Owner's Manual

Artemis Owner’s Manual

The Most Advanced Yet Friendly Professional Insteon-Enabled Controller

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Table of Contents

Section TOPIC Page

1 Artemis Introduction 1

1.1 Organization and Contents 1

1.2 Conventions 2

1.2.1 Helpful Tips 2

1.2.2 Lighting Commands 2

1.2.3 Computer or Programming Commands 2

1.2.4 Pictures, Screen Shots and Diagrams 2

2 INSTEON Introduction - Devices & Selection Guidelines 3

2.1 Guidelines in Selecting Dimmers/Switches 3

2.1.1 Form Factors 3

2.1.2 Load Type 4

2.2 Current INSTEON Switches/Dimmers 4

2.2.1 SwitchLinc 4

2.2.2 KeypadLinc 5

2.2.3 InLineLinc 6

2.2.4 LampLinc & ApplianceLinc 6

2.3 Current INSTEON Remotes 7

2.3.1 ControLinc 7

2.3.2 RemoteLinc 7

2.4 Current INSTEON Infrastructure 8

2.4.1 Serial PLM – PowerLinc Modem (#2412S) 8

2.4.2 Access Point & Phase Coupler (#2443) 8

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3 How to Set Up Artemis Including Networking Tips 9

3.1 Basic Connections 9

3.1.1 Included Parts 9

3.1.2 Required Connections 10

3.1.3 Operational Connections – IR Eye (Sensor) 11

3.2 Setting the IP Address 11

3.2.1 Resetting to Known IP 11

3.2.2 Ensure Your Computer is on the Same Subnet 12

3.2.3 Changing the NI700’s IP Configuration, Date and Time 14

4 Artemis Login Fundamentals 15

4.1 Log In 15

4.1.1 Logging in with Internet Explorer 6.0 or better 15

4.2 Navigation and Browser Elements 17

4.2.1 Navigating the System 17

4.2.2 Text Fields and the On-Screen Keyboard 18

5 How to Link Devices into Artemis – by Device Type 19

5.1 Slots and Addresses 19

5.1.1 INSTEON Dimmer Slots 19

5.1.2 Entering INSTEON Addresses (LampLinc, ApplianceLinc, Socketlinc) 20

5.2 Linking Devices to the PLM 20

5.2.1 Linking INSTEON Devices SwitchLinc, KeypadLinc, RemoteLinc, etc.) 20

5.2.2 INSTEON Device Behaviors (Mirror Links, KeypadLinc and Remotes) 25

5.2.3 Local Memory 28

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5.2.4 Link Quality 30

6 INSTEON SCENES 32

6.1 Scene Setup Basics – Naming and Assigning 32

6.1.1 Scene List Page – Naming and Selecting Scenes 32

6.1.2 How to Assign Dimmers to a Scene 33

6.1.3 Set Scene Levels and Ramp Rate 33

6.2 Configuring INSTEON Devices 35

6.2.1 Configuring INSTEON Remotes 35

7 How X10 legacy devices can be integrated into Artemis 37

7.1 X10 Test Commands Page 37

7.2 X10 Valid Commands Page 38

7.3 X10 Status Quality Page 38

8 The powerful utilities designed into Artemis 40

8.1 Triggers and Automation 40

8.1.1 Automation Trigger Overview 41

8.1.2 Triggers (Left Column) 42

8.1.3 Conditions and Events Overview 43

8.1.4 Adding Conditional Evaluations 43

8.1.5 Adding Events 47

8.2 System Configuration Screen 50

8.2.1 System Configuration Screen, Left Column Readouts 50

8.2.2 System Configuration, Calculating Sunrise and Sunset 51

8.2.3 System Configuration, Support Log In 53

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8.3 Scene Link Management 54

8.3.1 Rescan Dimmers (One or All) 55

8.3.2 Purge All Scenes 55

8.3.3 Write All Scenes 55

8.3.4 Clear Buffers 55

8.3.5 Clear Dimmer Set 55

8.3.6 Load File (Revert) 56

8.3.7 Memory Examiner 56

8.4 Very Advanced 57

8.4.1 Debug PLM 57

8.4.2 Debug Buffer and Debug Parse Str 58

8.4.3 Show Raw Tx/Rx 58

8.4.4 Debug Routines 58

8.4.5 Debug Msg Delete 58

9 External Control 59

9.1 Linking Other Control Systems 59

9.1.1 IR Control 60

9.1.2 Serial (RS232) Interface 60

9.1.3 Telnet Interface 61

9.1.4 AMX Master To Master 61

9.2 ASCI Commands 62

9.2.1 Serial Interface, Standard Commands 62

9.2.2 Serial Interface, Standard Replies and Status Reports 69

9.2.3 Serial Interface, Standard Queries 73

9.3 Sample AMX Programming 74

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10 Troubleshooting Guide. 78

10.1 Known Issues and Workarounds 78

10.1.1 Known Issues: On-Screen Keyboard 78

10.1.2 Known Issues: Keypad Buttons 2-8 Won’t Trigger Its Own Dimmer 78

10.1.3 Known Issues: KeypadLinc Discrete Codes Keep Changing 79

10.1.4 Known Issues: KeypadLinc Button Feedback Isn’t Right 79

10.2 Methods for Tracking Common Problems 80

10.2.1 An INSTEON Light Is Turning On/Off When It Should Not 80

10.2.2 An INSTEON Light Is Not Turning On/Off When It Should 81

10.2.3 Artemis Is Not Sending INSTEON/X10 Commands 81

10.2.4 Set-Up Web Page Won’t Load 82

10.2.5 Set-Up Web Page Fails Sporadically (Duet Firmware) 83

10.2.6 Ny Windows Vista Computer Does Not Have a Telnet Client 84

11 Requirements for Computer Integration 85

11.1 Computer to Access Set-Up Utility 85

11.1.1 Windows PC Requirements 85

11.1.2 Using an Intel Macintosh 85

11.2 AMX Processor Minimums & Set-Up 86

A Advanced Codes. 86

A.1 Advanced Commands to Artemis 86

A.1.1 Serial Interface, Advanced Debug Commands 86

A.1.2 Serial Interface, Advanced Debug Replies and Status Reports 90

Congratulations! You own the most advanced yet friendly INSTEON lighting controller. Artemis provides all the advantages of a sophisticated central control system, while maintaining and extending the decentralized INSTEON mesh network. No PC is required for normal operation.

With tools to accelerate installation, simplify scene creation and streamline troubleshooting, Artemis reduces your on-site time and wows your clients. You’ll be able to create pleasing and classy lighting solutions that were previously the exclusive domain of much more expensive systems.

For the green at heart, Artemis can keep a lid on power consumption.

1.1 – Manual Organization (By Functional Topics)

• Section 1: This section, an Artemis Introduction.

• Section 2: An introduction to INSTEON containing device descriptions and INSTEON device selection guidelines.

• Section 3: How to set up Artemis including networking tips.

• Section 4 Artemis login fundamentals.

• Section 5: How to get your devices linked and into Artemis – by device type.

• Section 6: Focuses on scenes.

• Section 7: How X10 legacy devices can be integrated into Artemis.

• Section 8: The powerful utilities designed into Artemis.

• Section 9: How to link Artemis into other control systems such as AMX, Crestron and RTI and contains the Artemis language instruction set.

• Section 10: Troubleshooting guide.

• Section 11: Requirements for computer integration.

• Section A: Advanced users information including advanced codes.

1.2 – Conventions

1.2.1 – Helpful Tips

Helpful tips will be provided (such as the one in figure 1-1). These are things we HELPFUL TIP: have discovered that simplify the Strategic List Order process. Or explain a concept or action using a different approach. When the tip When placing your dimmers in the provides a further explanation, we will list, try to group together the list it in italics in a separate paragraph dimmers for the same room, or and will not use a box. from the same location on the wall.

Figure 1-1

1.2.2 – Lighting Commands

Whenever the words are in bold italics, such as Scene 1 On, we are describing an instruction that INSTEON or Artemis or both are issuing to achieve a change the desired lighting state.

1.2.3 – Computer or Programming Commands

Words in this font such as DebugBuffer=<0|1> are reserved for programming instructions for the advanced users.

1.2.4 – Pictures, Screen Shots and Diagrams

To provide a practical working manual, we have included many pictures, screen shots and diagrams. These images are intended to provide a visual reference.

2) INSTEON Introduction

2.1 – Guidelines in Selecting Dimmers/Switches

When selecting devices to control lights, there are two main deciding factors: the form factor and the switch load type (dimmer or simple on/off).

2.1.1 – Form Factors

SwitchLinc - Figure 2-1(a) - is a traditional lighting switch. KeypadLinc - Figure 2-1(b) - is a traditional switch with additional buttons to control other dimmers or scenes.

Both the SwitchLinc and KeypadLinc operate their attached lighting loads without any INSTEON set-up. This is very helpful - lights can be operated after the electrician installs it. Once the lighting designer establishes scenes, INSTEON capabilities become available.

Both the SwitchLinc and KeypadLinc can be programmed to trigger other lighting loads when you press their button. You can set a SwitchLinc to turn a ceiling light and a table lamp on or off. The KeypadLinc takes it further by providing several lighting scenes in the same single Décor space. These buttons can be used for multiple scenes in the same room or lighting scenes elsewhere around the house.

(a) SwitchLinc (b) KeypadLinc (c) InLineLinc (d) LampLinc

Figure 2-1

The InLineLinc - Figure 2-1 (c) - is designed to be in a covered junction box, when local access to the light switch is not desired or impractical. The LampLinc - Figure 2-1 (d) - controls anything that terminates in a traditional electrical cord plug such as a table lamp. Both the InLineLinc and LampLinc can be controlled by your Artemis control system, or any number of SwitchLincs, KeypadLincs, or dedicated INSTEON remotes.

2.1.2 –Load Type

A switch handles the load in one of two ways – dimming (providing variable light level) or relay (full on/full off only). Relay switches are generally more robust, offering higher power capacities. However, the dimmers offer more dramatic lighting functionality. Here are some general guidelines for beginners:

INSTEON dimmer load capacity varies by model. Some have 300W maximum, others can handle up to 1000W. Add up the load wattage of every light on any one switch and ensure you remain within the specified limits of the device.

Some newer CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) bulbs are dimmable. If you don’t see a note on the box or product that says “dimmable”, then it’s probably not. The CFL bulb manufacturers proudly promote that capability when they have it.

