Disable Device

[Grizzy]

Hello,

 

Is there a way to disable a device inside a program ?

 

I'm running v4.5.4

 

Thanks

[stusviews]

You can disable a device, you can disable a program, but you can't disable only a device within the program. But you can create a copy of the program, disable the copy and delete the device from the original program. That way, if you're running some tests, you won't need to rewrite the program.

[Teken]

Curious to know what the OP's purpose is for *Disabling* a Insteon device in a program?!?

[Grizzy]

Curious to know what the OP's purpose is for *Disabling* a Insteon device in a program?!?

I have a motion sensor that is not 100% communicating. It will send a motion detected but the motion rest is not alway captured by the ISY, leaving some programs stuck.

 

I have tried the query, write device updates and the only way I have found to reset the status indication was to disable and re-enable the device.

 

I know the comm link cannot talk with the motion sensor unless it is placed in program mode locally. Due to its location that's just not feasible. I'm just hoping their is an easier way to force the ISY to toggle the motion sensor status to off.

 

Someday I will have to improve the link path , but that is a ways off, so I'm hoping to find a quick fix.

 

Any suggestions are much welcomed.

 

Thanks

[larryllix]

Use an overriding long term timer so if the Off signal is not received, the light turns off anyway.

 

Many users disable the Off inside the MS options.

[Grizzy]

Use an overriding long term timer so if the Off signal is not received, the light turns off anyway.

 

Many users disable the Off inside the MS options.

 

Option 1: I have included this in the program such that the lights are turned off. My issue comes in MobiLinc where my dashboard icons provide a quick visual indication on all my sensors. When one does not clear the on status MobiLinc lndicates a false trigger.

 

Option 2: Good suggestion, I will give it a try. Do you have an idea how MobiLinc will handle this ?

 

Thanks

Donald

[larryllix]

Option 1: I have included this in the program such that the lights are turned off. My issue comes in MobiLinc where my dashboard icons provide a quick visual indication on all my sensors. When one does not clear the on status MobiLinc lndicates a false trigger.

 

Option 2: Good suggestion, I will give it a try. Do you have an idea how MobiLinc will handle this ?

 

Thanks

Donald

I have no idea what mobilinc would have to do with ISY programs. I consider it just another SwitchLinc / MS / Echo / Dot input  and monitor of  the system.

 

Many of my lights have MSes that  trigger them on and ISY turns them off. Almost all have timers that turn them off again. When I write a program that  turns on a light it just triggers the same program (mostly) that the MS would do. The timer is already there.

 

When I write manual override programs to bypass the MS system(s) with that light, I write in long term turn off code, due to people expecting automatic lights to usually turn themselves off. Manual operation becomes an unexpected style of operation  and then the lights get left on. Always put in a plan B. This is the same for the Echo/Dots.

Edited August 31, 2017 by larryllix

[Grizzy]

I have no idea what mobilinc would have to do with ISY programs. I consider it just another SwitchLinc / MS / Echo / Dot input  and monitor of  the system.

 

Many of my lights have MSes that  trigger them on and ISY turns them off. Almost all have timers that turn them off again. When I write a program that  turns on a light it just triggers the same program (mostly) that the MS would do. The timer is already there.

 

When I write manual override programs to bypass the MS system(s) with that light, I write in long term turn off code, due to people expecting automatic lights to usually turn themselves off. Manual operation becomes an unexpected style of operation  and then the lights get left on. Always put in a plan B. This is the same for the Echo/Dots.

 

 

In the ISY what does the status of the motion sensor indicate when you have the off function disabled and there is no motion.

 

Example: motion sensor detects motion, then motion sensor timer resets. Does ISY know status has changed from sensing motion to now none?

[stusviews]

The ISY only knows the last command sent by the MS, on or off. If you set the option to On commands only, the ISY will always show as On.

[Xathros]

The ISY only knows the last command sent by the MS, on or off. If you set the option to On commands only, the ISY will always show as On.

 

With the exception of the period of time between the ISY booting and the first signal received from the MS during which the ISY will show NO status for the MS.

 

-Xathros