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    #16
    Originally posted by mnsandler View Post
    try the new ad2usb with your current hs2 setup. it should work.

    if you are having troubles, report back.
    It does connect and decode panel messages, but not the way it did before. I haven't got a complete feel for what really is going on yet (just installed yestereday), but all my panel sensors are wireless. It looks like it is mixing up messages from the panel and setting the wrong devices in HS v2. Motions respond sometimes and sometimes not.

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      #17
      Originally posted by mnsandler View Post
      try the new ad2usb with your current hs2 setup. it should work.

      if you are having troubles, report back.
      Is there any documentation that describes what the debug (0787968,0c) messages mean? Seems like there was but I haven't had issues in 4 years and I can't remember... :-)

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        #18
        0787968,0c is an ad2usb RFX msgs. its documented on the ad2usb website. If you didn't define an RF device within the plugin, then these msgs are ignored.

        can you enabled debug mode, and restart the plugin and post the startup log.
        Mark

        HS3 Pro 4.2.19.5
        Hardware: Insteon Serial PLM | AD2USB for Vista Alarm | HAI Omnistat2 | 1-Wire HA7E | RFXrec433 | Dahua Cameras | LiftMaster Internet Gateway | Tuya Smart Plugs
        Plugins: Insteon (mine) | Vista Alarm (mine) | Omnistat 3 | Ultra1Wire3 | RFXCOM | HS MyQ | BLRadar | BLDenon | Tuya | Jon00 Charting | Jon00 Links
        Platform: Windows Server 2022 Standard, i5-12600K/3.7GHz/10 core, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD

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          #19
          Originally posted by mnsandler View Post
          0787968,0c is an ad2usb RFX msgs. its documented on the ad2usb website. If you didn't define an RF device within the plugin, then these msgs are ignored.

          can you enabled debug mode, and restart the plugin and post the startup log.
          start up text:

          7/14/2017 7:50:57 PM - Plug-In - Finished initializing infrared interface
          7/14/2017 7:50:57 PM - Vista Alarm - [10000001000000003A--],008,[f70200471008001c08020000000000],"****DISARMED**** Ready to Arm "
          7/14/2017 7:50:57 PM - Vista Alarm - Processing msg on Partition 1
          7/14/2017 7:50:57 PM - Vista Alarm - [10000001000000000A--],0fc,[f702004710fc001008020000000000],"COMM. FAILURE "
          7/14/2017 7:50:57 PM - Vista Alarm - Processing msg on Partition 1
          7/14/2017 7:50:57 PM - Plug-In - Finished initializing X10 interface
          7/14/2017 7:50:57 PM - Plug-In - Finished initializing plug-in TED
          7/14/2017 7:50:57 PM - TED - TED Startup Complete.
          7/14/2017 7:50:57 PM - Plug-In - Initializing Plug-in: TED
          7/14/2017 7:50:57 PM - TED - Register callback completed
          7/14/2017 7:50:57 PM - Plug-In - Finished initializing plug-in HSTouch Android
          7/14/2017 7:50:57 PM - HSTouch Android - HSTouch Android plugin initialized.
          7/14/2017 7:50:57 PM - Plug-In - Initializing Plug-in: HSTouch Android
          7/14/2017 7:50:57 PM - HSTouch Android - Register callback completed
          7/14/2017 7:50:56 PM - Plug-In - Finished initializing plug-in BLLogMonitor
          7/14/2017 7:50:56 PM - BLLogMonitor start - BLLogMonitor plugin has been initialized
          7/14/2017 7:50:56 PM - Z-Wave - Buffered Wake-Up signal from node 14 is being ignored.
          7/14/2017 7:50:55 PM - BLLogMonitor start - Loaded configuration successfully
          7/14/2017 7:50:54 PM - BLLogMonitor start - Initializing BLLogMonitor...
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - Plug-In - Initializing Plug-in: BLLogMonitor
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - BLLogMonitor start - BLLogMonitor version is: 1.0.20.0
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - BLLogMonitor start - Register Callback completed
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - Plug-In - Finished initializing plug-in HSTouch Server
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - HSTouch Server - Registered for GENERIC EVENT callback.
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - HSTouch Server - Registered for VALUE CHANGE callback.
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - HSTouch Server - Registered for CALLER-ID callback.
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - HSTouch Server - Registered for CONFIG CHANGE callback.
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - HSTouch Server - Registered for STRING CHANGE callback.
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - HSTouch Server - Registered for STATUS CHANGE callback.
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - Plug-In - Initializing Plug-in: HSTouch Server
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - HSTouch Server - Register callback completed
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - Plug-In - Finished initializing plug-in Vista Alarm
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - Vista Alarm - Monitor started...
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - Vista Alarm - Found the AD2USB on COM port 6 running firmware version V2.2a.8.2
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - Vista Alarm - Sent cmd: V
          7/14/2017 7:50:53 PM - Vista Alarm - Opened COM port 6
          7/14/2017 7:50:52 PM - Plug-In - Initializing Plug-in: Vista Alarm on COM port 6

