Running the Insteon PLM Driver for the First Time
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Monitoring the log
Because this is a BETA driver, I recommend that everyone who runs this, please monitor the log for errors.
To monitor the log:
- Open WebAdmin
- On the Left pane, select 'Generic Serial Devices'
- On the Insteon PLM Device, click 'Advanced'
- in the TOP RIGHT, click 'FOLLOW LOG'
This will pop up a new window with the log processing in real time. When you quick reload the router, I'd recommend pressing F5 on the Log window to clear out the old history. During the initialization of the GSD, it shows all the code (over 2000 lines) before it actually 'starts' (hence the refresh)
Initial Device Setup
Insteon Devices
Running for the first time
Initially, the driver needs at least ONE active lighting device. The driver will download this device's database and attempt to extract other Insteon ID's from it. Then it goes out and PINGS those devices to find out what kind of device it is. Once that is finished, it attempts to download each device's database, in turn, looking for more Insteon devices. This procedure nicknamed 'Spidering' continues until all devices and device links are recognized. Once this 'Spider' is complete, the driver reports all detected devices, to LinuxMCE.
- Currently, I cannot figure out how to call the Lighting Wizard. Ideally, this would run at this point to allow simple configuration of all the lighting devices.
- Alas, you'll have to use webAdmin to select Rooms and Floorplan Object Types. (don't forget this, it's important!)
Note: The Driver will automatically determine the type of device. If it's a Dimmer, it will assign it to Lighting Switch (dimmable). If it's a switched device(on/off), it will assign it to Lighting Device (ON/OFF). If it's a EZRain1 Sprinkler controller, it will assign it to an Irrigation device! (This may need some debugging)
X10 Devices
X10 Devices must all be added manually to the Lighting Devices. X10 devices are truly 'dumb' devices, and hence, don't have databases to download.
