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I have 4 2852-222 Rev 2.3 Leak Sensors on my system, Ver 4.2.30.All report to Admin Console as DON when button on unit is pressed. Activity on powerline is present. I am unable to write a basic event i.e If Leak Sensor # X is switched on, then Insteon device On. Believe this was operational before. Do not require elaborate event, just "If This, Then That". Thanks.

Posted

I'm uncertain I understand the issue but the easy way to test is to have the leak sensor nearby and a means to create a wet condition then open event viewer to level 3 and observe events.  Also observe status condition of leak sensor wet in UI and report back failed conditions.

Leak Sensor Test - [ID 00DA][Parent 00CC]

If
        'Leak Sensors / AC Evaporator / LS - A.C. Evap-Dry / LS - A.C. Evap-Wet' is switched On
    And 'Leak Sensors / AC Evaporator / LS - A.C. Evap-Dry / LS - A.C. Evap-Wet' is not switched Off
 
Then
        Set 'ApplianceLinc' On
 
Else
        Set 'ApplianceLinc' Off

Jon...

Posted

If

        Control 'Leak Sensor - Wet' is set On

 

Then

        Set 'Insteon Device' On

Posted

Thats the way its written, but it doesn't work. Is DON a  valid message for ISY to respond to?  

 

Yes, DON is Insteon for "device on" (I think :)

 

It may be you either need to save your program or enable it.

Right click on the program and select "Copy to Clipboard" then paste your program into message.

 

And sorry.. my code was written in 5.0.2 and uses the "new" Control lingo.

 

 

Jon...

Posted
 Leak Alert - [iD 0033][Parent 0001]

 

If

        Control 'Leak Sensor # 4-Wet' is switched On

 

Then

        Set 'Test' On

        Wait  1 minute and 30 seconds

        Set 'Test' Off

        Wait  1 minute and 30 seconds

        Set Scene 'All On Bright' On

 

Else

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

 

Monitors four Leak Sensors in house - under Kitchen Sink, behind Washer in Laundry Room,

above Washer in access space between floors behind removable panel in ceiling in Laundry Room, 

in Garage behind Water Heater. Test is LampLinc module 2456D3.
Posted

I think what might be happening here is your condition is changing from On to Off (maybe you're removing it from the wet location) and so when condition is reevaluated, wait is terminated.

You can watch the program's status change in the admin console, right click program status icons > detailed.

 

Jon...

Posted

 

 Leak Alert - [iD 0033][Parent 0001]
 
If
        Control 'Leak Sensor # 4-Wet' is switched On
 
Then
        Set 'Test' On
        Wait  1 minute and 30 seconds
        Set 'Test' Off
        Wait  1 minute and 30 seconds
        Set Scene 'All On Bright' On
 
Else
   - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')
 
Monitors four Leak Sensors in house - under Kitchen Sink, behind Washer in Laundry Room,
above Washer in access space between floors behind removable panel in ceiling in Laundry Room, 
in Garage behind Water Heater. Test is LampLinc module 2456D3.

 

I  am not sure I reading this problem correctly but....

 

How do you know the Leak is sending a DON signal?

 

Somewhere in the Leak Sensor's history they changed what the button does. I have two older units and two newer units.

The newer units can send WET or DRY depending if you tap the button quickly or hold it for a second or more.

 

When attempting to clear my detection programs, after testing, a short tap cleared the older two unit's WET signal but resent the WET signal ON for the two newer units. A longer tap on the two newer units cleared the WET and sent the DRY -On signal.

 

Having said all that above, I may have the logic backwards with the short vs long tap reversed in my head. It's been a while now so do some experimentation with the length of tap..

Posted

Admin Console Event Viewer receives DON from Leak Sensor when pressed. No change of state at Wet / Dry listing of Leak Sensor equipment. Placing sensor in wet environment results in no reports. Sensor has been factory reset several times. Battery is good. Is there a step by step Wiki explaining procedure for turning up a Leak Sensor for use with an ISY? Basic operation is all thats required. 

Posted (edited)

When I tested my leak sensors I placed them on a damp paper towel and that was sufficient.

