INSTEON Asymmetrical Linking

[upstatemike]

Does anybody know if you can do asymmetrical linking with INSTEON? That is, can you link a module to respond to an OFF command but not an ON command (or vise versa)?

Example: I have six switches in my basement controlling six banks of lights. Because I don't want people turning on more lights than they really need I don't want any linking when turning them on. But because I don't want anything left on by accident, I want them all linked to turn off when the switch at the top of the stairs is turned off.

All switches are the relay type controlling fluorescent lighting so I can't play with dim levels. Can I do this with INSTEON or will I need to use UPB in the basement to accomplish this?

 

[Spanky]

Not sure about linking, but you can write an automation command(s), given the proper control equipment, to turn off several lights when any of the lights are turned off.


PS: For all you Insteon Gurus, I have witnessed Insteon working with the M1.

 

[AccessX10]

With 2-way status?

 

[dwarf]

You could accomplish this with a keypadlinc by assigning one of the buttons in non toggle mode to always send the off command. I just set up a similar function with 1 non toggle all on and 1 non toggle all off. (Security buttons for the wife).

 

[upstatemike]

Interesting idea! Can I use the 6-button face and link to the large OFF button that is associated with the local load (which would not be connected in this case)?

 

[dwarf]

I will have to try that to see if it will work. Since the off button is associated to the local load I do not know if you can make it a non-toggle button. I made both my "c & d" buttons non toggle. I think the local load ON/Off my work differently.

 

[jeffx]

PS: For all you Insteon Gurus, I have witnessed Insteon working with the M1.

Hey Spanky, could you give us more information about this??!?

 

[dwarf]

Was this for a demo at EHX? EHX is next week.