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            #20
            Originally posted by mnsandler View Post
            0787968,0c is an ad2usb RFX msgs. its documented on the ad2usb website. If you didn't define an RF device within the plugin, then these msgs are ignored.

            can you enabled debug mode, and restart the plugin and post the startup log.
            I have all my wireless motion sensors on partition 2. Motion seems to be the focus of the issues...But the plugin is setting RF devices in HS on which would have set the alarm off during the day to day if they were real sensor statuses.

            Reminder my setup was working for about 4 years before the lightning strike issue on Monday this week.

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              #21
              Originally posted by mnsandler View Post
              0787968,0c is an ad2usb RFX msgs. its documented on the ad2usb website. If you didn't define an RF device within the plugin, then these msgs are ignored.

              can you enabled debug mode, and restart the plugin and post the startup log.
              Received these two messages as a sample...only issue is that those device/sensor id's don't exist on my panel on any partition. neighbors sensors?

              7/14/2017 8:17:01 PM - Vista Alarm - 0996995,60
              7/14/2017 8:16:41 PM - Vista Alarm - 0328684,a0

              Received this message and it is a valid device. But 84 indicated door opened and its supervised. Door didn't open... I'm the only one in the house. Bogus statuses are occuring
              7/14/2017 8:18:25 PM - Vista Alarm - 0733646,84 received from Alarm Shop Shop Door South RF

              Is this id even valid? Its not in my system...
              7/14/2017 8:24:46 PM - Vista Alarm - 0000124,84

              The setup in the attached picture worked with my lightning damaged AD2USB. Not with the "series 2" newly purchased device....

              Sorry, lot of posts and info. This is driving me crazy.
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              Last edited by mmikem; July 14, 2017, 10:38 PM.

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                #22
                Mike,

                I can't comment on the validity of IDs that the ad2usb picks up. the plugin processes only the ones that match if you created associated RF Devices.

                is the plugin tracking the non-wireless devices properly?

                make a backup of your vistaalarm.ini file and homeseer database, and then give v1.3 a try
                Mark

                HS3 Pro 4.2.19.5
                Hardware: Insteon Serial PLM | AD2USB for Vista Alarm | HAI Omnistat2 | 1-Wire HA7E | RFXrec433 | Dahua Cameras | LiftMaster Internet Gateway | Tuya Smart Plugs
                Plugins: Insteon (mine) | Vista Alarm (mine) | Omnistat 3 | Ultra1Wire3 | RFXCOM | HS MyQ | BLRadar | BLDenon | Tuya | Jon00 Charting | Jon00 Links
                Platform: Windows Server 2022 Standard, i5-12600K/3.7GHz/10 core, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by mnsandler View Post
                  Mike,

                  I can't comment on the validity of IDs that the ad2usb picks up. the plugin processes only the ones that match if you created associated RF Devices.

                  is the plugin tracking the non-wireless devices properly?

                  make a backup of your vistaalarm.ini file and homeseer database, and then give v1.3 a try
                  All my panel sensors are wireless, no hard wired devices. I'll give 1.3 a go...
                  Thanks for your help!

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by mnsandler View Post
                    0787968,0c is an ad2usb RFX msgs. its documented on the ad2usb website. If you didn't define an RF device within the plugin, then these msgs are ignored.

                    can you enabled debug mode, and restart the plugin and post the startup log.
                    Still having issues. Wireless devices identified seem to be random. Sometime a RFX ID is decoded that matches my device set (triggering the correct events), sometimes not. I am starting to suspect the RF receiver and/or the panel now.

                    When would these messages be expected in the log?

                    7/18/2017 4:14:03 AM Vista Alarm Loading RF Devices...
                    7/18/2017 4:54:03 AM Vista Alarm Loading Zones...

                    I saw these today and it seems like they should be seen on a AD2USB reset or a panel reset. I didn't perform any manual reset this morning. Debug is still on...
                    Last edited by mmikem; July 18, 2017, 08:10 AM.

