jkraus Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 I have a few scenes with multiple controllers (2 keys from two different KPL and 2 keys form 2 different RLs) a total of 4. It takes a long time to make changes and some errors some times during control. Is it better to make a new scene for each controller or at least maybe break into two scenes with two controllers for each scene?
jkraus Posted April 11, 2009 Author Posted April 11, 2009 more specific to my problem, I have a garage KP that has a key to control a scene, but it constantly falsl on two of the lights in the scene. Apparently making a new scene with just the KP controller did not help. However, If I write a program to turn on the original scene whne it sees that KP key, it works OK. Seems strange to me. Joe
MikeB Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 Hi Joe - Many people have scenes with multiple controllers. Saves links, and generally it's not a bad idea at all. Regarding your issue, there is a key difference betweem having a scene with a controller that is directly linked to your responders, and writing a program to activate a scene based on a key press. The difference is, in case 1 the KPL must send a signal directly to the devices controlling your lights. In case 2, the KPL signal must only reach the ISY's PLM, which in turn sends a signal to control your lights. Based on your description, it sounds you like you have an issue with the Insteon signal from your KPL reaching your lights.
jkraus Posted April 11, 2009 Author Posted April 11, 2009 thanks Michael On other question. The KPL is in a tabletop case (forget what they call it) and the wire is about 30 ft long and plugged into a GFI outlet. Se any issue with this? All f the other lights controlled form the KPL work fine, just this one scene has some lights that do not come on consistently Thx Joe
MikeB Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 I have seen some people post that certain brand/model GFI outlets have caused signal interference, but have not experienced it first-hand. If your KPL is in a tabletop enclosure, that is perfect for troubleshooting - simply plug it in to a few different outlets and see if your situation improves.
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