Feature Requests for the Mark Sandler Insteon PLM Plug-In

[mnsandler]

Hi Mark,
I would like to request a new feature of your plugin. I have, on several occasions, needed to clear ram/factory default a device. To be fair, it seems to always be keypadlinc's.

I have tried the Replace device with a new device routine, but it fails when it checks that I have the same insteon address for both the old and new device.

I would like to request removing this check if possible? Or maybe a new button to RE-PROGRAM SAME DEVICE, right below the REPLACE DEVICE button?

It would be much easier to reset up a cleared keypadlinc that has 40+ links if you could just send that device all the links already in the database.

Thanks in advance, and BTW, great Job on this plugin!

Michael

i've got something working. anyone care to give it a test this weekend? I can post something later this week after i test a little more

[dzee]

i've got something working. anyone care to give it a test this weekend? I can post something later this week after i test a little more

Mark, I have a kepadlinc that needs to be reprogrammed. I'd like to test it out.

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[mnsandler]

Mark, I have a kepadlinc that needs to be reprogrammed. I'd like to test it out.

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i posted the version here:

http://board.homeseer.com/showthread.php?p=1193343

please submit feedback on that thread, not this one.

[steveng]

Mark,

Is load sense supported for 2663-222 On/Off Outlet in the plugin?

I have several and they are working great, but wanted to use the load sensing and cant seem to find anything in events or links.

I do see there is Operating Flags to turn on and off Load Sense for upper and lower, but didn't know if you had added the functionality to use it.

Let me know

Thanks,
Steven G

[mnsandler]

Mark,

Is load sense supported for 2663-222 On/Off Outlet in the plugin?

I have several and they are working great, but wanted to use the load sensing and cant seem to find anything in events or links.

I do see there is Operating Flags to turn on and off Load Sense for upper and lower, but didn't know if you had added the functionality to use it.

Let me know

Thanks,
Steven G

It's supported

[steveng]

Mark,

It only creates the On/Off for devices


What do I look for in events to lets say:
Example:
Upper plug has tv plugged in so it has power all the time but I want to know when a load is on so I can also turn on stereo




Thanks,
Steven G

[mnsandler]

Mark,

It only creates the On/Off for devices


What do I look for in events to lets say:
Example:
Upper plug has tv plugged in so it has power all the time but I want to know when a load is on so I can also turn on stereo


Thanks,
Steven G

the hs device should change from off to on automatically with the load sense option enabled.

so you should be able to use the hs device value change trigger

not sure if the insteon special triggers will capture this

[steveng]

Mark,

The device does not change because its always on. Wanted to use the load sensing to see if what is plugged in was on or off

These are suppose to work just like a Synchrolinc with the ability to also control the plugs on/off.

Is this something you can look into?

Thanks,
Steven G

[mnsandler]

Mark,

The device does not change because its always on. Wanted to use the load sensing to see if what is plugged in was on or off

These are suppose to work just like a Synchrolinc with the ability to also control the plugs on/off.

Is this something you can look into?

Thanks,
Steven G

The synchrolinc has the ability to set power thresholds to determine on/off, but the outletlincs don't.

i tested the plugin support with a simple (on/off) lamp and the hs device tracked the status.

i'm not sure if this device is going to do what you want.

there are no other settings/features to this device.

I'm sort of in the same boat with my receiver.

[steveng]

i tested the plugin support with a simple (on/off) lamp and the hs device tracked the status.

So how did you see the status that may be something I can work with.

Power On the Outlet and you turned the lamp off and On manually and that changed a status?

I don't see any change other than outlet is On/Off.

When I bought these I was told it was an outlet with the SynchroLinc capabilities so that's a bummer. Even says on the website

LoadSense
With LoadSense technology, your On/Off Outlet can detect when you turn on a connected lamp or appliance and automatically turn on other Insteon devices throughout your home; your table lamp just became an Insteon switch.

I use a few SynchroLinc's and they work great just bulky for behind TV's and such.

Thanks again for taking the time to check it out let me know about the status or if you find anything else

Thanks,
Steven

[mnsandler]

So how did you see the status that may be something I can work with.

Power On the Outlet and you turned the lamp off and On manually and that changed a status?

I don't see any change other than outlet is On/Off.

Steven,

Yes, the hs device status will change on & off as you turn the connected load on & off.

can you test your oulet unit with a lamp with a 25w bulb

[steveng]

Mark,

I tried 2 different outlets (both upper and lower) turned on outlet via homeseer/manual
and pluged in a lamp

Turned lamp on and off several times and status of plug always remained On

Maybe I am doing something wrong, but cant seem to get it to work.

Any ideals

UPDATE:
I did get it to auto turn on based on turning lamp on, but turning lamp off still leaves the outlet on
Also I noticed the Upper Load Sense/Lower Load Sense get turned off randomly and I have to turn them back on and program Op Flags


Thanks,
Steven G

[mnsandler]

Steven,
can you tell me the fw version of the unit? its listed on the device page within the plugin

i want to make sure i have a similar unit before i test on my end

[steveng]

Mark,

All mine are Firmware Version: 44

Thanks,
Steven Giles

[mnsandler]

Mark,

All mine are Firmware Version: 44

Thanks,
Steven Giles

Steven,
i just tested by fw 44 unit and got the same results: the led status will go from red to green but not back to red when you turn off the load manually. Strange i thought this worked on my beta unit but i just retested it and it doesn't work there either.

I have an email into Smarthome on this