UPB PIM - Upstart and Omni Pro II

[torque]

Quick question about the UPB™ Powerline Interface Module (PIM 36A00-1):

It sounds like most people use a combination of the Dealer PCA software and Upstart to configure their UPB light switches.

Right now I have the PIM connected to my Omni Pro II serial port #3. If I want to configure switches using the Upstart Program, do I need to unplug the PIM from the Omni Pro II and bring it over to my computer and plug it directly into the computer using the UPB™ PIM to computer cable (36A05-2)? Then when I am finished configuring, unplug it from the computer and plug it back into the Omni Pro II?

 

[JonW]

Yes, you'll need to switch it back and forth. Honestly, you should probably have two PIM's. They are great troubleshooting devices and I like to be able to leave one connected to the HAI at all times and also use one on a PC so that I can program, test, analyze signals, etc.

 

[pete_c]

I have three UPB Pims.

One is connected to the HAI OPII (HAI Serial), Homeseer (SA Serial) server and one (SA USB) is a floater for my laptop/Upstart.

I tried doing a remote USB to NIC with the SA UPB device via Digi's USB Anywhere. It sees the device but doesn't work. I never tried it though on my Lantronics USB to Network Device. The folks at SA mentioned something about a USB driver update such that it would work with the Digi USB Anywhere box. None the less I use the UPB floater connected to the laptop to check signal strengths around the house.

 

[torque]

Thanks for the info guys. I just ordered a 36A05-2 so I can hook the PIM to my computer. No matter what I've tried I am unable to get the PIM to see or configure my only HAI UPB light switch. I am hoping that using the Upstart software I can try and troubleshoot it more.