RichTJ99

So is there a way to combine multiple programs into one? What I would like: 1. When the door is opened, I get an email. 2. If door stays open more than 5 minutes, I should get an email (every 5 minutes) until the door is closed. 3. When door is closed I get an email. I have it set this way: Office Door Opened: If Control 'Office: Front Door - Opened' is switched On Then Send Notification to 'Default' content 'OPEN Office Front Door' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Office Door Closed: If Control 'Office: Front Door - Opened' is switched Off Then Send Notification to 'Default' content 'Office Front Door - Closed' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Office Door Left opened: If Control 'Office: Front Door - Opened' is switched On And Control 'Office: Front Door - Opened' is not switched Off Then Repeat Every 5 minutes and 30 seconds Send Notification to 'Default' content 'OPEN Office Front Door' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

In pulling data from an old ISY, I have a few notification programs about doors that are left open. Door Open (dont mind the not specified item): If Control is switched On And Control is not switched Off Then Repeat Every 5 minutes and 30 seconds Send Notification to All Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Other: If Status is On Then Repeat Every 5 minutes and 30 seconds Send Notification to All Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

I ended up finding the old ISY & plugging it into the old PLM & I have what I need. In the future, there is an option when the ISY is running to export programs, that might not be a bad idea.

Hi, I had an old ISY, I lost it during my move, replaced it with a ISY994, then I found it. At the moment I cant find it but I was mostly interested in reviewing my old programs. I dont know if I would use them but I was hoping to take a look, decide if there is anything helpful or not. How would I do that if I have a back.zip file? I dont want to mess up the new ISY994. Thanks, Rich

I am all set after the restore. I have 560 links after 3 tries. I also added 5 more trigger/motion devices so I am back in business! Thanks so much for solving the mystery!

I have the dual band PLM. PLM Table run #1: 992 PLM Table run #2: 992 PLM Table run #3: 992 No one is home & I am not moving. So, I think I am really close to the link limit. Is there a way for it to detect & delete invalid links? I had a bunch of devices that were defective and have been returned, is it possible those links are still in the system?

So my next steps should be to run a show a plm link table? Is there a good way to count records, or does it do that for you? I scrolled to teh end before & it looked like it was in the 200 range. Again in the kitchen where trigger5 (works fine) and trigger1 (doesnt work at all with ISY), they are both sitting on my counter in a room with 5+ dual band switchlinc dimmers, as well as an access point in the same physical room. It should be flooded with signal. If I count dual band switches, I must have at least 60 devices. Is it possible the dual band dimmers arent really dual band? Is there some sort of signal meter I could use? Can wifi interfere?

So one issue I am having trouble understanding, is how I can have the two devices, in the same room, the same model, one responds to the ISY, one doesnt. How can it be a communication issue if one device works fine? On one hand, it cant be a defective device if I have all brand new ones, it also cant be a defective issue if the access points and PLM 'see' the change in status (based on their flashing in sync).

Maybe I am not doing it correctly. Are you saying to run it 3 or 4 times? I can do it tomorrow when no one is around to make sure no one is flipping lights on or off. I assume each change of a device would change the table?

I am assuming that it means its at the low end of reliability? I just dont understand how I can have two triggerlincs within inches of each other, one works, one doesnt?

So I have one particular older triggerlinc that does work with the ISY - lets call it trigger5. I setup two new RMA triggerlincs (which have a newer model number) trigger1, trigger2. I brought trigger5 into the kitchen. If i open & close it, the ISY shows the changes. If I have trigger1 or trigger 2 opened or closed, they do nothing at all. I dont think its a communication issue if trigger5 which is 5 inches from trigger1 is able to have its commands 'seen' by the ISY994. If I take trigger5 & open/close it, the access point LED flashes for open, and for closed - the ISY sees it. If I take trigger 1 or 2, and open and close it, the Access point LED flashes for open and closed - the ISY does NOT see it. I checked the PLM links & i have about 200 links - far from the 1000 link limit. Is there something I can do to test it? In terms of testing a manual link, it was more to try to link two devices to the PLM, bypassing the ISY just to see if it would work from a communications standpoint showing that the issue was related to the ISY vs a communications issue. I have an insteon dimmer I put in my closet two days ago but didnt link to my ISY (yet). I can use that as a testing device since there are no links, and when I add it to the ISY I could choose remove links which shouldnt polute the ISY link database. Would that work?

One more, I am sitting in my kitchen, I have 8 switches (dont ask) & 5 of them are dual band dimmers. I dont see how that could possibly cause a communication issue. I am using 3.2.6 if it matters. EDIT: I grabbed an access point 2443 that was sitting in a box & plugged it in the kitchen where I am. Nothing at all, no communications. However, if I open & close the magnetic contact, the LED on the access point 'blinks', this seems like an indication that it is 'hearing' the commands. If I manually link (if i can figure that out) a triggerlinc to a light and it works does that prove anything?

