ISY-99i / 994i Series User Guide July 30, 2012 (based on firmware 3.2.
Table of Contents – Page 1 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................... Page 4 1.1 What’s Included .......................................................................... Page 5 1.2 Requirements ............................................................................. Page 6 1.3 Getting to Know Your ISY .......................................................... Page 7 2.0 Installation .....................................................
Table of Contents – Page 2 3.7 Notifications ……………………………………….………………… Page 57 3.7.1 Adding Recipients & Changing Server Settings ……… Page 57 3.7.2 Custom Notifications …………………………………….. Page 58 3.8 Interfacing with the Elk ………………………………………….…. Page 60 3.9 Optional Modules ………..…………………………………………. Page 62 3.9.1 Network Module ………………………………….………. Page 62 3.9.2 Climate Module …………..……………………..……….. Page 64 3.9.3 Electricity Module ………………….…………………….. Page 66 3.9.4 Open Auto Demand / Response Module ………..……..
1.0 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an ISY-99i / 994i Series device – Universal Devices, Inc.’s line of intelligent, stand-alone, web-enabled INSTEON controllers. With the ISY-99i / 994i Series, you can: - Program, configure and manage your INSTEON devices Automate your home using sophisticated timers, triggers, and macros Conserve energy in your home Remotely control your home using the ISY’s web interface ...
1.1 What's Included Depending on the package you have purchased, you should receive at a minimum: ISY-99i or 994i Series device (2) standard Category 5e Ethernet patch cables Quick Start guide The ISY-99i / 994i Series controller also requires a Smarthome 2412S (now discontinued) or 2413S Power-Line Modem (PLM), which is sold separately direct from Smarthome. NOTE: If using a 2412S PLM, no separate power supply is required for the ISY since the necessary power is supplied directly from the PLM.
1.2 Requirements The ISY requires a Smarthome 2412S (now discontinued) or 2413S Power-Line Modem (PLM) to communicate to and from your INSTEON devices: http://www.smarthome.com/2413s.html A Java-enabled web browser (such as Internet Explorer or FireFox) is required to launch the ISY’s Administrative Console. The latest version of Java can be downloaded from: http://www.java.
1.3 Getting To Know Your ISY The ISY’s front panel has several elements you should be familiar with: The LEDs on the front of your unit show the current status of your ISY. They can also assist with troubleshooting any issues you may be having. For more infromation on the ISY’s front panel LEDs and what they mean, please see Appendix A: Front Panel LEDs. A Reset Button is located on the front of your ISY. To simply reboot your ISY, use a sharp object to briefly press the ISY’s recessed Reset Button.
o An AC adapter can be plugged into a UPS to help protect the ISY from power outages and power surges. The PLM cannot be plugged into a UPS. o Powering the ISY using a separate AC adapter may help improve (by a small amount) the signal strength of the INSTEON PLM. Port A is an RJ-45 connector used to attach your INSTEON PLM to the ISY. This allows the ISY to communicate with your INSTEON devices. Please use a standard Category 5e network patch cable (included) to connect between your ISY and the PLM.
2.0 Installation Installation of the ISY is completed in several easy steps. The following instructions assume that you are installing the ISY on a DHCP-enabled network (true in the vast majority of cases) and are using a Windows-based PC to connect to the ISY.
2.2 Connecting to the ISY From a Local PC There are several requirements for connecting to your ISY from a PC on your network: Java. Please ensure that the latest edition of Java is installed on your computer. The latest Java downloads may be found at: http://www.java.com After installing Java, please reboot your computer before attempting to connect to the ISY. Web Browser. Please be sure your PC is running a Java-enabled web browser, such as Internet Explorer or FireFox.
Option 3. If the above options are not working for you, or if you are on a nonWindows platform, please visit the following URL: http://www.universal-devices.com/99i This will launch a UDI-hosted version of the ISY’s Administrative Console and attempt to locate the ISY on your network. Option 4. To install the ISY’s Java applet on your PC and create an icon on your desktop, visit the following URL: http://www.universal-devices.com/99i/admin.
