ski2020 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hi, I currently have an installation of about 30 insteon devices (switchlinks, keypads, EZIOs, pana camera, motions, venstar Tstat) working great with the ISY-99i IR and about 20 programs. I am just finishing a new house which will be have about 150 devices. All the wiring is done, documented, switches located appropriately. I am looking for an advice or words of wisdom wrt migrating my ISY-99i IR to the new installation. I would like to preserve some of the programs I have written, though some devices will change (I may bring a few of the insteon switches with me on the move). And of course I do not want old links in the ISY-99 to mess up the new installation. For instance, should I Restore the PLM? Thanks. Link to comment
Michel Kohanim Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi ski2020, My recommendation is to start with a new installation and a new PLM. Keep the old PLM in tact for backup. Also, backup only your programs, restore them and then updated them based on the new devices. This way, you are not bound by having to use the same device/location combination in the new house. BTW: congratulations on your new house! With kind regards, Michel Link to comment
ski2020 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Thank you for the response. My recommendation is to start with a new installation and a new PLM. Keep the old PLM in tact for backup. Do you mean to purchase a new PLM and keep the old one as backup? Or can I save the settings of the old PLM and then delete it? Also, backup only your programs, restore them and then updated them based on the new devices. This way, you are not bound by having to use the same device/location combination in the new house. How do I back up only the programs? I see how to backup the ISY. When I restore, do I choose to restore only the programs? Best, Ski Link to comment
Michel Kohanim Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Hello Ski, I think it's best to start fresh with a new installation mostly because of the size of your installation. To backup your ISY programs, Right mouse click on My Programs and then choose Export. With kind regards, Michel Link to comment
ski2020 Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hi Michel, Are you recommending buying a new PLM for the new installation? Thank you again. Ski Link to comment
Michel Kohanim Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Hi Ski, Yes, but if and only if you do not have the latest 2413S. Please make sure you take a backup before you do anything. With kind regards, Michel Link to comment
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