ISY-99i/ISY-26 INSTEON:How-To Guide

Most Frequent How Tos

These "How Tos" are the low complexity frequent ones, for more challenging situations please see the How-Tos and Tutorials (Forum) for help. They are intended to be step-by-step walkthroughs in order to help facilitate getting the task done quickly and easily. If your trying to find answers for a general "Non How-To" type question, it might be found in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.

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• Logon to My INSTEON ISY-26 Now! - For ISY-26 release version firmware.
• Logon to My INSTEON ISY-99 Now! - For ISY-99i Series release version firmware.
• Logon to My INSTEON ISY Beta Now! - For ISY-26 and ISY-99i Series current beta firmware.

Devices

• Devices - General Information about all devices
  • Power Line Modem (PLM) - 2412S, 2413S
  • Adding a Device
    • KeypadLinc - 2486
    • ControLinc - 2430
    • RemoteLinc - 2440
    • Thermostat - 2441V
    • Motion Sensor - 2420M
    • I/O Linc - 2450
      • Garage Door Control & Status Kit
    • Trigger Link - 2421
    • IRLinc Receiver - 2411R
    • IRLinc Transmitter - 2411T
    • EZSnSRF
    • EZX10RF
    • MorningLinc - 2458A1
    • EZFlora (EZRain)
  • Restore a Device
  • Replace a Device
  • Remove a Device
  • Insteon Device List - This is a chart which displays information for many Insteon devices including category numbers, hardware versions, firmwares, and more. Compiled and maintained by jdale. Generously referred to with his permission.
  • The Ceiling Fan

Scenes

• Scene Basics
• Create a Scene - short step-by-step
  • Working With Scenes - In-depth Tutorial
• Multi-Way Circuit
• Controlling KeypadLinc LEDs

Programs

• Program Detail Panel
  • Tree View
  • Manage Program
  • Program Content
  • Add to Program
• Create a Program
  • Scope, Precedence and Execution Order - In-depth Tutorial
  • Programming Methodology - Understanding If, Then, Else
  • Triggers and conditions and IFs, oh my!
• Procedural Programs using Run If
  • Comparative Study using Run If - In-depth Tutorial
• Progams as Flags/Variables
  • Programs as Flags: Understanding and Using Program Status (True/False)
  • Programs as Flags: KPL Button Rotates Through Scenes
  • Programs as Variables: SwitchLinc Emulates Countdown Timer
  • Programs as Variables: ISY Restores KPL State After Power Loss
• Program Commands - ISY Programming Commands Guide
• Changing On Level/Ramp Rates thru Programs - Using a Program to adjust On level/Ramp Rates for a Scene for different times of day
• Editing Programs with Find/Replace
• Functional Program Examples
  • Creating a KeypadLinc LED Follow Program
  • KeypadLinc Combination Lock
  • Light Data Program
  • Using Motion Sensors in Bathrooms
  • Using Folder Status in Away Programs
  • Annual Date Programs
    • Canada Annual Dates Programs
    • United States Annual Dates Programs
    • Generic Calendar Using Programs and Variables

Irrigation

• Evapotranspiration and Irrigation - understanding how plants and soil loose water plus how it should be replaced through irrigation
• Using the WeatherBug Irrigation Module - understanding how to use the ISY to water with this module
• Timer Programs
  • Auto Irrigation Program v1 - original version
  • Auto Irrigation Program v2 - auto and manual control, based on temp and rain
  • Auto Irrigation Program v3 - auto and manual control, based on evapotranspiration
• Building a Smart Irrigation Controller - In-depth Tutorial from ISY user Allan. (07/2009)

Energy Monitoring

• Setting up Energy Monitoring with the ISY

X-10

• X-10 Enhancements
• Tracking X-10 Device Status
• Using X-10 Motion Sensors

IP Network

• Get Your ISY IP Address
• Telnet To Your ISY
• Assign a Static IP Address
• Remotely Connect to Your ISY - enabling internet access
• Configuring a Firewall for Your ISY
• Request & Manage SSL Certificates
• Internet Explorer SSL Certificate Install
• REST Interface - ISY Rest Interface Commands Guide

INSTEON Network

• Spidering My Network
• Getting a Network Topology Table

Notifications

• Using User Defined SMTP Settings

General

• Saving Firmware on a Mac
• Update Your ISY Firmware - useful if the ISY auto-update is not an option

Issues

• Clearing Your Java Cache
• Errors And Error Messages
• Using the Event Viewer
• Viewing the Log file
• Resetting Your Userid/Password
• Restarting Your ISY-99i
• Replacing/Formatting an SD Card

Migration

• Migrating To Your ISY-99i - if you're upgrading from an ISY-26

IR - ISY-99i/IR Series

• Quick IR Tutorial
• Adding IR Commands
• Philips RC-5 IR Codes for ISY
• Adjusting IR Press/Release Delays
• Creating an IR Program
• IR Example - KeypadLinc-style Button Control

Related Pages

• Quick Start Guide
• User Guide
• Advanced Configuration Guide
• Frequently Asked Questions

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