To find your ISY’s login URL, click the HELP -> ABOUT pull down menu and look for the address listed after “My URL”. Type this into your web browser to quickly connect to your ISY in the future. Feel free to add this URL to your web browser’s Favorites. When using DHCP, in some cases your ISY may receive a new IP address from your router (or other DHCP server). If this happens, you may not be able to use the old address to connect to your ISY.
2.3 The HTML Interface The ISY’s HTML interface provides an easy way to interact with your ISY. The HTML interface does not require Java, and is accessible from just about any web browser – including mobile phones and other devices! You won’t be able to do much until you start configuring your ISY, but here is a summary of what you can do with the HTML Interface: Under the Home tab: My Devices & Scenes – This is where you will find a list of all INSTEON devices and scenes you have on your ISY.
My Scenes – Same as My Devices & Scenes, but this will show only your scenes. You will learn more about Scenes in the section titled The Administrative Console. My Weather – This section, if shown, is where you can see weather information available to your ISY. This option is only available if the optional Climate Module has been installed on your ISY. More information is available in the section of this guide titled 3.9.2 Climate Module.
Disabled – This option allows you to show or hide disabled devices from the HTML interface. Devices can be disabled through the Admin Console. Max Width – This option sets the width of the HTML interface. Local Caching – Enabling this option tells the HTML interface to cache the node list to your system, potentially improving performance. If this option is enabled, however, you will need to periodically hit “Clear Cache” to refresh the interface and see changes to your node list.
2.4 Launching The Administrative Console The Administrative Console is where you will spend most of your time configuring and tuning the ISY, programming your INSTEON devices, etc. Java is required. The best way to launch the Admin Console is from the following URL (requires internet access): http://www.universal-devices.com/99i/ You can also install a copy of the Admin Console’s applet on your local PC (icon created on desktop) by launching the following URL: http://www.universal-devices.com/99i/admin.
3.0 The Administrative Console The Administrative Console is divided into several tabs, each used to configure different aspects of your ISY. 3.1 Basic Configuration Before getting started, it’s important to configure a few basic things on the ISY. 3.1.1 Setting the User ID and Password For security reasons, please change the default username and password used to connect to your ISY. Choose the Set Userid/Password option with the Administrative Console’s File pull-down menu as shown below.
3.1.2 Setting the Time and Location Click the ISY’s Configuration tab, then the System sub-tab, to set your time (used for Program schedules) and location (used to calculate sunrise/sunset times). Please be sure to check the Daylight Saving option if applicable in your area. Also feel free to check and configure the NTP Server option if your ISY is able to access the internet. The ISY will periodically sync its clock with the specified NTP server to ensure accurate time.
3.2 The Main Tab The Main tab is where you can add, configure, and manage your INSTEON devices. The left-hand pane displays a hierarchy of folders, devices, and scenes contained within your ISY. The right-hand pane displays detailed information on what you have selected on the left.
3.2.1 Adding INSTEON Devices Adding INSTEON devices to the ISY can be done via several different methods. Some devices require a particular method; other devices can be added to the ISY in multiple ways. For more specific information, see Appendix F: INSTEON Device Notes. Adding devices to the ISY is done through the Link Management pull-down menu. Within that menu are several different options: Start Linking. The majority of INSTEON devices can be added using this method.
Before adding devices to the ISY, it’s important to understand the 3 different options presented: o Remove Existing Links. This option will add the device to the ISY, and also remove any existing links in the device. This is the default and the best option to choose if you would like a clean start, or if it is a brand new device. o Add Devices Found in Links and Remove Existing Links.
Advanced Options. This option adjusts the method used when the ISY is programming your devices. Please do not touch this option unless instructed by a UDI support rep. New INSTEON Device. This method works much like the Start Linking method, with one exception – instead of hitting the SET button on each device, you must type in the device’s INSTEON address. The ISY will then initiate communications with the device in order to add it to your system.
