by AdminWes » Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:06 am
Hi Rad,
I apologize for the delayed response. Let me attempt to address your issues here:
1. A seperate manual has not been created yet. There are detailed guides on the forum and the website for getting started.
2. This is a limitation of the PowerLinc device and the SDM software interface. Advanced controls such as Keypad Linc controls and press-and-hold to fade the virtaul switch are not supported by the PowerLinc. SmartLinc and the ISY support these features.
3. Same reason as number 2.
4. Folders are not a native concept to the PowerLinc. The SmartLinc and ISY support folder layouts. Folder support could be added to the PowerLinc in a software only solution, but has not made it yet into the released version of MobiLinc.
5. The PowerLinc device is very limited. It does not understand when a light is on or off automaticially. As a workaround to this, MobiLinc polls for status through the SDM software to the PowerLinc on a 120 second loop. Every 2 minutes, MobiLinc will poll for every device status and update accordingly. The ISY is the only real-time status controller device available.
7. Scenes are a little awkward with the PowerLinc. The PowerLinc doesn't control scenes like the SmartLinc or ISY does. Instead it is up to the controlling software to group devices into scenes and activate each device in that scene one at a time. There is a forced 2 second delay between each device command to allow the PowerLinc to propogate the command to the INSTEON network. Again, the SmartLinc or ISY are much better suited for scene control where you get the instant ON/OFF of all devices in a scene. Can you give me a scenario with the number and types of devices in a scene that is causing the app to freeze? I'd like to reproduce it here to fix any issues that may be occuring.
If you are unhappy with the PowerLinc performance, my 1st recommendation is to go to the ISY controller. This is by far the best controller on the market and will give you the instant real-time feedback, scene control, and program control you want out of your INSTEON setup.
I do apologize for the issues you are having. Please let me know if I can help answer any other questions.
Wes