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mControl v2 (Home Edition) User Manual

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Smarthome HouseLinc Software

Smarthome’s HouseLinc software is complementary to mControl. HouseLinc may be used to

programmatically set links for the PowerLinc 2414x/2814x adapter and/or remote devices. If this is

done, it is recommended that the STARTUP_CHECK_LINK parameter is disabled.

Links and Device Status

If devices are not linked, mControl can recognize status changes only if theses changes are

initiated by mControl – status changes from external sources, say a ControLinc or a SwitchLinc

paddle press, will not be recognized

mControl uses the following methods to update the status of devices stored in the mControl

database and shown on the screen:

 Upon start-up, immediately after the linking process, mControl inquires for the status of

each device and listens for the acknowledgement message

 Upon each command or macro, mControl listens for the acknowledgement message

 If the device is linked in the PLC Database, mControl is also able to listen for

acknowledgements sent by the device as a response to the initiating device.

While it is possible to poll for status for INSTEON devices, mControl does not use polling to ensure

that there is no additional traffic on the INSTEON bus. Generally speaking, Embedded Automation

believes that polling causes unnecessary traffic which may conflict with device to device

messaging – we believe that event-based messaging is best.

If mControl is not updating status of the device, the following problems may exist:

 The device did not link during start-up or the add/edit process. It is recommended to either

re-start mControl, re-save the device using the Edit Device page or attempt manual

linking.

 There is significant traffic or noise on the powerline and the PowerLinc 2414x/2814x

adapter did not receive the status (or acknowledgement) message. Consider moving the

adapter away from noisy electrical components (e.g., computer), relocate any X10 devices

that are in the adapter’s proximity (they can interfere with normal processing), reduce the

traffic on your INSTEON network by reducing the number of external links.

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