Consequence of another device being in-line with PLM?

[ellesshoo]

Is there any consequence to having another Insteon device in-line with my PLM. It's not piggy backed in the sense that their plugged into each other (they're separated by a 3ft cord) but whatever the PLM sends out over the powerline must "go through" an iMeter Solo before reaching the main elec panel. Would I get better/same/worse communication in a different configuration?

[LeeG]

The iMeter Sole is monitoring the power drawn by the PLM?

 

Probably not a good idea. Can't say I have heard of anyone trying that combination. If you are having PLM comm problems that is the first thing to eliminate.

 

A simple test would be to run Tools | Diagnostics | Event Viewer at LEVEL 3. Use the Admin Console to turn On/Off a variety of devices. Check the Hops Left=x counts. Plug the PLM directly into the wall outlet. Repeat the test and see if the Hops Left=x count improves or is more stable.

[ellesshoo]

The iMeter Sole is monitoring the power drawn by the PLM?

 

Probably not a good idea. Can't say I have heard of anyone trying that combination. If you are having PLM comm problems that is the first thing to eliminate.

 

A simple test would be to run Tools | Diagnostics | Event Viewer at LEVEL 3. Use the Admin Console to turn On/Off a variety of devices. Check the Hops Left=x counts. Plug the PLM directly into the wall outlet. Repeat the test and see if the Hops Left=x count improves or is more stable.

 

 

ISY/PLM are in a closet with A/V equipment, the iMeter is really there to monitor the A/V equipment but it's the first thing on the power source for the whole closet thus it is also in-line with the PLM. I think I'll try the iMeter such that it's only measuring the AV equipment and the PLM bypasses it like you suggest. Probably not until tomorrow, if I cut power to the cable box/dvr right now I'll be sleeping somewhere other than my bed tonight.