Home

HomeRunner RBI User Manual

1. 1 Click Start to begin the linking session 2 Press and hold the Set button on your INSTEON device for 3 5 seconds 3 Repeat step 4 for each device you would like to add 4 Click Finish after linking all of your devices Start Status Dev Address 2 Select Remove Existing Links 3 Click the Start button in the Add By Linking section to begin linking 4 Press and hold the Set button on the Insteon Device you are adding for 3 5 seconds 5 Repeat the above step for each device you wish to add 6 Click the Finish button when you have completed linking all your devices 31 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Add By List 1 Select Add By List in the Add New Insteon Device window 2 Select Remove Existing Links 3 Type the Address and Name of the first Insteon device in the Add By List section 4 Repeat step 3 for the remaining Insteon addresses and names then click the Finish button 5 The Status section will list each device address as they get added to your Insteon network 6 After all devices have been added and Devices added to your Insteon network appears at the bottom of the Status section click Close to return to the Insteon Configuration window Add New Insteon Device 1 Method of Adding New Devices 2 Device Links C Add By Address f Remove Existing Links f Add By Linking Remove Existing Links 4d
2. Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Diagnostic Utilities The HomeRunner RBI application includes several diagnostic utilities for monitoring system activity and restoring data files On the right side of the System Settings page there are buttons labeled LOG TELNET and Restore Data Files History Message Log LOG Click to display Telnet TELNET Click to launch Telnet Controller Data Unique Controller ID 00 90 C2 E 4 5B E6 Restore Data Files Viewing the History Log Messages Console and Files Clicking the LOG button launches the Event Log which displays a history of each command previously sent or received by HomeRunner RBI including the date time command type and description Good for reviewing activity or troubleshooting after the fact Selecting the Messages tab displays a log of programmed messages and important system activity such as schedule uploads firmware changes power failure power recovery soft resets and watchdog timeouts From the Tools tab at top select Show Console to display Event Status and SG Link activity or select Show Files to display the System Files and Web Files stored in the HomeRunner RBI memory and their sizes along with a Total File Count and Free Space remaining Clicking Refresh at the bottom refreshes the display with the most recent data appearing last Click the File tab at top to Save the History Messa
3. select ALL if you want all 256 Stargate Commstar devices to synchronize with HomeRunner RBI or select Range and select From and To points to limit the automatic synchronization to the selected range then click Save All HomeRunner RBI devices within the selected ranges will automatically update when a Stargate or Commstar event causes a change and will be highlighted in the HomeRunner RBI device list All other devices remain independent of Stargate Commstar 51 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Controlling HomeRunner RBI from a Stargate IP or CommStar IP ASCII Out command strings can be sent from a Stargate IP or CommStar IP to HomeRunner RBI to trigger specific commands and or update status Examples ASCII Out rbi i112233 on COM1 Insteon device 11 22 33 On ASCII Out rbi t3 clear COM1 Timer 3 Clear ASCII Out rbi fl idle COM1 Flag 1 Idle ASCII Out rbi v5 255 COM1 Variable 5 load with 255 All ASCII Out commands begin with rbi followed by one of the following command formats Insteon All Insteon commands start with lower case i followed by 6 hex digits Insteon device address followed by and then the command If the specified command requires any parameters i e on level ramp rate etc the parameters are separated by commas no spaces Example ASCII Out rbi i112233 onr 75 4 COM1 Ramp On to 75 in 6 5 seconds Set lamp to 100 On on
4. Floor Lamp ON gif 15 In the OFF section check the Enable box leaving Transparent as the selected image then click OK to return to the Edit Button window 16 Click Insteon or X10 whichever is applicable then choose LivingRm Floor Lamp from the device list select Toggle then click OK 17 Click Edit mode on the toolbar or type Ctrl E to exit out of Edit Mode 18 Click the lamp button on and off to verify the lamp responds properly and displays the corresponding on and off image livrm Living Rm 2 j background photo with floor lamp button on 19 Repeat steps 5 18 for other lights and appliances in your layout 20 Save and Publish your new layout for access from any web browser 24 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Publishing Layouts Once you have completed creating your layout you Publish upload it to the HomeRunner RBI controller so it can serve broadcast the layout to the network for access from any web browser To publish click the Save As button on the toolbar or press Ctrl A then click the Publish button When publishing a layout for use on mobile devices select Include Viewport metatag to scale for mobile devices Save As Export Publish File Tools Save Layout HR ABI HOME As Convert current layout to HTML and Publish to controller Publishing this layout will gather and convert all files screens
5. Save buttons images etc used by this layout and transfer them to the controller so they can be accessed from a web browser l Curent layout will be saved at its current size Larger sizes will Export and Archive Layout HR ABI HOME As require more storage space HR RBI HOME Export IY Include Viewport metatag to scale pages for mobile devices i Current Layout HR RBI HOME Curent Schedule 1 Publish Recommended for iPhone and most other smartphones Device Data Files Devices Labels etc The Export and Archive function will gather and compress all selected file groups buttons images data files etc into a single compressed file Export Publish Status Until you publish your layout the only pages visible from a browser are the built in served pages for configuration settings and Control pages which provide basic control of defined devices In the event of a computer crash or similar disaster your current HomeRunner RBI schedule and database files can all be extracted downloaded from the HomeRunner RBI controller however the graphics files backgrounds buttons layout cannot be extracted Itis recommended that you back up your entire HomeRunnerRBI folder and all its sub folders after making any important edits or additions At the very least you should Export and Archive your layout and save it on a flash drive email it to yourself and or upload it to a data storage center as these fil
6. with Ignore Year checked an After Date condition is considered true from 12 00 00 AM the day after the specified date through the end of the year 11 59 59 PM December 31 A Before Date condition is considered true from 12 00 00 AM midnight January 1 up to and including one second before the specified date Since it can never be before January 1 AND after January 1 you must use OR logic when crossing over the New Year In the first example below the Holiday Lights will be ON from 12 00 00 AM December 16 through 11 59 59 PM January 4 and OFF from 12 00 00 AM January 5 through 11 59 59 PM December 15 Example Holiday Lights If Date is After Dec 15 or Date is Before Jan 5 Then X10 A 2 Holiday lights ON Else X10 A 2 Holiday lights OFF If Ignore Year is not checked the year will appear after the date and you must use and type logic Example Holiday Lights If Date is After Dec 15 2011 and Date is Before Jan 5 2012 Then X10 A 2 Holiday lights ON Else X10 A 2 Holiday lights OFF 4 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 lf Always HomeRunner RBI includes an optional If Always function which causes the event to execute repeatedly as long as the If condition s remains true This is useful for creating counters blinking lights and other special applications When using the If Always function care must be taken to avoid creating an endless loop wher
7. 1 sec 06 14 38 Checking for device specific data N A 06 14 38 Clearing links 0 device links cleared 06 14 38 Setting PLM as Controller Group O0 06 14 38 Setting Device as Responder Group 00 Linking Complete Updating Status of 06 14 38 1 Devices added to your Insteon network Close 6 After you have completed entering all your Insteon Devices click Close to return to the Insteon Configuration window 29 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 7 Type a name for each device in the Name column Insteon Configuration File Tools My Insteon Devices Date Added 06 14 38 245603 Lampline v2 Desk Lamp On 10 26 2010 03 13 PM 06 14 44 245603 Lampline v28 Reading Lamp On 10 26 2010 03 14 PM Add Remove My Insteon Scenes SceneDevice Properties Scene Mo Scene Selected Devicels No Device Selected Thiz On Level and Ramp Rate tt uted when relevant devices respond as part of this scene ON Level Ramp Rate L Add Remove You can now control your Insteon devices from HomeRunner RBI 30 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Add By Linking 1 Select Add By Linking in the Add New Insteon Device window Add New Insteon Device 1 Method of Adding New Devices 2 Device Links 0 Add By Address f Remove Existing Links f Add By Linking 0 Remove Existing Links Add Devices Found in Links Add By List 3 Add By Linking
8. Device Properties Scene 1 Controller s Scene scene 1 Responder s Device s 06 14 38 Desk Lamp 50 2 0 sec 06 14 38 Desk Lamp 50 2 0 sec 06 14 44 Reading Lamp 1002 0 1 sec Thiz On Level and Ramp Rate is used when relevant devices respond as part of this scene ON Level Ramp Rate Add Remove Expand All Collapse Al Save 34 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Creating 3 Way 4 Way N Way Switch Configurations It is common practice to have multiple switch locations control a common load or multiple loads such as hallways stairways etc To accomplish this all related Insteon controllers and receivers must be linked together in a Scene Insteon Scenes Drag and Drop Devices from the list above Scene Device Properties El 3 Way Switch Controller s 0E 1C BE 1 Hallway Switch 1 100 0 1 sec Device s Relevant Devices in Scene 3 OF AS 2B 1 Hallway Switch 2 11 E2 5A A Keypad Hall Control Status 3 100 0 1 sec Responder s 0E 1C BE 1 Hallway Switch 1 100 0 1 sec ON Level Ramp Rate OF A9 2B 1 Hallway Switch 2 11 E2 54 A Keypad Hall Control Status 3 100 0 1 sec Scene Scene 3 VWWay Switch Group 10 This On Level and Ramp Rate is used when relevant devices respond as part of this scene Add Remove Expand All Collapse All Save Controlling KeypadLinc Buttons To communicate directly to a KeypadLinc that has 6 button
9. Event Editor window click the Event Editor button on the toolbar or press Ctrl Events are entered into the schedule on the right side of the Event Editor then uploaded to the HomeRunner RBI Once uploaded the schedule of events runs as programmed Event Editor Untitled File Schedule Macros Define Settings Schedule Name Status Untitled THEN Macros New Delete Save As an example let s create events to turn a desk lamp on at 6 00 PM and off at 11 30 PM on weekdays only The desk lamp in this example is plugged into an Insteon lamp module 1 Click anywhere in the right side workspace This will place New Event 0001 at the top with TR and THEN below it 2 Click on the word IF or anywhere on that line to view the choices of IF conditions Event Editor Untitled Sele File Edit Schedule Macros Define Settings Schedule Name Untitled THEN Macros lI New Event 0001 Dan Time Date INSTEON x10 New Open Delete Flag Variable Timer New Event 0001 Invalid System Serial Cut IF Conditions Ctrl X Copy IF Conditions Ctrl C New Delete Save 37 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 3 Select Time to access the Time Condition window Time Condition G T Time of Day M Days of Week Sunday Equals Hour v Monday Before o6 Hi l y Tuesday Weekends PM y Wednesday C Aft
10. Get Setpoint s Cool SP Inside Temp 66 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 For automated control of HVAC you can create f Then events to trigger any HVAC action based on time or any set of conditions Mode Temp ea Equalto C Not Equal to mp 4 C IsNot Heat C Less Than Less Than Equal to C Greater Than C Greater Than Equal to Example Away Mode IF FLAG Away Mode is Set THEN HVAC 12 34 56 Family Room Heat SP 65 Heat Set Point Cool Set Point C SetPoint 65 C SetPoint 20 Increase 1 Increase 1 Decrease 1 Decrease 1 Query Values Get Mode Get Ambient Temp HVAC Wizard 67 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 I O Control with HomeRunner RBI HomeRunner RBI supports the SimpleHomeNet EZIO series of Input and Output modules for applications requiring hardwired inputs and or relay outputs garage doors motion sensors sprinklers etc HomeRunner RBI communicates with the EZIO modules via Insteon signals carried over the existing electrical wiring I O modules can be placed where needed eliminating the need for long wire runs to a central location Requires HomeRunner RBI software version 2 09 or higher and firmware version 1 15 or higher The EZIO8SA provides 4 opto isolated inputs and 8 relay outputs and requires its own PLM and AC adapter as shown below All other EZIO devices plu
11. IR Command Executes an IR command in the defined A V command library g Device ID Command ID Output Repeat The Device ID and Command ID are listed in the Define and Configure A V window of the HomeRunner RBI application Examples ASCII Out rbi g1 1 1 1 send IR command 1 to output 1 of device 1 one time ASCII Out rbi g1 2 3 4 send IR command 2 to output 3 of device 1 four times 54 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Controlling a Stargate IP or CommStar IP from HomeRunner RBI HomekRunner RBI has built in support for controlling a Stargate IP or CommStar IP via the Web Xpander Stargate commands can be triggered by a HomeRunner RBI button scheduled event or Then Macro Send STARGATE Command Web Apander Network Setting IP Address 192 168 0 5 Web Part B0 User Name Home Password e Test Connection Transter Labels Network Settings Confirm the connection information for the Web pander you want to communicate with and click Transter Labels to import the Stargate labels into this window These labels are used only for sending commands to Stargate and will not replace the HomeRunner ABI labels This only needs to be done once and whenever you Update your Stargate labels Click Network Settings to view or change the Web pander connection information OF Cancel To select a Stargate or CommStar command click the STARGATE button action First check the Web X
12. O To create a new layout click the New button in the toolbar or press Ctrl N To Save a layout click the Save button on the toolbar or press Ctrl S To Save a layout with a new name click the Save As button on the toolbar or press CtrI A 14 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Screens A Screen refers to a single page within a layout that contains one or more control buttons Click the Screens button on the toolbar or right click twice on the background and select Add Edit Screens to open the Edit Screens window Edit Screens New Screen MAIN Delete Screen MasterBath MasterBed Nook Office Patio RoseRm StarBath Studi ike Up vy Set as Default Copy Screen Import Screen Screen Name LivingRim Background Color fe E Background Image LivingRm ipg al x fo a A A i Include in Published Layout Default Screen HOME Copy Return to Default Screen after 0 sec of Inactivity 0 disabled OK Cancel The screen names in the current layout will be displayed with the current screen name highlighted To view and edit the properties of a screen select it from the list When you select a screen the screen s name background color and background image will be displayed To change the name of the screen click in the Screen Name box and make any changes To change the background color visible only if you do not choose an image background cl
