Recent content by sharby

That's why its great to use Powerhome. You won't have to leave UPStart running indefinately. Just a suggestion. Maybe the ghost is waiting for 11/1/11 to come back. -=*Sharby*=-

Use UPStart and see if the switch shuts completely off (0%) via a direct command. If it does, then the switch is fine and needs to be tweaked. -=*Sharby*=-

I too had ghosts in my UPB Gen 2 environment. I was able to diagnose and RESOLVE by correlating the times of these HAPPENINGS with log information on the UPB network. I have Powerhome 2 (http://www.power-home.com) running in my house to give me 100% automation on the ELK M1G. Powerhome now has...

I had ELK provide me an unreleased BETA flash with corrected all of my UPB-G2 issues in my house. I have the flash if you want it. -=*Sharby*=-

Are you running Gen2 UPB? If so, you will need a special ELK XSP Flash that allows you to send UPB through the PCS "Phase repeater" since the standard call for a "Multi-Packet" request out of ELK. -=*Sharby*=-

Pulseworx has confirmed that PIM version 5.50 has a timing issue that will not work with Gen I devices. However, later versions from PCS correct this issue. Web Mountain is using 5.47 which works perfectly. That plus a SPR (Split Phase Repeater) give me 99.999% reliability in my house. All new...

All of Jayson's APPs get 5 STARS. Perfect rating for perfect support. Every since I spoke to Jayson, he has customized what my customers are looking for in an APP (for my Grandma). In addition, I cannot wait to have PTZ support on the Panasonic IP cameras. EKeypad is now part of my automation...

Reviewing the responses to this topic, I'm thinking that 2 possible scenerios can be done to have true status: 1. Work with ELK tech support in writing a rule using their RS323 protocol spec to "Get Status" to lights affiliated with a LINK 2. Writing a rule that "Gets Status" to selected...

Unfortunately, PowerHome is the ONLY working solution for the UPB ELK issues. I've worked with ELK, PCS, Webmtn, and PH for over a year and this is the only solution thus far. I've been looking at mini PDAs with serial support that would eliminate the 24/7 full blown PC solution for you. It's...

Power Home Automation 2.1 fixes this issue with LINKS, ELK and direct access commands. Whenever I turn a link off, I am able to update all the lights on the link so that RM is correctly showing status. -=*Sharby*=-

BottomLine: Go with UPB (GEN II). I've been installing UPB for over 2 years and if you want solid RELIABLE communication, choose UPB. I suggest you use Generation II (GEN II) switches from Web Mountain or PCS (Pulseworx) for reliablility through noise. I use Powerhome with my ELK M1G and I have...

My Web Mountain PIM (Version 5.47) came in today and works flawlessly. It sees both GenI and GenII switches (SA GenI, WM GenII, PCS GenII). At this point I'm going to point towards either a timing issue on the PCS pim OR firmware. Hopefully, everyone else will have been test results with the...

I totally agree. However, I'm trying to just upgrade my PIM to GenII and keep all working GenI switches installed. For the 2nd noisy leg in my house (from the power company), I've already installed GenII switches that have eliminated my problem. MAJOR problem is that the GenII PIM isn't...

This seems similiar to my PIM GenII issue in http://www.cocoontech.com/index.php?showtopic=11248 I cannot see my GenI switches (UPB). What do you think? -=*Sharby*=-

#7 and #8 can be done today with PowerHome. UPB support was just released recently as well and works great. I have some triggers set up so if any device (ELK, Stargate, or a UPB switch) sends a "turn-on" command, Powerhome will send out a "Get Status" command to make sure the device actually...