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                      #25
                      since the ad2usb was taken out by a surge, then it is possible that the other alarm components were compromised. This would make sense since the ad2usb draws power from the panel.

                      lets us know what you find
                      Mark

                      HS3 Pro 4.2.19.5
                      Hardware: Insteon Serial PLM | AD2USB for Vista Alarm | HAI Omnistat2 | 1-Wire HA7E | RFXrec433 | Dahua Cameras | LiftMaster Internet Gateway | Tuya Smart Plugs
                      Plugins: Insteon (mine) | Vista Alarm (mine) | Omnistat 3 | Ultra1Wire3 | RFXCOM | HS MyQ | BLRadar | BLDenon | Tuya | Jon00 Charting | Jon00 Links
                      Platform: Windows Server 2022 Standard, i5-12600K/3.7GHz/10 core, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by mnsandler View Post
                        since the ad2usb was taken out by a surge, then it is possible that the other alarm components were compromised. This would make sense since the ad2usb draws power from the panel.

                        lets us know what you find
                        Replaced the 5883 rf receiver...Same issue, so it not the receiver.

                        On Vista Alarm RF Devices, what does it mean when their state is on or off?
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                          #27
                          Originally posted by mmikem View Post
                          Replaced the 5883 rf receiver...Same issue, so it not the receiver.

                          On Vista Alarm RF Devices, what does it mean when their state is on or off?
                          on/off should follow fault/normal or open/closed

                          the status should change with the sensor

                          if you are getting random RFX msgs then they may be from a neighbor. the plugin will just ignore then if the IDs are registered in the plugin
                          Mark

                          HS3 Pro 4.2.19.5
                          Hardware: Insteon Serial PLM | AD2USB for Vista Alarm | HAI Omnistat2 | 1-Wire HA7E | RFXrec433 | Dahua Cameras | LiftMaster Internet Gateway | Tuya Smart Plugs
                          Plugins: Insteon (mine) | Vista Alarm (mine) | Omnistat 3 | Ultra1Wire3 | RFXCOM | HS MyQ | BLRadar | BLDenon | Tuya | Jon00 Charting | Jon00 Links
                          Platform: Windows Server 2022 Standard, i5-12600K/3.7GHz/10 core, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD

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                            #28
                            HomeTroller

                            I've been using HomeSeer for a couple of years and now trying to figure out how to interface my Vista (First Alert) alarm system to HomeSeer. I found this thread which looks like I need the plug-in and an AD2USB to make it work. Just wanted to confirm that this should work with HomeTroller.

                            I currently have the Zee which won't support additional plug-ins, so I guess the first step will be upgrading my controller. Before I start buying stuff, I'd appreciate some direction.

                            My alarm panel is an First Alert FA168. Not sure how that maps to the Vista models. The control chip is at Rev 9.12 if that helps.

                            Thanks in advance for any advice.

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                              #29
                              Originally posted by fschwing View Post
                              I've been using HomeSeer for a couple of years and now trying to figure out how to interface my Vista (First Alert) alarm system to HomeSeer. I found this thread which looks like I need the plug-in and an AD2USB to make it work. Just wanted to confirm that this should work with HomeTroller.

                              I currently have the Zee which won't support additional plug-ins, so I guess the first step will be upgrading my controller. Before I start buying stuff, I'd appreciate some direction.

                              My alarm panel is an First Alert FA168. Not sure how that maps to the Vista models. The control chip is at Rev 9.12 if that helps.

                              Thanks in advance for any advice.
                              yes the plugin and an ad2usb are required to interface with most vista alarm panels. Your homeseer appliance needs a usb connection and you must be able to install the plugin on the appliance.

                              do you know which vista model you have? if not, post a hi-res pic of the panel board.
                              Mark

                              HS3 Pro 4.2.19.5
                              Hardware: Insteon Serial PLM | AD2USB for Vista Alarm | HAI Omnistat2 | 1-Wire HA7E | RFXrec433 | Dahua Cameras | LiftMaster Internet Gateway | Tuya Smart Plugs
                              Plugins: Insteon (mine) | Vista Alarm (mine) | Omnistat 3 | Ultra1Wire3 | RFXCOM | HS MyQ | BLRadar | BLDenon | Tuya | Jon00 Charting | Jon00 Links
                              Platform: Windows Server 2022 Standard, i5-12600K/3.7GHz/10 core, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD

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                                #30
                                HomeTroller

                                Originally posted by mnsandler View Post
                                yes the plugin and an ad2usb are required to interface with most vista alarm panels. Your homeseer appliance needs a usb connection and you must be able to install the plugin on the appliance.

                                do you know which vista model you have? if not, post a hi-res pic of the panel board.
                                Sorry, I forgot to subscribe and only now saw your reply. Please see picture of panel board attached. (The forum limits jpegs to 394K, so I saved as a PDF which seems to have worked without losing much resolution).

                                My older model HomeTroller Zee does have a USB port. However, it does not appear to allow me to change the plug-ins that came pre-installed (CM15A, HSInsteon, X10 and Z-wave) or to add any new ones. I will call HomeSeer about that. May need to upgrade my controller.

                                Thanks for any help.
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