13. Update KF AllSprinklersO tt Goto Lights Toggle Office Lt Pill HVAC ello LED Roze Messages Jef Messages Main Messages Goto A M Garage Log TY Status OFF HOOk maage Trip v Import From wine ha Cancel 56 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 System Settings The HomeRunner RBI application s System Settings page includes special functions for editing and securing the Graphic User Interface preventing unauthorized access and several diagnostic utilities From the toolbar click System to access the System Settings window The current HomeRunner RBI Application Version and Firmware Version appear at the top EA System Settings Application Yersion v2 04d July 14 2011 Lock Code Functions EditMode EventEditor Device Definitions Firmware Version v1 10 July 08 2011 Status Refresh Interval msec 500 Grid Settings Grid Spacing in Pixels 20 Align Buttons to Grid G Button Settings Default Sound on Button Press m a Show Grid Ctrl G Screen Scaling Sizing V Auto Scale Buttons and Images Default Screen Size Enable Button Animation when Pressed History Message Log LOG Click to display Telnet Ei 480 x 1320 amp 960 x 480 iPhone4 i1024 x zee iPad Unique Controller ID 00 90 C2 E4 58 E6 aso 4 sfa 4 Droid Eris Restore Data Files ees al Current Default Size TELNET Click to launch Telnet Controlle
14. User Name Password Refresh Device Status Maximize Full Screen HomeRunner Toggle Full Screen Mode oa Play Sound View Web Page ne Address URL mm Launch Application Size of Browser al of Screen 75 Display Time Select Format C Fixed Size 300 4 x 200 4 Log Off from Published Pages Location of Browser Show History Message Log o o Launch Telnet Published Page Diagnostics x Minimize HomeRunner is for minimizing the HomeRunner RBI application Maximize Full Screen HomeRunner is for filling the screen with the HomeRunner RBI application Toggle Full Screen Mode is for switching between full screen view and scaled view Toggle Toolbar Visibility is for switching between displaying and hiding the toolbar Exit HomeRunner is for closing the HomeRunner RBI application Refresh Device Status is for updating the status of all buttons on the current screen Play Sound is for selecting a sound file to play when the button is pressed Launch Application is for selecting another application to launch from the HomeRunner RBI button Display Time is for displaying the System Date Time Sunrise Time Sunset Time Daylight Saving Begin Date Time or Standard Time Begin Date Time Log Off from Published Pages is for exiting the Published Pages GUI to view the controller s served pages Show History Message Log is for displaying the History Log from a button press Launch Teln
15. can also launch to a different screen page from a browser without changing the Default Screen by simply adding p 6 to the end of the URL This can be useful when your layout includes screen pages with different resolutions to accommodate both large and small displays such as an iPad and an iPhone Example If the URL to view your published pages on your iPad is http 192 168 1 70 A index htm you would use http 192 168 1 70 A index htm p 6 to start at a lower resolution page 6 from your iPhone The easiest way to obtain the page number is to add a GOTO PAGE button on a screen from the application and see what page number appears under Button Action in the Edit Button window _ http 192 168 1 70 A index htm http 192 168 1 70 A index htm p 6 12 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Updating Software and Firmware Updates are posted periodically to add new features and or correct any reported issues It is best to keep your HomeRunner RBI up to date with the latest version software and firmware to insure optimum performance Updates are posted at http updates homerunner me updates as shown below m HomeRunner RBI Windows Software l File Name File Date Version Description HomeRunnerRBI Setup exe 6 20 2011 v2 03 HomeRunner RBI Full Installa
16. data Connection Capture Options IR Learner Module Connector Repeat liTach Leamer 192 168 1 50 1 1 1 1 Gap ome Separation Disconnect aN iTach version 710 1005 04 Edit View Trim Button Name Save Data Send IR Save Format Global Cach sendir 1 1 1 57603 1 1 192 192 48 145 48 145 48 48 48 145 48 145 48 145 48 48 48 145 48 145 48 145 48 48 48 48 af a sendir 1 1 1 57603 1 1 192 192 48 145 48 145 48 48 48 145 48 145 48 48 48 145 48 145 48 145 48 145 48 48 48 48 4 sendir 1 1 1 40322 1 1 96 24 24 24 48 24 24 24 24 24 48 24 24 24 24 24 48 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 4032 sendir 1 1 1 40322 1 1 96 24 48 24 48 24 24 24 24 24 48 24 24 24 24 24 48 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 4032 New File Clear 64 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 3 Single Downloaded Command hex format from RemoteCentral com Select the series of 4 digit hex values with the mouse and then press Ctrl C to copy the data to the clipboard RemoteCentral com also offers a Copy Code button that works on some browsers Example http files remotecentral com library 3 1 sony television power_control index html Power Off pape Television Power Control P 0000 000d 0060 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0030 0016 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 03da Copy Code 4 Multiple Downloaded Commands hex format from RemoteCentral com Select the command
17. etc you enter its address assign it a name program its links if applicable and lighting scenes Make sure every device you are adding is installed or plugged in There are three methods for adding Insteon devices 1 Add By Address where you type in each Insteon device address and install them one by one 2 Add By Linking where HomeRunner RBI captures the Insteon address electronically as you press the SET button on the installed Insteon device and 3 Add By List where you type in the addresses and names of multiple Insteon devices in a list and HomeRunner RBI installs them all automatically Use Add By Address when you re only adding a few devices Use Add By Linking when you do not know the Insteon device s address Use Add By List when installing a number of Insteon devices For large numbers of devices install 5 or 6 at a time rather than all at once Itis best to prevent any unnecessary Insteon or X 10 traffic or noise to guarantee data is properly transferred You can create and save the list of Insteon device names and addresses and install them later To begin click the Add button in the Insteon Devices section to bring up the Add New Insteon Device window Add By Address 1 Select Add By Address 2 Select Remove Existing Links 3 Type the 6 digit Insteon Address of the device you are adding in the Address box You can type the numbers without t
18. image animated blinking Red button gets displayed if there is a communication error or if the garage door fails to close 1 e due to an obstruction 1 ON Single Defaut image HVAC Heat 3 IDLE HVAC Cool y Enable Garage Hawk Remote Modub Q a GarageHawk Animated of Q L a i po a i l Bord m Color L_ 2 OFF 4 HVAC Ato IV Enable Garage Hawk Animated of o T Border Borde Color Width f1 1 The button action is simply an INSTEON Request Garage Close command to the Remote Module Note It is best to send the Request Garage Close to a Remote Module and not directly to a Garage Module The Confirm OK Cancel option should also be selected to prevent inadvertent closing of the garage door from a smartphone or tablet To keep the HomeRunner RBI status in sync with the Remote Module several Events need to be added to the HomeRunner RBI schedule and some Timers defined as shown below LL Define Labels S File View Options X10 Fags Variables Timers Timers Remote Module Poll Timer 2 Garage Closing Timer 3 Door Open Timer Timer 1 Remote Module Poll Timer is used to poll the Remote Module s status every 1 minute Timer 2 Garage Closing Timer loads with minute when a Request Garage Close is detected This increases the polling of the Remote Module to every 10 seconds while the door is closing Timer 3 optional sends an email notification if the garage remai
19. images and borders The original image size the native resolution of the selected image is shown along with the scaled or displayed image size The size can be set manually by typing numbers in the width and height boxes or the button can be dynamically sized on the screen after you click OK by clicking and dragging with the mouse n Edit Mode A default sound that will play on all button presses can be configured in the System Settings screen The Sound on Press field specifies a sound specific to the current button and will override the default sound The sound only applies to the HomeRunner RBI application and not the published pages 18 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Clicking Lock Code will prompt you for a numeric password on a keypad When the button is pressed in Run Mode the keypad will appear and the user must enter the password to execute the button action Use this feature for security functions or to protect any device from unauthorized use Clicking Confirm OK Cancel will prevent inadvertent button presses on touch screen devices With Confirm selected when the button is pressed the user will be prompted with Are you sure OK Cancel and must press OK to execute the button action Pressing Cancel causes no action and clears the prompt The Copy Image to Clipboard function is used for transparent buttons and will copy the section of the background image under the transparent bu
20. in hexadecimal beginning with number 10 0x10 Subsequent scenes are numbered 11 12 13 etc The scene number appears as a Group number in the Scene Device Properties section when you highlight the scene name see above For complete details see Controlling HomeRunner RBI from a Stargate IP or CommStar IP 35 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Creating If Then Else Conditional Events HomeRunner RBP s Event Editor lets you create a Schedule list of Events and Macros triggered by changes in conditions and or based on time date month year sunrise or sunset An Event consists of an IF condition or set of conditions that triggers a THEN action or set of actions when all the IF conditions become true An ELSE action can also be used which gets triggered when all the IF conditions become false Example IF Time is after 6 00 PM and before 11 30 PM THEN Porch Light On ELSE Porch Light Off IF Conditions include Time Date Insteon X10 Flag Variable Timer System and Serial Transition A Transition option is available for Flags Variables and Timers which when selected causes the If Condition to be considered true only for the brief moment as the flag variable timer changes to the state selected This feature can be used to prevent events from triggering during the first schedule pass after a schedule upload or after a firmware update NOTE Do not use Transition with IF TH
21. scene name s scene 1d command Commands are on off onf offf bright dim Examples ASCII Out rbi s10 on COM1 Scene 10 On ASCII Out rbi s13 onf COM1 Scene 10 On Fast X10 x house unit command Commands are on off bright dim pdim level alon all lights on aloff all lights off auoff all units off addr address only idle Examples ASCII Out rbi xa5 on COMI A5 On ASCII Out rbi xh10 pdim 35 COM1 H10 Preset Dim 35 53 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Flags f flag index value values Set clear idle Examples ASCII Out rbi f5 set COM1 Flag 5 Set ASCII Out rbi f93 idle COM1 Flag 93 Idle ASCH Out rbi f7 clear COM1 Flag 7 Clear Variables Set a variable to a specified value from 0 to 255 or to the value of a Stargate variable v variable index value or v variable index lt Stargate variable name gt Examples ASCII Out rbi v1 0 COM1 Load Variable 1 with 0 ASCII Out rbi v3 lt InsideTemp gt COM1 Load Variable 3 w Stargate variable InsideTemp Timers t timer index Command Commands are Start Stop clear load hh mm ss Examples ASCII Out rbi tl start COM1 Timer 1 Start ASCII Out rbi t6 load 00 05 00 COM1 Load Timer 6 with 5 minutes THEN Macros Executes an uploaded THEN Macro m macro id Examples ASCII Out rbi m1 COM1 Execute Macro 1 ASCII Out rbi m27 COM1 Execute Macro 27 A V Global Cache
22. 0 00 AM 6 33 AM 7 09 PM Check against NOAA lwwv nist gov t Servers nist1 aol va symmetricom cc 1 30am __Update Now Last Successful Time Update 04 03 2011 01 30 02 AM Set to Computer Date Time Save Changes 4 Select the Network tab to edit User Name Password and other parameters 5 Uncheck the Auto Network Config DHCP box then click Save Changes to maintain the current IP address assigned to your HomeRunner RBI HomeRunner RBI v1 01 04 03 2011 12 31 04 PM Home Control Network Date Time Firmware Serial Published GUI Log Off User Name Password Home O Auto Network Config DHCP F HomeRunner IP Address Gateway IP Address Netmask Name Server DNS Web Server Port 192 168 1 100 192 168 1 1 255 255 255 0 192 168 1 1 m Outgoing SMTP Mail Server mail vcweb org Outgoing SMTP Mail Port 25 Mail Server User Name Mail Server Password Enable Stargate Link Web Xpander IP Address Web Xpander Web Port Web Xpander User Name Web Xpander Password Stargate Link Status lhomerunner abcl org ZTT V 192 168 1 253 lt Connected 04 03 2011 11 02 03 AM Save Changes 9 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Remote Access over the Internet Accessing HomeRunner RBI from the internet 1 e outside your home network requires router specific settings and configuration First you need to port forward incoming conne
23. 0 device you plan to use next to the corresponding address When finished click Show Named Devices to display only the X 10 addresses you have named 2 Define Labels File 10 Flags Variables Timers 10 Devices A A 2 A3 Ad AS AB AT AB AS Fah Ar LT 1 FAM AR LT 2 NOOK LT KITCHEN LT DINING AM LT LIVING ROOM LT HALLWAY LTS ENTRY LT FRONT LTS StarBath Far MasterBath Fan FAM AM WALL UNIT MAST BED RM LT MAST BED AM LT2 MAST SINE LTS MAST TUB LTS MAST CLOSET LT OFFICE LT GUEST BED Rl LT BATH AM 2LTS PATIO LTS TY STATUS TY VOL Ty amp Show All Devices All Lts es Yes Yes Yes es es es es Yes Mo es es es Yes Yes Yes Yez es es es es es es es es Yes Yes Yes CO Show Named Devices Device Responds to All Lights On Off Commands For X 10 devices that respond to All Lights On and All Lights Off commands select Yes in the All Lts column When an All Lights On or All Lights Off command occurs HomeRunner RBI will display the proper X 10 status for those devices 26 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Insteon Configuration Unlike X 10 devices each Insteon device comes factory preset with an address I D that cannot be changed The six digit address is printed on a sticker on every Insteon device It is recommended that you keep a list of all your Insteon devices addresses and their locatio
