Upgrade from PLM 2412 to 2413s

[Michaelv]

Hello,

           Is there a document out there that gives a step by step procedure to upgrade a 2412 PLM to a 2413s PLM? the Dual band PLM is a VI.B.

 

Thanks

[502ss]

Hi!

[paulbates]

Hello,

           Is there a document out there that gives a step by step procedure to upgrade a 2412 PLM to a 2413s PLM? the Dual band PLM is a VI.B.

 

Thanks

 

Hi Michael

 

This is the procedure to replace a PLM. It will be the same for replacing the 2412 with a PLM.

 

If your ISY was powered by the 2412, you'll need to get a power supply for it as the 2413 does not provide power.

 

You may want to consider how you have access points / range extenders located, as the PLM will now be sending out insteon messages via RF

 

Do not use "Delete Modem", it is not applicable to a replacment.

 

Paul

[Michaelv]

Thanks Paul,

 

 I will look into that. Modems still sends signals over powerlines as well, yes?

[paulbates]

Michael

Yep, "dual band",. one RF, the other powerline

 

Paul

[stusviews]

If you have two properly located Range Extenders/Access Points as indicated by the Beacon/4-tap test, then the dual-band PLM will serve to increase reliability and range of the Insteon network. In any case, the new PLM will not be detrimental at all.

[Michaelv]

Thanks,

 

Where can IO find the Beacon 4 tap test?

[stusviews]

The Beacon or 4-tap test is performed manually as per the Owner's Manual instructions. It need be done only once, ever, unless the Range Extender/Access Point is moved to a different location (e.g., plugged in someplace else).

 

A Range Extender/Access Point is not even known to the ISY nor need it be. The Range Extender/Access Point simply repeats Insteon signals both on the power line and via RF no matter where it's plugged in, but location is critical for the pair to bridge the opposite legs of the split, single-phase power supply.