New to ISY99 - Couple of Questions

[paauto]

My name is John and I'm an Insteon-aholic. I've probably got somewhere near 60 devices in my house and was itching for more control and today decided to step up to the ISY-99 Pro from the SmartLinc 2412N. Ordered it today - it comes with a serial dual bank PLM.

 

What I was looking for was (i) ability to add multiple timed on/off sequences to scenes (ii) better way to track devices (both their address and location) - I use an excel spreadsheet now and (iii) wanted to be able to remotely link/unlink devices. I think the ISY provides all of this (and more).

 

So, my question is, how difficult will it be for me convert over to the ISY? Also, how exactly does the PLM work/interface with the ISY-99? The instructions say I need to use a serial cable and connect it to my PC. Why's that? Why can't I just attached it to the ISY and access the ISY thorugh my PC?

 

Any other tips on conversting from the 2412 to the ISY?

[Brian H]

Lots of data in the UDI wiki.

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

 

There is a network style cable between the PLM and the ISY99i caring serial data.

Then the ISY99i connects to your network for computer access. Through its network connector.

 

The presently shipping PLM is the Dual Band 2413S which does not send power to the ISY99i like the older 2412S. So make sure you get a power supply if you decide on an ISY99i.

[oberkc]

So, my question is, how difficult will it be for me convert over to the ISY?

 

Not too difficult. You will enjoy it.