24. 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0450 2 0000 0067 0000 000d 0060 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 Copy to Clipboard 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0438 3 0000 0067 0000 000d 0060 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 Copy to Clipboard 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0438 4 0000 0067 0000 000d 0060 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 Copy to Clipboard 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0421 5 0000 0067 0000 000d 0060 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 Copy to Clipboard 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0438 6 After copying a command or group of commands to the clipboard click Import from Clipboard in the HRRBI Define and Configure A V window to place the command s in the Command Library 65 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 HVAC Control with HomeRunner RBI HomeRunner RBI supports the Venstar T1700 thermostat for automated and manual control of heating ventilation and air conditioning HVAC The T1700 communicates to from HomeRunner RBI via Insteon signals carried over the existing electrical wiring It directly replaces most thermostats using the existing low voltage thermostat wiring No additional wiring is required For details on installin
25. 2 If no port number is specified 1 e http 100 10 20 30 it will default to port 80 Enter your User Name and Password when prompted For local access to the Served Controller Pages from within the Local Area Network log onto your HomeRunner RBI s local IP address instead 1 e 192 168 1 10 82 You can also click the Controller button on the Toolbar to access the Served Controller Pages Adding A after the IP address will access the Published GUI i e http 100 10 20 30 82 A 2 JDS HomeRunner RBI Windows Internet Explorer ae Oe y http 100 10 20 30 82 v r Favorites JD5 HomeRunner RBI HomeRunner RBI v1 11 08 04 2011 12 15 11 AM Home Control Network Date Time Firmware Serial Published GUI Log Off Event Scheduler Home 23 events Running Save ALL Network Date Time and Serial settings to a file Restore Restore ALL Network Date Time and Serial settings The served Home screen will appear with a green banner on top displaying the current firmware version and the date and time it was created The schedule name number of events and status is listed below the banner with Backup and Restore buttons to save or restore all the Network Date Time and Serial Port settings The green bar on bottom displays the HomeRunner RBI Controller s date and time Controller Time 07 13 2011 11 25 16 AM 10 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 201
26. 2 or 64 bit Required Available Disk Space 3 MB Default Network Settings User Name Home Password Runner DHCP ON IP Address 192 168 0 5 Gateway 192 168 0 1 Netmask 255 255 255 0 DNS 192 168 0 1 Web Port 80 SMTP Port 25 HomeRunner and HomeRunner RBI are trademarks of JDS Technologies Windows is a trademark of Microsoft iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Updates to this manual are available at http www jdstechnologies com HomeRunnerRBI HomeRunnerRBIUserManual pdf 78 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013
27. 3 Advanced Editing Button positions can be adjusted in pixel increments using the arrow keys while in Edit Mode Holding down an arrow key will continue to move the button until released For coarse adjustments holding the Ctrl key will cause each press of an arrow key to move the selected button 5 pixels Clicking Ctrl G will display a grid for visual aid Grid spacing and color can be adjusted under System Settings Multiple buttons can be edited simultaneously for changing font characteristics button size etc First select the various buttons to be edited by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking each button or by dragging the mouse over the desired buttons the dotted line bordering the selected buttons will move Then right click one of the selected buttons and click edit to access the Multi Edit field The title bar of the Multi Edit field will indicate the number of buttons selected Any changes made will affect all selected buttons Transparent button images can also be copied to the clipboard and edited in a graphics program Photoshop Paint etc to create alternate images to indicate on off states First select the button in Edit Mode then click the Copy Image to Clipboard button in the Edit Button field Next open your graphics program click File New and paste the clipboard image Modify the pasted image as desired then Save As a different name to your Buttons folder Then select the new button image as o
28. 3 Clicking the Control tab displays a second row of tabs for controlling various HomeRunner RBI functions Insteon Scenes X10 Flags Variables Timers and HVAC gt JDS HomeRunner RBI Windows Internet Explorer gt Y E http 100 10 20 30 82 control shtml v P X gy Favorites JDS HomeRunner RBI HomeRunner RBI v1 10 yy ON 07 08 2011 12 24 57 PM Home Control Network Date Time Firmware Serial Published GUI Log Off Insteon Scenes X10 Flags Vanables Timers HVAC Clicking any of the Control tabs launches a corresponding user interface for controlling selected devices Clicking the X10 control tab for instance displays a list of X 10 devices with their current status On Off or Idle Selecting Show Labeled Devices will display only the defined devices Selecting Show All Devices will display all devices i e all 256 X10 addresses in this case The gray buttons at top control whichever device is currently selected gt JDS HomeRunner RBI Windows Internet Explorer f JS gt E http 100 10 20 30 82 x10 shtml r Favorites 83D5 HomeRunner RBI HomeRunner RBI v1 10 i 07 08 2011 12 24 57 PM Home Control Network Date Time Firmware Senal Published GUI Log Off Insteon Scenes X10 Flags Variables Timers on a All Lights Address Bright On Only Idle of o All ae All _ Preset Dim Selected Device Non
29. 8 HomeRunner RBI System Layout i lt s Insteon X 10 Eo _ i Y WI FURF FESH DETAR IAT g WF 2IR Audio Video Infrared WiFi Infrared is Home Theater Lighting ransponder insteon Dimmer Switch insteon A PLM internet iF i fa nterne WIFI IAA AY aa Ab gi YY Bs Modem Route G Insteon T 1700 Thermostat vuter HomeRunner RBI l Access Point Smartphone Pi or any web d enabled device E ri ee i BA Po tes tt l N insteon TESAL a pa t eas s PLM Tablet Home PC sacma EZIO8SA W O Module 3 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Welcome to HomeRunner RBI m SM umang e i w Say oa ar T _ _ JDG ee 0 hewew MorneRurre HomeRunner RBI is a stand alone home automation controller consisting of both hardware and software Once programmed your HomeRunner RBI runs on its own processor no computer is required and serves broadcasts your control screens to the internet as a Remote Browser Interface for control from your phone tablet computer or any web enabled device no app is required just log on The controller connects to one of your network router ports and to the included plug in power line modem with the provided cables The HomeRunner RBI software is a Windows based application for programming and advanced control of your HomeRunner RBI system and will run on 32 bit and 64 bit Windows operating syst
30. ASCII Out rbi i112233 on COM1 or rbi i112233 0n 100 COM1 Set lamp to specified On level on Level ASCII Out rbi i112233 o0n 50 COM1 Set device Off off ASCII Out rbi i112233 off COM1 On Fast to default on level onf ASCII Out rbi i112233 onf COM1 Off Fast offf ASCII Out rbi i112233 offf COM1 On at Ramp Rate onr Level Rate ASCII Out rbi il12233 onr 75 4 COM1 Ramp On to 75 in 6 5 seconds Rate is a value from 1 to 16 1 0 1 sec 2 0 3 sec 3 2 0 sec 4 6 5 sec 5 19 sec 6 23 5 sec 7 28 sec 8 32 sec 9 38 5 sec 10 47 sec 11 1 5 min 12 2 5 min 13 3 5 min 14 4 5 min 15 6 min 16 8 min Off at Ramp Rate offr Rate ASCII Out rbi i112233 offr 3 COM1 Ramp Off in 2 0 seconds 52 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Insteon cont d Bright Send single bright command Approx 3 increase bright ASCII Out rbi 1112233 bright COM1 Dim Send single dim command Approx 3 decrease dim ASCII Out rbi i112233 dim COM1 Start Bright sbright ASCII Out rbi i112233 sbright COM1 Start Dim sdim ASCII Out rbi i112233 sdim COM1 Stop Bright Dim stop ASCII Out rbi i112233 stop COM1 Refresh Status refresh ASCII Out rbi i112233 refresh COM1 Scenes Send a command to trigger an Insteon Scene The scene Group number appears in the Scene Device Properties section of Insteon Configuration when you highlight the
31. EN ELSE events since Transition only affects the If Condition not the ELSE The ELSE would always execute after a schedule upload For a Transition response only when a flag variable or timer changes state value create separate IF THEN events for each state Example TEMAIL WHEN GARAGE OPENS IF FLAG Flag Garage Is Set Transition THEN EMAIL Garage OPEN TEMAIL WHEN GARAGE CLOSES IF FLAG Flag Garage Is Clear Transition THEN EMAIL Garage CLOSED In the above events the Garage Flag becoming SET triggers the email Garage OPEN and the Garage Flag becoming CLEAR triggers the email Garage CLOSED Even if the Garage Flag remains SET or CLEAR for a long period of time these Transition If Conditions are only true for the short instant as they change transition from one state to the other THEN ELSE Actions include Insteon Device Insteon Scene X10 Flag Variable Timer Delay Email Then Macro Message Log Serial Stargate Broadcast and Send HTTP Events can include any combination of IF conditions and THEN actions Then Else actions can also be combined into Then Macros which can be named and triggered from an event Example IF Time is 11 30 PM THEN Then Macro Goodnight Each schedule can have its own unique set of Then Macros or they can be copied pasted and shared with other schedules 36 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 To access the
32. Editor from the toolbar and select double click the Running Schedule listed in the upper left If the schedule in the HomeRunner RBI controller is newer than the local one you will be prompted to update the local schedule with the one in the controller You can then edit and upload changes to your event schedule 48 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Interfacing HomeRunner RBI with Other Controllers HomeRunner RBI can control and be controlled from another system such as a Stargate IP CommStar IP or any system capable of sending receiving ASCII commands to from an IP address A built in Stargate Link enables control of a Stargate IP or CommStar IP from an iPhone iPad or any device with web access This also provides a means for controlling Insteon devices and Insteon scenes from a Stargate IP or CommStar IP using simple ASCII commands A SG Link Synchronize setting has also been added to the Web Xpander settings page to automatically synchronize Lighting X 10 or UPB Flags and Variable values from Stargate to HomeRunner RBI eliminating the need for most ASCII commands see Synchronizing Stargate with HomeRunner RBI ASCII commands are still required for Insteon control from Stargate 1 Check Enable Stargate Link on the served Network page Click Save Changes 3 Update your Web Xpander firmware to version 3 0 or higher required for Stargate Link at http updates homerunne
33. F at Ramp Rate Stat Brightening Start Dimming Test Stop Brightening Dimming ox Cancel hal 8 Select highlight the Desk Lamp in the right side device list 9 Select ON left side for the device action then click OK Use the ON Level slider to set the dim level default 100 100 oe ee oe oe ee ee ee ee er oo on Your selected Then action statement will appear under the THEN line Event Editor Untitled File Schedule Macros Define Settings Untitled THEN Macros li New Event 0001 IF TIME Time Equals 06 00 00 PM Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri THEN INSTEON Device 06 14 38 Desk Lamp ON at 100 New Open Delete EventName Status New Event 0001 Enabled New Delete Save So far we have created an event to turn the desk lamp on at 6 00 PM on weekdays We now need an event to turn the desk lamp off at 11 30 PM on weekdays Before we continue let s name the first event Desk Lamp ON so we can easily refer to it later 39 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 To name the event click on the default event name and select Edit Event Name This will highlight the existing name New Event 0001 in the left side Event Name list Type the name you want to replace it with Desk Lamp ON then click anywhere or press Enter You can also double click on the name in the left side Event Name list or right click and select Edit Event N
34. IP address of the IP2IR or WF2IR You can also type a description and name the outputs optional After copying a command or group of commands to the clipboard instructions on next page click Import from Clipboard to place the command s in the Command Library E Define and Configure A V File Device Configuration In the table below enter the IP address i e 192 168 1 70 for each GlobalCache IP2IR or WF2IR device You may also enter a description i e Family Room and optionally a label for each of the 3 outputs fi e TV Cable Box DVR etc IP Address Description Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 192 168 1 200 WEF2IR Bed Rm TV Office TV Fam Rm Blaster Import Commands Device Command Formats Supported Vizio TV vol One or more iLeam sendir commands bi Vau One or more commands in Pronto hex format Vizio TV vol down e from RemoteCentral com Vizio TV ay Import from Clipboard Vizio TV Delete Selected R Ctrl Del Delete Selected Row s Ctrl De m Test Command Replace Selected Rows s IP Address 192 168 1 200 Insert from Clipboard Insert Blank Row s Command 4 Vizio TV mute Outpt E 2 3 Repeat 1 Test m ones Right click the left box of any row to pop up a menu of options Delete or Replace Selected Row s Insert from Clipboard above the selected row or Insert Blank Row s above or below the selected row 63 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Co
35. S TY STATUS TY VOL Ty f Show All Devices C Show Named Devices Device Responds to All Lights On Off Commands 50 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 SG Link Synchronizing Stargate with HomeRunner RBI Once you have imported the Stargate s Lighting Flags and Variables into HomeRunner RBI you can set them to automatically synchronize update HomeRunner RBI s status to match those of Stargate Commstar You can choose to synchronize ALL 256 of Stargate s Lighting Flags and Variables or select a specific range to synchronize leaving the remainder of HomeRunner RBI s Lighting Flags and Variables independent of Stargate Commstar NOTE Flag and Variable changes made from Stargate s Megacontroller screen are not automatically synchronized Only changes made from Stargate s scheduled events or Web Xpander activity are updated automatically in HomeRunner RBI To automatically synchronize Lighting Flags and or Variables Requires Web Xpander firmware version 3 0 or higher 1 Log onto the Web Xpander Settings page and check Lighting Flags and or Variables next to SG Link Synchronize near the bottom of the page then click Save at the bottom In general to reduce traffic over the SG Link it is best not to select Lighting since X 10 status is already updated by both Stargate and HomeRunner RBI via their respective power line interface modules SG Link Synchroniz