So, it doesnt show any communication on level three with an open or close, but if i put it into programing mode & restore the device, it does seem to communicate. Any ideas? Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:30 PM : [ 21 43 23 1] Preparing Device 'Main: Media Room doo' for Restore Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:30 PM : [ 21 43 23 1] Device 'Main: Media Room doo' ready for Full Restore Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:30 PM : [All ] Writing 17 bytes to devices Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:30 PM : [iNST-TX-I1 ] 02 62 21 43 23 0F 0D 00 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:30 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 21.43.23 0F 0D 00 06 (00) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:30 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 21.43.23 1B.FD.15 23 0D 02 (02) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:30 PM : [standard-Direct Ack][21.43.23-->ISY/PLM Group=0] Max Hops=3, Hops Left=0 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:30 PM : [21 43 23 0 ] Calibrating engine version Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:30 PM : [21 43 23 1 ] Link 0 : 0FF8 [E2011BFD15FF1F01] Writing [E2011BFD15FF1F01] Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:30 PM : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 21 43 23 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F FF 08 E2 01 1B FD 15 FF 1F 01 8A Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:30 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 21.43.23 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F FF 08 E2 01 1B FD 15 FF 1F 01 8A 06 (00) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:32 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 21.43.23 1B.FD.15 27 2F 00 (00) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:32 PM : [standard-Direct Ack][21.43.23-->ISY/PLM Group=0] Max Hops=3, Hops Left=1 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:32 PM : [MNG-LNK-RSP ] 02 6F 41 A2 01 21 43 23 10 02 34 15 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:32 PM : [PLM ] Group 1 : Writing Responder Link matching [21 43 23 1 ] Link 0 : 0FF8 [E2011BFD15FF1F01] Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:32 PM : [21 43 23 1 ] Link 1 : 0FF0 [E2021BFD15FF1F02] Writing [E2021BFD15FF1F02] Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:32 PM : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 21 43 23 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F F7 08 E2 02 1B FD 15 FF 1F 02 90 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:32 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 21.43.23 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F F7 08 E2 02 1B FD 15 FF 1F 02 90 06 (00) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:33 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 21.43.23 1B.FD.15 27 2F 00 (00) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:33 PM : [standard-Direct Ack][21.43.23-->ISY/PLM Group=0] Max Hops=3, Hops Left=1 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:33 PM : [MNG-LNK-RSP ] 02 6F 41 A2 02 21 43 23 10 02 34 15 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:33 PM : [PLM ] Group 2 : Writing Responder Link matching [21 43 23 1 ] Link 1 : 0FF0 [E2021BFD15FF1F02] Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:33 PM : [21 43 23 1 ] Link 2 : 0FE8 [0000000000000000] Writing [00..............] Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:33 PM : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 21 43 23 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F EF 08 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 C9 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:33 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 21.43.23 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F EF 08 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 C9 06 (00) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:34 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 21.43.23 1B.FD.15 23 2F 00 (00) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:34 PM : [standard-Direct Ack][21.43.23-->ISY/PLM Group=0] Max Hops=3, Hops Left=0 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:34 PM : [21 43 23 1 ] Link 3 : 0FE0 : Writing High Water Byte Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:34 PM : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 21 43 23 1F 2F 00 00 00 0F E7 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 DA Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:34 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 21.43.23 1F 2F 00 00 00 0F E7 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 DA 06 (00) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:36 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 21.43.23 1B.FD.15 23 2F 00 (00) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:36 PM : [standard-Direct Ack][21.43.23-->ISY/PLM Group=0] Max Hops=3, Hops Left=0 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:37 PM : [iNST-ERX ] 02 51 21 43 23 1B FD 15 12 2F 00 00 01 0F E7 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 D9 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:37 PM : [Extended-Direct][21.43.23-->ISY/PLM Group=0] Max Hops=2, Hops Left=0 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:37 PM : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 21 43 23 1F 2F 00 00 00 0F E7 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 DA Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:37 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 21.43.23 1F 2F 00 00 00 0F E7 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 DA 06 (00) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:38 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 21.43.23 1B.FD.15 23 2F 00 (00) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:38 PM : [standard-Direct Ack][21.43.23-->ISY/PLM Group=0] Max Hops=3, Hops Left=0 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:39 PM : [iNST-ERX ] 02 51 21 43 23 1B FD 15 12 2F 00 00 01 0F E7 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 D9 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:39 PM : [Extended-Direct][21.43.23-->ISY/PLM Group=0] Max Hops=2, Hops Left=0 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:39 PM : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 21 43 23 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F E7 08 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 D1 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:40 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 21.43.23 1F 2F 00 00 02 0F E7 08 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 D1 06 (00) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:40 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 21.43.23 1B.FD.15 27 2F 00 (00) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:40 PM : [standard-Direct Ack][21.43.23-->ISY/PLM Group=0] Max Hops=3, Hops Left=1 Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:40 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 21.43.23 1B.FD.15 23 2F 00 (00) Sat 12/08/2012 12:11:40 PM : [standard-Direct Ack][21.43.23-->ISY/PLM Group=0] Max Hops=3, Hops Left=0