3.2.2 Adjusting Settings on INSTEON Devices Some INSTEON devices have settings that can be changed through the ISY. For example, dimmable devices have On Levels and Ramp Rates that can be adjusted. On Levels are the brightness levels at which a device is turned on when pressed (25%, 75%, etc.). Ramp Rates are the speeds at which a device is turned on when activated. Use a slower ramp rate to ramp a light on more slowly when pressed. To adjust settings on a device, simply click to select a device.
PRO Series ONLY: By default, the ISY is set to automatically write updates to devices as you make changes in the Admin Console. In some cases, you might prefer to queue your changes and write all changes to devices at a more convenient time. To toggle this option, click the FILE menu: Automatic Writes to Devices (PRO Series ONLY). When this option is on, changes are written automatically to devices. Toggle this option off to disable automatic writes.
Devices that have pending changes waiting to be written or marked with a green icon in the device tree as pictured here: To write all pending changes for a single device (without turning Automatic Writes back on), simply right-click the device and choose Write Updates to Device: 25
3.2.3 Creating INSTEON Scenes Scenes are collections of INSTEON devices that react to and with one another in various ways. Scenes are comprised of both Responders and Controllers. Responders are devices contained within scenes that only respond to commands issued to the scene. For example, a lamp module with a table lamp attached would be a likely be a Responder to the scene. When the scene is turned on, the lamp module might turn on. When the scene is turned off, the map module might turn off.
To add devices to a scene, simply right-click a device, choose Add To Scene, and choose the appropriate Scene. You can also hold the CTRL key down, click multiple devices, then right-click and choose Add To Scene to add multiple devices at once. If appropriate, the ISY will ask you if the device should be added to the Scene as a Responder or a Controller. Some devices (typically devices without buttons) cannot be Controllers.
Another example of a scene might be a keypad button that you want to control multiple lights in a room. When the keypad button is turned on, you might want multiple devices to turn on at various levels to create a lighting “mood”. When the keypad button is turned off, the devices would all turn off.
In the example below, when the highlighted controller is pressed the TheaterControls1A-Table device will turn on to 60% and the TheaterMain1 and TheaterMain2 devices will turn off. All devices are set to use a 2 second ramp rate. There are a couple of other options available when adjusting scenes: Apply Changes To All Devices. This option will merge all Responder sliders to one slider to make bulk changes easier.
3.2.4 Organizing INSTEON Devices and Scenes Once added to your ISY, you can manage and organize your INSTEON Devices and Scenes in a variety of ways: Rename. When added to the ISY, devices are named their INSTEON address by default. If you right-click a device or scene, a Rename option is available to help make your devices more identifiable. You can also rename by left-clicking to highlight, then hitting the F2 key.
3.2.5 Controlling INSTEON Devices and Scenes The Admin Console also allows you to control your INSTEON devices and scenes. Simply click on a device or scene, and appropriate controls will be shown on the bottom of the Console as follows: On. Clicking the ON button turns the INSTEON device or scene on to its programmed On Level using it’s programmed Ramp Rate. Off. Clicking the OFF button turns the INSTEON device or scene off using it’s programmed Ramp Rate. Fast On.
3.2.6 Other Functions (Restore, Disable, Query, & more) There are several other functions available when working with INSTEON devices in the Administrative Console’s Main tab: Restore Device. If an INSTEON device has lost all or some of its programming, you can try right-clicking the device and choosing Restore Device. This will attempt to re-write all links in a device, recreating all scenes to match the ISY’s internal database. Disable Device.
3.3 The Programs \ Details Tab The Programs \ Details tab is where you can create ISY Programs. ISY Programs are the true power of the ISY, where you can extend the capabilities of INSTEON and other devices using timers, triggers, macros, etc. Programs also allow you to utilize the ISY’s optional IR receiver, optional modules, and more. To open this tab, first click the Programs tab, then click the Details sub-tab. The Programs \ Details screen is divided into several sections.
