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My v.43 Open Close Sensor (TriggerLinc) always sends a Heartbeat On message. That is one of the differences at v.43. Like all Heartbeat messages, regardless of device type, a Program is required to monitor the Heartbeat node, testing for an On command in this case. I use a Program that checks for both commands so I do not have to care what commands the device sends on Heartbeat message. HeartbeatOCS3 - [iD 0090][Parent 0001] If Control 'OpenClose3-Heartbeat' is switched On Or Control 'OpenClose3-Heartbeat' is switched Off Then Wait 25 hours Send X10 'A11/On (3)' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') The Heartbeat message timing can vary by device and battery condition so I Wait for 25 hours before taking an Action that indicates a Heartbeat failure. It sends an X10 message but it is more likely a Notify wil be used by most folks. The above Program logic is used on all the devices that issue a Heartbeat message. A missing Heartbeat message indicates a problem. EDIT: for the benefit of others with earlier versions of the Open Close Sensor, the v.40 Sensor sends a Heartbeat On and Heartbeat Off based on the state of the Closed node (magnet position).

Consult the Developer information on 2483-222 for Heartbeat information. Link to Developer information .... http://www.insteon.com/developer/#devdocs "I don't understand this 24 hour thing." One of the comments from the 2483 guide .... Heartbeat This command is sent about once every 24 hours as a check that the device still has power. I take from this the 24 hour time period is not absolute. I chose 25 hours. If the Heartbeat has not been received in 25 hours there is a problem. My Open Close Sensors with a Heartbeat node send a Heartbeat message, Your Heartbeat program does not work because it is using If Status. As far as "If Status", for those versions of the Sensor that send only Heartbeat On, If Status will not trigger the Program as the Status does not change, it is always On. That is why "If Control" must be used for checking Heartbeat. If Control triggers the Program when the command is received. Does not matter if it is the same command. This Program works for older Open Close Sensor where Heartbeat can be On or Off. Also works for newest Sensor where only Heartbeat On is received. HeartbeatOCS1 - [iD 0071][Parent 0001] If Control 'OpenClose1-Opened / OpenClose1-Heartbeat' is switched On Or Control 'OpenClose1-Opened / OpenClose1-Heartbeat' is switched Off Then Wait 25 hours Send X10 'A11/On (3)' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

That must be the current PLM Insteon address.

The Restore Modem (PLM) does not affect individual devices unless replacing the PLM. The Insteon required Controller link record for Group 1 is missing. The SynchroLinc cannot send On/Off messages to the PLM/ISY without that link. Right click on SynchroLinc and select Restore Device. Then look at the SynchroLinc link database again. There must be an E2 01 .......... link record in the SynchroLinc as shown in the link table I posted.

The SynchroLinc is now sending Extended message. Is the Event Trace at the other location or where the SynchroLinc needs to be? Display the SynchroLinc Link database. Right click on SynchroLinc node, select Diagnostics | Show Device Links Table. Post the link table display.

The device where the beacon message originates always flashes Green. Tap the PLM 4 times and the Range Extender should flash Red when plugged into PLM circuit.

For Heartbeat I would use "If Control". The Heartbeat check is looking for command flow every 24 hours. I use 25 to give the device some flexibility in its timing. If the device only sends Heartbeat On "If Status" does not detect a missing Heartbeat message.

The Time option has a pulldown with From/To AAAA0 - [iD 002E][Parent 0001] If From Sunset To 11:59:00PM (same day) Then statements execute at Sunset Else statements execute at 11:59 PM

DevonSprings If that Scene is only used for a slow morning ramp rate simply move the ramp rate sliders back to 8 minutes. The 9 second max value described in the Keypad and SwitchLinc Specs is associated with setting the ramp rate manually with the device Set button. The Admin Console is "software" and as such can set the ramp rate anywhere from 0.1 seconds to 8 minutes. Here is example of 8 minute ramp rate. Note that the Admin Console shows the ramp rate with a small popup window as slider is moved so it is easy to set for 8 minutes.