So, I am having more issues now that my replacements came in. They sent me a 2843 tiggerlinc (new model number). I added it to the system with an auto discover, it found the triggerlinc but I have the same exact problem of no status change at all. It adds to the system but if i open& close the magnet, there is no change, no nothing. I am sitting about 5 feet from an access point. I dont get why some triggerlincs work, some dont. I even tried to setup a motion sensor, and that gets added but the status also doesnt change. I get an off from low battery alert, but nothing for motion or dawn dusk. How the heck can this be? I have a brand new triggerlinc that doesnt work out of hte box and an older motion sensor that used to work but doesnt now. WTH!

I was thinking about doing this too for a media room in my home, in the end I ended up just getting a lock with a keypad. Its not as integrated as an insteon solution but I figured I could put a Triggerlinc on the door for the insteon reporting part.

Hi, I have been thinking about getting the Insteon Thermostat but the reviews I read are not exactly favorable. I read a few about Venstar Thermostat but that doesnt sound perfect either - better than the insteon but not perfect. Is there any option that works well? Can you accurately have a program that is triggered by a change in the Venstar Thermostat? Any feedback would be welcomed. Thanks, Rich

Hi, I have a doorbell on the front door but for some reason there is not a door bell on the back door. I was trying to figure what I could use as a doorbell option. Do i just get a wireless doorbell? Getting a wire to the back door is probably more work than its worth. Should I get a wireless doorbell for the back door? Is there something Insteon related I could do? I am debating putting a triggerlinc between my door bell and my ISY setup but it might not be needed. I currently have a driveway alarm and a triggerlinc wired into it, so not only do I hear an alarm, but I get emails. I dont know that I need another email for when the doorbell rings - but lets see what you guys can come up with! Thanks, Rich

I am sitting within 20 feet of the dual band PLM & the office has about 10 dual band devices, all within a 1000 sf. The strange thing is on my desk is a working triggerlinc - no problem at all. I dont know if its a version .00 issue.

I did but I spoke to smarthome who is RMAing the units. I am glad I bought that 7 year warranty - when they offered it.

Hi, So I have a total of 7 triggerlincs in my home/office. All 7 worked fine with my old house (using a ISY99I pro). I moved, bought a ISY 994 IR Pro and now I find that three triggerlincs seem to work fine. The other four do not. If I open or close the three working ones, the PLM flashes indicating it "heard" the Triggerlinc and the ISY shows a status change. If I do the same on the other four triggerlincs, there is no response from the PLM (or ISY). I am doing all the testing in my office, all devices are within the same distance. I have tried pulling/changing batteries to see if that was the issue, but 4 just dont work. If I have a battery & move the magnet close & away, I do see the device flash. It just seems like those four cant do anything. Then I have the eight triggerlinc where the sticker with the address fell off & I cant figure what I should do about it. Any suggestions on the four non-responsive triggerlincs? Thanks, Rich

Is there some secret reason that no one can speak about the thermostat? is it that crappy? Please PM me if thats the case so i dont waste my money.

There is a big sale today for Insteon. I was curious if this is worth trying? Are all the communication/reporting issues fixed from an ISY perspective?

I may have factory reset it before I posted here. How do I fix it if I factory reset it? It just seems non responsive to the ISY.

So I lost power for about 2 weeks, I was running on generator power for a while. I have had some communication issues & I was hoping to get them figured out. I have two keypads, 1 upstairs, 1 downstairs. They were linked, the upstairs has no load, the downstairs has the load. Previously when I pressed on or off for either they would be in sync. Now the downstairs one doesnt respond to the upstairs one. I tried to right click in the ISY admin & restore devices, but it doesnt seem to respond, its like the typical system busy bar doesnt really move quickly. I also see a few devices that are waiting to have writes sent to it, but it doesnt seem to ever clear (the green small icon). Any ideas how to force communications? I unplugged the PLM & ISY. Plugged the PLM in, waited 5 minutes, then plugged the ISY in, waited 5 minutes then logged in. Any idea on next steps? Thanks, Rich

Hi, I have a program: If Status 'Office: Front Door - Opened' is On Then Send Notification to 'Default' content 'Office Front Door' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') I would like to add something so that if the door is left open for 10 minutes it will send a repeat notification until the door is closed.. I also want to add that if the door is left open for 30 minutes, I get a text (different than my default email) every 30 minutes until the door is closed. Thanks, Rich