Insteon - Setting Up PLM Template

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  • Log into the webadmin
  • select Interfaces(under Devices)
  • click Add device (loads Pick Device Template popup)
with the Pick Device Template Popup:
  • click Add Manufacturer (loads Add Manufacturer popup)
with the Add Manufacturer popup:
  • type 'Smarthome' and click Add
  • Click Close
  • press F5 to refresh the page.
  • In the Manufacturer field, select 'Smarthome'.
  • Under Device Category, select 'Lighting Interface < Interfaces'.
  • Click Add device Template (popup changes to Add model)
  • select the LAST option:
It's a simple, generic serial device controlled by RS232, Ethernet or USB, which you'll control with Pluto's GSD and embedded Ruby snippets (very easy). Examples: Lighting control, alarm panels, surveillance cameras, thermostats, weather stations, a/v equipment with RS232 ports, etc
  • Type in 'Insteon PLM' in the name or model#.
  • Click Add
  • Close the Add device Template window.
  • In Webadmin, Select Advanced, Configuration, Device Templates (from the top menu)
  • In the Device Template field, select 'Insteon PLM'
  • click 'Pick Device Template' (loads Edit Device Template Popup)
  • NOTE the Template Number! write this down. (it will be needed for Plug N Play)
  • Make sure 'Implements DCE' is checked (should be)
  • In the Comm Method, select RS232
  • Click 'Edit Ruby Codes' ( loads Edit Ruby Codes Popup)
  • In the field to the LEFT of 'Create new group', type in 'Insteon PLM'
  • click 'Create new group'
  • If the 'Uses Group/Codeset' does not change to 'Insteon PLM', repeat the previous 2 steps again.
  • Once the 'Uses Group/Codeset' says 'Insteon PLM' Check 'Discoverable Interfaces'
  • Check 'Ruby Insternal Commands'
  • click Update