 

Do you see any type of activity from the LED on the sensor when placed in the wet environment?

 

What version of the UI are you using (admin console help > about?)

 

 

Edit: you could also use metal across the contacts to simulate wet condition

 

 

 

Jon...

Edited by jerlands
Posted

If you aren't fussy or squeamish, touching the two contacts on your tongue works fine. The current is so low that you don't feel any electrical effects.

Posted

Admin Console Event Viewer receives DON from Leak Sensor when pressed. No change of state at Wet / Dry listing of Leak Sensor equipment. Placing sensor in wet environment results in no reports. Sensor has been factory reset several times. Battery is good. Is there a step by step Wiki explaining procedure for turning up a Leak Sensor for use with an ISY? Basic operation is all thats required. 

That is what I thought you were implying.

 

If the event viewer is showing successful reception of the command, but your programs are not successful, then either your ISY is corrupt, or your program is not working as you think it should.

 

You stated

 

"Monitors four Leak Sensors in house - under Kitchen Sink, behind Washer in Laundry Room,
above Washer in access space between floors behind removable panel in ceiling in Laundry Room, 
in Garage behind Water Heater. Test is LampLinc module 2456D3."
 
Does this mean you are only showing one of the four programs?
Posted

Leak Sensor is tested sitting in shallow puddle of water,deep enough to immerse contacts. All sensors common to same program. Others are not in convenient location for access. ISY is working fine with other Insteon devices with very few failures. Believe my problem deals with how program is written, or step by step implementation. These units do not seem to be as compatible with ISY as others I have dealt with.

Posted

Wouldn't have expected this. Went over to the Smarthome Forum, where I should have gone first. Our friend EVIL Teken (sp) said the mineral content of the water was important.  I have been testing with bottled water. When I switched to tap water, circuit works. My household water has high mineral content. May not be my only problem, but I am on my way. Much thanks to EVIL, and all.

Posted

You previously posted you could see the DON for the device in the Event Viewer. If that was true, the solution strength of the water would not make any difference to what the ISY does  with the trigger inside

 

Perhaps you were triggering a different unit than the program you were testing.

Posted

The DON code always appeared but only when the button was pressed, in or out of water. This indicated ISY could see unit with button press. Failure occurred when trying to replace button press with electrical path between contacts on bottom of Leak Detector through conducting medium, mineral containing water.

Posted

What is the  Hops Left=x number when Set button on Leak Sensor is pressed?

 

Mon 02/08/2016 02:49:20 PM : [iNST-SRX    ] 02 50 21.7A.CC 00.00.01 CB 11 01    LTONRR (01)
Mon 02/08/2016 02:49:20 PM : [std-Group   ] 21.7A.CC-->Group=1, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2
Mon 02/08/2016 02:49:20 PM : [D2D EVENT   ] Event [21 7A CC 1] [DON] [1] uom=0 prec=-1
Mon 02/08/2016 02:49:20 PM : [  21 7A CC 1]      DON   1
 
Is the Leak Sensor near the 2413S PLM or in its normal leak detection location?
 
Unless comm is poor the issue is the combination of the Leak Sensor and the water. 
 
Run Tools | Diagnostics Event Viewer at LEVEL 3.
 
Insure Leak Sensor is physically Dry, all water removed from Leak Sensor.  While Dry tap Set button.  Then place in water no deeper than 1/8 ".   Post the event trace.  Icon on bottom right side of event viewer copies to clipboard.  Paste clipboard into post. 
Posted

A wet paper towel should be adequate to initiate a wet condition.

