Universal Devices ISY-994i Series, User Manual

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7.5 Other Functions (Restore, Disable, Query, etc.)
There are several other functions available when working with INSTEON devices in the
Administrati ve Console’s Main tab. These functions are available by right-clicking the
device or Scene.
Restore Device. If an INSTEON device has lost all or some of its configuration, you can try
using this function. This will attempt to re-write all links in a device, recreating all scenes
to match the ISY’s internal database. Because a device restore can be a very lengthy
process the ISY provides a confirmation window to avoid accidental restores as shown
below:
Figure 109: Restore Confirmation Window
Disable. If an INSTEON device will be taken offline for an extended period of time, it might
be desirable to use this function to stop the ISY from trying to access it.
Query. This function causes the ISY to communicate with the highlighted Device or
Devices to determine their current states.
Group Devices. Some INSTEON devices create multiple entries within the ISY. For
example, KeypadLincs have 6 or 8 nodes in the ISY (one for each button). You can choose
to group these nodes together by right-clicking the primary node and using this function.
Write Updates to Device. If you have turned off “Automatic Writes to Devices” or
“Automatic Writes to Battery Powered Devices” you can manually up date a Device with any
pending changes using this function.