36. SEND RECV RUN USER MANUAL THE HOME OF AUTOMATION ere E C H N O L O GIES 12200 Thatcher Court Poway CA 92064 TEL 760 749 3933 SUPPORT JDSTECHNOLOGIES COM WWW JDSTECHNOLOGIES COM 1 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Table of Contents HomeRun r RIB L System ay OU Git sicss a a wars A 3 Welcome 0 THOMERUMBCL RB Donus eace te arnete iach ances reais ee ahene le E meee ache etwas 4 minal Set Upand CO Pil PON AU Os asta tls alse teas Sela A amet een ce aie a 5 NetWork SCUINGS ee a eb ane ees 6 TOODA eeen S N oi ouueeesenaraGeutaeusecsacmen ion 7 TOOL Bar Buton Leredo ia hestbin paca teviahubeb ea nctuaas iahanth ene nce inh tebuanetuersiahaash ene neeviahaee 8 COntroOMer SetINSS cerni E a a a a a a 9 Remol ACCESS overthe Merne gic iach scars a a olde at ed E EN 10 Sved COMUOW CEI ASCs oiei E E E dination 10 ACCESS Om a SMart pNOle or Table i riaa e r TN 12 Launching a Specific Screen in Your Published Layout cc eeccccccccccccceseeeeeeeeceeeeaeeesseeeeees 12 Updating Software and Firmware sont ndasioiadial A N 13 Creatine a Graphical User Interlace GU Dece a a Ea 14 FEMO a a E E E ETS eee ee 14 LAVON nenaon E E E O A E 14 SCE ES e eee ee a E eee 15 BOVON eee E eS E T E A EOE 16 Buon AC ON e E E E E E EE E 19 SPECE UNCON area a A A A ate lana eck adnan eotals 20 Adv mced Editio ece geetsen ule aideoediteee sii aaecaw award secu diate ta asec wane deomaiaiiea eausetunes 22 Addi
37. SG Link LED 60 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Supported Devices INSTEON 2421 2430 2440 2443 2412S 2412U 2413S 2414S 2414U 2420M 2441TH 2441V 2443 222 2444A 2450 2454D 2456D2 2456D3 2456S3 2456S3E 2456ST3 2457D2 2457D2EZ 2457D2X 2457D2X 2466D 2466DX 2466S 2466Sx 2473S 2474 S D 2474DWH 2475D 2475S 2475S2 2475F 2476D 2476DH 2476DT 2476S 2476SS 2476ST 2477D 2477DH 24778 TriggerLinc ControLinc RemoteLinc Access Point PLM Serial PLM USB PLM Dual Band Serial PowerLinc Serial PowerLinc USB Motion Sensor Thermostat Humidity Sensor Thermostat Adapter Venstar T1700 T1800 Micro On Off Module RemoteLinc 2 T O Linc SocketLinc LampLinc 2 Pin LampLinc ApplianceLinc Outdoor ApplianceLinc TimerLinc LampLinc Dimmer Dual Band LampLinc Dual Band EZ LampLinc Dimmer 2 Pin LampLinc 2 Pin ToggleLinc Dimmer ToggleLinc Dimmer ToggleLinc Relay ToggleLinc Relay OutletLinc SwitchLinc Relay Inline Companion SwitchLinc 2WireDimmer Dual Band In LineLinc Dimmer In LineLinc Relay In LineLinc Relay w Sense FanLinc pending release SwitchLinc Dimmer SwitchLinc Dimmer SwitchLinc Countdown Timer SwitchLinc Relay SwitchLinc Switch w Sense SwitchLinc Relay Countdown Timer SwitchLinc Dimmer Dual Band SwitchLinc Dimmer Dual Band HW SwitchLinc On Off Dual Band 61 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 2484D KeypadLinc Countdow
38. a button Type the text you want to appear with the button in the Button Caption field Next to the Button Caption field you select the font for the caption including font name size and color The font size specified will be used when HomeRunner RBI is running full screen When the window is scaled the font size will be scaled proportionately The button next to the Font selection button allows you to specify the vertical position of the button caption Above Inside Top Inside Middle Inside Bottom or Below Font Arial Black O Arial Marrow F AvantGarde Bk BT F AvantGarde Md BT F BankGothic Md BT F Benguiat Bk BT Effects Strikeout Underline Color B Black Select Text Location fx Font style C Above a C Inside Top Cancel Bold Italic Inside Middle Sample AaBbY y z Script Westem C Inside Bottom Below OF Cancel Checking the Display Device Value on Button box will display the device value with the button if applicable for the specified device type This is especially useful for displaying variable values but can also display On Off status Font and vertical position can also be specified for the device value 17 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Click the Button Images Select button to select an image for the button 1 ON Single Default Image HVAC Heat 3 IDLE HVAC Cool V Enable 7 lbuttonback red aif al x a Ibuttonback y
39. ame to edit the name The new name will then appear in the left side Event Name list as well as at the top of the event in the schedule to the right Rather than create the second event from scratch we can simply copy and paste the first event then edit the pasted copy with the correct values To Copy and Paste the first event click on the event name Desk Lamp ON then select Copy Event or type Ctrl C Then click in the workspace above or below and select Paste Event s or type Ctrl V Next click on the name of the pasted event Desk Lamp ON 17 and select Edit Event Name Change the name Desk Lamp ON 1 to Desk Lamp OFF then click anywhere or press Enter Next click on the If statement TIME equals 06 00 00 PM Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri and select Edit Change the time setting to Equals 11 30 00 PM Weekdays then click OK The If statement now reads TIME Equals 11 30 00 PM Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Next click on the Then statement INSTEON Device Desk Lamp ON at 100 and select Edit Change the Device action from ON to OFF then click OK The Then statement now reads INSTEON Device Desk Lamp OFF Your two event schedule is now ready to be uploaded to the HomeRunner RBI controller but first let s name it Click Schedule then click Save Schedule As then type a name in the File name box for example Home and th
40. an support scenes directly with or without HomeRunner RBI running always use HomeRunner RBI Insteon Scenes to establish links between all your Insteon devices Every Insteon controller switch keypad etc that controls an Insteon responder dimmer switch lamp module appliance module etc must be linked in an Insteon Scene in order for HomeRunner RBI to keep track of the status To begin click the Add button at the bottom of the Insteon Scenes section of the Insteon Configuration window Add New Scene Enter a name for the new scene Cancel Scene 1 1 Type a name for the new scene then click OK to place it in the Insteon Scenes list 2 Drag and Drop each device you want to include in the scene from the Insteon Device list or right click on the device in the list and select Add Selected Device s to Scene You can select multiple devices using the Ctrl or Shift key to add them all to a scene Insteon Configuration File Yiew Tools Insteon Devices Address Name Device Type Status Date Added 06 14 38 Degg Lamp 2456D3 LampLinc v28 Off 11 08 2010 10 11 AM gt 06 14 44 Reafing Lamp 2456D3 LampLinc v28 Off 112 0872010 10 12 AM Add Remove Insteon Scenef Drag and Drop Devices from the list above Scene Device Properties Scene Scene 1 y This On Level and Ramp Rate is used when relevant devices respond as part of this scene Devi
41. anner on top displays the current installed firmware version with the date and time it was created The same Running Firmware version is listed below the banner as shown below HomeRunner RBI v1 10 07 08 2011 12 24 57 PM Home Control Network Date Time Firmware Serial Published GUI Log Off Running Firmware HomeRunner RBI v1 10 07 08 2011 12 24 57 PM New Firmware bin Browse Check for New Version JDS HomeRunner RBI Website Click the JDS HomeRunner RBI Website link to check for the latest update version Download the latest firmware version to your c HomeRunnerRBI folder if it is newer than the current running version Click Browse to locate the bin firmware file in your HomeRunnerRBI folder Selecting the file will automatically begin uploading the firmware Once uploaded the firmware will install automatically The entire process may take 30 45 seconds to complete A count down timer displays the installation progress then automatically refreshes the screen after the timer reaches zero and the firmware has been completely installed You will be prompted to click here on a link to refresh the screen 1f it doesn t automatically refresh at zero The refreshed screen will display the new firmware version 13 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Creating a Graphical User Interface GUI Edit Mode The HomeRunner RBI application operates in one o
42. ce s Relevant Devices in Scene None ON Level Add Remove Expand All Collapse All 33 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 When you release the mouse button the Add Devices to Scene window will appear Add Devices to Scene Address Hame Role in Scene 06 14 38 Desk Lamp Controller Responder On Level 50 Ramp Rate 2 0 FEC Add to Scene Scene 1 Ok Cancel 3 Select the scene you want the device added to from the Add to Scene drop down box 4 In the Role in Scene box select Controller if the device you are adding to the scene will be used to execute the scene Select Responder if the device you are adding to the scene will be responding to the Scene command 5 Select the On Level and Ramp Rate if applicable for each device in the scene 6 Click OK to complete adding the device to the scene A status screen will display the details and indicate Finished when completed Click Close to return to the Insteon Configuration window Adding Devices to Scene Status Adding 1 Devices to Scene Scene 1 Adding Device 06 14 38 as Responder Setting PLM as Controller Group 11 of 06 14 38 Setting 06 14 38 as Responder Group 11 to PLM Finished The complete details of the scene will now appear in the bottom Insteon Scenes section Insteon Scenes Drag and Drop Devices from the list above Scene
43. close only with or without a central controller G e HomeRunner RBI The GarageHawk system consists of two different modules a Garage Module and a Remote Module Your system may have one or more of each type of module depending on your needs The Garage Module connects to your existing wall mounted push button switch to enable a door close request The Garage Module also connects to the included magnetic contact switch to detect the closed position of the garage door see below One Garage Module is required for each garage door that is to be monitored or controlled The Remote Module plugs into any outlet in the house and has a large illuminated pushbutton that indicates garage door status red open green closed and closes the door when pressed Remote Modules are paired with one or more Garage Modules and will display the combined status of all Garage Modules they are paired with One or more Remote Modules can be used to monitor the overall status of multiple garage doors red one or more doors open green all doors closed Pressing the large illuminated red button on any Remote Module will attempt to close all garage door s that are reported as open and will illuminate Green when all doors are closed GARAGE DOOR OPENER GARAGEHAWK REMOTE MODULE ALWAYS ON GARAGEHAWK GARAGE MODULE GARAGE DOOR MAGNET attached to garage door EXISTING WALL MOUNTED GARAGE DOOR SWITCH yio T For integration monitoring and cont
44. ctions on port 80 or your preferred port number to the HomeRunner RBP s local IP address Next you need to know the IP address of your cable modem or DSL modem to connect to your location from the internet One easy way to determine your modem s IP address is to start a web browser on an internet enabled PC within your home network and visit www WhatIsMyIP com If your IP address is static i e it never changes you ll just use that address to access resources on your home network If your IP address is dynamic i e it changes periodically there are a few options available for tracking it One free service available is www no ip com No IP will allow you to create a domain name 1 e http TheSmiths no 1p com which will automatically redirect to your home IP address If you have a static IP address you just register that address with No IP and choose a domain name If your home IP address changes No IP offers a free software utility that runs on an internet connected PC in your home and periodically updates No IP with your dynamic IP address Once this is established you can use your created domain name to access your home from any internet connected PC Served Controller Pages You can access the HomeRunner RBI s built in Served Controller Pages remotely from any web browser by simply logging onto your router s IP address followed by a colon and the port number you ve assigned to the HomeRunner RBI controller i e http 100 10 20 30 8
45. d can be used to send commands to devices that support this type of interface For example a Foscam Wireless IP Camera can be manually controlled from a set of web pages served by the camera but Foscam also has a published API which lists commands that can be sent over the network to perform functions such as retrieving the status of the camera grabbing a snapshot and pan tilt control To control the pan tilt of the camera the command for up is decoder_control cgi command 0 and stop up is decoder_control cgi command 1 These commands can be manually sent through a web browser but the same commands can also be sent through the Send HTTP Command of HomeRunner RBI You can assign the up function to a button by selecting SPECIAL as the button type and then selecting Send HTTP Command to a Network Device from the Special Functions window Enter the IP address and Port of your IP Camera in the appropriate boxes and decoder_control cgi command 0 in the command box Enter the user name and password you ve configured in your camera for a user with operator access View Web Page is for launching a web page from a button press The displayed web page browser can be set to a fixed sized or a percentage of the screen and positioned in the center or any of the four corners of the screen not embedded in the HomeRunner RBI screen For an embedded browser use the WEB button action 21 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 201
46. d Devices Found in Links Add By List 3 4dd by List Address Name Open List 06 14 38 Desk Lamp 06 14 44 Reading Lamp save List a i Status Dev Address 06 14 35 01 00 2o i 245603 LampLinc 06 14 44 01 00 2o i 245603 LampLinc 06 14 44 Checking for device specific data N A 06 14 44 Clearing links 0 device links cleared 06 14 44 Setting PLM as Controller Group OO 06 14 44 Setting Device as Responder Group U0 Linking Complete Updating Status of 06 14 38 Updating Status of 06 14 44 sa Devices added to your Insteon network Close 32 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Adding an Insteon Scene Insteon devices can be programmed to respond to Group commands we refer to as Scenes A scene can control a single Insteon device or a number of Insteon devices simultaneously with specific dim levels and ramp rates Scenes are especially useful for creating various lighting moods such as Movie Time to dim all the home theater lights for comfortable viewing or Goodnight to turn off all the main lights while leaving pathway lights dimly lit HomeRunner RBI supports up to 500 scenes Any device that is part of an Insteon scene will respond accordingly when that Scene command is issued Once an Insteon Scene has been created it can be triggered by a HomeRunner RBI button scheduled event or any Insteon controller button linked to the scene Although Insteon devices c
47. d gt lt m gt Garage Closed Reset timers when garage is closed IF INSTEON OF 63 E4 Remote Module Received Sent Off THEN TIMER Timer 2 Garage Closing Timer Clear TIMER Timer 3 Door Open Timer Clear EMAIL Garage Closed lt d gt lt m gt 72 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Serial Port Configuration and Connections HomeRunner RBI has a serial port on the rear panel that can be connected to an alarm panel audio video component or any serial device capable of communicating via ASCII text over an RS 232 connection The Data Format is 8 Data Bits No Parity One Stop Bit Baud Rates up to 115200 bps default 9600 bps Asynchronous The serial port can be set to Run mode or Debug mode When set to Run mode the RS 232 serial port sends and receives ASCII text Debug mode default is reserved for special diagnostics only and will not send or receive ASCII text when selected To set the serial port to Run mode click the Controller toolbar button then select the Serial tab Type the Serial Baud Rate desired in bps using numbers only with no comma select Run then click Save Changes HomeRunner RBI v1 15 04 19 2012 09 02 19 PM Home Control Network Date Time Firmware Serial Published GUI Log Off Serial Baud Rate 9600 Serial Port Mode Run Debug Save Changes The pin out of the Rear Panel Serial Jack is as fo
