Motion Sensor - How to add to scene and control a ToggleLinc

[oronomus]

I have successfully added a new motion sensor to ISY99i and added it to a simple scene (using drag and drop) as a controller over 2 togglelincs. The scene correctly shows each togglelinc as a responder and the Motion Sensor as a controller. However, the Motion Sensor does not turn the TL's on or off when motion is detected - unless I also manually link the MS to the TLs.

 

Is there something else I need to do to avoid having to manually link? I would like to add a few more motion sensors to control many more devices. Do I need to change any settings on the Dawn/Sunset or Low Battery devices that appear benenath the newly added sensor in My Lighting? Did I miss reading some instructions somewhere?

 

Using v.2.6.13

[Michel Kohanim]

Hello oronomus,

 

What option are you using (Link Management->Advanced Options)? Please do be kind enough to do a Restore Device on the OutletLinc first and then on your Motion Sensor. You should not have to link them manually.

 

 

With kind regards,

Michel

 

I have successfully added a new motion sensor to ISY99i and added it to a simple scene (using drag and drop) as a controller over 2 togglelincs. The scene correctly shows each togglelinc as a responder and the Motion Sensor as a controller. However, the Motion Sensor does not turn the TL's on or off when motion is detected - unless I also manually link the MS to the TLs.

 

Is there something else I need to do to avoid having to manually link? I would like to add a few more motion sensors to control many more devices. Do I need to change any settings on the Dawn/Sunset or Low Battery devices that appear benenath the newly added sensor in My Lighting? Did I miss reading some instructions somewhere?

 

Using v.2.6.13

[oronomus]

Thanks Michel,

 

Advanced Option selected is Automatic.

 

The Motion Sensor would not restore. I tried about 20 times. Every time it I would get an error message - "Request Failed".

 

I tried putting the Motion Sensor in program mode with single 5-second click (steady flash) and 2nd click (alternate fast and slow flash). I moved the sensor in various positions close to and further away from the Access Points. Put in a fresh battery, etc.

 

Do I have a bad Sensor? Should I replace it? I just replaced the PLM and ISY99i.....hate to go through this again. Thanks for the help.. Just learning these motion sensors..

[Michel Kohanim]

Hello oronomus,

 

I am so very sorry for all the troubles you are having.

 

Before we conclude it's a bad sensor, would you be kind enough to do one last test:

1. Tools->Diagnostics->Event Viewer (Level 2)

2. Put your sensor in programming mode

3. Link Management -> New INSTEON Device

4. Choose Motion Sensor (at the bottom of the list) and hit Ok

 

Please do send me the log (tech@universal-devices.com).

 

Again, with sincere apologies for all the troubles you've been having.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

Thanks Michel,

 

Advanced Option selected is Automatic.

 

The Motion Sensor would not restore. I tried about 20 times. Every time it I would get an error message - "Request Failed".

 

I tried putting the Motion Sensor in program mode with single 5-second click (steady flash) and 2nd click (alternate fast and slow flash). I moved the sensor in various positions close to and further away from the Access Points. Put in a fresh battery, etc.

 

Do I have a bad Sensor? Should I replace it? I just replaced the PLM and ISY99i.....hate to go through this again. Thanks for the help.. Just learning these motion sensors..

[oronomus]

Sent. Let me know what else I should provide. Thanks for the help..

[Sub-Routine]

From what I have been reading on forums the Motion Sensors need substantial time (5 minutes?) between operations.

 

Rand