PhanTomiZ

Hi again, I too, am a loyal ISY user! Unfortunately, I returned everything on Friday. Wanted to get this migrated during the Xmas break, but much too much research to find out the migration process. I have many intertwined Insteon and Z-Wave programs that it will take me more than a week to accomplish, let alone figure out. I think the biggest factor is that my current ISY Insteon/Z-Wave is working and has been for a long time. Second factor is the WAF!!!! Can't inconvenience them for too long as they've been used to an automated house. Just going back and looking at my programs and variables is a task. I'm in awe, that I was even able to come up with some of them. Just trying to follow some of them is a frustrating and tedious. I think I've come to realize that it was fun 10 years now . What will happen when the ISY completely fails? I'll be selling all my devices and going back to the dark ages Thanks to all for the encouragement and the responses. PhanTomiZ

What got me started on it was seeing <Not Specified> in my programs and wondering what the heck I deleted that caused this program to have a UFO in it! I have enough text files saved up, so when this happens, I know at least what the line was pointing to. A little tedious, but sure does answer some questions as to what I've done in the past. BTW, Opened a ticket and Michel responded in record speed (ongoing). I know why this is the best piece of hardware I've ever purchased! The team @UD for sure! Will keep this thread updated...

Answers in green. Thanks for the super fast response.

Thanks for your prompt reply! Outch!!!! Do you know if there are any guides, pointers, procedures or posts? My ISY has been chugging along for almost 10 years! My programs are intertwined with Insteon and Z-wave. This might be, for me, a multi year rebuild. Not sure my wife would be so patient, as she's gotten used to the automation as have I. Do you know if there are many others in the same situation of having to rebuild? Thanks again PhaTomiZ

Hi, Have the hardware sitting on the desk waiting to get installed. Migrating and reading as much as I can. Wiki says: If you are migrating your Z-Wave network You must be using a 500 Series Board in the ISY-994 Doesn't say if you have a 300 series board. What are the instructions for my setup? Thanks PhanTomiZ

Open it up and change the battery. While you're at it, check contacts to make sure they are not corroded. When you buy this stuff, you just don't really know how long it has been sitting. Good idea to check the build date too.

Query the low battery node.

Can you scan your order invoice and post it here. Of course redact your personal info. Just would like a current, updated list of all the components. I've been living with my intermittent PLM for about 4 months, since the last power outage. Thanks in advance PhanTomiZ

Just a little info about the 2342-222. I have three of them. What works for me is to recharge after 500 button presses or 120 Days. PhanTomiZ Mini RemoteLinc #1 Charge Battery NOW If $sMini_RemoteLinc_1_._Button_Press >= 500 Or $sMini_RemoteLinc_Recharge_Daily_Counter >= 120 Then Send Notification to 'Default' content 'Default Subject' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Feb 3/21 - Changed Recharge Daily Counter from 100 to 120 Days or 3 months July 15/19 - Now using 24 hour timer. Most accurate. Looses 1 sec a day. Set for 90 Days. July 8/19 - Charged on this Day - Changed from >=200,000 Min to 129,600 Min. (3 Months) Sept 14/18 - Changed to >=200,000 Minutes; Made it to 577 button pushed when it died and 208,000 Minutes Charge every 5 Months or 220,000 Minutes

Hey, I have 6 Aeotec Multi Sensor 6. 2 of them lock up on average 2 times a year. Not critical devices and are plugged into the wall using USB cube. Only turns on the garage lights when activated, but also shuts them off. Doesn't shut them off when it's locked up though. I have 2 Band-Aids for that though: 1) To reset the device, I would cycle power on the device. Need to wait at least 15 minutes before powering it back on. This fixes it 'till the next time. This can usually also be accomplished by disabling/enabling the device with a 15 minute time difference like cycling power method. Better though because you can do this remotely. 2) It seems the Motion Sensor Node is the part of the sensor that locks up and the "Status" section of the sensor follows the motion sensor, but rather doesn't lock up when the motion part locks up. So by using the "Status" section of the device instead of the Motion Sensor Node, fixes the problem at least until I can reset it. I still use both of them, but use programs to make sure I don't use the nodes that lock up (Motion Sensor Node). Oh yea, I also use a few "malfunction" programs to let me know that they locked up. Hope this can help. PhanTomiZ

Hi, If you have the zwave module, then an easy solution is to install an Aeotec Smart Switch 6. I use this device to compare power usage for my dehumidifier. I have a few programs that monitor the amount of current/power to tell me when the unit needs to be emptied. You could effectively monitor the amount of current/power that the device is using and build programs from that information. This will work for your situation if you have zwave. PhanTomiZ

I see control as a "transition" or "one shot" trigger from one state to another.

A cheap automotive 12VDC relay may pull in at 5VDC. Some experimentation may be required. You'll want to look at the "Coil Pull In Voltage" in the specs before purchasing.

Well, I pulled the trigger on blind automation. Only not the ones in this discussion. For all I need, which is Open @ sunrise and Close @ sunset, I decided to go with the E-Wand. I really couldn't justify the added cost of having control of them using my ISY. I really wanted this control, but decided a more economical route for now. When/if the price drops down in a couple of years, then I will revisit these devices and any new ones on the market. Now that being said, I will try these E-Wands and assess battery usage, which was one of my concerns. If I have to, I will come up with a way to install rechargeable batteries and or a wall wort. Thanks for the discussion... PhanTomiZ P.S. Cost for me was $222 for 3 and a remote for the E-Wands. Soma Tilt with Solar $406 + the cost when crossing the border (that's the scariest part of the transaction). IBlinds $420 + the cost of border crossing!!!( I like these the most, but they do require more effort to get them installed)

Understood. Unfortunately, updates are not always communicated to the end user. This is where a forum like this, is worth the time and effort.