48. dding Virtual Buttons to a Photo Background for details For the ultimate in home control convenience use a floor plan as the background for your main screen and photos of each room and area of your home as backgrounds for your control screens Place transparent buttons over each device in the photos you want to control Add graphical control buttons icons to access frequently used functions such as lighting scenes security etc Button icons can be selected from the built in library downloaded from the internet or created from scratch To create a button click the New Button button on the toolbar or press Ctrl B If you are not already in Edit mode clicking this button will switch to Edit mode You can also right click on the background of the screen and select New Button to insert a new button 16 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Button Caption m F INSTEON SCENE l Display Device Value on Button Button Images fu ransparent Select a 40x 40 Scaled Size 40 x 40 Reset Original Image Size Width Sound on Press al D GOTO Lock Code Exclude from published layout FLAG VARIABLE TIMER SERIAL A V HVAC BUTTON THEN MACRO MACRO B SPECIAL STARGATE M Button Action Copy to Clipboard Conca Height Confirm OK Cancel Copy Image to Clipboard The Button Caption is optional text that can be displayed along with
49. delay assumes a random number of hours minutes and or seconds between O no delay and the number you select Delay Action Hour Min Sec Delay 00 fi5 o0 Re Triggerable M Random Cancel If you select 15 in the minutes column and check Random as shown above the event line will read DELAY Random 00 15 00 and will delay anywhere from 0 to 15 minutes Each time the event executes the delay will have a different random value within that range So if you want a delay of 15 minutes 5 minutes you need 2 delays one for 10 minutes not Random followed by one for 10 minutes Random so you get a delay between 10 and 20 minutes A common application for the Random delay is to turn on the outside lights around dusk but at a different time each day so they don t appear to be on a timer a signal to would be burglars that you might be away on vacation Example Front Lts On at Dusk Random IF TIME Time Equals 00 30 00 Before Sunset Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat THEN DELAY Random 00 10 00 X10 A 9 FRONT LTS On In the above example the FRONT LTS will turn on at a different time each day sometime between 30 minutes before sunset and 20 minutes before Sunset 44 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Sending Email or Text Messages HomeRunner RBI can send email or text messages automatically from an Event or Then Macro based on time or any set of conditions Message
50. e Lighting V Flags Variables Revision History Reset Web Xpander 2 Log onto the HomeRunner RBI served Network page or click Controller on the toolbar then select the Network tab and make sure the Enable Stargate Link box is checked If it is not check it and then click Save Changes at the bottom then close the served Network page Enable Stargate Link v Web Xpander IP Address 192 168 1 123 Web Xpander Web Port Bo Web Xpander User Name webx s s Web Xpander Password esse Stargate Link Status Connected 12 07 2011 03 31 44 AM Save Changes Reset Controller Time 12 07 2011 10 43 38 AM 3 Click the Labels button on the toolbar and select Options Stargate Link at the top to access the Configure Stargate Link Synchronization window Configure Stargate Link Synchronization With the SG Link functionality configured and enabled your Web Xpander can be configured to synchronize Lighting Flags and or Variables from Stargate to HomeRunner RBI You can synchronize ALL 256 Stargate Lighting Flags and Variable values with HomeRunner RBI or select a specific contiquous range to synchronize Lighting Flags Variables Sychronize Sychronize Sychronize None All Range None All Range None All Range amp G A 3 ee C e amp zc From A fi To 4 For each of the sections Lighting Flags Variables select None default to disable synchronization
51. e ee Show Labeled Devices Show All Devices A 1 FAMRMLT 1 E off Idle A 2 FAMRMLT 2 on Bq tale A 3 NOOK LT On Off Idle A 4 KITCHEN LT on Eq idle A 5 DINING RM LT on Bq idle A 6 LIVINGROOMLT W off Idle A 7 HALLWAY LTS on Bq idle A 8 ENTRY LT on Bq tale A 9 FRONT LTS on Bq idle A 10 StarBath Fan On Off Idle 11 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Access from a Smartphone or Tablet To access your Published Layout Graphic User Interface remotely from a web enabled phone or tablet i e iPhone or iPad launch the browser and log onto your router s IP address followed by a colon the port number you ve assigned to the HomeRunner RBI controller and A at the end For example http 100 10 20 30 82 A If no port number is specified it will default to port 80 i e http 100 10 20 30 A Some default browsers such as Safari maintain an address bar at the top regardless of the displayed content see Fig 1 Several free alternative browsers are available online such as Atomic Web Browser Lite which fill the entire display with the intended content for a more professional appearance see Fig 2 A small translucent icon lets you display or hide the address bar Launching a Specific Screen in Your Published Layout Launching your published layout will initially display the screen page you have selected as the Default Screen on the Edit Screens window of the HomeRunner RBI application You
52. eby the event keeps repeating indefinitely leaving no room for other events to be processed Always place a delay in the Then section to give other events a chance to be processed Example Blink Porch Light during Alarm Condition If Always FLAG Flag 1 Alarm is Set Then X10 P 1 Porch Light On DELAY 00 00 01 X10 P 1 Porch Light Off DELAY 00 00 01 In the above example as long as Flag 1 Alarm remains set P 1 Porch Light will turn on and off repeatedly at one second intervals Without IF ALWAYS selected as the Event Type the P 1 Porch Light will only turn on and off once Edit Event Name Add Edit Event Comments Delete Event Enable Event Logic Type OR Event Type IF THEN ELSE Event Type IF ALWAYS Cut Event Ctrl X Copy Event Ctrl C To select the If Always option Click on the Event Name above the IF and select Event Type IF ALWAYS from the pop up menu shown above To remove the If Always option return to a normal IF condition Click on the Event Name above the IF and select Event Type IF ALWAYS again 4 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Combining AND with OR Logic If necessary you can combine AND logic with OR logic to create events that are triggered by complex sets of If Conditions When the event s Logic Type is set to AND default a lower case and will appear at the beginning of each additional If Condition To add a
53. ect Screens to access the Edit Screens window 3 Click New Screen and type in a screen name 1 e LivingRm 4 Select LivingRm jpg for the Background Image and click OK background photo with floor lamp off 5 Right click twice on the floor lamp s lamp shade and select New Button This will place a small dotted transparent button over the image 6 Drag the top bottom and or sides of the button to fit the shape of the lamp shade as shown a es JIT MODE so a Lamp shade button outlined on background photo 23 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 7 Double click on the button or right click on the button and select Edit to access the Edit Button screen 8 Click Copy Image to Clipboard near the bottom then click OK 9 Launch Photoshop or another photo editor program 10 Click File New then OK Click Edit Paste or type Ctrl V to paste the copied button image into the photo editor 11 Change the brightness and or other attributes to make the image look like it is on 12 Click Save As and save the edited image as a gif file LivingRm Floor Lamp ON gif to your HomeRunnerRBI Buttons folder 13 In the Edit Button window click the Button Images Select button to bring up the Edit Button Images window 14 In the ON Single Image section click the yellow folder icon and select LivingRm
54. ellow if al Q Border Border Color C Color __ Width jh 4 Width j 4 2 OFF m 4 HVAC Auto V Enable Enable Ibuttonback green aif i I No Image Q Border Sji Color Zz Width f1 For single button images click the top ON Single Image folder icon to select a button For Multi State Button Images ON OFF or ON OFF IDLE click the top ON Single Image folder icon to select an ON image click the middle OFF folder icon to select an OFF image and check Enable If applicable click the bottom IDLE folder icon to select an IDLE image and check Enable For buttons that control HVAC modes Heat Cool Auto Off a fourth HVAC image can be used for Auto You can select an image from any folder accessible to your computer HomeRunner RBI will prompt you to click OK to automatically copy it into the Buttons folder As an alternative to using different images to indicate On Off Idle status you can have a colored border around the button s perimeter indicate its status For example a red border could indicate On and green or no border at all could indicate off You can assign a border to any or all of the three states and each can have a different color and thickness Check the Border checkbox for the state you want On Off or Idle click the Color box to select the border color set Width as desired Click OK when you have completed selecting button
55. ems XP Vista Windows 7 It provides a platform for configuring the controller creating and publishing control screens for your iPhone iPad etc defining connected devices programming if then conditional and time based events and much more The HomeRunner RBI software also offers advanced graphical and control functions when used as a Graphical User Interface HomeRunner RBI supports both Insteon and X 10 technologies and has an RS 232 serial port for connecting a compatible serial device A variety of Insteon and X 10 devices are available to enable control of lighting heating cooling audio video irrigation and other household functions without the need for additional wiring For a list of supported devices see Supported Devices Free software and firmware updates are posted online periodically at http updates homerunner me updates with added features and improvements It is recommended that you download and install the most recent versions to insure optimum performance HomeRunner RBI also includes a Stargate Link for interfacing with legacy Stargate IP or CommStar IP controllers and all connected peripherals thermostats security IR Xpander etc via the Web Xpander HomeRunner RBI can be controlled from any computer pc or Mac desktop laptop tablet netbook etc smartphone iPhone Droid etc web enabled or wi fi device iPad 1Touch as well as from any Insteon or X 10 controller wired and wireless Wi
56. en click Save UPLOAD your schedule by clicking Schedule then Upload to Controller See Uploading Event Schedules for more details Testing an Event s Then Actions Once you have saved and uploaded an event you can manually trigger the Then Actions to confirm they do what you want them to To test the Then Actions click the THEN line and select Test THEN Actions at the bottom of the pop up menu 40 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Special Cases Crossing Over Midnight and New Year When creating events based on a range of times that cross over midnight or dates that cross over the New Year care must be taken to use the correct logic type To HomeRunner RBI a Time is After condition is considered true from one second past the specified time up to and including 11 59 59 PM A Time is Before condition is considered true from 12 00 00 AM midnight up to and including one second before the specified time Since it can never be before midnight AND after midnight you must use OR logic when crossing over midnight Example Cross Over Midnight If Time is After 6 00 00 PM Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat or Time is Before 1 00 00 AM Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Then X10 A 1 Porch light ON Else X10 A 1 Porch light OFF In the above event the Porch light will be ON from 6 00 01 PM through 12 59 59 AM and OFF from 1 00 00 AM through 6 00 00 PM When specifying a date
57. equired for your web browser to connect to the HomeRunner RBI would need to be specified here as well 6 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Toolbar Toolbar Press T to Show Hide File Graphics _ _ Define Settings Display New Event Editor Network Minimize Open Labels System FullScreen Save Insteon Controller Hide Save s ALIN Help Toolbar Press T to Show Hide Settings Display Shortcuts Ctrl key Pressing the Ctrl key on your keyboard will display the shortcut keys for each button You can either click with the mouse or hold the Ctrl key down and type the corresponding letter to select a button You can adjust the format of the toolbar by simply stretching it horizontally or vertically drag from corner or side and place it anywhere on your desktop Placing any part of the toolbar within 5 pixels of the HomeRunner RBI screen will link the two so the toolbar moves together with the HomeRunner RBI screen Double clicking on the toolbar background returns it to the default setting Edt Mode New Button Screens Evert Ector Label Irateon Settings __Netwock __ Sytem _ Cortocter 7 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Toolbar Button Legend Toolbar Press T to Show Hide File Graphics Define Settings Display New Edit Mode Event Editor Network Minim
58. er 7 Thursday Weekdays y Friday Saturday Clear E3 F Sunrise Sunset f Equals Hou Min Sec Equals fe c sunrise Before oo r i r no C Petore p After C fter Cancel 4 In the Time of Day field select Equals then set the Hour Min Sec boxes to 06 00 00 then select PM 5 In the Day s of Week field select Weekdays then click OK Your selected If condition statement will appear under the IF line Sunset 6 Click on the word THEN to view the choices of THEN actions Event Editor Untitled File Edit Schedule Macros Define Settings Schedule Name Status Untitled THEN Macros lI New Event 0001 IF TIME Time Equals 06 00 00 PM Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri INSTEON Device INSTEON Scene x10 New Open Delete Fl ag Variable EventName Status Timer New Event 0001 Invalid Delay Email THEN Macro Message Log Serial STARGATE Broadcast Send HTTP Cut THEN Actions Ctrl xX Copy THEN Actions Ctrl C New Delete Save Test THEN Actions 38 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 7 Select INSTEON Device to access the INSTEON Device Action window INSTEON Device Action ON ON Level ON Fast 06 14 38 245603 LampLinc v28 06 14 44 245603 LampLinc v28 Lamp Module 2 OFF OFF Fast Brighten Dim ON at Ramp Rate OF