Traditional fluorescent tubes and ballasts cannot be dimmed – use a relay type switch.

Ceiling fans often use a dimmer to control fan speed. Consult the fan’s operating manual or the original manufacturer to be certain. See the appendix for wiring suggestions.

Control pool pumps, motors, or appliances with relays. These devices can be damaged if a dimmer is used, even if the minimum ramp time is used on the dimmer.

2.2 – Current INSTEON Switches/Dimmers

2.2.1 – SwitchLinc

Model Description #2476D SwitchLinc 600W Dimmer #2476DH SwitchLinc 1000W Dimmer #2476S SwitchLinc Relay 480W/13A #2476ST SwitchLinc Relay 480W/13A Countdown Timer

SmartHome offers color kits and engraving as options. When Figure 2-2 you design your system, keep in mind that the paddle can control a group of lights for a scene. It is not limited to the local load.

The paddle is a rocker – tap up or down to turn on or off using local ramp rate and on levels. Double tap to turn the dimmer full on or off instantly. Hold the rocker depressed to ramp the dimmer up and down.

2.2.2 – KeypadLinc

Model Description #2486D KeypadLinc 600W Dimmer #2486DC6 KeypadLinc 600W Dimmer w/ 6 Engraved Buttons #2486DC8 KeypadLinc 600W Dimmer w/ 8 Engraved Buttons

The same core keypad is easily configured in the field as a 6- button or 8-button layout. The two configurations in figure 2-3 are the only allowed button layouts. Single and double width buttons are not allowed.

The KeypadLinc comes with clear buttons. You can slip labels underneath the buttons. The images in figure 2-3 show the keypads with optional engraved buttons. Color kits are optional, as well. Figure 2-3 The KeypadLinc is a 600W dimmer. In the 6-button configuration mode, the top and bottom buttons are locked to behave like a SwitchLinc paddle. In the 8-button configuration mode, the top left button is locked to the local dimmer in a toggle mode.

On a 6-button keypad, On an 8-button keypad, the top and bottom the top left button is buttons are locked to locked to the internal the internal dimmer, dimmer. The default and act like the up and behavior is toggle, but it down paddles on the can be set up as a SwitchLinc product. discrete on or off button.

Figure 2-4 The KeypadLinc Internal Dimmer

With the exception of the top and bottom buttons on the 6-button configuration, each button can either (1) toggle between sending scene on and scene off, or (2) always send scene on, or (3) always send scene off. When using these options with Artemis, we recommend using discrete on/off commands for clarity in operation.

Note: The upper left button is locked to the local dimmer on the 8-button configuration if a load is connected and must reflect the state of the load. You could use the two top horizontal buttons or the top two vertical on the left for discrete on and off of a group with the internal dimmer. Or, if you have several scenes in the room, the left 4 buttons could be room on, soft light, movie, and off.

2.2.3 – InLineLinc

Model Description #2475D InLineLinc 300W Dimmer #2475S InLineLinc 400W/10A Relay

The InLineLinc seen in figure 2-5 has no switch on the front so it can be covered in an electrical box. Here are a few examples why you would use such a device: Figure 2-5

Interior Design – When there are several lighting loads in a room, a KeypadLinc or other remote could control several InLineLincs. This retains the power of multiple dimmers and scenes, while minimizing the visual intrusiveness of a row of dimmers on the wall.

Safety and Security – If the light is for a walkway that you always want lit at night, your Artemis control system could turn the light on/off automatically. Removing access to the switch prevents people from accidentally turning the light off.

Necessity, Preservation and Practicality – Adding a switch in the wall could mean drilling through stone, marble, artistic tile, fireblocks, or any number of undesirable or impractical processes. An InLineLinc and remote solves the problem by allowing the dimmer to be hidden with a simple remote added somewhere else.

2.2.4 – LampLinc & ApplianceLinc

Model Description #2456D2 LampLinc 300W Dimmer (2-pin) #2456D3 LampLinc 300W Dimmer (3-pin) #2456S3 ApplianceLinc 480W/15A Relay (3-pin)

The LampLinc and ApplianceLinc – see figure 2-6 - offer a simple Figure 2-6 interface for adding control to devices with a standard electrical plug. The LampLinc is available in 2-pin and 3-pin configurations, depending on the outlet.

The controlled outlet is on the bottom of this chassis; the outlet on the front face is always on so the interface doesn’t reduce the number of outlets. In fact, it adds one controlled outlet.

2.3 – Current INSTEON Remotes

This section focuses on devices that are purely for remote control – they can contact other INSTEON devices that have loads. Refer to the previous section for information on SwitchLinc and KeypadLinc, which are remotes as well as lighting load controllers.

In the INSTEON domain, All On and All Off scenes will affect all dimmers involved in a scene on that controller. So, if the scenes on a controller only affect the dimmers in one room, All On and All Off will only affect the lights in the room.

Your Artemis control system can write dummy records to add more dimmers to the All On/All Off scene without adding them to any of the other five scenes. Or, perhaps in the Master Bedroom, it may be helpful to use the All Off scene initiate a “Good Night” scene that triggers additional dimmers.

2.3.1 – ControLinc

#2430 - ControLinc • (5) Scene ON and OFF Buttons act like SwitchLinc Paddles • ALL ON/OFF and ALL DIM/BRIGHTEN Buttons • 2-Prong Electrical Plug

The ControLinc is an affordable tabletop remote. It is a wired remote, so it is not very portable and is usually fixed in one location. There is a similar control that is larger (ControLinc Figure 2-7 Maxi), but it is not an INSTEON remote. The ControLinc Maxi only uses X10 commands.

2.3.2 – RemoteLinc

#2440 - ControLinc • (6) Scene ON and OFF Buttons act like SwitchLinc Paddles • ALL ON/OFF and ALL DIM/BRIGHTEN Buttons • Available in Silver (2440) or Black (2440BK) • Runs on (4) AAA Batteries

The RemoteLinc in figure 2-8 is a wireless remote, providing an easy path to lighting control that can be brought onto a couch, in bed or even on the patio. Figure 2-8

2.4 – Current INSTEON Infrastructure

You will need at least one Serial PLM and two Access Points/Phase Couplers.

2.4.1 – Serial PLM - PowerLinc Modem (#2412S)

The 2412S Serial PLM in figure 2-9 is the bridge between the AMX controller and the INSTEON network. It is housed in a package like the LampLinc, and comes with a serial cable properly pinned out for any of the AMX NI- series integrated masters.

Generally, the Artemis system and PLM can be placed anywhere Figure 2-9 in the home. However, there are a few guidelines:

1) DO NOT plug the PLM into power conditioners, UPS, or other power-line altering devices. These devices can filter the INSTEON signal.

2) It may be helpful to place the PLM closer to the main electrical box (as the power cables run). This will shorten the distance between the PLM and devices on other power runs in the home. This will be more important on larger homes than smaller homes.

2.4.2 – Access Point & Phase Coupler (#2443)

The #2443 Access Point & Phase Couplers seen in figure 2-10 serve two main purposes:

As an access point, the 2443 links RF-only devices to the INSTEON power-line network. For example, an access point is needed to make a RemoteLinc (which is RF) talk to any dimmer (which is on the power line). Conceptually, this is similar to an 802.11 base station allowing a wireless laptop to join an Ethernet network. Figure 2-10

As a repeater, two (or more) 2443 units can be used to repeat messages around the house to areas where the network is weak. This is also the easiest way to get INSTEON messages onto both phases of the power line in the house.

3.1 – Basic Connections

3.1.1 – Included Parts

The Artemis kit comes with all the pieces to control an INSTEON network with your computer. The main pieces include:

- AMX NI700 NetLinx Processor

The NI700 (figure 3-1) is the central controller that will run your Artemis lighting system. The AMX platform is designed for high-end home and commercial automation, bringing tremendous power and upgradability for future Figure 3-1 development.

- AMX PSN2.8

The PSN2.8 power supply (figure 3-2) is specifically designed for AMX equipment. Always use AMX power supplies with AMX equipment – using other brands may void your warranty. Figure 3-2

- SmartHome 2412S Serial Power Line Modem (PLM)

The 2412S PLM (figure 3-3) offers a dramatic improvement over the older 2414S Power Linc Controller (PLC). The PLM offers a streamlined command set for better performance, support for both standard-length and extended-length INSTEON messages.

The extra cable that comes with the PLM is not Figure 3-3 an Ethernet cable. It is a serial cable for other control systems, and is not used with the Artemis package.

3.1.2 – Required Connections

To connect your system:

- Plug the serial cable from the PLM to Port 1 on on the back of the NI700.

- The NI700 will default to an IP address of 192.168.1.199. If this causes a conflict on your network, use a crossover cable or separate hub to connect to the NI700 for now. If this address is not in use, you can plug the NI700 into your Ethernet network now.

- Plug the PSN2.8 to the 12VDC terminals on the back of the NI700.

Figure 3-4 Connecting your system

3.1.3 - Optional Connections – IR Eye (Sensor)

To use IR remotes to control Artemis, connect an IR Sensor (often called an “eye”) to the NI700’s IR-RX port. In the figure 3-5, the AUX terminal on this port is not used.

The IR eye is an optional accessory, Figure 3-5 allowing you to choose an eye that will best match your décor. We recommend the AMX IRX-PP38 sensor which can run distances up to 200’, and can accept multiple sensors on the same line.

Other models of IR eyes should work, as long as they support 38kHz and 455kHz IR frequencies. If the eyes come with mini-phono jacks on the end (very common), cut the wires and connect them to the NI700’s terminals. Verify the pin-out with the manufacturer to ensure the eye is correctly connected.

3.2 – Setting the IP Address

3.2.1 – Resetting to Known IP

If you forget your network configuration, Artemis is programmed to bring your DEFAULT IP SETTINGS: NI700 back to a known known IP configuration as shown in figure 3-6. HOSTNAME: SCL_Artemis STATIC IP: 192.168.1.199 To reset your IP address, unplug and SUBNET MASK: 255.255.255.0 reconnect the “IOs” connector on the rear GATEWAY: 192.168.1.1 of the NI700. You must disconnect and reconnect the connector twice within a Figure 3-6 period of ten seconds.

Within a few seconds of pulling the connector in and out, the NI700 will reset the IP settings to the default, then reboot. You will see the lights blink in order on the NI700 front panel to indicate it has rebooted.

