I have the green "0101" next to some remotelinc devices, but when I try to write to them the isy communicates with the device but then finishes with no errors but the green 0101 are still there

If that is a RemoteLinc (not RemoteLinc2) it may need some additional distance from Dual Band Device.  There is no error if the updates do not complete, just the 1011 Icon.

 

An Event Trace at LEVEL 3 will show what is happening.

 

Be sure the RemoteLinc is in linking mode before starting next update.

her is the event viewer

 

Sun 11/22/2015 08:56:42 AM : [A 29 C7 1   ] Link    1 : 0FF0 [E20134E7F6000001] Writing [....34E7F6......]

Sun 11/22/2015 08:56:42 AM : [iNST-TX-I1  ] 02 62 0A 29 C7 0F 28 0F

Sun 11/22/2015 08:56:42 AM : [iNST-ACK    ] 02 62 0A.29.C7 0F 28 0F 06          SET-MSB(0F)

Sun 11/22/2015 08:56:51 AM : [iNST-TX-I1  ] 02 62 0A 29 C7 0F 28 0F

Sun 11/22/2015 08:56:51 AM : [iNST-ACK    ] 02 62 0A.29.C7 0F 28 0F 06          SET-MSB(0F)

Sun 11/22/2015 08:57:00 AM : [iNST-TX-I1  ] 02 62 0A 29 C7 0F 28 0F

Sun 11/22/2015 08:57:00 AM : [iNST-ACK    ] 02 62 0A.29.C7 0F 28 0F 06          SET-MSB(0F)

Sun 11/22/2015 08:57:04 AM : [A 29 C7 1   ] Link    1 : 0FF0 [E20134E7F6000001] *Failed Writing [....34E7F6......]

 

maybe not communicating, just need to be near any dual band device?

Edited November 22, 20159 yr by jkraus

That is a RemoteLinc that is either too close to a Dual Band device (odd but true for a RemoteLinc) or it is not in linking mode.

 

The first command issued gets no response from device.  The command is tried three times (each fails to get a response) so the update remains queued.

 

It looks like the PLM has been replaced as the "to" device address is being changed.

Edited November 22, 20159 yr by LeeG

thanks.  strange it is in lnking mode.  I have done it in the same place I always have an just tired in several place in the house but same response, wierd

Try another set of batteries.

thanks, but that did not help either.  I am in my office where I always did this and it is in the she same room with the PLM (does that act as an access point?).  it has always worked hear, but I am also having issue with adding an new remotelinc (different thread) so maybe same problem.  But I also tried out near a new light switch that I know is dualband.

Edited November 22, 20159 yr by jkraus

Since the PLM address is being changed things are not exactly the same.  Was the old PLM a 2412?

 

Being near another Dual Band device can also be an issue.  Add some distance between RemoteLinc and Dual Band device.

you comment is interesting.  I did not imply that I changed the PLM but actually I did some time ago (few months back).  does that cause an issue?  not sure where you are heading

I have now tried everywhere in the house with no success

I have now tried everywhere in the house with no success

 

I would like you to be at least 30-45 feet away from any Insteon device and try again.

I had a problem linking one Remotelinc, tried every spot inside and out and finally tried holding it against a dual-band switch heads down and it succeeded. 

 

 

 

Jon...

" I have done it in the same place I always"

 

I am noting that the update that is failing is to change the PLM address in the RemoteLinc so the PLM is different from when the RemoteLinc was last successfully updated.

I have tried everything it seems my communcation is null.  wow, never had this issue, but everything seems to be working OK

"I am noting that the update that is failing is to change the PLM address in the RemoteLinc so the PLM is different from when the RemoteLinc was last successfully updated."

 

yes, but what do I do about that, as even trying to link a new remotelinc will not work now.  Is the PLM bad?

how does one reset a remotelinc?  I can try that

 

should I try to remoter the PLM?  seems like no RF communication at all

Edited November 22, 20159 yr by jkraus

I would like you to be at least 30-45 feet away from any Insteon device and try again.

 

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that  does not make sense to me, but nevertheless tried it, no luck

that  does not make sense to me, but nevertheless tried it, no luck

 

I know it doesn't make sense but some where down the road it appears either the 2413S PLM is over powering the Remote Lincs or there is some kind of odd interaction that does not allow common linking as you noted in the past.

 

Trust me, this has been well documented by dozens of people from all across North America. I would ask you to even go further and see if it allows the linking process to start and complete.

what do you mean by starting the linking process?  I tried to link a new remotelinc and got insteon engine not detected, see other thread i entered, but now seems like the same issue

I'll add to Teken's correct advice that you must be not only distant from the PLM, but near a dual-band device, as well. If you can't get far enough away while you're in the house, plug a dual-band device into an extension cord. I had to be far away adding the same RemoteLinc's I formally added from my desk

interesting, I just tried updateing my mini remotelinc and it worked fine.  ..but other older remotelincs ( the big ones) do not

Being distant from the PLM when adding or updating is a requirement for the original RemoteLinc only, not any other Insteon device.

I only started seeing the problem with a hardware 2.1 PLM.

My older 1.? ones did fine right next to the PLM.

Ok

I removed my signalinc (per Michel in private email) and moved the old remotelinc far away from the PLM near a dual ban lamplinc and now all programed good.  Man who would have known!  Very weird.  Is everyone moving away from the old remotelincs?

Thanks for your help!

For the benefit of others how far were you from any dual band device? [emoji53]

 

 

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