Better to Make more scenes?

[jkraus]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.