Replacing a v36 KPL with a new KPL v.40 - is it automagic?

[johnnyt]

Hi,

 

I picked up browsing the message board that the new Keypadlincs with firmware v.40 provide the ability to turn off buttons on a second KPL. I have a few "pairs" of KPLs that I'm looking at replacing for that very reason so I wouldn't have to count on programs and the inherent delays that result from that approach to handle this much used functionality.

 

Question is will I be able to use ISY's "Replace with" function to go from a v.36 to a v.40 KPL or did they become too different for that to work now?

 

I can't see myself moving if I have to start from scratch. I would also like to know this so I know whether or not I'm going to be S.O.L. if I end up having to replace a defective (v36) KPL with a new (v.40) one.

 

Thanks.

[LeeG]

The Replace xxxx with ..... function can change KeypadLincs with different firmware so long as they are the same basic configuration (6 button or 8 button).

 

Install the new KeypadLinc under a device Name that will be deleted by the Replace with function.

 

Right click the old KeypadLinc Primary node, select Replace xxxxx with ....

 

A list of candidates that can replace the old KeypadLinc should appear. The old KeypadLinc Insteon address is not referenced so the old KeypadLinc can be removed before running the Replace.