I have a couple of questions I hope I can get some help on.
In another thread there was a discussion on configuring Simply Automated devices to run under HLC. Does anyone have a matrix for programming an SA US2-40 for HLC. As I understand it, unlike HAI devices, the 2-40 switches send a link to themselves to turn on and off. Many of the rooms in my install are all CFL, so the devices need to be configured in a non-dimming configuration.
Also, as I understand HLC, you configure 8 device rooms with the first device reserved for a room controller. So assume I am configuring a kids bedroom with 3 non-dimming CFL loads and no controller. Let's take room 9. As I understand it, I will leave Unit 65 (for the unused controller) empty, and configure Units 66, 67 and 68 with the SA US2-40s to mimic HLC per the matrix requested above. Is this correct?
Assuming I leave links 49 and 50 allocated to the ALL ON and ALL OFF function on multi-button faceplate on the US2-40, does that mean I can use Links 51-54 for other purposes, e.g., to control different loads using the multi-button faceplate, or will this impact HLC is some way I do not anticipate?
Finally, I have a room with all HAI switches programmed with HLC and a 6-Button controller. Let's assume these are all in Room 1, Units 001-008. If these devices are all Relay switches, it seems that other than Links 001 and 002 (all on and all off), the remaining Links 003-006 are unused. Is there any reason these links cannot be used for other purposes by programming them in UpStart, e.g., to control other devices. Please let me know. I understand how HLC uses links to create room scenes, but very few of my rooms will have scene controllers and I don't want to mess with the unused links if it will have negative consequences in HLC or for the OPII.
If you have done this sort of setup before I would appreciate your input.
Thanks.
David
In another thread there was a discussion on configuring Simply Automated devices to run under HLC. Does anyone have a matrix for programming an SA US2-40 for HLC. As I understand it, unlike HAI devices, the 2-40 switches send a link to themselves to turn on and off. Many of the rooms in my install are all CFL, so the devices need to be configured in a non-dimming configuration.
Also, as I understand HLC, you configure 8 device rooms with the first device reserved for a room controller. So assume I am configuring a kids bedroom with 3 non-dimming CFL loads and no controller. Let's take room 9. As I understand it, I will leave Unit 65 (for the unused controller) empty, and configure Units 66, 67 and 68 with the SA US2-40s to mimic HLC per the matrix requested above. Is this correct?
Assuming I leave links 49 and 50 allocated to the ALL ON and ALL OFF function on multi-button faceplate on the US2-40, does that mean I can use Links 51-54 for other purposes, e.g., to control different loads using the multi-button faceplate, or will this impact HLC is some way I do not anticipate?
Finally, I have a room with all HAI switches programmed with HLC and a 6-Button controller. Let's assume these are all in Room 1, Units 001-008. If these devices are all Relay switches, it seems that other than Links 001 and 002 (all on and all off), the remaining Links 003-006 are unused. Is there any reason these links cannot be used for other purposes by programming them in UpStart, e.g., to control other devices. Please let me know. I understand how HLC uses links to create room scenes, but very few of my rooms will have scene controllers and I don't want to mess with the unused links if it will have negative consequences in HLC or for the OPII.
If you have done this sort of setup before I would appreciate your input.
Thanks.
David