htjunkie Posted April 28, 2012 Posted April 28, 2012 I just installed ISY99 to my system, I've been using Smarthome X10 devices throughout the house. In the last few years, I have been replaced bad modules to Insteon/X10 version. I currently have HAI security panel, along with an ACT X10 coupler/repeater. With this new ISY99, I was able to get scenes created within the interface and it found the devices with their model #, very impressive. I do have a question, all my Insteon KeypadLincs all show up like this: Switch1 Switch1 - A Switch1 - B Switch1 - C Switch1 - D I have "Switch1 - A" linked to Switch2, so if I press "Switch1 - A", it will turn on "Switch2". Press again it will turn off "Switch2". Only issue I have is, if I press "Switch2" locally, the status on "Switch1 - A" is not being reflected. Is that something I need to do when linking these devices? Or I need to write a program so it will update the status? For programming a specific button, can I just assign say "Switch1 -B" to "Switch3" somewhere in the GUI? Rather than using the linking mode within the switches? Much appreciate your help.
LeeG Posted April 28, 2012 Posted April 28, 2012 I have "Switch1 - A" linked to Switch2, so if I press "Switch1 - A", it will turn on "Switch2". Press again it will turn off "Switch2". Only issue I have is, if I press "Switch2" locally, the status on "Switch1 - A" is not being reflected. It sounds like "Switch1 - A" was added to the ISY Scene as a Controller and "Switch2" was added as a Responder. As a Responder "Switch2" does not control any other device. Remove "Switch2" from the Scene, adding it back as a Controller. That way either device will control the other. The ISY assumes a Controller is also a Responder. For programming a specific button, can I just assign say "Switch1 -B" to "Switch3" somewhere in the GUI? Rather than using the linking mode within the switches? I do not understand the question. If “Switch1 – B†is to control “Switch3†both devices should be added to another ISY Scene as Controllers like above.
htjunkie Posted April 28, 2012 Author Posted April 28, 2012 Thank you, I'm starting to understand the logic, I must be in X10 for the longest time, can't really get a good grip on how to program these Insteon switches, even pairing I don't have much success between switches. I've attached a screenshot of my lights and scenes so far, at the very top I have a KeypadLinc named: Basement Ceiling Fixtures Below that it shows 4 buttons At the bottom I created a scene for Basement Ceiling Fixtures, then I added the switch below, as well as another Keypad button that I'd like to control the fixtures. Both are set as controllers, am I doing it right? Or should I be doing something else? Much appreciate your help.
LeeG Posted April 28, 2012 Posted April 28, 2012 Those Scenes look exactly right. With each switch/button added as a Controller the ISY cross-links them automatically so that each switch/button controls the load and the status LEDs stay in sync.
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