59. er RBI commands without having to first launch the HomeRunner RBI application These shortcuts can also be pinned to the taskbar for convenient access while using the computer for other purposes To create a shortcut 1 From Windows Explorer navigate to the folder where your HomeRunnerRBI exe file is located 2 Using the right mouse button click on the HomeRunnerRBLexe file and drag it to the desktop 3 Release the right mouse button and select the Create Shortcut Here option 4 Right click on the new shortcut icon and select Properties to edit the shortcut properties 5 In the Target box add a space at the end of the displayed path followed by the command The format for the command is the same as described in the section Controlling HomeRunner RBI from a Stargate IP or CommStar IP except without the ASCII Out rbi portion 6 Click Apply then OK to save the changes and close the Properties window Example Target C HomeRunnerRBI HomeRunnerRBL exe fl set _ Previous Versions Compatibility Target type Application Target location HomeRunnerRB Target C HomeRunnerRBI Home RunnerRBI exe f1 set Start in C HomeRunnerRB Shortcut key None Run Normal window v Comment Open File Location Change Icon Advanced Drag the new shortcut into the taskbar 76 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 iPad Wall Mounting Optio
60. er eminent tre ten E peer n ent ere ner nee tery ee er mere ey 58 BR SO mi Aa PC e E 58 ISGP ti Celi PEN ea E E E E twee te diaceaseethoparoaauee tena auece E 59 Restore Factory Del aulis cresce E Er 59 BTO e DE E ae e E E E N E E E E E 60 Pae E DOA 6 oh A E E E 6l Audio Video Control with HomeRunner RB1I cece cccceeeeeeceecececceeeeneaeaeeaeesseceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaags 63 Copying IR Commands to the Command Library ccecccccccccccceesseseeeeeeeeecaaeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 64 HVAC Control with HomeRonner Ie BT sts cecesetcrnescnccncedaspctnawant eE 66 VO Control with HomeRUnner RBI 4 0 ssiesossvcescatanceeasberenennteasiinvedadadecstandnadeborsdiumbeasiiarstadetesdesduncsdend uctess 68 Controlling and Monitoring Garage Doors cccccccccccessssseeeeeeeeeeeeaaseeseeeceeeeeeaaaauseeeeeeeeeeaaaeneaes 69 Closing and Monitoring Garage Doors with GarageHawk ccccccsseseseccceeeeeseesseseceeeeeeeeaeeeeees 70 Serial Port Configuration and Connections ccccccccccccccceeesssseeeceeeeeeaseesseeeceeeeeeaaeasseeceeseeeesaaensseeeeess 73 Connecting HomeRunner RBI s Serial Port to a Stargate Serial Port eee eeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens 75 Using Windows Desktop Shortcuts to Control HomeRunner RBI ec cecccccceeeeeseeneeeeeees 76 iPad Wall Mounting Options ccccccccccccccessssseccecceeeeeesseeeceeeeesaaeeesseeceeeeeesaeeesseeeeeeeeseaaaaeeseeeeeeeeaags T11 SPECIFICATION e E E EE E N EE EA AE E E 7
61. es a browser with the served HomeRunner RBI pages The published layout can also be viewed and operated as it appears on the network by clicking Published GUI Minimize Minimizes both the layout and the toolbar Full Screen Alternates between full screen and the defined screen size Hide Hides the toolbar Help Launches the HomeRunner RBI User Manual pdf file 8 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Controller Settings Once you have established communication with HomeRunner RBI you can access the served Controller Settings page to set or edit the latitude longitude time zone and other parameters 1 Click Connect to Controller in Network Settings or click the Controller button in the Settings section of the toolbar to access the served controller pages 2 Select the Date Time tab and enter the appropriate settings for your location 3 Click Save Changes HomeRunner RBI v1 01 04 03 2011 12 31 04 PM Home Control Network Date Time Firmware Serial Published GUI Log Off Latitude N S Longitude E W Time Zone Daylight Savings Time Daylight Time Begins Daylight Time Ends Sunrise Sunset Internet Time Server 1 Internet Time Server 2 Internet Time Server 3 Daily Time Update Set Current Date Time 33 N S Find my Lat Lon 117 CE few GMT 8 US Pacific V DST observed in your area 03 13 2011 02 00 00 AM 11 06 2011 02 0
62. es cannot be retrieved from the controller To Export and Archive your layout click the Save As toolbar button or press Ctrl A type a name in the Export and Archive Layout As text box backup 03 17 11 then click Export to save the layout as a zip file in your HomeRunnerRBI Archives folder Select Current Schedule and Device Data Files to include copies of your current running schedule and defined devices Copy the zip file to a flash drive email it to yourself and or upload it to a data storage center for safe keeping 25 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Defining Connected Devices HomeRunner RBP s Device Database consists of two sections The Define Labels section is used to label all your X 10 devices Flags Variables and Timers The Define Insteon section is used to configure your Insteon network Insteon lighting scenes and label all your Insteon devices If you are interfacing your HomeRunner RBI with a Stargate IP or CommStar IP see Importing Defined Labels From Stargate IP or CommStar IP Define Labels X 10 Flags Variables Timers To access the Define Labels window click the Define Labels button on the toolbar or press Ctrl L or from within the Event Editor click Define then Define Labels Select Show All Devices toward the bottom of the window to list all 256 X 10 addresses In the Name column type the name or location of each X 1
63. et is for displaying a Telnet Session from a button press Published Page Diagnostics is for displaying a diagnostic 4 LED button array to monitor system activity See Diagnostic Display for details 20 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Special Functions Minimize HomeRunner fe Send HTTP Command to a Network Device IP Address Port http 1 00 10 20 30 a1 Command Toggle Toolbar Visibility decoder_control cgi command 0 Exit HomeRunner User Name Password Maximize Full Screen HomeRunner Toggle Full Screen Mode Refresh Device Status Play Sound View Web Page eee Address URL 2 h Applicat neat tanta Size of Browser al of Screen 75 Display Time Select Format C Fixed Size 300 4 x 200 4 Log Off from Published Pages Location of Browser Show History Message Log Ey _ Launch Telnet Published Page Diagnostics oro Send HTTP Command to a Network Device is for controlling a network connected device Most network connected devices have user interfaces allowing the user to configure and control the device with a web browser Many of these devices also allow commands to be sent over the network from another device such as a PC or other device capable of generating an HTTP request very similar to the way a web browser requests pages from the device This type of interface is often called a REST interface The Send HTTP Comman
64. f two modes Edit Mode and Run Mode Edit Mode is for creating and editing the Graphical User Interface also referred to as the GUP or Layout Run Mode is for normal operation and testing the GUI layout You can toggle between Edit Mode and Run Mode by pressing Ctrl E on your keyboard clicking the Edit Mode button on the toolbar or by Right Clicking on the background of the current screen Edit Mode is indicated by a dotted outline around each button and EDIT MODE in the title bar LAYOUT Graphic User Interface as Untitled Main EDIT MODE EJ i Ce ee ee ee E p SCREEN w Background image MUSIC MOVIES BUTTONS Layouts A Layout refers to a set of control Screens pages and the associated Buttons that form the graphical user interface GUI Using the HomeRunner RBI Windows application each family member can have their own personal layout with their own set of backgrounds and buttons Only one layout can be published to the HomeRunner RBI controller for access from any browser However different layouts can still be used from any Windows computers running the HomeRunner RBI application This means you can create a custom mobile layout for access from your iPhone or any browser and different layouts for your tablet pc desktop laptop etc Layouts are stored in the C HomeRunnerRBI Layouts folder and can be selected by clicking the Open button in the toolbar or pressing Ctrl
65. for garage door 2 T L z a gt 7 soe eee x GARAGE DOOR OPENER EZIO2X4 GARAGE DOOR a SS omolehomenet EZ102X4 sono S g EPI n O eee Pere n A MAGNET OIT e e ae attached to garage door EXISTING WALL MOUNTED GARAGE DOOR SWITCH MAGNETIC SWITCH TFF P ome a a EZIO2X4 TERMINALS LEGEND aae B a ee C444C444AAAASA Once the EZIO2X4 has been added to the Insteon Configuration device database and connected as shown you can add buttons to the layout and or events to the schedule to monitor and control the garage door as desired Different images can be used to indicate a door is open or closed You can define a Garage Door button as a Button Macro so the button image displays the open closed status of garage door and pressing the same button triggers the relay to open or close it The Confirm OK Cancel option should also be selected to prevent inadvertent operation of the garage door from a smartphone or any other device For more security you can use the Lock Code option and assign a code up to 16 digits required to open or close the garage Garage Status Email IF INSTEON OF D6 15 Garage Door Is On THEN EMAIL Garage Open ELSE EMAIL Garage Closed 69 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Closing and Monitoring Garage Doors with GarageHawk The GarageHawk Garage Monitor System can be used to provide monitoring and control of garage doors
66. g directly into an AC receptacle and have screw terminal connections at the bottom For details on all SimpleHomeNet EZIO modules see http www simplehomenet com cats asp id 12 AC ADAPTER PLM EZIO8SA EZIO40 Oostores eo rsesseseeree b Sp amolehomonet Troe vw ewer Samete oo ones EDOL ere ar ir e OS plcjdyn 5 tE S TERS so HomeRunner RBI supports only opto isolated inputs and all relay outputs on the following EZIO devices EZIO2X4 2 opto isolated inputs 3 30VDC 2 relay outputs normally open EZIO8SA 4 opto isolated inputs 3 30VDC 8 relay outputs normally open normally closed EZIO40O 4 relay outputs normally open normally closed EZIOOI 4 opto isolated inputs 3 30VDC HomeRunner RBI does not currently support analog or one wire inputs To add an EZIO module to your Insteon Configuration follow the instructions for Add By Address in the Adding an Insteon Device section on page 28 EZIO devices install in the same manner as other Insteon devices Each input and output will appear as a separate line in the Insteon Device list Requires HomeRunner RBI software version 2 09 or higher and firmware version 1 15 or higher When installing an EZIO8SA before adding it to the Insteon Device List make sure its PLM is new or reset to the factory default settings To reset the PLM to factory defaults press and hold the Set button as you apply power wait 5 10 seconds then release the bu
67. g the Venstar 1700 see http venstar com Support Installation T1700ManualInstallRev1 pdf The T1700 thermostat can be operated from the front panel buttons remotely via HomeRunner RBI or from any Insteon controller to control set point temperatures mode heat cool auto or off and fan mode on auto It automatically reports status changes to keep HomeRunner RBI up to date with the current settings To add a T1700 thermostat to your Insteon Configuration follow the instructions for Add By Address in the Adding an Insteon Device section on page 28 Thermostats install in the same manner as other Insteon devices For manual control from HomeRunner RBI you can add buttons to perform and or display any of the HVAC functions or simply use the built in HVAC Wizard Once you have added the T1700 thermostat to your Insteon Configuration click New Button then HVAC to access the Send HVAC Command window as shown below From there you can assign any HVAC function to a button If multiple thermostats are used first select the thermostat at the top and then assign the function Address Temp boy po 14 66 F2 Family Room Mode Fan Heat Set Point Cool Set Point Of Auto Set Point 65 C Set Point 30 C Heat On C Increase 1 Increase 1 C Cool C Decrease 1 Decrease 1 on t Auto Display Only Query Values C Mode Get Mode Wizard a Fan C Get Ambient Temp Test Heat SP
68. ges Controller Time 11 24 2010 10 36 40 AM EF 49 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Importing Defined Labels from Stargate IP or CommStar IP HomeRunner RBI uses some similar control functions as Stargate IP and CommStar IP X 10 Flags Variables and Timers You can import the defined names database device dbf from your Stargate IP or CommsStar IP folder into your HomeRunner RBI for use in your HomeRunner RBI schedule You can also type or edit them manually Using the same labels for these functions can be helpful when creating events that talk back and forth between HomeRunner RBI and a Stargate IP or CommStar IP see Synchronizing Stargate with HomeRunner RBI To import labels 1 Click Define Labels on the HomeRunner RBI toolbar 2 Select the tab at the top you want to import X 10 Flags Variables or Timers 3 Click File Import From WinEVM The imported labels will replace any blank lines in the list Pre existing labels will not be replaced Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each tab you want to import 2 Define Labels From WinEVM Close Serres Mittal State AIL A1 FAM AM LT 1 A A FAM AM LT 2 4 3 WOOK LT A 4 KITCHEN LT 4 5 DINING AM LT 4 6 LIVING ROOM LT AF HALLWAY LTS 4 8 ENTRY LT 4 9 FRONT LTS StarBath Fan MasterBath Fan FAM RM WALL UNIT MAST BED RM LT MAST BED AM LT2 MAST SINE LTS MAST TUB LTS MAST CLOSET LT OFFICE LT ROSE BED RM LT BATH AM 2LTS PATIO LT
69. ges or Console data as a text file in the Logs folder Viewing the Telnet Log Clicking the TELNET button launches a Telnet Session which displays HomeRunner RBI Event Status True or False and all SG Link activity in real time Listed data can be saved as a text file in the Logs folder by clicking File Save Telnet Session or copied to the clipboard by clicking Edit Copy and pasted to an email message or another file Good for reviewing activity or troubleshooting in real time Restoring Data Files Clicking Restore Data Files will replace all settings including definitions for all Insteon devices links scenes flags variables timers and X10 devices stored in the HomeRunner RBI controller This procedure should only be used when restoring a backup copy of your own Insteon network or after you have replaced your controller 58 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Replacing the PLM If the PLM Power Line Modem should ever fail and need to be replaced do the following 1 Close the HomeRunner RBI application 2 Power down the HomeRunner RBI controller remove the PLM and power adapter if applicable 3 Replace the PLM If replacing with the newer model 2413S PLM you also need to plug a 12VDC 300 mA or higher power adapter into the HomeRunner RBI 12VDC IN power jack 4 Run the HomeRunner RBI application The application will automatically detect the changed PLM a
70. he PLM to factory defaults press and hold the Set button as you apply power wait 5 10 seconds then release the button The LED will glow dim after several seconds 5 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Network Settings The first thing you will need to set is the IP address of your HomeRunner RBI controller The default IP address setting is 192 168 0 5 with DHCP ON enabled Your router will automatically re assign an available IP address to your HomeRunner RBI controller and replace the default setting with a valid one within the range of your network We Network Settings Hetwork m PoP C3 C4 C 5 C Dema No Connection Name lD Home st Use Proxy Server Address W92168 1 101 Web Proxy a tad Web Port 30 Proxy Port i User Name john User Name aed Password a Password nh Test Connection Search for Controllers Connect to Controller men 8 Click the Network button on the toolbar or press Ctrl K on your keyboard to access the Network Settings window 9 Select Network 1 then click Search for Controllers to identify the IP address of your HomeRunner RBI Enter a Name I D i e Home for reference You can also manually enter your HomeRunner RBI controller s IP Address Web port default 80 and User Name Password default Home Runner if you already know them 10 Click Test Connection to confirm that you have entered the correct information and
