To Query or not?

[danswatman]

So the "manual" defines the query command as (Query - triggers the ISY to check an "ISY node" for status) I;m thinking that should be more like "insteon point" but my main question is what's the use of the command other than to correct status which may be whacked out?

I know it forces the status to be written to the log which is interesting for troubleshooting but what else? Is there some secret purpose to the command?

 

Cheers,

Dan

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi Dan,

 

There are certain cases that query will help:

1. If you use a lot of dim/brighten locally on your switches, the status might be up to 5% off. This may cause your programs that use specific values (instead of a range) not to work properly

2. If you adjust the on level/ramp rate of a device locally (not through ISY), ISY will not know about it. Query helps rectify this issue

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[sfhutchi]

Is anyone actively using 'Query' commands on their whole network... say once a day or on a specific interval?

 

What about a query as part of a program to ensure reliability?

[Brian H]

My Lighting is quired at 3:00 AM everyday on mine.

Was actually there from the factory when I installed the unit.

[sfhutchi]

Mine was that way originally also... but then at some point in the last couple years I removed it. I wasn't even sure if that is part of the standard install anymore.

 

Anyone have any data that says that their setup is more reliable with or without?

[danswatman]

It does fix those status's such as the ezflora which does not report status properly.

[sfhutchi]

Thanks for everyone's responses. I guess I'll put it back in. As long as it doesn't seem to create some other problem... no harm in adding it.