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pduffy
Starting Member
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 Posted - 04/14/2012 : 3:36:24 PM
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I am trying to get the SDM3 server to find the 2413U controller, and when I plug in the controller, I can see Windows assign COM15 to the device, but the SDM cannot find it. I have version 1.01.138.308. Is the 2413 supported on this version of the SDM? The quick start guide says that it supports the 2414.
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Tfitzpatri8
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 04/14/2012 : 3:58:57 PM
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| No, the SDM software provided a connection to the first generation Insteon power line controller only. It is not necessary for use with Insteon power line modems. |
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BLH
Advanced Member
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Posted - 04/14/2012 : 3:59:26 PM
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SDM3 is only for the old 2414U 2414S and 2814U PLC models. It is not for the any of the PLM models.
100% different protocol between a PLC and a PLM.
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pduffy
Starting Member
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2012 : 5:02:11 PM
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| Is there another SDM-like program I can use to communicate with the 2413? (Besides using raw serial). It would be nice to have the ActiveX API to call. I would like to avoid writing my own driver. I understand there is a developer kit, do I need to purchase it to get the driver? |
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LeeG
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 04/14/2012 : 6:37:14 PM
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| No device driver is used with the PLM. Open the Com port the PLM is connected to and send Serial commands to the PLM. The developer kit does not provide a device driver as none is needed. It will provide information on the serial commands used with a PLM. |
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Edited by - LeeG on 04/14/2012 6:38:26 PM |
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pduffy
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 04/14/2012 : 7:12:26 PM
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| Thanks for the information. I found this link: http://www.madreporite.com/insteon/insteon.html that explains the serial commands. Is there an 'official' link that describes the latest version for the 2413, or do I need to buy the kit to get it? |
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LeeG
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 04/14/2012 : 7:22:12 PM
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| The basic PLM interface is the same for all the PLM variants. I would try using the links to documents off the link you posted before spending $200 for a subscription. |
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pduffy
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 04/15/2012 : 09:14:52 AM
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| Thanks Lee, I will give it a try. I only need the 'basic' commands for now, as I am just trying to add the 2413 support to my application. Also, I am wondering if there is an area on this forum that I can post for folks to try out my free copies of my software, in exchange for evaluation/testing? I need some home-automation enthusists and/or programmers that like to play with kind of software so I can get some feedback. My website is http://homeexcel.net |
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2413U and Smarthome Device Manager
