Brian H

Thanks for the update. A BoosterLinc of all things. APs use both RF from unit to unit and send and receive on the powerline also. For Insteon signals. X10 is not processed by APs or the older RLs. That is why my ACT CR134 X10 repeater is still in use. Though X10 is not that important any more as there are now RemoteLincs and soon to be released Motion Sensors.

When reinserting the battery. Wait until the beeper beeps twice after the continous beeps stop while holding the Bright Button. A single on off button can also be reset by removing the battery. Wait 10 or more seconds. Hold the Off side of the button you want reset and insert the battery. Hold for at least three seconds befor releasing it.

Yes. It dawned on me that both are controllers only and will not link to each other.

Sounds almost like you have the RemoteLinc Buttons linked to each other. If so; the one not in use; is in a power saving mode and will not respond to any Insteon Signals sent to it. That could cause the LED on the RemoteLinc in use retrying to communicate and the flashing LED means a communications failure.

I don't think it is the PLM to ISY99i communications being slow. The whole process of Insteon Signals having to read and write Links Tables to the modules in question takes time. If you have poor power line communications and the modules are retrying it gets even worse. My older 2414S PLM with Ken Miller's 'InHomeFree' also could take a bit of time to query all modules status.

That is all I did when I moved mine. Did the setup only to verify they communicated with each other and where on opposite phases. They do not link to anything else as mentioned. After two setup may not be needed unless you want to verify they can talk to each other,

Yes with the 6 digit ID you don't have to run all over to do the addition. I have a log of all IDs and where they are located. Even adding a KeypadLinc and RemoteLinc have special tabs to do it. I must have saved at least 30 minutes of not running all over when adding modules to a RemoteLinc. ISY-26 and now a ISY99i are so easy to use.

The AP's would be a good chance to get better communications. I started with an old all X10 compatible Smarthome system and had the simple .1uf AC rated cap across the phases, that many used. My Insteon communications was OK though some retransmits where showing in some areas. Added two older SignaLinc RFs that are now replaced with Access Points. Both improved things greatly. Keep us informed on the progress.

I would also try the direct address and see if it can communicate that way. If not you may have a signal problem to that circuit. Do you have a set of Access Points to bridge the split phase power found in most homes? Though much better than X10 signals; Insteon Signals can be absorbed by some devices or masked by power line noise makers.

I still find all kinds of good X10 data in Phil's tutorials.

That was my thought also; but sometimes whan you fix something in a update you break something else. At least that is how it sometimes happens where I work.

I have decided now that my 2414S has missed times twice this month. It is time to use my ISY-26 full time. It came with 5.2, but I have 4A and 61 also from other purchases. I am not counting 24 that I know is a complete dog. I also seem to remember Smarthome has an attitude on replacing PLMs for Firmware. From 4A; 52 or 61. Opinions on best choice would be appreciated. TIA.

Rand; I believe mine is also. So using one of them in the external power jack and not using the PLMs maybe a good option.

The PLM sheet says unregulated +12 Volts 300Ma. So that is 1/2 of the equasion as I don't know the ISY-99i requirements. I do know the PLM Daughter Card has a fuse on it if you overload it. Serial signals may depend on the quality of the cable and the interface chips used in the devices.

In Ken Millers InHomeFree I called mine a ApplianceLinc and it worked fine. I believe HouseLinc Desktop also could control it but was called unknown device type. I should have sometime to try it with my ISY-26 shortly. Will report what I find.

Thank you for the information. With Vista being shipped on almost all new computers. This will be a big help.

I also have seen many messages on the Smarthome and other Automation Forums on Insteon modules going full on after a power failure. One module that is known to is the now MIA SocketLinc Dimmer. It didn't even match the Full Users manuals saying it remembered its state after a power loss. I pointed it out to them and they gave a workaround that was not what I could use. So the fix was a new manual that didn't say it rememberd the last state and gave the workaround in print.

Thank you for the fast reply.

I see on your web site both the ISY-26 New and Refurbished; now do not include a PLM. Does that mean if we want a complete ISY-26 Kit; we have to order the PLM from Smarthome or pay Smarthomes added $90 surcharge over you old prices to get a complete kit?

Guess I will have to try mine as my XP Pro updated a few days ago also.

Yes 52 is the latest released. I believe the 2.4 on you sticker is the Hardware Rev. I have older Firmware 24's; 4A's and 52's. From varried purchases.

4A showed problems for me with Busy_Rats PLMTest program. http://busyrat.com/plmtest

Then it is dead for sure.

You may have wanted to try reset before swapping it out. Sometimes a noise glitch will confuse LampLincs; ApplianceLincs and such. Unplug for maybe 30 seconds then reconnect and see if it now works. I have had ro reset a few ApplianceLincs myself. Though I also had one of the first ones to Flame Out with certain loads. Thus the Smarthome Recall of early ApplianceLincs. LampLincs have a fues in them so an overload like someone pluged a heavy load in it it maybe blown. Soldered in not user replaceable normally.

Thank you to all who posted replies in a very rapid response. I have ordered one from Smarthome and may have more questions as time progresses.