Dual-Band Phase Bridging & ISY-99i

[Senor Mano]

Greetings and apologies if this is overly simple; I'm brand new to Insteon and plan to jump in head first this weekend. Did a few searches first, but didn't see an answer ...

 

My box from SmartHome just arrived, with my ISY-99i, Dual-Band PLM, dual band SwitchLincs, and dual-band LampLincs.

 

I bought the ISY-99, in part, with the understanding that it would allow me to skip having to go about all of the linking of devices by hand.

 

But the instructions seem to include special steps to set up phase bridging with dual band devices. Is this also handled by the ISY-99? Or do I need to carry out these steps?

 

Also, any recommendations on the "best" iPhone or iPad app for controlling the ISY? I understand that there are a couple available, by SmartHome didn't seem to have any understanding of the differences between MobiLinc Pro and eK ISY.

 

Thanks in advance!

[Brian H]

The Dual band devices do not link to each other in the tests for proper communications.

 

The Dual Band tests are used to verify you have at least one device on each phase and that they are communicating with each other.

 

You may want to try the connections tests after a few devices are installed. The tests should be done with the instruction in the users sheets.

 

The ISY99i will do any of the linking you will need to get the system up and running.

 

If you have not found the online Full Users Manuals for the modules they are here:

http://wiki.smarthome.com/index.php?tit ... 7s_Manuals

 

The full users manual for the ISY99i is here:

http://www.universal-devices.com/docs/i ... rguide.pdf

 

Wiki here.

http://www.universal-devices.com/mwiki/ ... =Main_Page

[Senor Mano]

Thank you Brian.

 

I did find those resources and was happily reading away while the packages were in transit. I assume they'll make a lot more sense once I start tinkering.

[Brian H]

You are welcome.

As questions arise. There are many users here that will gladly assist you.

 

Also UDI Support should be en example for all companies to follow. It is exceptional.