Inseon IRLink Transmiter

[MarioLanning]

Finaly got around to open the box and install the Insteon IR transmiter I bought a week ago.

 

The IR Reciver paired no problems. The Transmiter however, not so easy.

I have tried a factory reset, pluged into a phase that the PLM is in after figureing out a 4 tap test. even pluging the IRLink into the same extension cord as the PLM to test (PLM is not kept on extension cord all the time), Powercycleing the PLM, ISY in every order possible. Still get the same result. Called Smarthome and they blame the ISY. I have seen "reason3,1,2,9" depending on what candle I light or which foot I have raised off the floor during the process.

 

Sat 03/28/2015 17:04:56 : [20 ff 8c    ] Added to list of devices to link to ISY

Sat 03/28/2015 17:04:56 : [iNST-TX-I1  ] 02 62 20 FF 8C 0F 0D 00

Sat 03/28/2015 17:04:56 : [iNST-ACK    ] 02 62 20.FF.8C 0F 0D 00 06                 (00)

Sat 03/28/2015 17:04:56 : [iNST-SRX    ] 02 50 20.FF.8C 30.DE.95 2B 0D 02           (02)

Sat 03/28/2015 17:04:56 : [std-Direct Ack] 20.FF.8C-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2

Sat 03/28/2015 17:04:56 : [iNST-TX-I1  ] 02 62 20 FF 8C 0F 10 00

Sat 03/28/2015 17:04:56 : [iNST-ACK    ] 02 62 20.FF.8C 0F 10 00 06          ID-REQ (00)

Sat 03/28/2015 17:04:57 : [iNST-SRX    ] 02 50 20.FF.8C 30.DE.95 2B 10 00    ID-REQ (00)

Sat 03/28/2015 17:04:57 : [std-Direct Ack] 20.FF.8C-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2

Sat 03/28/2015 17:04:57 : [iNST-SRX    ] 02 50 20.FF.8C 03.07.4A 87 01 00           (00)

Sat 03/28/2015 17:04:57 : [std-Broadcast] 20.FF.8C-->03.07.4A, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=1

Sat 03/28/2015 17:04:57 : [20 FF 8C 0  ] Calibrating engine version

Sat 03/28/2015 17:04:57 : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 20 FF 8C 1F 2F 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 D0

Sat 03/28/2015 17:04:57 : [iNST-ACK    ] 02 62 20.FF.8C 1F 2F 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 D0 06        (00)

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:06 : [iNST-TX-I2CS] 02 62 20 FF 8C 1F 2F 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 D0

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:06 : [iNST-ACK    ] 02 62 20.FF.8C 1F 2F 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 D0 06        (00)

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:08 : [iNST-SRX    ] 02 50 20.FF.8C 30.DE.95 2B 2F 00           (00)

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:08 : [std-Direct Ack] 20.FF.8C-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:08 : [iNST-ERX    ] 02 51 20 FF 8C 30 DE 95 1A 2F 00 00 01 0F FF 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 C2

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:08 : [Ext-Direct  ] 20.FF.8C-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=2, Hops Left=2

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:08 : [20 FF 8C 0  ] Using Database Link Table offset 0x0FF8 (reported 0x0FF8)

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:08 : [iNST-TX-I2  ] 02 62 20 FF 8C 1F 2F 02 00 00 00 10 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 BE

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:08 : [iNST-ACK    ] 02 62 20.FF.8C 1F 2F 02 00 00 00 10 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 BE 06        (02)

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:11 : [iNST-SRX    ] 02 50 20.FF.8C 30.DE.95 2B 2F 02           (02)

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:11 : [std-Direct Ack] 20.FF.8C-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=2

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:13 : [iNST-ERX    ] 02 51 20 FF 8C 30 DE 95 1F 2F 01 00 01 00 10 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:13 : [Ext-Direct  ] 20.FF.8C-->ISY/PLM Group=0, Max Hops=3, Hops Left=3

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:13 : [20 FF 8C 0  ] IRLincTX addr=0x0010 .. Read [0000000000]

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:13 : [20 FF 8C 0  ] Failed to add device, reason 1

Sat 03/28/2015 17:05:13 : [All         ] Writing 0 bytes to devices
 

 

 

[LeeG]

Did you use Link Management | Add Button to IrLinc Transmitter?

[MarioLanning]

Yup, I did. Figured out it will only program from one plug in the house. It myst be super sensitive.

[stusviews]

After you programmed the IRLinc, does it function in a different outlet? The IRLinc is powerline only. Have you ensured that the opposite legs of the split, single-phase electric supply are adequately bridged?

[MarioLanning]

It did work in other outlets. This brings up another can of worms. I know I need a phase converter but I am confused as to if I need 2 of them. I have 13kW of solar using Enphase inverters, connectd to the main panel, then I have a Generac generator panel inside for the items I have on backup. I know this needs a phase converter, or 2?

[stusviews]

Insteon provides two methods for phase coupling, a single hard wired device, 2406H which is installed in or near the electric panel and an RF solution which requires any two, at a minimum, dual-band devices.

 

The hard wired solution is the most effective and minimizes signal loss via the source of electric power. The RF solution is easier, but coupling needs to be confirmed using the 4-tap or beacon test. I use both means of coupling the opposite legs of the single-phase electric supply.

 

BTW, Insteon links may not function correctly using power from any other source but your utility. But, the devices will continue to control their loads, if any.