Omni Console Display Question

[Desert_AIP]

I just set up and started up my OPII system.
I have a question about the console display text.

When I arm the system in Away mode it reads "Arming Away" but once armed the mode at the top right reads "Day".
As I am new to the system I was just wondering if this is normal, I expected it to read "Away".
The phone menu reports "Away Mode" properly.

Thanks!

 

[ASIHome]

You didn't trip an Entry/Exit zone before the Exit delay expired. You either need to do that or turn "Unvacated Premises" to "No" under Setup -> Arming.

 

[Desert_AIP]

I was testing and staying inside.
I bet when I get home today it will read "Away"

And from the manual (of all places)
"If arming in Away or Vacation mode:
If “Unvacated Premises†is enabled, if no exit zone is violated during the exit delay (i.e. the premises was not vacated),
the system will automatically arm to Day mode at the expiration of the exit delay."

Normal - got it. (showing my newb status )

Thanks!

 

[xlurkr]

Don't feel too bad. I think you're in good company:

http://www.cocoontech.com/forums/index.php...c=15554&hl=

-Tom

 

[Desert_AIP]

Don't feel too bad. I think you're in good company:

http://www.cocoontech.com/forums/index.php...c=15554&hl=

-Tom

Looks like my pre-post search parameters weren't good enough
I'm betting this is a common question.

 

[xlurkr]

So let me point out the other thing I had to post here to learn.

http://www.cocoontech.com/forums/index.php...c=16010&hl=

If you install a thermostat, it has to be on the same zone as the thermostat unit #. So your first one goes on zone 1, etc.

I had a temp sensor on zone 1 and added a thermostat set to address #1 to some other zone, 15 I think, and I had trouble getting the panel, software, and touchscreens to recognize the thermostat. AFAIK, there is no mention of the relationship between thermostat unit # and panel zone # in any of the manuals.

These two problems, both resolved within hours, are the only ones I've had with any HAI stuff. In my opinion, it is well thought-out, well built, well documented, and obviously well supported.

-Tom

 

[ASIHome]

So let me point out the other thing I had to post here to learn.

http://www.cocoontech.com/forums/index.php...c=16010&hl=

If you install a thermostat, it has to be on the same zone as the thermostat unit #. So your first one goes on zone 1, etc.

I had a temp sensor on zone 1 and added a thermostat set to address #1 to some other zone, 15 I think, and I had trouble getting the panel, software, and touchscreens to recognize the thermostat. AFAIK, there is no mention of the relationship between thermostat unit # and panel zone # in any of the manuals.

These two problems, both resolved within hours, are the only ones I've had with any HAI stuff. In my opinion, it is well thought-out, well built, well documented, and obviously well supported.

-Tom

To clarify, all thermostats connnect to Zone 16 however they need to be addressed uniquely (1, 2, 3, etc.). The temperature sensors get their addresses from the Zone they are connected to. The connflict comes into play because the temperature sensors and thermostats cannot have the same addresses. To avoid any issues, you should alwasy put temperature sensors starting on Zone 15 and working down.

 

[xlurkr]

Yes, thanks for clarifying. That's what I meant. The manuals are clear about how to set up a thermostat, but not clear (at least to me) that a thermostat's address cannot be the same as a temp or humidity sensor's zone.

I gotta remember not to post at night when I'm nowhere near my panel. I'm sure the single malt scotch didn't help either.

-Tom

 

[JonW]

Yes, thanks for clarifying. That's what I meant. The manuals are clear about how to set up a thermostat, but not clear (at least to me) that a thermostat's address cannot be the same as a temp or humidity sensor's zone.

I gotta remember not to post at night when I'm nowhere near my panel. I'm sure the single malt scotch didn't help either.

-Tom

This doesn't seem right. This would mean that you would have unused zones because of your thermostats. If a thermostat has an address # and they're all on one bus (zone 16), then they wouldn't cause any problems with the temp sensors on other zones. I don't currently use any thermostats, so I've not set this up or tested it.

 

[ASIHome]

It only matters for temperature sensors. Any other Zone type will not cause conflicts.

 

[cornutt]

To clarify, all thermostats connnect to Zone 16 however they need to be addressed uniquely (1, 2, 3, etc.). The temperature sensors get their addresses from the Zone they are connected to. The connflict comes into play because the temperature sensors and thermostats cannot have the same addresses.

I did not know that. You learn something new every day. I guess I got lucky when I set up my system, because I addressed my thermostats 1-2-3 and put the outdoor temp sensor on zone 5 (wanted to reserve zones 1-4 for smokes).

 

[JonW]

It only matters for temperature sensors. Any other Zone type will not cause conflicts.

Is this also true for Zwave thermostats or is the conflict just limited to hardwired ones?

 

[ASIHome]

I double checked with the HAI guy here and he believes it will have the same affect when using a Z-Wave thermostat. If I could only find the temp sensor for my Omni, I could hook it up and test it.

 

[JonW]

Thanks for checking Barry. I'll just number them accordingly.