3.3.2 Creating Your First Program To create a Program click the New Program button and a new program will appear. The ISY will prompt you to name your program – type in something descriptive so you will be able to easily identify it in the future. Once you name your program click the IF statement to set your conditions. Once highlighted, the bottom portion of the screen allows you to set your conditions using simple buttons and pull-down menus.
Once your Sunset condition is set, click ADD TO IF and you will see the IF statement added to the top portion of the screen, which shows the actual program you are creating. Next, click on the THEN statement to highlight it. The THEN portion of a program runs once the IF portion of a program is true. At the bottom of the screen choose the device or scene that you want to turn on at sunset. This time hit the ADD TO THEN button to add the THEN statement to your program.
Hit the SAVE CHANGES button to save your program, and you’re done! In just a few steps we’ve created a simply program to turn on your front door lights at sunset. But, let’s say we wanted something slightly more sophisticated. Say we want to turn the lights on 30 minutes AFTER sunset, and turn them off at 10pm. To do that, we’ll make a couple of quick adjustments to the program. First we’ll click the “Time In Sunset” IF statement to highlight it.
Once the statement is highlighted we can edit it on the bottom of the screen. Change the TIME IS pull-down mention to a FROM and change the middle numeric value to 30. Then change the FOR pull-down menu to TO and change the values to 10pm as shown below: Click the UPDATE button to update the highlighted statement. Clicking the ADD TO IF button would add an additional IF statement, which is not what we want to do in this case. The ELSE portion of a program runs one the IF statement is no longer true.
Click ADD TO ELSE and your final program should look like this: Hit the SAVE CHANGES button in the bottom left, and your new program is complete! NOTE: Always remember to hit the Save Changes button when finished creating or editing your programs! Changes are not saved to the ISY until this button is pressed. There is a practically unlimited number of things you can do using ISY programs. For more examples, see Appendix G: Sample ISY Programs.
3.3.3 Building Your Programs There are a variety of on-screen buttons to help build your Programs to suit your needs. Programs are not limited to one condition or action – you can add multiple IF, THEN, and ELSE statements to your program. When adding multiple lines, be sure to choose AND or OR as appropriate. When working with Programs containing multiple lines, additional buttons will appear to help arrange your lines and group them together with AND / OR parenthesis.
To temporarily disable a program, un-check the ENABLED box on the right-hand side of the screen and hit the SAVE CHANGES button. Or simply right-click a program and choose Disable.
3.3.4 Program Schedules In the Add To Program button section, click SCHEDULE to add a Schedule to your Program. Schedules allow you to add IF statement based on time of day, ranges of times, sunrise/set, days of the week, etc. For example, a program that would run from 6am to 12pm: Or a program that would run at 10pm on weekdays: Once your Schedule statement is as intended, click the ADD TO IF button to add it to your program.
3.3.5 Program Conditions In the Add To Program button section, click CONDITION to add a Condition to your Program. Program Conditions add other criteria to your IF statement. When adding a Condition to your Program, be sure to choose if you would like to added as an AND or OR. Types of Conditions are: Status conditions are true if a selected INSTEON device is at the state you specify.
Control conditions trigger only if a specified switch is pressed.
Variable conditions trigger programs based on the value of a defined variable. You can read more about variables in the section titled Using Variables. IR conditions trigger programs when IR commands are received from a remote control. See the section titled 3.5 The Integrated IR Receiver for more information. Module conditions trigger programs based on option ISY modules, such as the Electricity meter module or the Climate module. See the section titled 3.9 Optional Modules for more information.
Send X10 actions send X10 commands to X10-compatible devices. Using this feature, ISY programs can control a wide range of X10-compatible devices. Notify actions sends an email or SMS text message to recipients. Please see the section titled 3.6 Notifications for more information. Program actions run or modify other ISY programs.