Wait about 30-45 seconds before trying to access the NI700 again through the web browser, so it can fully reboot.

3.2.2 – Ensure Your Computer is on the Same Subnet

IP addresses are composed of 4 numbers separated by periods. In most home networks, the first three numbers of the IP addresses for your computer and the NI700 will need to match to make a connection. So, if the NI700 is at its default address of 192.168.1.199, your computer must be at 192.168.1.XXX where XXX is any number from 2 to 254 (except 199, since that is the NI700’s address). Figure 3-7

To find the IP address of a Windows XP machine, you can usually find it at CONTROL PANEL > NETWORK CONNECTIONS (see figure 3-7). Click on the connection you are using, and the current settings should appear in the window on the lower left.

Figure 3-8 For older systems, to find the IP settings of your Windows computer, go to the START menu, and select RUN.

Type cmd and click OK (figure 3-8). This should launch the Windows command prompt.

Type ipconfig and press ENTER (figure 3-9). The computer displays your current IP configuration. Given the settings shown in figure 3-9, this would not be able to connect to Figure 3-9 Artemis at 192.168.1.199.

For instructions on how to change your computer’s IP address, see the next page.

Changing your computer’s IP address (if needed):

Figure 3-10 Figure 3-11 Go to Control Panels on your PC, and select Network Connections. Double-Click on the Network Connection you are currently using. (It is probably labelled Local Network Connection or Wireless Network Connection.)

Click on Properties in the lower left of the screen (figure 3-10).

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties (figure 3-11).

To set a specific IP address that can link to the NI700 and Artemis (figure 3-12), click the radio button that says “Use the following IP address”. Type in an address that will be able to access the NI700, and click OK.

Your computer will probably need a few moments before the new settings have taken effect. Figure 3-12

3.2.3 – Changing the NI700’s IP Configuration, Date and Time

The easiest way to make new IP settings for DEFAULT IP SETTINGS: your master is to use a Telnet application. This is built-in to Windows computers. We HOSTNAME: SCL_Artemis are starting at the settings in figure 3-13. STATIC IP: 192.168.1.199 SUBNET MASK: 255.255.255.0 Go to the START menu, and select RUN. GATEWAY: 192.168.1.1 Type telnet, a space, and the IP address of your NI700 (figure 3-14). Click OK. This Figure 3-13 should launch the Telnet application on your computer.

Type set ip (see figure 3-15) and press ENTER. The NI700 will preset each of its network settings, one at a time. If the existing values in these settings are OK, just press enter to move to the Figure 3-14 next setting. Otherwise, type the setting you want.

At the end, the NI700 will present your new settings, and ask you to verify them. Type Y or N and ENTER as seen in figure 3-15. Note that the new settings will not take effect until the NI700 reboots.

Telnet is also the place to set the date and time by typing set Figure 3-15 time and set date. Be sure to enter the values in the format shown using 24-hour time and filling all digits. When you’re done, type reboot and press ENTER to reset the master. It will take about 30 seconds for the master to be accessible again at its new IP address.

4.1 – Log In

4.1.1 – Logging in with Internet Explorer 6.0 or better

On a Windows PC (Windows 2000 or better), open Internet Explorer (v6.0 or later). Log on to the NI700 by typing the address of your machine. If the NI700 is set to the default address, you would type:

http://192.168.1.199/

Click on the link for SCL Artemis in figure 4-1. We recommend saving this address in your Favorites list.

Figure 4-1

The Artemis set-up page will appear in a pop-up window, so allow pop-up pages from the NI700. We recommend selecting “Always allow pop-ups from this address”, so you won’t have to go to this menu frequently.

A blue window with the AMX logo will appear, then another Window will appear. It takes about 20 seconds to launch this completely. Once you see the screen in figure 4-2 below, you can close the other browser windows if you prefer a less cluttered look.

Figure 4-2

At the bottom of the page are two choices for the color schemes. They offer the same features. You can choose either one.

In our experience, the black color scheme is better when working on dim lighting, such as outdoor path lights or home theater viewing levels. The screen will emit less light, so your eyes will not dialate as much – you will be better adjusted to ambient lighting level. The gray color scheme is brighter and offers higher contrast for bright rooms or use in daylight.

4.2 – Navigation and Browser Elements

4.2.1 – Navigating the System

The two rows of options at the top of the page are like menu tabs in Windows set-up pages. The top row chooses a category of tabs to appear on the bottom row. The current selected category is highlighted (see figure 4-3).

Figure 4-3

The SAVE button will save all of your settings. Artemis also has an auto-save that waits for 5-minutes of non-activity from the set-up web pages. Auto-save will only save when the buffers are empty since the routine requires a few seconds to process.

ABOUT ARTEMIS returns you to the main screen, where you can change color schemes.

Figure 4-4

Try navigating the screens. Some screens take a while to load – usually the first time you view that page. Your browser likely caches the display data, and it will switch faster next time you come back to it.

The two numbers on the far right in figure 4-4 display how many commands are cued up to be sent to the INSTEON network. Artemis has two priority levels – commands in buffer 2 will only be sent when buffer 1 is empty. Buffer 2 is used for automated routines and failed messaged awaiting another attempt, so as not to slow down other traffic. Each buffer can hold 200 messages.

4.2.2 – Text Fields and the On-Screen Keyboard

The on-screen keyboard (see figure 4-5) is a commonly used tool with Artemis to fill in text fields. Just click on the text field you want to edit and the keyboard will pop up.

This keyboard is part of the AMX G3 Web Control technology. The keyboard is handy because it allows you to type on your computer keyboard, rather than clicking on all the on-screen keys. However, there are several unusual behaviors of this technology that can cause problems. Here are some notes to keep the G3 Web Control Keybaord operating smoothly:

- Do not click in the text window with your mouse. Just type the text you want using your computer keyboard. To change existing data you have already typed, use the Del key.

- When you’re done, click OK or CANCEL at the bottom. ENTER will type a carriage return, it won’t close the keyboard.

- After you click OK, the keyboard sometimes remains Figure 4-5 on the screen. Click CANCEL to close the “extra” keyboard.

5.1 Slots and Addresses:

5.1.1 – INSTEON Dimmer Slots

Artemis stores all INSTEON dimmers in a database. Whenever you are working with INSTEON dimmers, the same 6 button group will appear on the left side of the screen.

Elements of the INSTEON Device Record:

Figure 5-1 Example Of Screen With Dimmer Data

The Device Model Number is automatically scanned when you assign an address to a dimmer slot. The Tx and Rx buttons indicate messages are being transmitted (Tx) or received (Rx) to or from the device – these are helpful when troubleshooting.

The Friendly Name field allows you to assign a name (up to 32 characters) that is more meaningful than “slot 1” or “0A.50.04”. On any text field, you can use any standard keyboard characters except TAB and ENTER (Carriage Return/Line Feed).

When multiple rooms are involved, we recommend using short room names like “FamRm: Track Lights”. Also, you can leave blank records between rooms. For instance, use 1-6 for the family room, leave 7-8 blank, and start again at slot 9 with the kitchen.

5.1.2 – Entering INSTEON Addresses (LampLinc, ApplianceLinc, SocketLinc)

For devices that have no local buttons to adjust lights, the best approach is to manually type in/enter the address. Click on an INSTEON ADDRESS field. In our example in figure 5-1, we assigned the LampLinc controlling “Table Lamp” to slot 2. Capitalization and leading zeros don’t matter, but you need to enter the periods between the bytes. So, “0A.50.04” can also be entered as “a.50.4”.

Once you have entered the device, Artemis attempts to communicate with the device and scan its Device Type. The information populates into the screen as it is received.

5.2 Linking Devices to the PLM (Power Line Modem)

5.2.1 – Linking INSTEON Devices (SwitchLinc, KeypadLinc, RemoteLinc, etc)

When INSTEON devices have buttons that can trigger scenes, each unique group code needs to be linked to the PLM (Power Line Modem). This will instruct the PLM to notify Artemis whenever the button was pressed. It is necessary for Artemis to keep track of the status of lights and to assign scenes to these buttons.

You will want to check the manual that came with your device for instructions on how to make the link from your device to the PLM, but this section explains the link menthod for the most common devices.

Note: if you have devices in several rooms, you can take the PLM into the rooms that have the dimmers. The PLM does not have to be plugged into the Artemis system during the linking process. We recommend bringing a 25’ or more extension cord, so you can plug into a socket in the room. This will save a lot of running around, especially when this is being programmed by one person.

5.2.1.1 - Linking a SwitchLinc to the PLM:

Press and hold the SwitchLinc paddle up until the light blinks (approximately 10 seconds). The light attached to the load of the dimmer will flash as well as the dimmer LEDs. Then, press and hold the SET button on the side of the PLM for approximately 3 seconds - the SwitchLinc lights should flash again indicating the link was created.

It is not necessary to link the down direction of the paddle – it transmits the same code as the up button. Up sends group 1 on, down sends group 1 off.

Tip: If you have a small tabbed tool, you can press the tab at the bottom of the SwitchLinc instead of the paddle. That small button only needs to be held down for 3 seconds, saving quite a bit of time as you work with a list of dimmers.

5.2.1.2 - Linking a KeypadLinc to the PLM:

Before you link buttons on the KeypadLinc, decide whether this will be a 6-button or 8- button keypad and set the hardware up in that configuration.

On a 6-button KeypadLinc, link the top large button, and each of the 4 smaller buttons. The top and bottom buttons act like the up and down paddles on a SwitchLinc – they send the same group code with on and off. The 4 buttons in the middle send groups 3-6, so they need to be linked separately.

On an 8-button KeypadLinc, link all 8 buttons, since all buttons send unique group numbers.

To create a link from the KeypadLinc button to the PLM, press and hold the button until it begins to flash (approximately 10 seconds). Then, press and hold the SET button on the side of the PLM for approximately 3 seconds – KeypadLinc buttons will stop flashing, indicating the link was made.

Tip: You can use the small tab at the bottom of the KeypadLinc just as the SwitchLinc. Since you have several buttons to work with, the bottom tab will apply to the last button pressed.

5.2.1.3 - Linking a ControLinc or RemoteLinc to the PLM:

Most INSTEON remote controls offer on and off buttons for each scene, plus All On, All Off, All Bright and All Dim buttons. You only need to link the on button for each scene. Do not link the off buttons or any of the All On/Off/Bright/Dim buttons.

