Installation manual
M1XSP Installation Manual
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Insteon requires a special firmware version in the M1XSP. This firmware must be downloaded from the ELK M1
Dealer Web site and "flash" programmed in the field using Elk-RP. The firmware version can be identified by its unique
first two digits being 50, example 50.0.16. This special firmware does not support any other manufacturer or protocol.
Insteon is a form of Powerline Communications "PLC" technology. Devices include Light Switches, Lamp Modules, Appliance
Modules, and a Powerlinc Serial Controller 'PC' Interface. Insteon offers RF signal enhancers to extend the signal range and
provide power line signal bridging. A Powerlinc Serial Controller is required for interfacing with the ELK-M1XSP, and then into
the M1 line of controls. The M1 control family supports up to 192 individually addressable Insteon modules and up to 63 scenes
or groups. Individual addresses 1-192 are mapped into the M1 architecture as lighting devices 1 to 192. Groups 1-63 are
mapped in as lighting devices 193-255. For example, to turn on INSTEON Group 1 it would be necessary to turn on M1 Lighting
device 193. An attached chart outlines the M1 Lighting devices and their corresponding Insteon devices.
Components required for Insteon integration:
- An ELK-M1 or ELK-M1EZ8 Controller.
- One (1) ELK-M1XSP Serial Port Expander "flashed" with a special firmware version that ONLY supports Insteon. This
firmware must be downloaded from the ELK M1 Dealer Web site. The firmware version can be identified by its unique first
two digits being 50, example 50.0.16. This special firmware does not support any other manufacturer or protocol.
- One (1) Insteon Powerlinc Serial Controller V2, part number 2414S. It is recommended that this unit be REV. 1.6 or greater
(as indicated on its label) and have firmware 2.12 or later with the Smarthome SALad program titled "timerCoreApp" loaded.
The newest units all have this application pre-loaded.
- One or more Insteon Lighting devices. I.E., Switchlinc V2, Lamplinc V2, etc. The Insteon Starter Kit is recommended as it
includes 2 of the RF signal enhancers.
Limitations:
- Insteon devices can only be "linked" (learned) into the M1XSP starting at the first M1 Lighting device 001 (A1). At the
present time there is no way to have the Insteon devices start at another location, they must always start at 001 (A1).
- Insteon devices cannot be removed or re-arranged individually. If it becomes necessary to remove or re-arrange any linked
devices the entire memory must be cleared and all devices re-linked (learned) again.
- Once an M1XSP has been linked with Insteon devices, updating the firmware in that M1XSP will cause all memory of linked
addresses to be erased, requiring all devices to be re-linked (learned) again.
- Insteon devices do not initiate a report of their dim level status to the M1. However, they can initiate reports of their full ON or
full OFF status changes. Refer to the section titled "Load Status Communications".
- At the present time only Insteon group 1 is supported by the M1XSP. Refer to the section titled "Grouping".
Setting up the M1XSP and the M1 to communicate with Insteon
1. Install the ELK-M1XSP per the instructions on page 3. Be sure to enroll the device into the M1.
2. Connect the RJ45 modular to 9-pin female serial cable supplied with the Smarthome PowerLinc V2 Serial Controller to
the male DB9 9 pin serial connector (J2) on the ELK-M1XSP.
3. Plug the PowerLinc controller into a wall outlet.
4. The BAUD Jumpers on the M1XSP should initially be set to 111: S1="1" (UP), S2="1" (UP), S3="1" (UP) These jumpers
may optionally be used during installation to select certain functions or options and explained in these instructions.
5. Set MODE Jumpers on the M1XSP to 1 0011: S4*="1" (UP), S5="0" (DN), S6="0" (DN), S7="1" (UP), S8="1" (UP).
* NOTE: Some units do not have jumper S4. Jumper S5 has an optional function as explained later in the instructions.
6. Set the M1XSP Jumper JP3="232".
7. Use the ElkRP software to program the attributes for M1/EZ8 Lighting device numbers 1 through 192 as: "Format=Serial
Expander" and "Type= Dimmer" (Type may also be programmed as "On/Off Switch" if a device doesn't offer dimming).
These first 192 M1/EZ8 lighting devices may be "linked" to Insteon individual addresses. Program the attributes for M1/EZ8
Lighting devices 193 through 254 as: "Format=Serial Expander", "Type=On/Off Switch". These 62 M1/EZ8 lighting
devices may used for controlling Insteon Groups.
10. Program M1 Lighting devices 255 and 256 as: "Format=Serial Expander", "Type=On/Off Switch". Device 255 is re-
served for future use. Device 256 is reserved for remotely starting and ending the Insteon "linking" mode. We suggest
programming the name for device 256 as: "Insteon LinkMode". Device 256 ON starts "linking" mode. Device 256 OFF
ends "linking" mode.
When a M1 Lighting device is activated from a rule or from the M1 Keypad "Automation" menu, the INSTEON device ID number
and command will be transmitted. NOTE: Dimming from the Keypad can only be done using a task.
Factory Defaulting Insteon Devices
In the process of installing and/or troubleshooting an Insteon job it may become necessary to factory default one or more
devices. An example would be where multiple devices inadvertently become cross-linked together, making them turn on
together when they should be separate. This is caused by accidentally linking one device while another device is still in the
link mode. See Option A, step 6 on next page. Please consult the instructions that came with the Insteon instructions for
steps to factory default each device, including possibly the Powerlinc 2414S.
Insteon - (Individual Lighting Loads and Scenes)