Repeat actions will repeat an action or group of actions multiple times. If the RANDOM button is checked, a random number of repeats between 0 and the specified value is used. For example, to flash your driveway lights on and off 5 times, every 2 seconds, you could: Variable actions allow you to adjust the value of a defined variable within program. For more information on Variables please see the section titled Using Variables.
3.3.7 Program Folders To create a new folder, simply click the NEW FOLDER button on the bottom-left corner of the screen. You can also create new folders by right-clicking on the program hierarchy (left-hand side of the screen) and choosing New Folder. Folders can be used to store Programs to help organize them by type, category, etc. Folders can also have conditions set on them to aid in program functionality.
3.3.8 Other Functions (Status, Copy, Import & more) Status. To quickly view the current status of a Program, simply right-click it and choose Status which brings you to the Program Summary tab with the selected program highlighted. Copy / Copy Tree. To duplicate a program, simply right-click the Program and choose Copy. This is especially useful if creating several similar Programs. To duplicate a Folder and all contained Programs, right-click the Folder and choose Copy Tree. Import / Export.
3.4 The Programs \ Summary Tab The Programs \ Summary page displays a list of all your Programs, Folders, and information about each. To open this tab, first click the Programs tab, then the Summary sub-tab.
Available actions are: Enable – enable a program that has been disabled Disable – disable a program so that it will not run Run (If) – force the evaluation of the IF statement and run the program Run Then – force the run of the THEN portion of a program Run Else – force the run of the ELSE portion of a program Stop – stop a currently running program Enable Run At Startup – set a program so that it will automatically start running when the ISY reboots Disable Run At Startup – s
3.5 Variables Variables can be incredibly useful when creating programs on the ISY. Variables can be stored, modified using arithmetic operations, and compared. You can use variables to provide information, trigger programs, etc. To view your variables, click on the Programs tab then the Variables sub-tab. There are two different types of variables (Integer and State), each divided into a separate sub-tab.
For example, you can check to see if a Variable is a certain value, if it’s NOT a certain value, if it’s greater than a certain value, etc. You can also compare one variable to another. In this screenshot we are checking to see if a variable called Counter is greater than 3: 3.5.3 Modifying Variables in Programs You can also use ISY Programs to modify variables. You can perform standard arithmetic functions on a variable, change a variable to a specific value, or modify a variable’s Init state.
For example, the following screenshot increases a variable by 1: This example sets the Init value of a variable to the current value of another variable: 3.5.4 Using Variables in Notifications Variables can also be useful when sending notifications. Say you have a variable that you use to count the number of times a motion sensor is trigged overnight. You could send yourself an email in the morning telling you how many times it was triggered.
3.6 The Integrated IR Receiver If your ISY came equipped with an integrated IR receiver (model numbers that contain “/IR”), Programs can be triggered using an RC5-compatible remote control. To program IR codes into the ISY, click the Configuration tab, then the IR sub-tab. The IR configuration page lists all IR codes currently recognized by the ISY. The first column titled “Name” allows you to customize the name of a stored IR code.
3.6.1 Using the 40 Default IR Codes The ISY is able to download 40 pre-configured IR codes. These 40 pre-configured codes make it easier to configure remote controls that contain the ISY in their database (such as the Logitech Harmony), or remote controls that can import CCF files. To import these 40 pre-configured IR codes into your ISY, simply click the “Import Default IR Codes” button at the top of the screen. This will auto-populate the IR Configuration page with 40 codes labeled “IR_001, IR_002, etc.
3.6.2 Using the IR Learning Mode If more than 40 IR codes are needed, or if you prefer to “teach” your own IR codes, the ISY features a learning mode that is capable of reading most codes sent from RC5 compatible remote controls. For best results, try using codes compatible with Philipsbrand devices, which are typically RC-5 compatible. To use the ISY’s learning mode, hit the button titled “Enter Learning Mode”.