The ControLinc requires 5 links to the PLM and the RemoteLinc requires 6 links.

To create a link from a remote to the PLM, press and hold the scene button for approximately 10 seconds. The remote will beep and the LED will flash to indicate it is in linking mode. Then, press and hold the SET button on the side of the PLM for about 3 seconds – the remote will beep again to indicate the link has been made.

5.2.1.4 - Linking the PLM to an ApplianceLinc, LampLinc, SocketLinc, etc:

It may be easier to type in the addresses of these devices. However, if the address is unknown (for example, the sticker was removed or is unreadable), you can link the PLM to these devices. Be aware that the direction is the reverse of other devices in this section. On a SwitchLinc, you start with the remote device (the SwitchLinc) and link it to the PLM. Here, start with the PLM and link to the device (LampLinc).

To make a link from the PLM, press and hold the PLM button for approximately 3 seconds. When you release the button, the LED should flash to indicate it is in linking mode. Then, press and hold the button on the side of the LampLinc (or other end device) for approximately 3 seconds. This the light will stop flashing on the PLM.

5.2.1.5 - Scanning For Links on the PLM:

Make sure the PLM is connected to the AMX NI700, and navigate the Web User Interface to INSTEON DIMMERS > DETECT DEVICES. Towards the bottom of the screen, click the SCAN DATABASE button (see figure 5-2).

Artemis will scan all the links on the PLM. The number to the left of the button (a “9” in figure 5-2) is a progress indicator, displaying how many links have been scanned so far. When all links have been read, Artemis will populate the NEW DEVICES DETECTED list (right of screen) with the first 8 devices that have not been assigned in the system. In the list, Artemis will show the device INSTEON address, the model number, and the status of the link. See figure 5-3.

“DEVICE TALKS” indicates the device will transmit commands to Artemis. Anything with a button that controls lighting levels should show this state.

“DEVICE LISTENS” indicates the PLM can talk to the device 2-way, but the device will not be using any buttons locally to affect the system. This is the normal status for a device like a LampLinc or InLineLinc. If you are getting this for a SwitchLinc or KeypadLinc, that means you linked the PLM to the switch, rather than the switch to the PLM.

Figure 5-2

Note that not all devices will transmit device IDs all the time. For instance, the RemoteLinc extends battery life by turning off when not transmitting codes. It only listens for commands during linking mode, or for a period of approximately 5-10 seconds after any button push.

If you have a lot of same-model devices in your NEW DEVICES DETECTED list, you can use the ON and OFF buttons on the right of the NEW DEVICES DETECTED list to turn the light on and off to determine which new device you are dealing with.

Figure 5-3

To assign a device from the NEW DEVICES DETECTED list to your local database, click on the device in the list. Then click on ASSIGN for the slot on the left column in which you want the data transferred. The device will be assigned, and Artemis will refresh the NEW DEVICES DETECTED list. While the list is repopulating, you may wish to give the newly assigned dimmer a name.

In the event you want to delete a record from the PLM, click on DELETE RECORD at the bottom right, and then click on the item in the NEW DEVICES DETECTED list.

5.2.2 – INSTEON Device Behaviors (Mirror Links, KeypadLinc and Remotes)

5.2.2.1 - MIRROR LINKS

The MIRROR LINKS feature is used when a SwitchLinc is acting as a remote over another dimmer. This is commonly done to simulate 3-way switches in a hallway without the need for the more complex 3-way wiring, or when a SwitchLinc will need to control a LampLinc in a room. Figure 5-4 is an example of the wiring diagram.

Figure 5-4 By using MIRROR LINKS, the electrical wiring is greatly simplified for complex multi- way circuits. Artemis can grow the number of remote dimmers as needed, allowing dimmers to act like 4-way, 5-way, 6-way circuits – however many you want. An application for these larger groupings arise when different sliding doors lead to the same patio. All doors can have a light switch for the patio that looks like a regular wall switch. Artemis ensures that all switches mirrored show the same light level, regardless of which switch was used or which switch has the load.

To set up a MIRROR LINK between dimmers (see figure 5-5), click on the MIRROR LINK box of the REMOTE dimmer. When the keypad appears, enter the number of the dimmer that will be the LOAD dimmer.

Figure 5-5

To remove a dimmer from a mirror link group, click on the MIRROR LINK box and enter “0” (zero). Doing this on the load dimmer disbands the entire mirror link group.

5.2.2.2 - CONTROL ONLY and LIGHT REM BTN

Remotes and KeypadLincs buttons need a bit of configuration in Artemis for optimal performance. To adjust these, go to INSTEON DIMMERS > BEHAVIORS (see figure 5-6).

Figure 5-6

The CONTROL ONLY button indicates the INSTEON Device does not have an internal dimmer. When the device is in this CONTROL ONLY state, Artemis will not try to scan the dimmer intensity for this device. Turn on CONTROL ONLY for any remote (such as RemoteLinc or ControLinc). Also turn this on for a KeypadLinc if nothing is attached to its internal dimmer – this will enable all buttons to act like a true remote.

The LIGHT REM BTN column is only for KeypadLinc. This indicates whether or not the status of the backlit-buttons will be maintained by Artemis. To have Artemis maintain the backlights, enter the number of buttons on the KeypadLinc (6 or 8). To ignore the button state, enter 0 (zero) and no number will show in the box.

The table in Figure 5-7 shows several common CONTROL LIGHT INSTEON devices, with the CONTROL ONLY and MODEL ONLY REM BTN LIGHT REM BTN setting for each device type. SwitchLinc OFF OFF InLine Linc OFF OFF NOTE A: If the KeypadLinc internal dimmer is KeypadLinc NOTE A NOTE B LampLinc OFF OFF attached to a light, CONTROL ONLY should be OFF. ApplianceLinc OFF OFF If the KeypadLinc is not connected to a light (so SocketLinc OFF OFF the dimmer buttons are merely controlling other ControlLinc ON OFF devices), CONTROL ONLY should be ON. RemoteLinc ON OFF Figure 5-7 NOTE B: To have Artemis maintain the button backlighting to reflect the status of scenes or lights, enter the number of buttons on the KeypadLinc (6 or 8). If you don’t want Artemis to maintain the backlight states, leave this off (or enter 0 to turn it off).

5.2.3 – Local Memory

Each dimmer has local memory that holds the on-level, ramp rate and X10 address. These can be viewed and adjusted through Artemis.

Figure 5-8

The SCAN button in figure 5-8 rescans all basic device data for the dimmer. Artemis rechecks the device ID, ON LEVEL, RAMP RATE and X10 address. Advanced: the text in the lower right displays the device ID bytes, firmware version and EEPROM size.

The ON LVL bar represents the level to which the dimmer will go to when you tap the dimmer ON. The ON LVL range is 0 to 255. RAMP bar (RAMP RATE) can range from a slow 0 (9.0 minutes) to a fast 31 (0.1 seconds). A chart of valid ramp rate numbers and meanings will pop up when you attempt to enter the data.

The RAMP RATE represents the speed of the dimmer to go from OFF (0) to 255 (100%). RAMP RATE defines a speed of ramping, not the time to the destination level. So, a ramp rate of 27 (2 sec) will go from an ON LEVEL of 0 to 128 (50%) in 1 second, ½ the time because it goes to ½ the maximum ON LEVEL.

To configure these features:

- WRITE will remotely program the values directly to the dimmer. Since all current INSTEON devices only read this data on boot-up, you will need to cut the power to the dimmer before it takes effect. SwitchLinc and KeypadLinc devices can be “rebooted” by pulling out the tab at the bottom for a few seconds.

- SEND will set the light at a level that will translate to the desired value when you press the SET button on the dimmer. On most INSTEON devices, pressing the device SET button once will assign the value to the ON LEVEL, twice will assign it to the RAMP RATE. The dimmer will act on the set value immediately - you do NOT need to cut power to the dimmer. It should be noted that SEND can only access ramp values from 24 (8.5 sec) to 31 (0.1 sec). Longer ramp times require use of the WRITE function, above.

In either case, you will need to scan the dimmer’s local settings for Artemis to reflect the new values.

Use caution when setting longer ramp rates. Pressing a button and waiting 8.5 seconds until full ON level is achieved can seem like an eternity. Longer ramp times are usually used with time-of-day or sunrise/sunset scenes, intended to make gradual changes so people don’t notice the light level shift.

To change or erase an X10 address, click on the X10 Address field. You must reboot the dimmer for the new X10 address to take effect.

5.2.4 – Link Quality

Artemis tracks all communication with each device and displays the results in the Link Quality screen (figure 5-9). The Link Quality statistic tracks all commands to a device that should receive a response. This helps to determine which devices communicate well and which ones may need help with Access Points or phase couplers.

Figure 5-9

The AUTO and MAN buttons indicate if a device has been taken offline for automated routines (like scene writing or scanning dimmers).

AUTO means the device did not respond after 9 sequential attemps, and Artemis has flagged it as out of communication. If you tell Artemis to send commands to that device, Artemis will attempt it. However, it will not rejoin the automated routines until you bring it back online, or data was received from that end device.

MAN is a manual offline flag. This is similar to AUTO, except the dimmer will not rejoin the automated routines until you say so. This is helpful when a scene designer and installer are working together – the programmer can continue to set up scenes, while the installer works to improve communication to a particular dimmer.

The HOP limit refers to how many times a command should be repeated on the network. You can make Artemis and the INSTEON network operate more efficiently by reducing the number of hops per-device. See About INSTEON Hops, below.

About INSTEON Hops:

When an INSTEON command is sent, all INSTEON devices that hear it will repeat the message. The more devices that respond at the same time, the stronger the signal becomes. The message itself contains a counter of how many times the message has been repeated thus far, and how many repeats are desired all together. The counter ensures the message will eventually terminate.

While hops make the system more robust, the extra hops require more communication timing slots. Any responses to a command must wait for all the repeats to finish before the reply can be transmitted back. The reply will follow the same number of hops as the original command… again occupying more slots if the message gets to the destination earlier.

To optimize your network, you might try starting at 0 hops, and only increasing the number of hops when communication is unreliable. You can use the LINK QUALITY tracking to determine when you have achieved the right balance. The fewer the hops, the faster your system operates.

Keep in mind that any jump on an RF SignaLinc or RF AccessPoint count as a hop. So, devices on the other side of an RF device will require at least 2 hops. Devices that are entirely wireless (like a RemoteLinc) would require at least one hop to reach.