71. he periods HomeRunner RBI will add them in automatically Add New Insteon Device 1 Method of Adding New Device s 2 Device Links f Add By Address f Remove Existing Links f Add By Linking f Remove Existing Links Add Devices Found in Links l Add By List 3 dd By Address Adde 06 1 430 Check here if adding one of the following RemoteLinc TriggerLine Add Motion Sensor Status Dev Address 28 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 If you are adding a RemoteLinc TriggerLinc or Motion Sensor check the Check here if adding one of the following box then click Add and follow the prompts 4 Press the ENTER key or click the Add button to add the new device 5 Once a device has been added it will appear in the middle Status section and the cursor will revert back to a blank Specify New Device box so you can enter the next Insteon Device Address Press the ENTER key or click Add after typing in each new Insteon address Add New Insteon Device 1 Method of Adding Hew Devicels 2 Device Links fe Add By Address f Remove Existing Links C Add By Linking Remove Existing Links Add Devices Found in Links Add By List 3 Specify New Device Address Check here if adding one of the following RemoteLinc TriggerLine Add n Moton Sensor Status Dev Address 06 14 38 01 00 oo i 24560 3 LampLinc 06 14 38 Local On Level 100 Local Ramp Rate 0
72. iateotepeiacasha atet E AA 42 Combining AND with OR oO G16 osiinsa a E a 43 Random Delay et tan i hea ae af oer ate ain a E 44 Sending Emailor Wext Wessaves cise E E EA 45 Emak moup S NOONE an E A E A ee anes 46 Programming Events Based on Sunrise Sunset cccccssseseseccecceceeeeeeseeeeceeeeesaaeeeeeeseeeeeeeaaeeeaees 47 Uploadins Event Sched leSerssanninna e E E E dianeastees 48 Programming Editing Events Remotely Over the Internet ce eccccccccccceeeeseeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 48 2 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Interfacing HomeRunner RBI with Other Controllers cecccssccccecceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeaeeesseeeeeeeeeaaas 49 Importing Defined Labels from Stargate IP or CommStar IP 00 cccccccccccessseeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeees 50 SG Link Synchronizing Stargate with HomeRunner RBI eecccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 51 Controlling HomeRunner RBI from a Stargate IP or CommStar IP ou eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 52 Controlling a Stargate IP or CommStar IP from HomeRunner RBI o on 39 Importing Then Macros from Stargate IP or CommStar IP 0 ee eccccccccceceeessseseeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeees 56 SUN I oa ea gcc A cd sees E ATI A OA T 57 Pomo SIC HEMI CS acre sanasesurasstenedunes atu sahsneamnconasusesaiiuapnens ease tousanatonaneseashansaucctaasetotseanucesnseressnaas 58 Viewing the History Log Messages Console and Files 200 0 eeeccccccccccceeessseeecceceeeeeaaeseeeeeees 58 AA Toate abea oles a U0 eee E A E rer
73. ick in the Background Color box and a color selection dialog will be displayed To select a Background Image click the folder button to display a list of files in the Backgrounds folder You can select an image from any folder accessible to your computer which will then be copied into the Backgrounds folder It is best to use photos scaled to match the resolution of the device that you will most often be using i e 960x640 for an iPhone4 1024x760 for 1Pad2 since photos will be scaled to fit the screen However when many screens are used it may be necessary to reduce the resolution to avoid using up too much system memory To remove a background image click the X button 15 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Up to three different sizes resolutions can be user defined and stored in HomeRunner RBI under System Settings Once defined each screen can be set to the appropriate size for the device it will be used on or a custom size can be assigned If the same screens are to be shared by various devices phone tablet etc using the smallest size resolution can serve them all Devices with larger displays can automatically resize to fill the screen Another option is to create different sized screens for the different devices and publish them all in one layout with a main screen to select which device you are using NOTE This method will use up more memory to store the additional graphics so there could be some limitatio
74. igit cell phone number in the To box followed by and the required Gateway for the recipient s service provider Each service provider has their own gateway format The 4 most popular providers are listed below A complete list is available online at http en wikipedia org wiki List_of SMS_ gateways AT amp T Wireless 1234567890 txt att net Sprint PCS 1234567890 messaging sprintpcs com T Mobile 1234567890 tmomail net Verizon Wireless 1234567890 vtext com The Message and or Subject can include Binary or Hex values for special applications capable of receiving data via email or text messages as well as current values of Flags Variables Timers Date and Time Pre programmed Email or Text messages can also be sent manually from a button press by placing the email actions in a Then Macro and defining the button to trigger the macro 45 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Email Troubleshooting Most email errors can be resolved by examining the Console log after an email attempt has been made To view the Console click System then the Log button From the Event Log window select Tools then Show Console Next select Tools then Clear Console to start with a clean log Now do something to cause an email to be sent Click Then and select Test THEN Actions From the Event Log window click Refresh to see the current log entries Copy the Console log and paste it in an email to
75. ime Binary lt lt Hex Flag Variable Timer Date Time Example HEAT SET PT 68 IF SERIAL HeatSP 68 THEN HVAC 00 00 00 Heat SP 68 Armed AWAY IF FLAG Flag 103 Armed AWAY Is Set THEN SERIAL Arm Partition 1 74 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Connecting HomeRunner RBI s Serial Port to a Stargate Serial Port To connect HomeRunner RBI s serial port directly to a Stargate or CommStar serial port you need to construct a null data cable to connect the transmit pin of Stargate to the receive pin of HomeRunner RBI and vice versa STARGATE HOMERUNNER RBI SERIAL PORT SERIAL PORT 6 j REC 4 2 XMIT GND 3 3 GND XMIT 2 4 REC 3 6 retaining clip face up retaining clip face down For the STARGATE end you can use a 4 or a 6 pin modular plug If a 6 pin plug is used be sure to insert the 4 wires as shown leaving the outer two pin positions 1 amp 6 empty For the HomeRunner RBI end you must use a 6 pin modular plug and offset the wires as shown leaving the last two pin positions 5 amp 6 empty Hint Take a standard 4 conductor modular phone cable cut off one plug end and replace it with a 6 pin plug as shown for the HomeRunner RBI side 75 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Using Windows Desktop Shortcuts to Control HomeRunner RBI You can use shortcuts on your Windows desktop to manually trigger HomeRunn
76. isplay the same GOTO screen for notifications camera views etc BUTTON MACRO is for executing multiple commands from a single button press A Button Macro assigned to a button can only be triggered by that button The first command of the macro governs the button image and is independent of the commands that follow A button can display a temperature variable for instance and pressing it can switch you to GOTO the thermostat screen THEN MACRO 1s for triggering a Then Macro you created in the Event Editor and uploaded to the HomeRunner RBI controller WEB is for launching a web page embedded within a HomeRunner RBI screen SPECIAL is for a number of special button functions see Special Functions STARGATE is for triggering Stargate or CommStar actions from a HomeRunner RBI button Selected button actions are displayed below in the Button Action box Grayed out button actions are not currently supported and will be added in future updates Click OK to accept all changes and return to the current screen Click Cancel to discard any changes made to the current button 19 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Special Functions The SPECIAL button action contains a number of advanced button functions and display parameters Special Functions Minimize HomeRunner C Send HTTP Command to a Network Device IP Address Port C Command Toggle Toolbar Visibility Exit HomeRunner
77. it actually starts getting light out sometime before sunrise and dark out sometime after sunset a time field is included for offsetting the time condition relative to sunrise or sunset Time Condition Dayls of Week y Sunday y Monday y Tuesday Weekends y Wednesday All v Thursday Weekdays y Friday y Saturday Clear e Sunrise Sunset f Equals Hour Min Sec C Equals Suni C Before 00 30 00 x C Before ae E 7 Sunset After fe After Cancel First select Sunrise Sunset to highlight the Sunrise Sunset section Next select the Day s of Week you want the event to execute To execute an event exactly at sunrise or sunset select Equals on both the left and right side of the Hour Min Sec field and select Sunrise or Sunset on the far right and click OK To execute an event a specific amount of time before sunrise or sunset select Equals on the left and Before on the right side of the Hour Min Sec field This will make the Hour Min Sec field active Click the drop down arrows to select the desired number of hours minutes and or seconds then select Sunrise or Sunset on the far right and click OK To execute an event a specific amount of time after sunrise or sunset select Equals on the left and After on the right side of the Hour Min Sec field This will make the Hour Min Sec field active Clic
78. ize Open Labels System Full Screen Save Screens Insteon Controller Hide Save As AIN Help New Starts a new layout with a blank screen Open Selects an existing layout Save Saves the current layout to your computer Save As a Publishes uploads the current layout to the HomeRunner RBI controller b Saves the current layout to your computer with a different name c Exports and archives the current layout and schedule as a compressed zip file Edit Mode Alternates between Edit Mode for adding editing buttons to a screen and Run Mode for operating the buttons on the screen New Button Launches the Add New Button window in Edit Mode for selecting button attributes Screens Launches the Edit Screens window for adding editing screen attributes Event Editor Launches the Event Editor for adding editing Events and Then Macros Labels Defines X 10 devices Flags Variables and Timers Insteon Defines Insteon devices links and scenes A V Stores and manages IR codes for controlling audio and video components Network Defines the network connection parameters and tests the connection System Displays system information and sets the following parameters Lock Code Functions Grid Settings Screen Scaling Sizing Status Refresh Default Sound and Button Motion It also accesses the History Message Log and Restores Data Files Controller Launch
79. k the drop down arrows to select the desired number of hours minutes and or seconds then select Sunrise or Sunset on the far right and click OK Selecting Before on the left side of the Hour Min Sec field and Equals on the right creates an If condition that is true from 12 00 00 AM up to and including 1 second before Sunrise or Sunset Selecting After on the left side of the Hour Min Sec field and Equals on the right creates an If condition that is true from 1 second after Sunrise or Sunset up to and including 11 59 59 PM To create an event that is true from Sunrise to Sunset when it is light outside use two If conditions If Time After Sunrise and If Time Before Sunset with the default AND type logic To create an event that is true from Sunset to Sunrise when it is dark outside use two If conditions If If Time After Sunset or Time Before Sunrise using OR type logic since the statement crosses over midnight See Special Cases Crossing Over Midnight And New Year 47 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Uploading Event Schedules Once you have completed creating and naming a schedule of events you UPLOAD the schedule to the HomeRunner RBI controller to execute the programmed events To upload click Schedule then click Upload to Controller or press Ctrl FS When uploading has completed the Schedule Status will change to Runni
80. llows Pin 1 Transmit Pin 2 Ground Pin 3 Receive Pin 4 No Connection To connect to a computer com port use a standard 4 conductor modular telephone cable reversed not straight through and an RJ 11 to DB 9 adapter configured as shown in the diagram below Since adapter pin configurations are not standardized you will need an adapter kit to manually insert the three wire pins into the correct positions unused wires should be cut or taped and stored RJ11 DB9 Adapter Kits are available from a variety of sources with either male or female ends depending on your requirement To connect to a computer USB port use an RJ11 DB9F female end adapter and add a USB to Serial Adapter with a male DB9M connector http sewelldirect com usbtoserial asp 4 Conductor Modular Telephone Cable HomeRunner RBI Serial Jack 1 XMIT 2 GROUND RJ11 DB9 ADAPTER KITS gt ba RJ11 DB9 Adapter ARS 1 n c a Ban 2 XMIT lt O 3 REC SR a NNi 4 nic N 5 GROUND F XY l A 6 n c IF g gt 7 nlc 8 n c J amp 9 n c j RJ11 DB9F RJ11 DB9M Preconfigured and tested RJ11 DB9F adapter cables are available on special order 73 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 When connecting to a device whose serial port is configured for a computer such as an alarm panel or audio video component you need to reverse Swap the wires going to pins 2 and 3 on the HomeRunner RBI s DB 9 adap
81. meRunner RBP s PLM jack to the Insteon Power Line Modem with the other network cable and plug the PLM into a nearby electrical outlet For optimum X 10 performance locate the PLM close to your main electrical panel use a longer network cable if necessary Do NOT plug the PLM directly into an XTB Booster Use a nearby outlet instead Wait approximately 10 seconds for the HomeRunner RBI s green and yellow SEND and RECV LEDs to turn on The red RUN LED remains off unless a schedule is running For applications that don t require the PLM no Insteon or X 10 are used plug a 12 VDC 300mA power adapter into the Power In jack either polarity will work but it must be DC Download and install the latest version HomeRunner RBI application setup files from our website at http updates homerunner me updates to the default folder C HomeRunnerRBI or select a different location if you prefer Double click the HomeRunner RBI icon on your desktop or select it from the Start Menu to launch the HomeRunner RBI application Press Ctrl T on your keyboard or double click the bottom edge of the HomeRunner RBI screen to display the HomeRunner RBI toolbar Toolbar Press T to Show Hide File Graphics Define Settings Display New Edit Mode Event Editor Network Minimize Save Screens Insteon Controller Hide Save As AIN Help Open Labels System Full Screen To reset t
