Brian H

I also had issues with a V2.1 9E firmware. The 2440 would not be found if next to the PLM. If I moved it far away it was. Then I tried it again far away but with no other Dual Band Devices powered up. Again no access. My thoughts are the latest PLM or firmware. Can use a power line signal to another Dual Band Device for the 2440 but not its own RF processing. Also could be overloaded by the RF signal as other have thought.

I have had two Hardware 2.5 Access Points with problems. Older hardware 1.? ones are on a different base board. One just locked up and needed a power cycle. The other one was dead. Power supply was around four volts on the unregulated 12 volts. Normally closer to 20 volts. They are built on the same base 2413X PCB as the 2413S. Same capacitors issues as the hardware version 1.? 2413S PLM's. Did the capacitor change just like in my PLM and now both have been running again for over a month.

It is not a controller or responder. So what can be monitored? Its not On Off or anything in between. I did try and add mine. Using both the Auto Discover and Manual Linking method. Event Viewer Level 3 did show some communications between PLM and the Range Extender. Maybe Smarthome is pinging it with a message and just seeing if it responds. Event Viewer Level 3 communications with a Range Extender trying to add it. Auto Discover: Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:31 PM : [23 53 57 ] Added to list of devices to link to ISY Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:32 PM : [iNST-TX-I1 ] 02 62 23 53 57 0F 0D 00 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:32 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 23.53.57 0F 0D 00 06 (00) Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:32 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 23.53.57 34.E9.19 AF 0D FF (FF) Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:32 PM : [std-Direct Nack] 23.53.57-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=3 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:32 PM : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 23 53 57 1F 09 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 F6 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:32 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 23.53.57 1F 09 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 F6 06 LNK-ON (01) Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:32 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 23.53.57 34.E9.19 2F 09 01 LNK-ON (01) Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:32 PM : [std-Direct Ack] 23.53.57-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=3 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:32 PM : [LNK-BGN ] 02 64 01 00 06 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:33 PM : [LNK-STAT ] 02 53 M(01) gid=00 23.53.57 001D 42 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:33 PM : [iNST-TX-I1 ] 02 62 23 53 57 0F 0D 00 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:33 PM : [LNK-END ] 02 65 06 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:33 PM : [std MH ] Unexpected Ack imCmd=65 cmd1= 0x57 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:34 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 23.53.57 0F 0D 00 06 (00) Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:34 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 23.53.57 34.E9.19 2F 0D 02 (02) Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:34 PM : [std-Direct Ack] 23.53.57-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=3 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:38 PM : [iNST-TX-I1 ] 02 62 23 53 57 0F 0D 00 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:38 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 23.53.57 0F 0D 00 06 (00) Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:39 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 23.53.57 34.E9.19 2F 0D 02 (02) Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:39 PM : [std-Direct Ack] 23.53.57-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=3 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:39 PM : [iNST-TX-I1 ] 02 62 23 53 57 0F 10 00 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:39 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 23.53.57 0F 10 00 06 ID-REQ (00) Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:39 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 23.53.57 34.E9.19 2F 10 00 ID-REQ (00) Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:39 PM : [std-Direct Ack] 23.53.57-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=3 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:39 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 23.53.57 00.1D.42 8F 01 00 (00) Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:39 PM : [std-Broadcast] 23.53.57-->00.1D.42, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=3 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:39 PM : [23 53 57 0 ] Calibrating engine version Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:39 PM : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 23 53 57 1F 2F 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 D0 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:39 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 23.53.57 1F 2F 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 D0 06 (00) Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:40 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 23.53.57 34.E9.19 2F 2F 00 (00) Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:40 PM : [std-Direct Ack] 23.53.57-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=3 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:40 PM : [iNST-ERX ] 02 51 23 53 57 34 E9 19 15 2F 00 01 01 00 FF 00 A2 00 2B 96 A5 FF 1C 00 AD Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:40 PM : [Ext-Direct ] 23.53.57-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=1, Hops Left=1 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:40 PM : [23 53 57 0 ] Using Database Link Table offset 0x00F8 (reported 0x00F8) Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:40 PM : [23 53 57 0 ] Failed to add device, reason 10 Thu 05/28/2015 07:12:41 PM : [All ] Writing 0 bytes to devices

I am not surprised it can't be added. I would suspect it has its own firmware to make it act like a signal repeater and not a lamp module.

You may also find the FCC ID number on it is for a 2457D2 LampLinc. Mine is a 2457D2 Lamplinc board with the dimmer components and output AC connector removed. Maybe different on the newest hardware presently being sold.

You don't have to move the PLM though getting it off the computers circuit to prevent noise and signal absorption. Should be done. Many do find closer to the breaker panel works best for them. In my case. I have a 1626-10 FilterLinc on my UPS that is powering all the computing equipment and the 2413S PLM in its unfiltered front pass through outlet. http://www.smarthome.com/filterlinc-10-amp-plug-in-noise-filter.html

Most of the time I use the ISY Finder but have used Firefox and IE occasionally.

I have seen some references to a beta Insteon Power Line Modem. Built on a HUB chassis. Over on the Insteon Forums. The HUB was able to do 120-240 volts 50/60Hz. Maybe that will be their answer someday.