AUTO-POLL INTERVAL sets Artemis to routinely scan the light level for any switch. Use this feature if there is a device that is used a lot, especially if the dimmer is on the edge of communication range. Click on the desired interval in the right column, and then click on the interval display field next to it.

6.1 Scene Setup Basics – Naming and Assigning

The Artemis controller provides 231 user-definable scenes that can send any number of dimmers to unique levels at unique ramp rates. Scene commands will adjust multiple dimmers at the same time.

6.1.1 – Scene List Page – Naming and Selecting Scenes

Figure 6-1 Each scene can be given a name.

ON and OFF buttons trigger a programmed scene, or turn all lights in the scene off.

ERASE will delete the scene settings. You must click and hold this button for at least one second to activate it. The computer beep indicates the scene was erased.

EDIT selects a scene for editing in the other screens.

6.1.2 – How to Assign Dimmers To Scene

The ASSIGN DIMMERS screen (figure 6-2) is used to select the dimmers to be included in a scene. You can choose one, several, or all dimmers to be included in the scene.

Figure 6-2

6.1.3 – Set Scene Levels and Ramp Rate

The SET LEVELS screen (figure 6-3) only shows the dimmers that are participating in the scene. Adjust the lights with the provided controls in the middle.

The bargraphs on the right indicate the levels that will be written for the scene. You can adjust the lights with the controls in the middle column. When you are satisfied with the levels you see, click on COPY CURRENT LIGHT LEVELS. This will assign the current light levels to the scene memory.

Figure 6-3

ASSIGN SCENE RAMP RATE allows you to assign a ramp rate to all dimmers in the scene at the same time.

To type in a value for the light level or adjust the ramp rate for a particular dimmer, you can click on the scene selection bargraphs on the right. The on-screen keyboard will be provided.

When you are done setting the levels and ramp rates, have Artemis write the scene to the dimmers by clicking on WRITE SCENE TO DIMMERS. Artemis will scan the dimmer memory and write the needed records. You can also use the WRITE ALL SCENES function in UTILITIES > SCENE LINK MANAGEMENT page.

The writing process may take a while if this is the first scene you are writing, or if the system lost power since you last wrote. Artemis scans the memory of all devices before writing anything out. Artemis will remember the data it scanned in the dimmers, so subsequent writing passes will not take as long.

6.2 Configuring INSTEON Devices

6.2.1 – Configuring INSTEON Remotes

Once a scene has been set-up, Artemis can assign the scene to a dimmer or remote in two possible ways. This section covers the direct approach, where each dimmer will be programmed to respond directly to the remote. This allows the scene to work, even if Artemis falls offline. An alternative is to set Artemis to react to a scene broadcast, which would then send the Scene command. See Triggers & Automation for information.

Figure 6-4 The CONFIG button (see figure 6-4) allows you to assign a scene to an INSTEON device. The list at the right shows all scene records tied to the device (as detected from the PLM link database). In the case of the RemoteLinc, we are offered scenes 1-6.

Click on the AMX SCENE # box and assign the AMX scene number. Figure 6-4 shows scene 1 (soft light). To program this scene to the dimmers, click on WRITE.

Figure 6-5 If you want the KeypadLinc to light remote buttons, the screen in figure 6-6 is where you determine what conditions light up the button. When you assign a scene to the button, Artemis automatically sets the button to light up when the scene is selected.

Click on the BUTTON FEEDBACK (figure 6-5) and a menu pops-up (figure 6-6) to set different feedback behaviors. You can have Artemis use a different scene for feedback, a single dimmer, or invert the state of the backlight. (The inverted state is helpful for positive feedback that a light is off.)

If you are using an external control system, you can also set these to channels that the programmer can control. This allows you to relay messages and show the states of other systems, such as basic AV controls.

Click CLOSE (lower right in figure 6-6) to exit the pop-up page.

Figure 6-6

7) X10 Control

Artemis capitalizes on X10 compatibility in the SmartLabs PLM providing baseline support for legacy products. Since X10 is slower and not as reliable, we only recommend X10 when no INSTEON equivalent is available, or X10 devices are pre- existing in the home and replacement is too prohibitive.

7.1 – X10 Test Commands Page

This first page in figure 7-1 displays the X10 lighting and status commands to access and test your X10 devices. Each X10 address and house code can be given a name for easy reference in later use.

Figure 7-1 You can configure Arteimis to track status for your X10 devices. The accuracy may be surprisingly good, but X10 is limited. Figure 7-1 is the page to test X10 commands (TEST CMDS). You can send X10 commands to your devices.

7.2 – X10 Valid Commands Page

The Valid Commands page (VALID CMDS) lists the commands to which the X10 device will respond (see figure 7-2). This is fundamental in tracking states for devices. If you aren’t sure which commands are valid, test them in the previous page (Test Commands is also in figure 7-1).

Figure 7-2

7.3 – X10 Status Quality Page

The Status Quality page in figure 7-3 is used to refine the quality of the feedback for the X10 device. The various Status Confidence settings determine what is considered “good enough” for devices.

- IGNORE means no status is desired for this device.

- TX CMD is the most basic tracking status. This means “trust any command that has been transmitted or received for this address”. Artemis will never query the light or device for status.

- RX CMD means Artemis must validate light status for any command it sends, but it accepts commands seen on the network as executed. (It is guaranteed not to have collided with another message.) Requires light status requests to be set as valid.

- RX REPLY means Artemis must validate light status for any command it sends, or any command it sees on the network from another device. Requires light status requests to be set as valid.

Figure 7-3 On the right is the Auto Poll Interval. Here, you can set Artemis to automatically poll the dimmer if it hasn’t heard from the dimmer in the time listed. To assign the time interval, click on the interval you would like in the right column. Then choose a time display box to assign the interval to an address (A3, for example).

8.1 – Triggers & Automation

The Triggers & Automation provides unprecendented power in a simplified user interface. These can be used to create actions at certain times of day, enhance or create logical decision from sensors or user-triggered enents, or create editable events for IR remotes and external control systems. Figure 8-1 below shows the main groupings in this page.

Figure 8-1 In the upper right, the system displays the sunrise and sunset times for the current day, as well as the shortest (Dec 21) and longest (Jul 21) days of the year so you can know the range of time for sunrise and sunset for your location. The current time is also shown at the top of the stack for reference. This information is helpful during the design and testing phase of programming your system.

The WEB GUIDE button in the upper left generates a web page that can be viewed in a separate window. Just open a new window in your web browser and go to the address listed on the screen. This reference sheet contains all the dimmers and devices, scene names and their associated slot numbers - handy when programming scenes.

The WEB GUIDE also prints a list of all programming in Artemis that will trigger a dimmer. If a dimmer appears to be turning on or off at seemlingly random times, you can look in that guide for an errant dimmer association or X10 address assignment.

8.1.1 –Automation Trigger Overview

There are three main elements to each trigger:

- Trigger Type, such as Sunset or Button Press.

- Conditional evaluations (“Conditions and Events” in figure 8-2) that can filter the event. For example, we can trigger button events only on a double tap, or only during certain times of day.

- The Event that is triggered, such as turn a scene on.

Figure 8-2

To help organize these elements, the left column shows the Trigger Type. Clicking on the trigger type will populate the list at right with all of the Conditional Evaluations and Events that are associated with that Trigger (see figure 8-3). Note: you can create two Triggers for the same thing – and their lists will remain separate.

Figure 8- 3

8.1.2 – Triggers (Left Column)

To create a Trigger, click on a slot in the Trigger column to highlight the slot you wish to edit. Next, click on one of the triggers in the lower left of the screen (“Select Triggers”) to assign the trigger. The options are:

- SUNRISE or SUNSET: Occurs at the calculated Sunrise or Sunset time, every day.

- TIME OF DAY: Occurs at a fixed time of day, every day.

- GEN MACRO: Triggers can feed other triggers. This allows complex setups to be set-up once, then reassigned to multiple locations. For example, exit timers for a “GoodBye” lighting sequence can be designed in a General Macro. Then, that one can be assigned to several buttons, or even triggered from external control systems. If a change is requested to the sequence, you only need to change the general macro to which everything points. This is a tremendous time saver.

- INSTEON BTN: Occurs anytime a button is pressed from a particular INSTEON device. Artemis will prompt you to enter the slot number. You must have an INSTEON link from the dimmer to the PLM for this to work.

- Rx X10 ADDR: Occurs any time a particular X10 address is received. Artemis will prompt you to enter the X10 address.

- Rx IR CODE: Occurs any time a known IR code is received. Your remote must support AMX IR codes for this to work – a list of remotes known to support AMX IR codes can be found at www.southcoastlogic.com.

- CLEAR: Erases all programming from the trigger in the selected slot.

If you want to test a trigger, you can click on the number key. You will notice the button will light up to indicate the trigger has been sensed, and the evaluations are taking place. Keep in mind the evaluations may prevent the trigger from occurring.

8.1.3 –Conditions and Events Overview

The list of conditions and events (the column on the right side of the screen in figure 8-2) will run when a Trigger is fired. Each event has its own unique evaluation set, and is normally evaluated independently of other events in the list.

To add or remote conditions and events, select a valid Trigger in the left column and select the slot from which you wish to work. In the bottom-center of the screen, click on ACTION LIST: INSERT or DELETE.

8.1.4 – Adding Conditional Evaluations

8.1.4.1 – Editing Conditional Evaluations

In the bottom of the screen, there are three buttons for establishing Conditional Evaluations:

- EDIT: Pops up the editing window with all the conditional options, you pick and choose which options apply.

- FOLLOW PREV: This is a flag for the system to make the same evaluation as the previous condition. When several events need to trigger from the same condition, this saves a lot of time in the editing screen.

- ALWAYS: This is a flag for the system to always evaluate true – very helpful for Sunset or time-of-day.

In the EDIT screen (pops up when you click EDIT in the CONDITIONS stack at the bottom of the page), Artemis presents every evaluation that can possibly occur, regardless of whether it is possible to evaluate true or not. For instance, a Sunset trigger will still show filters for buttons and IR codes even though they cannot possibly evaluate true. Be careful to only select the things you wish to choose.

There are five main evaluations: (1) IR code, (2) Button Number, (3) State, (4) Day of the Week and (5) Time of Day. If nothing has been selected in the group list, then the evaluation is bypassed and continues to evaluate true. If something in a group is selected, then the evaluations are applied, and the incoming trigger data must match the evaluation criteria.

