ISY994 ZW/IR Pro - rear blue led light?

[STIM141]

First ISY-994 ZW/IR Pro.  Successfully connected some of my INSTEON switches/dimmers without a problem.   What is the blue led light on the back of the unit?  When first powering on it lights up then blinks a couple of times then goes out.   I'm now trying to connect a Zwave device which is about 30 feet away - the light stays off and can't find it - think its too far away.   Will purchase a plug in and try that next with  repeater built in.  

 

My question - is the light supposed to turn on and stay on at some point.  Manual doesn't really say anything.   Thanks.

[MrBill]

2 minutes ago, STIM141 said:

First ISY-994 ZW/IR Pro.  Successfully connected some of my INSTEON switches/dimmers without a problem.   What is the blue led light on the back of the unit?  When first powering on it lights up then blinks a couple of times then goes out.   I'm now trying to connect a Zwave device which is about 30 feet away - the light stays off and can't find it - think its too far away.   Will purchase a plug in and try that next with  repeater built in.  

 

My question - is the light supposed to turn on and stay on at some point.  Manual doesn't really say anything.   Thanks.

If the blue light is next to Port A it's part of the 300 series Z-wave board.   the 300 series board is only compatible up to and including ISY firmware version 5.0.16C.   For all firmware after that version you need a 500 series board.  See this link for more info on special pricing if you need to upgrade.

You may need to have the device closer to pair, there may also be a need for establishing repeaters....  if you're new to z-wave we should get @lilyoyo1 to link his post on creating z-wave networks.

 

[lilyoyo1]

 

@MrBill I should add don't upgrade to 5.3 if you do not have the new board. 

[MrBill]

7 minutes ago, lilyoyo1 said:

 

@MrBill I should add don't upgrade to 5.3 if you do not have the new board. 

Don't forget to use the Invisible Bold Red ink !!  ??

[lilyoyo1]

12 minutes ago, MrBill said:

Don't forget to use the Invisible Bold Red ink !!  ??

I forgot about that. Let me go back to add it. Lol

edit: I added the invisible BOLD RED UNDERLINED ink so that it can be ignored as usual

[STIM141]

Thanks - I'm running v4.9.0.   Does the light on the 300 board do anything - aside from lighting up and turning off once the ISY is booted?   Mine lights up then flashes then turns out.  Is this normal?   Thanks.

[lilyoyo1]

2 hours ago, STIM141 said:

Thanks - I'm running v4.9.0.   Does the light on the 300 board do anything - aside from lighting up and turning off once the ISY is booted?   Mine lights up then flashes then turns out.  Is this normal?   Thanks.

Did you buy this used