Hi all, I am new to the forum and new to vera and I have been experimenting with the best methods for associating devices with a veralite unit and the evolve dimmer set LTM-5 and LRM-AS. I have attempted a direct association of these two switches programmed with an aeon minimote and the results were pretty choppy when using the ltm-5 accessory switch to control a dim. I then attempted to reset the devices and reintroduce them to the veralite unit, this time trying to let the vera handle the association within its software and I am still not satisfied with the performance of the ltm-5.
I can’t help but think the problem is with my lack of knowledge on the best method of setting up associations in vera, and was wondering if someone who has more experience could fill me in on the preferred set up of this pair of switches. My current configuration has the master lrm-as switch left in its default state without any real changes in the software, and the ltm-5 accessory switch set to have vera automatically configure with a group 1 setting and an association to the master switch device #. Is that the best method, or do i need to make changes to the master switch settings as well for improved performance? I love the way the master switch works alone but the accessory switch leaves a lot to be desired unless my settings are wrong.
Your configuration method is correct. There is no configuration/association performed on the LRM-AS. More detail on your definition of choppy would be helpful. It sounds to me like the LTM-5 is dimming the light, but not reliably, possibly missing some dim presses and then jumping to a new dim level.
If my interpretation is correct, I would guess that there is a communication issue between the LTM-5 and the LRM-AS. Remember that in this associated setup, the LTM-5 sends command directly to the LRM-AS. It does not go through Vera. Therefore, the LTM-5 must be able to communicate directly with the LRM-AS and if there are signal or routing issues between the two, you will experience intermittent operation.
Continuing to assume that my interpretation of your situation is correct, you will need to improve your signal quality between the switches. If they are far apart, you may need an intermediate node.
Z-Waver, thank you for your response, it is always helpful to get confirmation that you are in fact doing things properly even if the results are not what you expected. I tried a few different things to make the connection better, and it did improve but since it wasn’t instantaneous I decided to go back to a standard three way wiring with Leviton switches this time.
Zwaver had another post that discussed association settings very well within Vera. I found this extremely helpful:
To associate one or more Evolve LTM-5 remotes with a LRM-AS master switch:
Click the wrench on the LTM-5 then click the Device Options tab.
In the group ID field type 1 and click Add group.
Under the new Group ID 1 heading click the Set button.
Find your LRM-AS on the list and check the box next to it, then click “Back to Z-Wave options” at the bottom of the page.
Click the X to close the LTM-5 property sheet.
Repeat steps 1 through 5 for any other LTM-5s that you wish to connect to the same LRM-AS.
Finally click the Save button at the top right of the page.
This is usually all that is needed, though occasionally it is necessary to go to the LRM-AS click the wrench and then the Settings tab and then click “Configure node right now”.
Have Cooper apsire switches that need the association function. I just installed 3 sets, and somehow had some black magic that one set works, and for 3 hours now, cannot get the other two sets to work. I added the devices to the Vera fine. I go into the slave switch and add it to group 2, choose the master switch in the list of devices and leave the text field blank, and click the back button. I put the master in the same group and nothing. I then thought that I would need to cross-associate them. So went to the master and told it to associate to the slave. What’s weird is the group association “set” is correct at device 110, but the “current” stays at -1 which I assume is not associated. I’ve poked around here a bit and it seems that only the two switches need to be in the group, and only associate the slave to the master and that should work… but doesn’t.
Here is the scoop. You are not allowed to use any other group than “1” although it seemed logical to me to group stuff together by locations. Always use group 1…
Make sure you associate the slave to the master, and master to the slave and that’s it.
I must say that the logic of association is…illogical, but following the advice found here helped. I thank you.
I have an LTM-5 and an LSM-15 and now have them associated: both in Group 1 with each pointing to the other in the association. I would have expected that all members of the group would have to be listed in both assignments, but that seems not the case.
I have but one problem (I believe only one on this circuit): while the LTM-5 LED changes state if the LTM-5 is pressed, that same LED does not change if the LSM-15 gets pressed, nor if the LSM-15 is toggled by way of the Vera interface, or by any other source commands the LSM-15 to toggle.
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