Figure 8-4 In figure 8-4, this will only evaluate true if button 4 is double-tapped on this device. No days of the week or time bands have been selected, so those evaluations are bypassed.

8.1.4.2 – Conditional Evaluations, IR Codes

Be sure your remote is capable of sending AMX IR codes. The processor on which Artemis runs cannot learn new codes, so your remote must be able to adapt. There are 255 available codes in the AMX realm.

The conditional allows you to choose one IR code number for the event, from 1- 255. If no IR code is evaluated, the field will be filled with a dash.

8.1.4.3 – Conditional Evaluations, INSTEON Buttons

Conditional evaluations on button actions require group links from the remote or dimmer to the PLM. If the Trigger Number does not blink when you press your button, then the configuration is probably not correct, or there is interference on the power line.

When remotes and dimmers are pressed, they will transmit a group message to the PLM. Artemis reads the group message and looks for automation messages. The group command will contain three key pieces of information:

Trigger Data:

- Dimmer Address - Artemis reports this as a Dimmer Slot number, which is evaluated in the Trigger.

Conditional Data:

- Group Number – This can be thought of as the button number or scene number. Each group represents a pair of discrete buttons or a single toggle button. Most devices have separate buttons for ON and OFF, like a SwitcLinc, RemoteLinc or ControlLinc – each set will transmit the same group number. The KeypadLinc only has discrete buttons for the internal dimmer in the 6-button configuration. All other buttons (including the internal dimmer in 8-button configuration) are toggles, where each button transmits a unique group number.

- State – Artemis will read the type of button press (tap, double-tap, hold or release) and the value (on/off). Note that INSTEON treats button tap and double tap as momentary events – the release is implied, and therefore not reported. Release events only follow a hold. Also, while the hold contains on or off status, release commands will not.

Artemis allows you create actions in multiple buttons and multiple states for both INSTEON and X10. For example, suppose KeypadLinc buttons 3-8 trigger scenes in a room, with some buttons triggering event sequences. Since pressing a new button should probably cancel any existing event sequences, you can set any button 3-8 to cancel delays for the room on a tap, double-tap, or hold.

8.1.4.4 – Conditional Evaluations, X10 Buttons

The only button evaluations on an X10 address are the ON or OFF state. The buttons are labelled TAP ON and TAP OFF. Filtering based on the state would allow a 4-

©2007 South Coast Logic. All Rights Reserved 46 Artemis Owners Manual address X10 remote to trigger 8 scenes, by separately reading on and off for each button. You can choose both states, triggering the event on either transmission.

8.1.4.5 – Days of the Week

Multiple days of the week can be selected, making blocks of days easier. Dedicated events can be set for weekday, weekend, M-W-F, or any combination you wish.

8.1.4.6 – Time Bands

Artemis allows up to 8 preset time bands for evaluation. These presets are system- wide, so changing time band 1 in one conditional will change the time band in all conditionals.

The time bands will evaluate true starting with the listed time, and ending just before the end time. So, a time band from 02:00:00 to 09:00:00 evaluates true from 02:00:00 to 08:59:59.

In any evaluation, only one time band can be selected. Usually, time bands are used for a sunset to bedtime timeframe, or to determine whether it there is light outside (sunrise-sunset). Also, time bands cannot cross the midnight threshhold. They must run from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59. This might seem like a problem, since the dark hours (when lights would be used) will cross the midnight threshhold frequently, but it is not:

- The VALID IN button indicates the time band will evaluate true between the times listed in the timeband. So, 05:00:00 to 19:00:00 would evaluate true from 05:00:00AM until 18:59:59PM.

- The VALID OUT button indicates the time band will evaluate true outside of the time band. So, 05:00:00 to 19:00:00 would evaluate true from 00:00 until 04:59:59, and 19:00 until 23:59:59.

Here are some examples of how to use this:

- Is it dark outside? Use a time band from sunrise to sunset, and click VALID OUT.

- Is it between sunset and 2 AM? Use a time band from 02:00:00 to Sunset, and click VALID OUT.

- A true evaluation from sunset to 11 PM: Make a time band from sunset to 23:00:00 and click VALID IN.

To create a time band, click on EDIT BANDS in the lower right of the TIME OF DAY column (see figure 8-4). In the pop-up window (see figure 8-5), highlight the time band you would like to edit. The two right columns adjust times for the start and end times. SUNRISE and SUNSET buttons will insert the variable times, and OTHER will pop a keyboard for entering a specific hour/minute time. Click CLOSE when done configuring the time bands.

Figure 8-5

8.1.4.7 – The Conditional Summary

In the main TRIGGERS & AUTOMATION screen, the conditionals for each line are summarized in the top line. The Figure 8-6 system attempts to show you the evaluations that are requested in text form, allowing you to scan your list quickly (figure 8-6).

8.1.5 – Adding Events

If a conditional evaluates true, the command associated with it will be executed. Clicking on the EVENT EDIT button will pop up an editor for the selected event in the right column, providing the tools to create a command. Once the command is created, the command is displayed in the bottom line of the event. For third party programmers, this is a great way to learn the syntax of the system.

8.1.5.1 – Delay Groups DELAY GROUP STANDARDS: If no delay is desired, leave this blank. If one has been entered, you can clear it When delays are being used at by entering a value of 0 (zero) in the various points in the system, it may delay fields. be easiest to assign a delay group number per room. CancelDelay Artemis provides a delay buffer, which commands can then be sent any time can be used for timers or event a new command is issued in that sequences. Artemis can hold a room. command for a given number of seconds. Delayed commands can be assigned to a delay group, making it easy to cancel the delayed commands later on.

For example, assume the front yard can have a timer set for guests to exit when you double-tap a light button (figure 8-7 and 8-8). The system could be set up to cancel the delay when the light is manually turned off. This way, the first exit timer doesn’t keep ticking away, and shortening the light for the next guest to leave.

Figure 8-7

The DELAY TIME and DELAY GROUP fields are only for creating delays. Cancelling delays are done in the next section.

8.1.5.2 – Configuring the Command

The TARGET, NUMBER and STATE sections (figure 8-7) all work together to form a command. Simply select what type of command you want to issue (such as an INSTEON SCENE), a number (the SCENE number), and the STATE (like ON, RAISE ONLY

Figure 8-8

Most combinations in the list are self-exlanatory (figure 8-8), but here are some examples of commands that are not obvious:

- DELAY CANCEL will stop any commands in Artemis’s delay buffer. Enter the delay group number in the NUMBER column (towards the center of the page), not the DELAY GROUP (towards the left of the page).

- FAST ON or FAST OFF in INSTEON SCENES and INSTEON LIGHTS turn the light (or all lights in the scene) to full level instantly. The ramp rates and on-levels are ignored. This is usually used for emergency or panic scenes, perhaps when the security alarm goes off.

- INSTEON SCENE RAISE ONLY and LOWER ONLY look at the current level of each light in the scene before adjusting them. RAISE ONLY means the system will only adjust the lights up to the scene level – it will not lower them. LOWER

ONLY is the opposite, only lowering the lights to a certain level, but not raising them.

RAISE ONLY is helpful for scenes at sunset, ensuring a minimal light level is maintained when it gets dark out.

LOWER ONLY is helpful in the “Good Night” scene. All rooms could go to off, but the bedrooms could be lowered to nightlight level. If the bedrooms were off, the lights would not be raised to nightlight.

- INSTEON LIGHT offers FLASH, which will blink the light once. This is helpful as visual feedback that the system has received a command. For instance, if an exit timer is only set for the front yard on a button double-tap, the system might blink the light to confirm the timer was set.

- MACRO tells the system to fire another TRIGGER. When the same event sequence will be used in multiple locations (such as a “GoodBye” sequence trigged from a keypad by the front door and garage), the actions can be placed in a General Macro which can be fired from both locations. Then, any changes made in the General Macro will apply to all buttons that feed it.

8.2 – System Configuration Screen

The entire left side of this screen is filled with status information about your system. This information is designed for programmers of third party systems and technical support.

8.2.1 – System Configuration, Left Column Readouts

Much of the information in this screen is intended for documentation. Simply take a screen shot of this page when you’re done with the system, and you will have documented many of the critical settings.

An easy way to take a screenshot in Windows is to press CTRL-PRINT SCREEN. That places a picture of your desktop on the clipboard. Then, go to the picture editing program of your choice, paste the data to a picture and save it. If you don’t have a graphic editor, you can use Microsoft Paint (built-in to Windows) which can be found at START > ALL PROGRAMS > ACCESSORIES > PAINT.

The top section lists the last IP settings that were made to the system. This information will update the moment any changes are made to the set-up in the Telnet window, but the processor will not act on this information until it has rebooted.

The middle section lists information about your processor, including the serial number, the software revision, and all the programming addresses.

The PROC CYCLE stat (middle of the column) is a helpful gauge if Artemis is being added to an existing AMX processor. This indicates how much of a load your processor is experiencing. The number on the right indicates the “fastest” it has gone, and the left number indicates the stat for the last second. For Artemis running by itself on an NI700, the number usually hovers around 12-14. If this number drops below 8 or 10 when the system is relatively idle, you might want to consider leaving Artemis on a dedicated processor.

The bottom group shows the model, address and firmware of the SmartLabs PLM. We recommend firmware version 52 or better.

8.2.2 – System Configuration, Calculating Sunrise and Sunset

Figure 8-9

Artemis can calculate sunrise and sunset events, simply by knowing your location on the planet and your time zone. This is really easy to find with the Internet.

Enter your longitude (don’t forget the minus sign) and latitude in the fields provided (see figure 8-9), your Time Zone data and your sunrise and sunset calculations will be made. If you are in a valley, it may get darker sooner. If you are on a hill, it may get darker later. If you have lots of trees, it may get darker sooner. The “shift” field allows you to adjust the actual time used for sunset by offsetting the time for these local situations.

For the Time Zone, just click on the zone that applies (figure 8-9). Presets have been provided for all zones in the USA, and for Daylight Savings Time Setting. Choose +1 hour for DST in the summer and +0 for Standard Time in the winter. Artemis does not currently adjust the clock by itself, which means sunrise and sunset events will remain correct. Time-Of-Day events will slide 1 hour until you adjust the clock and daylight savings setting.

