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M1XSP Supplementary Instructions and Release Notes
Factory Defaulting INSTEON Devices
During installation or troubleshooting it may be necessary to factory default one or more devices. For example; multiple
devices may inadvertently become cross-linked together, making them turn on together when they should be separate. This
is caused by accidentally linking one device while another device is still in the link mode. Consult the instructions that came
with the device for steps on factory defaulting, including possibly the INSTEON PLM Interface.
Adding (linking) new or additional INSTEON devices at a later date:
Additional devices can be added "linked" at any time by performing the previous steps. The newly linked device(s) will be
associated to the M1 starting with the first empty lighting device locations. The maximum number of devices is 192.
Erasing (unlinking) INSTEON IDs from the M1XSP
Should it ever be necessary to erase the linked INSTEON IDs from the M1XSP memory do the following:
1. Power down the M1XSP
2. Set Jumper S1 = "0" (down)
3. Power up the M1XSP and wait 5 seconds.
4. Power down the M1XSP.
5. Set Jumper S1 = "1" (up) and reapply power to the M1XSP.
NOTE: ALL linked devices are now permanently erased. It is not possible to erase (unlink) individual devices.
Grouping:
Lighting devices 193 to 254 are mapped to control INSTEON “Groups” 1 to 62. Unfortunately, while the M1XSP is capable of
sending INSTEON group commands, only special “third party” hardware/software products are capable of setting up
INSTEON devices into groups. Without this the M1 can only utilize group #1. To setup Group 1 you have to manually place the
INSTEON PLM or PLC Interface into the linking mode and then press the Link mode on the INSTEON device, repeating the
whole process for each device to be included into Group 1. M1 can then controll Group 1 by turning lighting device 193 On/Off.
Operating BOTH INSTEON and X-10 devices:
It is possible for the M1XSP to communicate with both INSTEON and regular X-10 devices via the PLM Interface. Essentially,
on activation of a M1Lighting command the M1XSP (with 50.x.x INSTEON Firmware) will send INSTEON commands for the
lighting device numbers that have an INSTEON linked address, and it will send X-10 commands for the lighting devices that
do not have an INSTEON "linked" address. This helps eliminate the need for a separate X-10 PSC05 or TW523 Interface.
The limitations are this: No X-10 devices should have a House/Unit code that conflicts with any present or future linked
INSTEON device locations. INSTEON device linking ALWAYS begins at M1 Lighting device 1 (A01) and ENDS at 192 (L16).
When setting the House and Unit codes for X-10 devices we recommend NOT using any of the low range numbers.
Special Option - Jumper S5
With the INSTEON version of the M1XSP in default settings no X-10 House or Unit codes can be programmed in the M1
Lighting device locations 193 (M1) to 256 (P16). This is because these locations are reserved for INSTEON Groups and
special commands. But there is a special option (selected by Jumper S5) that will convert this range of device numbers
from INSTEON Groups to X-10. See notes below.
Reminder: M1 Lighting devices start at 1 (A01) and go up to 256 (P16). See the chart on the next page.
N1. M1XSP Jumper
S5 = 0
(factory setting) - The M1XSP supports 62 INSTEON Groups mapped as M1 Lighting device
locations 192 to 254 . It
cannot
support any X-10 devices using a House/Unit code of M01 or above.
N2. M1XSP Jumper
S5 = 1
This will disable INSTEON groups and permit X-10 House/Unit codes to occupy M1 Lighting
device locatons 192 (M01) to 254 (P14).
INSTEON Groups are disabled when S5 = 1
.
N3. Please note that INSTEON RF Signal Enhancers DO NOT provide phase bridging for X-10 transmissions, nor do they
improve or extend the range of X-10 transmissions. A X-10 bridge/coupler is still required for this purpose.
N4. When controlling INSTEON together with X-10 through the PLM Interface and the ELK-M1XSP it is important to
understand that all M1 Lighting Devices should be set as
”Serial Expander"
regardless of whether they are INSTEON
or X-10. Do not set the Option box, but be sure to set the Format, Type, Show, and to program an applicable Name.
N5. Transmitted X-10 commands are limited to On, Off, and Preset Dim (provided the X-10 devices support preset).
Received X-10 commands passed from the INSTEON Interface to the M1XSP are limited to On and Off states ONLY.
Load Status Communications:
INSTEON devices can send their On or OFF status to the M1 when a User turns the load On or Off. However, In order for Load
Status "On or Off" tracking to be enabled, the LampLinc or SwitchLinc devices must have the Interface's address linked into
their database. To do this, activate linking mode at the LampLinc or SwitchLinc by pressing and holding the set button or
paddle for 10 seconds. The LED will blink on the LampLinc or SwitchLinc. Now press and hold the set button on the
INSTEON Interface for 10 seconds. The LED on the LampLinc or SwitchLinc should go solid to indicate they have been
successfully linked to the Interface.
NOTE: INSTEON devices DO NOT initiate a report of their dim level status to the M1 when a device is changed by the User
to a new level (eg:100% to 50%), only On or Off. However, the latest M1XSP firmware does send a command to request
the level of a switch whenever it hears a switch has been pressed.
