like? Versus a line noise induced issue? If a scene test has a device which consistently fails, even after device restore and it doesn't appear to be a line noise related issue, does this point to a device failure? When a scene test has members which all fail, what does that mean? I have scenes which appears to work fine under normal use conditions whose members fail the scene test. How does one interpret this result?

Thanks Techman. What does it mean when phases are not correctly bridged? in my setup, I have a main panel with two auxillary panels connected to the main. I had the electrician install a phase bridging device on the main panel. I assumed after doing this there would be no issues with devices connected to different phases. I have two dual band Switchlincs in a two gang box, one flashing green and the other flashing red. Even if they are on separate phases I expected both devices to be flashing green. can you help me understand how to interpret this?

So I experienced a blackout recently. The Insteon modules are all probably from the 2015-2017 era. They are all dual band devices. The scenes work as they should. Are you suggesting the modules have somehow failed?