8.2.2.1 Finding your Longitude and Latitude Using maps.Google.com

Using maps.Google.com (figure 8-10), look up the address of the home. If it isn’t found, pick a neighboring street, or even just the city/state. Being off a few miles won’t affect the Sunrise/Sunset more than a minute.

Figure 8-10

In the example in figure 8-10, I searched for our hometown of Fullerton, CA. javascript:void(prompt('',gApplication.getMap().getCenter()));

Once you get the map, type the above line into the URL line of your web browser (that’s where you’ll usually type the web site you want to go to). You’ll probably want to save this in a text file, so you don’t have to type the whole thing every time. A pop-up window will appear with the longitude and latitude of the map’s center.

8.2.2.2 Finding your Longitude and Latitude Using maps.Yahoo.com

Using maps.Yahoo.com, the longitude and latitude appear in the URL itself. Again searching for my hometown of Fullerton, CA I got a location of:

http://maps.yahoo.com/broadband#mvt=m&q1=fullerton,%20ca&trf=0 &lon=-117.929134&lat=33.870558&mag=6

The longitude and latitude are listed towards the end of the URL, as

lon=-117.929134 indicates the Longitude

lat=33.870558 indicates the Latitude

8.2.3 – System Configuration, Support Log In

South Coast Logic has developed a Remote Support Server that allows dealers to control Artemis remotely without altering the client’s network. This maintains the security of the client network.

The contact data for the dealer’s Remote Support Server will need to be provided by the dealer doing support. Once this link is made, the remote technicians can use this for making changes of any kind, from clock changes, modifying scenes, or updating the code as new features come along.

For dealers looking for information on obtaining a Remote Support Server, please contact South Coast Logic directly at [email protected].

8.3 –Scene Link Management

Figure 8-11

The Scene Link Management screen (figure 8-11) offers access to several routines that can automate scene writing and data management.

Whenever scenes are written to dimmers, Artemis needs to scan the dimmers. In order to speed the process, Artemis remembers all the links it saw in the dimmers in the past. So, the first time it writes a scene, it may take a while to scan the dimmers. After that, Artemis use what it learned in previous scans, and updates are quick. This memory will be lost when Artemis is rebooted, or when power is lost.

If you have an Artemis Remote Support Server, you might use that to trigger a scan before you leave for the client’s residence, so the system is up-to-date when you arrive.

8.3.1 - Rescan Dimmers (One or All)

Rescan commands tell Artemis to forget what it knows about a particular dimmer, and rescan it. This is useful when a dimmer has been swapped out, or programmed with a separate device. (Artemis is designed to reject programming from other systems.)

Commands are available to rescan all dimmers, or just a single one for handling spot- problems.

8.3.2 – Purge All Scenes

This will make sure all dimmers appear to be scanned, then eliminate group links in all dimmers that are not part of the Artemis programming.

8.3.3 – Write All Scenes

WRITE ALL SCENES will scan all dimmers, purge the links that do not belong, and write out all the links that should be present. This is referred to as the MAGIC “FIX-IT” BUTTON, because it does resolve the vast majority of dimmer programming issues.

For a total flush of the system, we recommend RESCAN ALL DIMMERS, then WRITE ALL SCENES. You don’t have to wait for RESCAN ALL DIMMERS to finish before clicking on WRITE ALL SCENES. When that is done, the only problems you’ll need to look for are INSTEON devices with X10 Addresses and reboot the dimmers (using the pull tabs at the bottom, unplugging LampLincs, or simply cutting the breakers).

8.3.4 – Clear Buffers

CLEAR BUFFERS will clear all commands and routines from the buffers. Usually, this will be used if you want to stop an automated routine (like WRITE ALL SCENES) before it finishes.

8.3.5 – Clear Dimmer Slot

CLEAR DIMMER SLOT is a shortcut for eliminating a dimmer from the system. This should not be used to swap a dimmer – this eliminates it all together. It will clear the information for the dimmer slot, remove it from Mirror Links, and remove it from any Scenes in which it is participating. Press PURGE ALL SCENES to remove the programming from the dimmers themselves.

8.3.6 – Load File (Revert)

LOAD FILE will re-read the Artemis set-up information from the non-volatile memory. If you make a few changes and want to eliminate them, this is the best way to do it. This will take you all the way back to your last save, or the last Auto-Save.

8.3.7 – Memory Examiner

MEMORY EXAMINER (figure 8-12) is a debugging tool for advanced technicians. It shows the scanned link information for each dimmer byte-by-byte. It offers some fields with descriptions that help make sense of what is there, if it can determine the scene and the source trigger.

Figure 8-12

8.4 – Very Advanced

By the name of the page, these features are not for the faint of heart. These tools (figure 8-13) are for third party programmers and advanced support personnel. It will help examine the data that comes in and out of the system.

Figure 8-13

To view these messages, you need to Telnet into the Artemis processor. Once inside, type msg on and press ENTER.

8.4.1 – Debug PLM

DEBUG PLM shows all commands that are sent from Artemis to a third party control system, whether connected to the serial port, telnet port, or AMX virtual PLM. This is a great way for programmers to see what strings are coming out of Artemis without having to build their own debug window.

Programmers need to keep in mind we are not showing the carriage return and line feed (0x0D 0x0A) that are appended to the end of each string sent to the telnet interface and serial port. AMX programmers using the virtual PLM will not receive the delimiter, since the internal event handlers automatically separate individual strings into events for you.

8.4.2 – Debug Buffer and Debug Parse Str (South Coast Logic Programmers Only)

DEBUG BUFFER shows all data as it comes in from the PLM. This will show the string in two lines, with ASCI representation on top, and the hex representation below. This should be left for South Coast Logic programmers, only.

DEBUG PARSE STR is a similar command, showing the buffer in processed chunks, rather than random data chunks.

8.4.3 – Show Raw TX/Rx

SHOW RAW TX/RX is helpful if you want to use Artemis as a bridge to the INSTEON network for other devices, as well. It will use the Artemis handlers to identify and report raw INSTEON strings, saving the third party programmer from having to recreate it all. This will pick the data after Artemis has identified the strings are Insteon or X10 strings, saving you the work.

For programmers doing this, we recommend using the complementing InsteonSend1= and InsteonSend2= commands to transmit raw data through the system. These allow you to add raw INSTEON commands to the primary or secondary buffers. See the Advanced codes appendix at the end of this manual.

8.4.4 – Debug Routines (South Coast Logic Programmers Only)

This is used for debugging automated routines. It will dump a lot of data into the telnet window, so you should leave this off unless you are looking for a problem.

8.4.5 – Debug Msg Delete

Artemis optimizes the system by eliminating duplicated or conflicting commands. For example, if someone presses the ON button for the same dimmer three times before the command gets out, Artemis will skip the oldest ones. If DEBUG MSG DELETE is on, a message will be sent indicating an extra message has been eliminated for efficiency.

9.1 – Linking Other Control Systems

External control is available for systems integrators who want to connect Artemis to separate control systems such as AMX, Crestron, RTI, Universal Remote, and other systems. This feature requires extensive knowledge of set-up and programming on those external control systems, and as such, technical support on this is limited to professional installers/programmers in the AV and lighting industry.

The system can be controlled in four ways:

- An IR Sensor can be connected to the IR-RX port, offering up to 255 unique codes that can be assigned in the web utility screen. Call the manufacturer of your IR remote to see if they can learn and transmit AMX IR codes, or contact AMX or an AMX dealer to obtain an IR remote such as the TXC-24IR.

- An RS232 connection can be made from the external controller to Artemis, allowing bi-directional control using standard ASCI text with carriage return – line feed as a delimiter. Feedback strings are sent when changes occur – there is no need to poll the controller repeatedly.

- A Telnet connection can be made from the external controller to Artemis, using the same ASCI text protocol on the RS232 connection. If you ever need to switch formats to free up a port, you can do it. Feedback strings are sent when changes occur – there is no need to poll the controller repeatedly.

- For linking to AMX control systems, control can be accessed Master-to-Master since Artemis runs on a small AMX controller. In this case, the entire ASCI text protocol provided in RS232 and Telnet is still available, and you can take advantage of channels and levels for direct feedback on many functions.

In this section, you will find details for making the connection using each method. Next, the ASCI Text strings for RS232, Telnet and Master-to-Master connections are detailed… as well as the internal channel commands for Master-to-Master.

9.1.1 – IR Control

The AMX NI700 can receive any of AMX’s 255 IR codes. Connect an IR eye to the IR-RX port on the back of the NI700, as shown in Section 3.1.3. Then, set up macro events in UTILITIES > TRIGGERS & AUTOMATION.

The Trigger should be set to “Rx IR CODE”. The conditions can include the IR codes, so you can put everything in one trigger, if you like.

If you aren’t sure which IR code is being sent from your remote, you can turn on the debugger. Artemis reports the IR codes in the serial interface, which can be displayed in the telnet window. To do this:

1) Telnet in to your master, and type msg on.

- On a Windows machine, go to the START menu and select RUN. - Type telnet, a space, and the ip address of your NI700. - When the telnet window opens, type msg on and press ENTER.

2) Go to UTILITIES > VERY ADVANCED and turn on DEBUG PLM. You will now see any messages that come out of the AMX Master. When you transmit an AMX IR code, you should see commands like IRRxPush=3 and IRRxRelease=3. The number after the equal sign is the IR code number that you are transmitting.

If you don’t see these messages, then either the IR codes aren’t AMX codes, the IR eye isn’t hooked up correctly, or there is something interfering with the IR codes.

9.1.2 – Serial (RS232) Interface

Capitalization does matter on the commands, so pay close attention to that. In the ASCI Command descriptions that follow, the delimiter will be omitted for brevity.

The first serial port on the Artemis system is for the INSTEON PLM. The second one can be used for optional external control. The default settings are:

Baud Rate: 9600 Pin 2: Data Rx Parity: None Pin 3: Data Tx Data Bits: 8 Pin 5: Ground Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None

The Commands use a delimiter of a Carriage Return and Line Feed (0x0D 0x0A in hexadecimal, 13 10 in decimal) shown as below. So, a test command to turn on the first INSTEON dimmer or the first X10 address on would be:

ASCI CHARACTERS DELIMITER InsteonLightOn=1 X10LightOn=A1

Capitalization matters on the commands, so pay close attention to that. In the ASCI Command descriptions that follow, the delimiter will be omitted for brevity.