3.7 Notifications Using Programs, you can configure the ISY to send you notifications via text message or email. For example, the ISY could notify you if your thermostat drops below or above a pre-defined temperature, when motion is detected in an area of your home, or when your garage door opens unexpectedly. 3.7.
Choose the type of recipient you’d like to add (Regular Email, text notification, etc.), hit the Add button, then type the recipients corresponding address as instructed. When done, hit OK to finish editing the group. Always remember to hit the Save button on the bottom of the Admin Console to save your settings to the ISY. To send a test message to one of your recipient groups, highlight the group and hit the Test button on the bottom of your screen.
For example, you could set up a variable used to count how many times your motion sensor triggered every night. In the morning, the ISY could email this information using the following notification: This program would send this notification to you every morning at 6am, then reset the variable back to 0: Here is a link to a page on the ISY wiki that details the available Email Substitution Variables: http://www.universal-devices.com/mwiki/index.
3.8 Interfacing with the Elk If you have an Elk M1 alarm/automation panel installed, it can be configured to communicate with the ISY. Once communication is established, you can: - Arm/Disarm your Elk from the ISY’s web interface and Administrative Console - Control Devices and Scenes stored on the ISY from your Elk (through Elk keypads, programs stored on the Elk, etc.) On the Elk side, you will need an Elk M1XEP which provides an Ethernet-interface for your Elk.
To allow control of your ISY-configured Devices and Scenes from the Elk, you must export your lighting information from the Administrative Console and import this file onto your Elk using ElkRP. Hit the Export sub-tab to go to the Export screen. The right-hand column will list all Devices and Scenes available for export to the Elk. Simply highlight your desired nodes and hit the <
3.9 Optional Modules Universal-Devices offers a variety of optional modules that enhance the capabilities of your ISY in a variety of ways. To purchase a module, click the HELP pull-down menu in the ISY’s Administrative Console, choose the “Purchase Modules” option, and follow the on-screen instructions. 3.9.
Network Resources Once installed, click on the Configuration tab in the ISY’s Administrative Console, then the Networking sub-tab, then the Network Resources tab to configure your resources. Once devices have been added, they will be available in ISY Programs as Actions under the Networking category: More information on known-compatible 3rd party devices and how to control them is available in this Wiki article: http://www.universal-devices.com/mwiki/index.
Wake On LAN Once installed, click on the Configuration tab in the ISY’s Administrative Console, then the Networking sub-tab, then the Wake On LAN tab to configure. Once Wake On LAN devices have been added to your ISY, they will be available in ISY Programs as Actions under the Networking category. 3.9.2 Climate Module Using the Climate Module, you can create ISY Programs using local weather information as conditions.
You should now see local weather information as shown below: Now that your Climate Module has been configured, you can use this information as Conditions in ISY Programs.
3.9.3 Electricity Module This module is available ONLY with the ISY-994i Series. Brultech Electricity Meters can be utilized to monitor electricity consumption. This information can be used as conditions within ISY Programs. To configure the ISY to pull information from your Brultech meter, click the Configuration tab in the ISY’s Administrative Console and choose the Electricity sub-tab. Check the “Enabled” box, enter your Brultech meter’s URL, and choose the preferred polling interval in seconds.
3.9.4 Open Auto Demand / Response Module Demand Response is a feature provided by some utility companies. This provides you with information which could be utilized to help curb local demand. Please consult with your electricity provider to make sure you are eligible for this service. Simply enable this option, provide your server URL, polling interval, user ID and password, then hit SAVE: Once your Open Auto Demand / Response is configured, you can use this information as Conditions in ISY Programs.
3.9.5 ELK Security Module While the ISY does include some ELK integration built-in, it is fairly limited in that most of the integration must come from the ELK side. For example, you can write a program on the ELK to turn a light on through the ISY, but you cannot write an ISY program that turns a light on based on the state of an ELK resource. The ELK Security Module changes that, fully integrating the ELK with the ISY allowing you to use the ELK’s available resources in your ISY programs.