Posted

cccccccccccccccMon 02/08/2016 02:20:25 PM : [iNST-SRX    ] 02 50 36.AE.14 00.00.02 C7 11 02    LTONRR (02)

Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:25 PM : [std-Group   ] 36.AE.14-->Group=2, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=1
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:25 PM : [D2D EVENT   ] Event [36 AE 14 2] [DON] [2] uom=0 prec=-1
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:25 PM : [  36 AE 14 2]      DON   2
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:25 PM : [D2D-CMP 0033] CTL [36 AE 14 2] DON op=1 Event(val=2 uom=0 prec=-1) is Condition(val=0 uom=0 prec=-1) --> true
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:26 PM : [iNST-SRX    ] 02 50 36.AE.14 00.00.02 C7 11 02    LTONRR (02)
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:26 PM : [std-Group   ] 36.AE.14-->Group=2, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=1
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:26 PM : [iNST-DUP    ] Previous message ignored.
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:26 PM : [iNST-TX-I1  ] 02 62 0F 68 63 0F 11 FF
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:26 PM : [D2D EVENT   ] Event [36 AE 14 2] [sT] [255] uom=0 prec=-1
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:26 PM : [  36 AE 14 2]       ST 255
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:26 PM : [iNST-ACK    ] 02 62 0F.68.63 0F 11 FF 06          LTONRR (FF)
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:26 PM : [D2D EVENT   ] Event [36 AE 14 1] [sT] [0] uom=0 prec=-1
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:26 PM : [  36 AE 14 1]       ST   0
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:27 PM : [iNST-SRX    ] 02 50 0F.68.63 0F.D5.0F 2B 11 FF    LTONRR (FF)
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:27 PM : [std-Direct Ack] 0F.68.63-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:27 PM : [D2D EVENT   ] Event [F 68 63 1] [sT] [255] uom=0 prec=-1
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:27 PM : [   F 68 63 1]       ST 255
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:28 PM : [iNST-SRX    ] 02 50 36.AE.14 11.01.02 C7 06 00           (00)
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:28 PM : [std-Group   ] 36.AE.14-->11.01.02, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=1
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:28 PM : [iNST-INFO   ] Previous message ignored.
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:28 PM : [iNST-SRX    ] 02 50 36.AE.14 11.01.02 C7 06 00           (00)
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:28 PM : [std-Group   ] 36.AE.14-->11.01.02, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=1
Mon 02/08/2016 02:20:28 PM : [iNST-INFO   ] Previous message ignored.
Mon 02/08/2016 02:21:56 PM : [iNST-TX-I1  ] 02 62 0F 68 63 0F 13 00
Mon 02/08/2016 02:21:56 PM : [iNST-ACK    ] 02 62 0F.68.63 0F 13 00 06          LTOFFRR(00)
Mon 02/08/2016 02:21:56 PM : [iNST-SRX    ] 02 50 0F.68.63 0F.D5.0F 2B 13 00    LTOFFRR(00)
Mon 02/08/2016 02:21:56 PM : [std-Direct Ack] 0F.68.63-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2
Mon 02/08/2016 02:21:56 PM : [D2D EVENT   ] Event [F 68 63 1] [sT] [0] uom=0 prec=-1
Mon 02/08/2016 02:21:56 PM : [   F 68 63 1]       ST   0
Per request.
Posted (edited)

Comm is fine and the event trace is showing a Wet On.

 

 

cccccccccccccccMon 02/08/2016 02:20:25 PM : [iNST-SRX    ] 02 50 36.AE.14 00.00.02 C7 11 02    LTONRR (02)

Edited by LeeG
Posted

Since the Leak Sensor is sending a Wet On the Program should be working.

 

Look for a  False folder or some other situation that is interfering with Program function.

 

Did not mention if Leak Sensor is located in leak detection location.  If in a different location for testing comm could be a factor. 

Posted

Don't forget the set the Leak Sensor to dry. The method (mentioned in an earlier post) depends on the version of the sensor.

Posted

Don't forget the set the Leak Sensor to dry. The method (mentioned in an earlier post) depends on the version of the sensor.

 

I just had to replace a battery in a LS and afterwards test all functions and during wet test found it didn't work even though showed off status so hit set button again and that reset it so it triggered?  Not certain the issue I had but you bring up a good point :)

 

 

Jon...

Posted

3 of 4 Leak Sensors now working. Interface with Insteon 2635-222 On/Off Module switching 12VDC to a piezio sounder. Placement through house and coverage underway. Steady On operation of sounder, even though I time it thru ISY, is a screamer. Would like to find  1 sec on, 1 sec off circuit to build or buy.  Trying to get this implemented while considering the WAF. Thanks to all.

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