9.1.3 – Telnet Interface

You can also connect to Artemis over Telnet. (Artemis will act as the Telnet server.) The default port is 100, but you can adjust this in the Web Utility Screen.

For instructions on assigning an IP address to Artemis, refer to Section 3.2. Once you have been able to log in to the master with a web browser, you can verify the web server is running by using the telnet application on your computer to log in.

There is only one control telnet server running on the Artemis master at a time. If your control system is logged in, your computer will not be able to make a connection.

Capitalization matters on the commands, so pay close attention to that. In the ASCI Command descriptions that follow, the delimiter will be omitted for brevity.

9.1.4 – AMX Master-To-Master

Artemis is a NetLinx program running on an AMX master. All AMX functions (FTP server, etc) are available – including master-to-master connections. As such, all standard Master-to-Master concepts apply. Please contact an AMX ACE Certified Installer or Programmer for assistance with Master-to-Master connections.

See Section 9.3 for sample AMX code.

9.2 – ASCI Commands

9.2.1 – Serial Interface, Standard Commands

Summary of commands in this section:

Delay=,<# OF SEC FROM 1-3600>, DelayCancel= InsteonLightFastOff= InsteonLightFastOn= InsteonLightFlash= InsteonLightLevel=, InsteonLightOff= InsteonLightOn= InsteonLightRamp=,<+|-|S> InsteonLightToggle= InsteonSceneLowerOnly= InsteonSceneRaiseOnly= InsteonSceneOff= InsteonSceneOn= InsteonSceneRamp=,<+|-|S> InsteonSceneToggle= InsteonSceneFastOn= InsteonSceneFastOff= ProgrammerChannel=,<1|0|X FOR STATES> TriggerEvent= X10AllLightsOff= X10AllLightsOn= X10AllUnitsOff= X10LightOff= X10LightOn=

X10LightPresetHigh= X10LightPresetLow= X10LightRamp=,<+|-|S> X10LightToggle=

Delay=,<# OF SEC FROM 1-3600>,

Instructs lighting system to execute a command for a specific number of seconds. This is used for basic sequencing of events or timer-related events. The group number gives you a flag that you can use with the DelayCancel command later, if you need to stop an action. The group number will likely be associated with a lighting zone, allowing new commands to cancel aging sequences.

Example 1:

InsteonSceneOn=37 Delay=1,900,InsteonSceneOff=37

Supposed scene 37 turns on the lights in the front yard. The above sequence would turn the front yard lights on, and automatically turn them off after 900 seconds (15 minutes).

Example 2:

InsteonSceneOn=41 Delay=1,10,InsteonSceneOn=42

This creates an easy way to use two scenes to create intermediate lighting levels for a lighting adjustment.

In a dedicated theater, you can create a “Take Your Seats” intermediate lighting scene, wait 10 seconds, then lower the rest of the way to an optimum viewing level.

In larger rooms, sometimes short exit lighting level is helpful, allowing someone to exit the room before turning the lights off completely. The intermediate lighting scene acts as confirmation that the room off command is executing, and as a safety feature.

Intermediate lighting scenes are often preferable to a long dim time, since it can be difficult for the homeowner to discern when a slow dim has begun. Also, the useful “exit time” on a long fade really depends on the starting position of the lights,

whereas the intermediate lighting level can hold a safe lighting level for the required time, every time.

DelayCancel=

Searches commands that are currently buffered by the Delay command. This requires a group number from 1-255 to have been assigned in the Delay command. (Delay group 0 cannot be terminated.)

Delay=5,900,InsteonSceneOff=37 DelayCancel=5

If you sent the Delay command above, the DelayCancel command above would cancel the command (if it were still in the buffer).

InsteonLightFastOff= InsteonLightFastOn=

These turn the light instantly on to full intensity (255) or instantly off.

InsteonLightFastOn=25

The above command instantly turns the dimmer in slot #25 to full intensity (255).

InsteonLightFlash=

This will blink the light one time. If the light is at 50% intensity or more, the light will turn off instantly and return to its previous level. If the light was below 50% intensity, it will flash on instantly and return to its previous level.

This command is useful during set-up, to identify lights quickly. It is also useful in programming, as visual feedback that the system has received a command. For instance, you could set the system up so that:

- Pushing the front porch light could turn the light on normally.

InsteonLightFlash=5 Delay=900,InsteonSceneOff=37

- Double-Tapping the front porch light ON button could turn the light on for 15 minutes. A flash command could be used on the light to indicate that a timer has been set. Assuming the front porch is scene 37 and the front porch light is in dimmer slot #5:

InsteonLightLevel=,

This sends a specific light to a specific light level. For instance:

InsteonLightLevel=25,255

The above command sends dimmer in slot #25 to full level.

NOTE: In most INSTEON dimmers, the dimmer will use the ramp rate of the last scene… not the local ramp rate. As such, it is often easier to use scenes even for basic light toggles.

InsteonLightOff= InsteonLightOn= InsteonLightToggle=

These turn the light on and off. The on level will be the dimmer’s local on level. If this has not been scanned yet, this will default to the maximum level 255.

InsteonLightOn=25 Turn light 25 on to its on level InsteonLightOff=25 Turn light 25 off InsteonLightToggle=25 Toggle light 25

The toggle command turns OFF the dimmer in slot #25 if it is at any level except 0 (zero) and turns ON the dimmer in slot #25 to the local level and at the local ramp rate if the dimmer is OFF.

NOTE A: In most INSTEON dimmers, the dimmer will use the ramp rate of the last scene… not the local ramp rate. As such, it is often easier to use scenes even for basic light toggles.

InsteonLightRamp=,<+|-|S>

This command instructs a specific dimmer to start ramping up, down, or stop ramping. When the lighting finishes ramping, the controller will automatically poll the level of the dimmer for you.

InsteonLightRamp=25,+ Starts raising dimmer 25 InsteonLightRamp=25,- Starts lowering dimmer 25 InsteonLightRamp=25,S Stops ramping dimmer 25

Be sure to stop ramping dimmers when you are done, or the ending light level will not be scanned.

InsteonSceneLowerOnly= InsteonSceneRaiseOnly=

These commands will individually analyze the light level of each dimmer involved with a scene, and will only adjust the lights in one direction only. For example, sending InsteonSceneRaiseOnly means the system will ensure all lights in that scene are at least at the level of the specified scene. If the lights are at a higher intensity, they are left alone. If the lights are lower, they will be raised.

InsteonSceneLowerOnly:

Dimmer Starting Levels: 147 50 0 255 Specified Scene Levels: 60 60 60 140 Dimmer Ending Levels: 60 50 0 140

If the lighting design calls for lights to automatically turn lights off in several rooms at night, you might use this to trigger as an intermediate scene to warn anyone in the room that the lights will be going off in a few minutes. Example:

InsteonSceneLowerOnly=54 Delay=120,InsteonSceneOff=54

If this was to run at sundown, the above sequence would dim the lights in the room to scene 54, and turn the lights off in that room 2 minutes later.

NOTE: If all dimmers in the scene need to be adjusted, the scene command will be sent. If only some dimmers need to be adjusted, the dimmers will be adjusted

individually, which takes more time. You may need to consider that if you use this command in tightly timed sequences.

InsteonSceneRaiseOnly:

Dimmer Starting Levels: 147 50 0 255 Specified Scene Levels: 60 60 60 140 Dimmer Ending Levels: 147 60 60 255

If the lighting design calls for minimal lights to turn on at sundown, this would be a useful command. If someone is in a room with the lights on bright, using this command would prevent the sundown event from dimming the lights in the room. It would only raise them, if needed. Example:

InsteonSceneRaiseOnly=54

NOTE: If all dimmers in the scene need to be adjusted, the scene command will be sent. If only some dimmers need to be adjusted, the dimmers will be adjusted individually, which takes more time. You may need to consider that if you use this command in tightly timed sequences.

InsteonSceneOff= InsteonSceneOn= InsteonSceneToggle=

Sends a scene on or scene off command. The system will automatically send the command, and INSTEON follow-up commands to each dimmer to ensure the scene command was received.

InsteonSceneOn=54 Send scene 54 on InsteonSceneOff=54 Send scene 54 off

The scene number always refers to the scene number when sent from the PLM, which is the number you see in the web set-up utility.

InsteonSceneFastOff= InsteonSceneFastOn=

Turns all dimmers in the scene instantly on to full intensity (255) or instantly off.

InsteonSceneFastOn=25

The above command instantly turns all dimmers in scene 25 to full intensity (255).

ProgrammerChannel=,<1|0|X FOR STATES>

The buttons on SmartLab’s KeypadLinc can light up to show feedback. Artemis can set each button to its own feedback assignment. One feedback option is externally controlled feedback channels. If the programmer combines this feature with the ability to trap messages InsteonButtonTapOn, the result is the ability to receive button presses, and light up the buttons as desired.

For example, a keypad for a back patio might use 2 buttons for light scenes through Artemis, and use the remaining 4 buttons for volume control and AV source selection. Other ideas for buttons could be to control shades, spa controls, water misters, or many other devices.

The ProgrammerChannel command allows you to change as many channels as you wish with one command. You can start in the middle of the list, allowing the commands to be minimal in length. For example, if you use channels 24-27 to show the AV selection for the patio you could make sure only the third button lights up by sending:

ProgrammerChannel=24,0010

This indicates you wanted to start at 24, and set the channels off, off, on, off. You can also skip channels with an X, if desired. For example:

ProgrammerChannel=81,10X01

This turns channel 81 and 85 on, 82 and 84 off, and leaves 83 unchanged.

TriggerEvent=

TriggerEvent allows external triggering of any macros set-up in Artemis. This allows subtle changes to the macro events later on, without requiring the programmer to be involved.

This command will be subject to the evaluations in the macro. As such, the command may not yield any results. For instance, if this command is sent at 2 PM and the macro only allows events between sunset and 2 AM, the conditional will obliterate the command.

X10AllLightsOff= X10AllLightsOn= X10AllUnitsOff= X10LightOff= X10LightOn= X10LightPresetHigh= X10LightPresetLow= X10LightRamp=,<+|-|S> X10LightToggle=

These commands instruct Artemis to send the associated X10 command. They use the same syntax their INSTEON counterparts use.

9.2.2 – Serial Interface, Standard Replies and Status Reports

Summary of responses in this section: InsteonButtonDoubleTapOn=,