Replace Device function for a Totally Dead KPL

[justin.cool]

I have another failed dual band KPL dimmer, Rev 7.0.  It has competely died, Query fails, any attempts to communicate fail, no response from buttons.  I am replacing it with a new one. 

 

Question:  Can I expect the Replace Device function to work successfully when the device being replaced has completely died? 

[Teken]

I have another failed dual band KPL dimmer, Rev 7.0.  It has competely died, Query fails, any attempts to communicate fail, no response from buttons.  I am replacing it with a new one. 

 

Question:  Can I expect the Replace Device function to work successfully when the device being replaced has completely died? 

 

Yes, as the attributes are held in the ISY.

[LeeG]

The defective KPL can be physically removed and the new KPL installed.   Add the new KPL to the ISY under a dummy name.   Right click on old KPL primary node, select Replace 'old kpl name' with ....   No Insteon commands will be sent to the old KPL address.  When Replace is complete the Admin Console will be terminated.

 

When the Admin Console is started the new KPL dummy name will no longer exist.   The old defective  KPL name will remain but now have Insteon address of new KPL.  No changes to Programs or Scenes are required.