3.9.6 X10 Module This optional module provides cleaner management and better control over A10/X10 devices, allowing you to add them to the Admin Console’s device tree just like INSTEON devices. Please note the following limitations: - This module uses simulated INSTEON addresses internally. Though unlikely, it could potentially conflict with existing INSTEON devices in your ISY, stopping you from using those particular INSTEON modules. - This module only allows for ON/OFF commands in the device tree.
Once added, the A10/X10 device will be shown in your Admin Console’s device tree and can be organized or used in ISY Programs just like any other INSTEON device. 3.9.7 The Irrigation Module This module is designed to calculate the amount of water that is lost from the soil and plants and replace it with a close approximation of what was lost. Today in a world of "Green is good" every consumable resource such as water can be better conserved with such a tool.
3.10 Diagnostics The ISY includes a handful of built-in tools to help troubleshoot problems that might occur, such as Programs that do not behave as expected or communication issues to or from INSTEON devices. 3.10.1 The Event Viewer The Administrative Console’s Event Viewer can be an invaluable tool in helping to diagnose problems you might be having. To access the Event Viewer, click on the Tools pull-down menu, then Diagnostics, then Event Viewer.
3.10.4 PLM Links Table To see the link table in your attached PLM click the Tools pull-down menu, then Diagnostics, then PLM Links Table. Hitting Start will begin reading the link table from your attached PLM. Once complete, you can hit the Count button to see the total # of links read from your PLM. This can be useful as PLMs have limits to how many links they can store. Unfortunately this limit does vary depending on which version PLM you have.
You can hit the Count button to view your Device’s total link count. This can be useful as Devices do have limits to how many links they can store. Unfortunately the limits do vary depending on the device. There are also Save and Load buttons available to export or import the links table to an XML file. 3.10.7 Scene Test The Scene test function can be very helpful in troubleshooting INSTEON communication issues. To open this tool, click the Tools pull-down menu, then Diagnostics, then Scene Test.
Appendix A: Front Panel LEDs Understanding the ISY’s front panel LEDs can be helpful when troubleshooting problems. Here is a table that helps explain each LED and LED combinations: PWR on steady The PWR LED indicates that the ISY has power, either through the PLM or via a separate AC adapter. If the PWR LED is not lit, the ISY does not have power. RX, TX and MEM off If all three of these LEDs is off, the ISY is idle. RX blinking The RX LED blinks when the ISY is receiving INSTEON traffic.
MEM and ERR blinking If both the MEM and ERR LEDs are blinking, the ISY is unable to communicate with your Ethernet network. Please check all cable connections, try rebooting your router or switch, and ensure that you have a DHCP server available. There are also 2 LEDs on the rear of the ISY where the Ethernet cable attaches. One LED indicates a good network connection (should be on solid) while the other should flash with network activity.
Appendix B: Factory Reset There are only a few reasons why you might want to factory reset your ISY. In most cases, a factory reset will not help any problems you might be having. Please be sure to thoroughly investigate your problem before trying a factory reset. If possible, be sure to have a known good backup of your ISY’s configuration before factory resetting. NOTE: A factory reset of the ISY will not erase any programming stored on INSTEON devices.
Appendix C: Replacing / Upgrading Your SD Card In some instances you may want to upgrade or replace your SD card. For example: You have purchased the ISY’s Networking Module and need more storage for the internal web server. You are experiencing a blinking ERR light which could indicated a bad SD card. The ISY supports up to a 16GB SD card. Once your SD card is replaced, you will need to re-load the firmware onto your ISY as well as restore your configuration from a backup.
Once you screw the ISY back together, you will need to reload the firmware. Proceed to the paragraph labeled “Reloading The ISY Firmware and Restoring From Backup”.
