ulrick65

What is the difference in versions? I searched all over Smarthomes website and can't find anything that speaks to version differences, firmware, etc. I bought 23 2476D's off ebay last night....which is why I was wondering. These are used units, but were only used in a builders show demo home. In the box, wire nuts, instructions, etc.

Anyone know if there is a list somewhere of version numbers of devices? I am guessing that there are differences in firmware, revs, etc. I am particularly interested in the 2476D and what version (if any) I should stay away from and what the differences are. Thanks.

Thanks for all the replies and good ideas. I sort of like the device first followed by a . etc. Also, I struggled with the KPL's as well, renaming them a couple of times... I did not have any system before, so this is a brand new install for me. I went with the 99/IR-Pro and have been adding devices a few at a time. I have some old X10 stuff that I never really used to much because it was very unreliable...so far the Insteon has been flawless. Thanks for the help...and I welcome any other tips or tricks. I have been trying to read through this forum, but there is a lot to take in!

Thanks for clarifying for me. This also helps me understand why I was seeing some other things act and makes sense now that I think about it.

I am just getting started with Insteon and ISY. I was wondering if anyone has advice on how to "get off on the right foot" so to speak. Things like: What naming conventions do you use to keep things straight? (devices, scenes, etc) Given the limited field lengths, it is likely important that I start off right with this before I get 100 devices in and cant find anything. Program folders...What is the best use of those? Thanks.

That is the part I am having trouble with I guess...because I figured the same thing, the relay switch should be both a responder and a controller...but it wont let me add it to the scene again since it is already in there a responder. I am pretty good at programming, PLC's, machine logic, etc. but for some reason I have difficulty wrapping my mind around this controller/responder/scene/group thing. I am sure that once it hits me, I will be like "OHHH... NOW I get it!" but that revelation hasn't happened yet. Can you give me the quick step by step on how to accomplish what you guys are saying? Thanks for the help...I appreciate it. EDIT: I removed the switchlinc relay from the scene and added it back as a controller....this works perfectly as you both suggested. I am not clear on how it works, since now there is no responder in the scene at all. The Switchlinc is setup as a controller, but still turns on and off. I guess this is how it works...I just didn't realize that a controller responds to commands as well as sending them? ulrick65

I have a scene setup with a relay switch as the responder and two KPL secondary buttons (E on one and F on the other) as controllers as well as button 5 on my controLinc. The light works fine... The problem is that whenever I turn the light on from the relay switch itself (where the load is connected) the KPL led's do not update. From everything I read here, I am guessing this normal....but I wanted to ask to be certain I am not missing something. I assume the only way to get around this is to have a program watch for the status of the light and update the KPL's accordingly. Thanks. ulrick65