The max ramp rate is now 8 minutes for a dimmer device. SmartLabs changed the max from 9 to 8 minutes some years back. There is little difference in appearance between the two rates. From the latest Keypad and SwitchLinc Specs .... 0.125 to 9 seconds if programmed locally, 0.125 seconds to 8 minutes if programmed remotely via software If the ramp rate is set to 9 minutes as if using a very old dimmer device, the ramp rate for a newer device is 0.2 seconds if memory is correct. The change was made to avoid a very slow ramp rate if the ramp rate field was not set (0x00 value).

It depends on the Open Close firmware level whether the Heartbeat will be On or Off based on Open Close Status; or always On. It is easiest/best to check for both On and Off If Control 'OpenClose1 Heartbeat' is switched On Or Control 'OpenClose1 Heartbeat' is switched Off Then Wait 25 hours some action to alert Heartbeat missed Else

The door sensors are RF only so their path back to the PLM is different from SynchroLinc which is powerline only. If the SwitchLincs are Dual Band they could also have an RF path back to the PLM that the SynchroLinc does not have. I would start with the comm question first before think a bad SynchroLinc. Try moving the SynchroLinc near the PLM with some appliance plugged into SynchroLinc to see if status is reported.

If switches A & B with associated loads turn On but not together the ToggleLincs are wired incorrectly.

Create one ISY Scene with switch A and switch B as Controllers. There could be comm issues between the two switches or they may not be wired correctly. The ToggleLincs are powerline only (no Dual Band RF) so how well the powerline is working is important.

Unless replacing the PLM the Restore Modem (PLM) only updates/writes the PLM link database. Should only take a few minutes or less depending on the number of devices and Scenes in use.

Great news, thanks.

A Restore Modem (PLM) should not affect anything other than PLM. The only time Restore Modem (PLM) affects all devices is when a new PLM is being installed.

Assuming the devices were Deleted from ISY, a File | Restore Modem (PLM) will rebuild PLM link database. If the devices were not Deleted, Delete them first (even though not physically available) and then Restore Modem (PLM).

Something in the Insteon network is not returning Extended message (02 51 ..........) Wed 10/07/2015 06:51:07 PM : [iNST-TX-I2 ] 02 62 18 F7 B1 1F 2E 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Wed 10/07/2015 06:51:07 PM : [iNST-ACK ] 02 62 18.F7.B1 1F 2E 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 06 (00) Wed 10/07/2015 06:51:07 PM : [iNST-SRX ] 02 50 18.F7.B1 22.80.0B 2B 2E 00 (00) Wed 10/07/2015 06:51:07 PM : [std-Direct Ack] 18.F7.B1-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2 Wed 10/07/2015 06:51:08 PM : [iNST-ERX ] 02 51 18 F7 B1 22 80 0B 1B 2E 00 00 01 00 80 17 02 00 00 00 00 000 00 0 00 Wed 10/07/2015 06:51:08 PM : [Ext-Direct ] 18.F7.B1-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2 Wed 10/07/2015 06:51:08 PM : [All ] Writing 0 bytes to devices

Click on the KPL Primary node. Click the Buttons Toggle Mode button on bottom of right side display. Assuming you want the buttons to work in Toggle mode, click the All Toggle button.

Cannot help with 5.x questions but it is multiply by 2, not divide by 2. I then use a program to divide this by 2,

SCKoman Posting the Programs as Stu suggests is best. There is nothing that allows for testing of an ACK. A Program can test for both On and Off commands from button press and run the Else. If Control 'buttonx' is switched On Or Control 'buttonx' is switched Off Then Run Program 'xxxxxx' (Else Path)

The Program Action is a Set Scene Then Set Scene 'kplbuttonCresponder' On - turns button C On Set Scene 'kplbuttonCresponder' Off - turns button C Off

That means the File | Enable Internet Access was not used which you would not use because you have manually set up port forwarding in the router.

Winch Have any of the bad PLMs been at hardware level v2.0 or v2.1 (white sticker on back of PLM)?