INSTEON HouseLinc Manual - Manual (Page 24)

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HouseLinc will begin synchronizing all devices in the house. Please note that this process takes
over one minute per device, on average.
3) Once the synch is complete you can click on Reports, Synchronization Report to view a complete
record of the synchronization (you can follow the same steps to view a report on the portion of the
synch that has already been performed even while it is running – and repeat to update report)
Phase Bridging with Dual-Band PLM
1) Start Phase Bridging Detection Mode by tapping the Set button on PowerLinc Modem four times
quickly
PowerLinc Modem will begin beeping continuously and the Status LED will be solid green
2) Check the LED behavior of the other dual-band devices to see if they are on the opposite phase
If at least one of the other dual-band device LEDs is blinking green 2 , continue to step 3
Otherwise, move dual-band devices until at least one of them exhibits the desired LED behavior
3) Tap the Set button on PowerLinc Modem to exit Phase Bridging Detection Mode
PowerLinc Modem will stop beeping and its Status LED will remain solid green
Running Signal Diagnostics
Signal Diagnostics measures the signaling statistics to each device. This tool helps to confirm that your
INSTEON network is properly configured, that devices are in range and that it will work as expected. If
the statistics measured are not acceptable, typically all that is required is the addition of one or more
FilterLincs and/or dual-band INSTEON products (such as an Access Point).
1) Click on the Tools Drop down menu
2) Click on Advanced
3) Click on Signal Diagnostics
4) Click on the DeviceName column header to sort alphabetically
5) Click on the Start Button
HouseLinc will begin 100 tests of each always-on INSTEON device in your home. It will test both
standard and extended length messages. Results are displayed in the SD Success and ED
Success Columns. Sequential test data for each device is listed in the lower pane.
6) We recommend that if any of your devices test out at below 99%, you consider adding additional
INSTEON devices (for hopping messages) and/or powerline FilterLincs to reduce noise and signal
attenuation in your home.
For more on signal diagnostics read Resolving INSTEON Network Issues Using HouseLinc Diagnosics .
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or is bright solid white or blue, the device is on the opposite phase