Quick question re: "replace with" function

[KenN]

Okay, so I understand that the "replace with" function is intended for replacment of like devices, such as when the original device fails.

 

However, I've got an Insteon dimmer (2477D) installed at a location - configured and working just fine in a few programs that I've set up. I now wish to replace the dimmer with a 6-key keypadlinc (2486DWH6). Now, it occurs to me that the top and bottom buttons are really identical to the dimmer, while the other 4 keys are extra functions.

 

SoooOOOOooo ... if I install the keypad and start the replace function, telling the ISY to replace the keypad with the dimmer, will it work as I intend or is this just setting myself up for abject failure?

 

(note: I did try a forum search to see what might crop up, but nothing quite the same came up in the search!)

 

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Ken.

[LeeG]

Sorry, no. The Replace xxxx With presents a list of devices that can be selected as replacements. A KeypadLinc cannot be a replacement for a SwitchLinc.

[KenN]

Rats.

 

Ah well, the dimmer is only used in two programs and one scene, so I guess rebuilding the config from scratch using the keypad won't kill me!