The 2413S has two Microcontrollers and two programming pad sets. One for the PLM functions and one for the RF Chip control. I believe they both still time from the Zero Crossing. The 915 MHz frequency we use in the US is not legal in the UK. The two frequencies for other parts of the world. Are 869MHz or 921MHz depending on the country. I believe the UK uses 869MHz. So you could also not mix US and UK modules and expect the RF frequencies to be the same.

I had received an email from Smarthome about the introductory price was expiring in five days. Today the new HUB-II price is $79.99 normally $99.99

Specifications are not too clear. Could be the output is controlled by a triac or AC SSR. Even if it is just full On and Off and not a relay

The 2472D is a dimmer and it would not be a good idea to use an old transformer as a fix. Inductive and switching supply wall warts. Are not designed to be on a dimmer circuit. The 2473S is an On Off type and an old transformer should work.

1. Local Control Sensing current can cause the issues you are seeing. You could temporarily try adding a small incandescent load. Like a 4 watt night light to the output. If things get better. It was the Local Control Sensing current causing the issues. Turning Off the Local Control Sensing in the Insteon Modules setup does not remove the current. The module just ignores the local load cycling off and back on again. 2. I would also agree. The noise from the LED load could cause the problems. Another possibility would be the LED is a signal sucker and absorbed the signals. Many LED devices use a simple AC rated capacitor across the power input. It works to prevent the LED's electronics noise from getting back on to the power lines but also will absorb Insteon and X10 power line signals. A Filterlinc may help if it is noise or signal sucking. By isolating the load from the Insteon device.

Look in the Edit choice on the bottom of the message panel. There should be a delete choice in the Edit drop down. Unless there is a reason a deletion may break the message flow.

The 5 volt output on the 2450 I/OLinc is 10mA. The sounder you are linking to is 1.5 volts at 30mA. It may overload the I/OLInc.

You are using a 2450 I/OLinc? The EZIO2x4 has opto isolated and digital inputs. Connect I1+ or I2+ {Depending on which one you want to use} to the 5 volt connection on the EZIO2x4. Your relay output from the UPS to I1- or I2- and the GND terminal on the EZIO2x4.

I believe this is what you are asking about. Here is the information on the Z-Wave card that can be added to an ISY994i. http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=Z-Wave:_Ordering/Assembly_Instructions

What is the model number of your PLM? It sounds like you have the 2413U USB PLM. It has the square USB B side connector on it. You need a 2413S that has an RJ45 network style connector on it and uses a serial signal interface. It connects with a network type cable from Port A on the ISY994i to the RJ45 style serial connector on the 2413S PLM. The UDI wiki is a wealth of information along with all the great assistance here. You may want to also look there. http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=Main_Page

Is your PLM on the same circuit as the computing equipment or an UPS? Both are common signal problems. I have my UPS and computing equipment on a FilterLinc and the PLM in the unfiltered AC outlet on its front cover. If you start to find problem issues like some TVs. Make sure you unplug the device in question.

As LeeG pointed out in your other thread. The EZFlora is built on the same base PLM board as the 2413S/U or older ones the 2412S/U main board. With their daughter board. If yours are on the 2413 main board with the EZFlora daughter board. It will have the same issues as the 2413S and poor quality capacitors. There are some post on the Smartenit forums indicating the PLM base board is usually the problem. If they are now getting the base hardware version 2 PLM boards. It should then have the updated power supply components.

If the PLM is over two years old. I would suspect it is on the way out. They have a reputation of failing. Check the LED and see if it is On and Green. If the link database is corrupt or is empty. If the ISY reports it is in the Safe Mode. Both are indications the PLM is failing. Having to constantly reboot. Also indicates the PLM is failing.

I used the instructions LeeG gave. IMeter Solo Hardware V1.1 1044. Firmware reported by ISY v.87 My 2423A1 IMeter Solo was added to my firmware v.4.3.1 ISY994i but I am not sure it was added correctly. Both the 2423A1 and PLM link information showed one entry. 0: 0FEF8 : 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Also showed it was a responder to no devices. Though when I did a Query on it. It shows the 100 watt light bulb I had on it and the accumulated current. The reset command did zero the accumulated current information.

As LeeG pointed out. The contents may not mean much. Maybe it is the way Windows is handling it. A Zip file inside a Zip File. I put one of my backups in a test folder. Unzipped it. Then unzipped the file inside it. It had a folder called CONF Inside it was list of files and a few more folders. That have no meaning to me.

You may want to look at the PLM Link Tables and see if it is almost or completely empty. One of the early signs of PLM failures was Link Tables corrupt or almost empty. Tools Diagnostics Show PLM Link Tables. Any 2413S Hardware 1.0 and <2.0. Over two years old is suspect for failures. My 1.5 lasted three months over the two year warranty. If a restore fixes the issues. I would get a new PLM on order as the restore most times was a temporary fix.

A factory reset should remove everything. Including an X10 addresses in a module. I have in tests. Has a different X10 address on each button on a KPL and a factory reset removed all of them. Though mine are older and who knows exactly what the latest firmware does.