Reloading the ISY Firmware and Restoring From Backup Once you’ve replaced your ISY’s SD card, you will need to re-load the firmware as well as restore your configuration from a backup. Boot your ISY with the new SD card installed From a PC on your LAN, visit the following URL to launch the Administrative Console and locate your ISY: http://www.universal-devices.
Appendix D: Upgrading Your Firmware The ISY’s Administrative Console checks for latest release firmware automatically. When a new release is detected, you will be notified and given on-screen instructions on performing the update. In some cases, however, you may want to manually download and install a newer firmware. Some beta firmware releases may contain important features or device support that you may want to utilize. The Administrative Console will NOT notify you of beta firmware releases.
Appendix E: Assigning a Static IP Address to the ISY If you wish to assign a static IP address to your ISY, please open the Configuration tab, then the System sub-tab. Uncheck the “Automatic (DHCP)” box and fill out the fields in the Network Settings section: To avoid IP address conflicts, be sure to choose an address outside of the DHCP range set on your router.
Appendix F: INSTEON Device Notes Some INSTEON devices require special care when used with the ISY. Some need to be added to the system in a specific way, and some have unique options available when configuring with the ISY. This section details some of this information and more. As always, please refer to the manufacturer’s documentation first. Please consider the following notes as a secondary source of information. The following notes are sorted alphabetically by device name.
I/OLinc Several options are available when configuring an I/OLinc on the ISY. These include: Timeout (seconds) - Sets the length of time the relay will close when Momentary is selected. Program Lock - Disables Set Button programming. Relay Follows Input - Sets Relay On when Sensor is On and Off when sensor if Off. Send X10 Send On (or Off) - Send X10 when the sensor changes. Trigger Off - If the TrigOff bit is set, Close Switch sends an OFF and Open Switch sends an ON.
Motion Sensor Motion Sensors are RF devices, thus require the installation of an INSTEON RF receiver (such as an INSTEON AccessPoint). The Motion Sensor cannot be linked using Auto Discover. To link a Motion Sensor to the ISY, please choose the LINK MANAGEMENT pulldown, then NEW INSTEON DEVICE. Enter the device address manually (found inside the battery compartment), then select the “2420M INSTEON Motion Sensor” from the Device Type list.
the light starts flashing. To EXIT linking mode, either wait for the RemoteLinc to time out and the LED to stop flashing (4 minutes), or simply hit the BRIGHT or DIM button. DO NOT hit one of the 6 rocker buttons. RemoteLincs show up as a multiple nodes on the ISY (one node per button). Thermostat Adapter Older INSTEON Thermostat Adapters cannot act as controllers, thus they do not notify the ISY of any state changes.
Appendix G: Sample ISY Programs This section contains some sample ISY Programs to get you started.
Turn off closet light after 10 minutes: If Status 'Closet' is not Off Then Wait 10 minutes Set 'Closet' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Notify you of extreme temperature conditions: If Status 'Thermostat' > 90° (Temperature) Or Status 'Thermostat' < 60° (Temperature) Then Send Notification to All Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Turn driveway lights ON and OFF with an X10 remote: If X10 'A2/On (3)' is Received And X10 'A2/Off (11)' is not Received Then Set Scene 'Drive
Increase a counter called “LightCounter” whenever a particular light is switched on: If Control 'Basement Light' is switched On Then $LightCounter += 1 Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Send a notification email whenever the variable “LightCounter” reaches a value of 5, then reset it back to 0: If $LightCounter is 5 Then Send Notification to 'My Email' $LightCounter = 0 Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') 88
Appendix H: Troubleshooting INSTEON Communication Issues It is important to have a pair of INSTEON AccessPoints or other INSTEON RF devices (or an INSTEON-compatible hardwired coupler) installed to ensure good communications between both legs of power in your home. See Smarthome’s documentation for ensuring your AccessPoints are installed on opposite legs of power. We recommend placing them as close to your electrical panel as possible.
