New to Insteon/ISY994i

[unplugme71]

I'm planning to purchase the Insteon/ISY994i/Pro ZWave w/ IR device.

 

So far I have an open/close door sensor, single light switch, and Serial PLM.

 

My first HA project is to turn the hallway light on when the front door open/close sensor detects an "open" and its between sunset/morning hours. The light then shuts off after a set period of time (5 minutes). The activity is then logged to a database to keep a record of the "open" and "close".

 

I have done programming in HTML, PHP, MySQL before, so the logic of doing the task seems pretty straightforward. However, how does that translate into programming the ISY?

 

1) Adding the devices

2) Setting up the "scene".

3) Configuring the conditional trigger

4) Logging the activity

 

 

Also - is Philips Hue supported yet?

[LeeG]

The ISY Admin Console has the interactive functions to add devices, define Scenes, and create ISY Programs. A Scene would not be used in this case as there is no timing function in a Scene.

 

The Program to accomplish 3) would look something like this ....

 

HallLight - [iD 008E][Parent 0001]

 

If

From Sunset

To Sunrise (next day)

And Control 'OpenClose1-Opened' is switched On

 

Then

Send Notification to '?????'

Set 'HallLight' On

Wait 5 minutes

Set 'HallLight' Off

 

Else

- No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

 

 

Of course the timing values of Sunset and Sunrise would likely be different in your case.

 

The Logging (Send Notification) is dependent on your configuration

 

There are additional items to consider. Insteon requires Coupling between the 2 120v legs. Range Extenders can be used for this purpose. Also a Dual band device must be in range of the Door Sensor. The PLM may satisfy this but you may need an additional Dual Band device.

[unplugme71]

The ISY Admin Console has the interactive functions to add devices, define Scenes, and create ISY Programs. A Scene would not be used in this case as there is no timing function in a Scene.

 

The Program to accomplish 3) would look something like this ....

 

HallLight - [iD 008E][Parent 0001]

 

If

From Sunset

To Sunrise (next day)

And Control 'OpenClose1-Opened' is switched On

 

Then

Send Notification to '?????'

Set 'HallLight' On

Wait 5 minutes

Set 'HallLight' Off

 

Else

- No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

 

 

Of course the timing values of Sunset and Sunrise would likely be different in your case.

 

The Logging (Send Notification) is dependent on your configuration

 

There are additional items to consider. Insteon requires Coupling between the 2 120v legs. Range Extenders can be used for this purpose. Also a Dual band device must be in range of the Door Sensor. The PLM may satisfy this but you may need an additional Dual Band device.

 

 

Doesn't seem to bad. I'm assuming the Wiki would have documentation that you had described.

 

The Serial PLM and ISY would most likely be in my living room which is center of house and being under 1.8k sq/ft I would imagine it would reach without issue.

 

I also forgot to mention, I have two service panels, 200A each. So I'm assuming I would need two range extenders at the panel?

 

Edit:

 

So with that program, could I also add "if light is already on, then don't turn on" as well?

 

Can multiple programs control the same device? For instance - program 1 turns the light on when door opens, but program 2 turns all the lights in the house off when I press "goodnight" on the switch?

[LeeG]

The Wiki information and the ISY User Manual accessed from the Wiki or UDI Support tab cover the information you will use. The ISY forum itself is also a good reference source as well as the many ISY users who contribute to the forum.

 

As long as both power panels are powered from the same meter a single pair of devices for coupling is okay to start. If there are comm problems on circuits on the second panel more can be added later.

 

The RF range of the PLM or other Dual Band devices is difficult to forecast. Metal J-Boxes, wall construction, etc are hard to project. There is a 4 tap Set button test that shows RF coverage and on which 120v leg.

[unplugme71]

The Wiki information and the ISY User Manual accessed from the Wiki or UDI Support tab cover the information you will use. The ISY forum itself is also a good reference source as well as the many ISY users who contribute to the forum.

 

As long as both power panels are powered from the same meter a single pair of devices for coupling is okay to start. If there are comm problems on circuits on the second panel more can be added later.

 

The RF range of the PLM or other Dual Band devices is difficult to forecast. Metal J-Boxes, wall construction, etc are hard to project. There is a 4 tap Set button test that shows RF coverage and on which 120v leg.

 

Yes, I only have 1 meter so I'm hoping I won't need two devices. Hopefully the RF range will be ok.

 

Hopefully everything will arrive by Friday to get started. Looking forward to my first program, albeit a simple one!

 

Is there anything else I may need (hardware wise) to get started?

[LeeG]

You should have enough to get started. Once the equipment has been connected electrically run the 4 tap Set button test from the PLM. That will show how well the PLM and Range Extender are working to couple the 120v legs.

[unplugme71]

You should have enough to get started. Once the equipment has been connected electrically run the 4 tap Set button test from the PLM. That will show how well the PLM and Range Extender are working to couple the 120v legs.

 

Awesome, thanks!