82. n OR statement to the AND type logic click on the last If condition and select OR from the pop up menu This will add a line with an upper case OR as a separator below the If Conditions You can then add more If Conditions as needed In the following example the Hallway Lights will only turn on if A 1 and A 2 are both on OR A 3 and A 4 are both on Hallway Lights If X10 A 1 Family Room Lights On and X10 A 2 Holiday Lights On OR X10 A 3 Living Room Lights On and X10 A 4 Dining Room Lights On Then X10 A 7 Hallway Lights On Else X10 A 7 Hallway Lights Off Likewise you can separate sets of or conditions with an AND statement In this case both sets of If Conditions must be true in order to trigger the Then Action In the example below the Holiday Lights turn ON at sunset and OFF at sunrise from Dec 16 Jan 4 Holiday Lights If Date is After Dec 15 or Date is Before Jan 5 AND TIME Time After Sunset Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat or TIME Time Before Sunrise Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Then X10 A 2 Holiday Lights On Else X10 A 2 Holiday Lights Off 43 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Random Delay HomeRunner RBI includes a Random feature for executing actions at random times or varying intervals The Random feature is part of the THEN Delay function With Random checked each time the event executes the
83. n Timer 2486D KeypadLinc Dimmer 2486S KeypadLinc Relay 24948220 SwitchLinc 220V 2676D B ICON SwitchLinc Dimmer 2676R B ICON SwitchLinc Relay 2814S ICON PowerLinc Serial 2814U ICON PowerLinc USB 2852 222 Insteon Leak Sensor 2856D2 Icon LampLinc 2 Pin 2856S3 ICON Appliance Module 2876D Icon Switch Dimmer 2876DB ICON Dimmer 2876S ICON On Off Switch T1700 Venstar Thermostat G07 GarageHawk Garage Module Remote EZIO2X4 2 opto isolated inputs 3 30VDC 2 relay outputs normally open EZIO8SA 4 opto isolated inputs 3 30VDC 8 relay outputs normally open normally closed EZIO40 4 relay outputs normally open normally closed EZIO6I 4 opto isolated inputs 3 30VDC There is no need to define Access Points in HomeRunner RBI X 10 Supports all 256 addresses A1 P16 Supports all Standard Commands On Off Dim Bright All Lights On All Units Off Preset Dim Does NOT support Extended Codes i e Leviton Preset Dim and Scene commands SERIAL ASCII Output up to 115 200 bps asynchronous lt b__ gt Binary value from 0 to 255 1 e lt b5 gt or lt b203 gt lt h__ gt Hex value from 0 to ff e lt hOf gt or lt h3c gt lt f__ gt Flag from 1 to 256 1 e lt f5 gt or lt f204 gt lt v__ gt Variable from 1 to 256 1 e lt v5 gt or lt v204 gt lt t__ gt Timer from 1 to 32 i e lt t3 gt or lt t10 lt d gt Current Date lt m gt Current Time NETWORK Global Cache IP2IR and WF2IR 62 HomeR
84. n the PLM while maintaining the connection across the RESET pins 5 Wait until all 3 LEDs blink in unison then remove the connection across the RESET pins Green and Yellow LEDs will come on steady and red LED will go off no schedule loaded 6 Replace the cover 59 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Diagnostic Display HomeRunner RBI has a diagnostic indicator button that can assist in troubleshooting communication issues or other system functions The indicator contains 4 LEDs each indicating the status of a different system function To view the Diagnostic Display create a new button and define it as SPECIAL Published Page Diagnostics and place it on a published page 123 4 aoaaa LEDs 1 2 3 and 4 are defined as follows 1 Heart Beat Within the published pages there s a main heartbeat that keeps everything alive The heartbeat status is represented by a Green LED that toggles between Green on and Gray off approximately every second when the main heartbeat timer is functioning 2 Status At regular intervals Status Refresh Interval under System Settings the published pages query the controller to see if any status changes have occurred lights on off etc The controller responds with either No Changes or New Data The Check Status LED has 4 states Gray When a check status request is initiated by the published page Yellow Controller returned no new changes Green Controller retur
85. names 1 e TV Power Mute System Off etc along with the corresponding hex data and then press Ctrl C to copy it all to the clipboard HomeRunner RBI will parse the data and import the command names along with the IR data Example http www remotecentral com cgi bin codes sony kp 53xbr200 Remote Model RM Y902 Power 0000 0067 0000 000d 0060 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 Copy to Clipboard 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0409 Mute 0000 0067 0000 000d 0060 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 Copy to Clipboard 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0421 0000 0067 0000 000d 0060 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 Copy to Clipboard 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 042 0000 0067 0000 000d 0060 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 7 Copy to Clipboard 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 042 aj 0000 0067 0000 000d 0060 0018 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 Copy to Clipboard 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0050 0018 0018 0018 System Off 0000 0067 0000 0010 0060 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 Copy to Clipboard 0018 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0349 1 0000 0067 0000 000d 0060 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 Copy to Clipboard
86. nd instruct you to go to the Insteon Configuration and select the Tools tab then Replace PLM A pop up warning will ask Continue with PLM Replacement as shown below Continue with PLM Replacement You have selected to replace the Power Line Modem PLM This F function should ONLY be used if your PLM has failed and you have installed a replacement Replacing the PLM requires that every single managed Insteon device in your home be updated with the new PLM address This action could take anywhere from a few minutes if you only have a few Insteon devices to over an hour or more for a large Insteon installation Are you sure you want to continue with the PLM Replacement 5 Click Yes to continue with the PLM replacement process Click No or Cancel to escape Restoring Factory Defaults NOTE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL ERASE ALL LINKS AND RESTORE ALL SETTINGS TO THEIR FACTORY DEFAULT VALUES ALL NETWORK AND TIME SETTINGS SCHEDULED EVENTS AND GRAPHICS WILL NEED TO BE UPLOADED AFTER COMPLETING THIS PROCEDURE SOFT RESET 1 From the Toolbar click System Telnet 2 Type factory in the bottom text box then click Send HARD RESET 1 Unplug the PLM from HomekRunner RBI All LEDs turn off 2 Remove the four screws from the bottom of the blue case and remove cover 3 Place a jumper or screwdriver across the two RESET pins located next to the red RUN LED 4 Plug i
87. ne of the multi state button images The image shown below is a lamp shade that is part of a background image defined as a transparent button The photo was taken with the lamp off The transparent button image was then copied to the clipboard edited to appear on by increasing contrast and brightness then saved as LivRmON gif in the Buttons folder and selected for the ON image See Adding Virtual Buttons on a Photo Background for step by step instructions Edit Button Images OM Single Image LivFimON it i Border Color Width h OFF M Enable Tarpan e 0 __ BE IDLE Enable Nomas S o L_ m 22 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Adding Virtual Buttons to a Photo Background For the ultimate home control convenience you can use photos of each room and area of your home as backgrounds for your control screens Lights and appliances in each photo can then be defined as control buttons with different on and off button images to indicate status You can then simply press or click any device in the photo to control it and see it change from off to on or vice versa As an example let s set up the living room screen with a control button to control the floor lamp 1 First take a photo of the living room with the floor lamp OFF and save it as a jpeg file LivingRm jpg or any name you prefer to your HomeRunnerRBI Backgrounds folder 2 From the toolbar sel
88. ned new device status Red Command did not complete successfully 3 Send Command Button presses are placed into a queue which is processed sequentially The Send Command LED has 4 states Gray Nothing in the queue to send Yellow Send Command process started Green Controller acknowledged command Red Send Command failed 4 SG Link Every 10 seconds the controller pings the WebX to verify connectivity as well as every time a command is sent or received The Stargate Link LED has 4 states Red Not Connected Yellow Connected but not yet authenticated Green Connected and confirmed Purple Sent Ping to WebX but waiting for response The Normal status of the LEDs should be Heart Beat Flashes between Gray and Green every second Status Flashes between Gray and Yellow rapidly with a Green flash when something has changed turn something on or off from outside HR and you ll see it flash green Send Command This will mostly be off Gray and will show Yellow then Green as it sends a command in response to a button press on the page SG Link This should always be Green if Stargate Link is enabled but will indicate the current SG Link status The Yellow and Purple states are usually only present for milliseconds so you may never see those colors Note If the Heartbeat 1st LED isn t blinking then you can t trust any of the remaining 3 LEDs If the Status 2nd LED isn t blinking Gray Yellow you can t trust the
89. ng and your events will be executed as programmed Event Editor Home Sel File Schedule Macros Define Settings Schedule Name Home THEN Macros Home Running TEST 1 Saved ll Desk Lamp ON TEST 2 Saved IF TIME Time Equals 06 00 00 PM Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri THEN INSTEON Device 06 14 38 Desk Lamp ON at 100 ll Desk Lamp OFF IF TIME Time Equals 11 30 00 PM Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri THEN New Open Delete INSTEON Device 06 14 38 Desk Lamp OFF Desk Lamp ON Enabled Desk Lamp OFF Enabled New Delete Save Programming Editing Events Remotely Over the Internet Event schedules can be programmed remotely from any computer with internet access First download and install the HomeRunner RBI application from http updates homerunner me updates From the toolbar click Network to bring up Network Settings Select Network 2 and enter your router s outside IP Address and the Port Number User Name and Password assigned to your HomeRunner RBI Click Test Connection to verify then Save to load these settings See Remote Access Over the Internet for more details Network Settings won Network Bh CA4 C amp C Demo No Connection Name 1 D Home Remote Use Proxy Server Address 1 00 20 30 40 Web Proxy Web Port 81 Proxy Port User Name Password Test Connection Search for Controllers Connect to Controller cn Then click Event
90. ng Virtual Buttons to a Photo Background cc cecccccccccccceeseseseeceeceeceaeeeeseecceeeeseaaaaeseeeeeess 23 Publish Liyo nceliatyeantiacitcetiah eM ane eet seaanieeincen ian 25 Derine Connected Devices sal aeataazdsesecbesasaault anier a a a a a exes oocdiaaabeatane 26 Define Labels X 10 Flags Variables Timers neesssesoennssssssssoeersssssssssceerssssssssceresssssssseeeeees 26 MoN C On SUT AL O E E totic ds teamesiiemedlomas 2 Addn ranr M COn DEVIC opm at renner E T nO ONY Ne mT ee COME eR mee tun emt t AE 28 DRED NG CN SSS acs eid ctl aici cso a etic ecclesia ce cleiscroa eat enc clea eto eel a 28 Add By LIOKRDE sesaen ees pantale Manta de dea Sasouataeuctictor E teresa aa iatcastaiedenedles 31 Add BY LSU er Seavendardagteianaaientatsd esas a seit diauemsendecsvsscaoces 32 Addno am MEON SCENE a A a E its ter eta 33 Creating 3 Way 4 Way N Way Switch Configurations ssseeeeessssssssoeersssssssssereressssssseerees 35 Controlling KeypadLinc Buttons ccccccccccccsssssssecececeeceaeeseeeececeeeeseaeseeeceeeeeessaeeseeeeeeeeeeaaaness 35 SCENE Group NUME Soan a E A ene ees 35 Creatine M Tew Ebe Conditiona Evensens ac aanbonatnda amanda aaa ec aera 36 free a Fo Ce E A E E trogen a ner ea es ae en ee 36 Testine an Event s The ACHONS ene a a ena Seana naeaaiae 40 Special Cases Crossing Over Midnight and New Year cccccccccsssssseeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeceeeeeeeaaeeeees 4 DAIWA S aaseatet tee tusesits
91. ns Here are some third party accessories for wall mounting your iPad The ones shown below provide a hidden power connection for a clean professional installation http www theli adframe com http www vidabox com products_1padmount ph http www firebox com roduct 29 10 W diee Pat E Case aff 512 amp awc 550_ 1302496609 71554019e6ab139acd570b373296fd36 TI HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 SPECIFICATIONS Power Input 9 12VDC 300mA not required with model 2412S PLM Front LEDs SEND Green RECV Yellow RUN Red Rear Connections NETWORK Ethernet RJ45 SERIAL RS232 RJ21 PLM Power Line Modem RJ45 12VDC IN 9 12 VDC 300m lt A 2 1mm coax positive or negative center Serial Port Pin Out 1 Transmit 2 Ground 3 Receive 4 Not Used Serial Port Baud Rate up to 115 200 bps asynchronous Data Format 8 Data Bits No Parity One Stop Bit Delay Timers 16 simultaneous shared Dynamic Timers 32 Variables 256 Flags 256 X 10 256 Insteon Devices 1024 Total System Links 5000 Insteon Scenes 500 max History Log 512 lines FIFO Message Log 128 lines 32 characters line FIFO Total User Memory 2 9 MB Maximum Events 1024 or 50 000 bytes maximum compiled Maximum Then Macros 256 or 20 000 bytes maximum compiled Dimensions 5 5 x 4 x 1 5 Net Weight controller only 0 5 Ibs Required Operating System Windows XP Vista or 7 3
92. ns depending on the number of the screens and buttons used To include the selected screen in the published layout so it can be accessed from any browser check the Include in Published Layout checkbox One screen can be set as the Default Screen by clicking the Set as Default button This screen will be the first screen displayed when HomeRunner RBI is launched The Return to Default Screen after_ sec of Inactivity feature is used to specify how many seconds to wait before returning to the default screen after periods of inactivity The New Screen button will create a new screen with a default name of New Screen The Screen Name text box will be highlighted to allow immediate renaming of this screen The Delete Screen button will delete the highlighted screen The Copy Screen button will copy the highlighted screen and will name the new screen with Copy at the end of the name As with the New Screen function the Screen Name text box will be highlighted to allow the immediate renaming of the new copy The Import Screen button allows you to import a full screen from a different layout Clicking this button will display a list of existing layouts followed by a listing of the selected layout s screens Buttons Buttons are control points added to the screen which can be visible icons jpeg gif bmp or transparent hot spots virtual buttons placed strategically over objects to be controlled in the background image See A
93. ns for reference You can write down each address as you unpack each device or save print your Insteon Configuration Device List and Scene List after you have installed them all Click here for a list of Supported Devices First make sure the Insteon Power Line Modem PLM is connected to the HomeRunner RBI s PLM jack using the provided network cable and that the green and yellow LEDs are on steady To access the Insteon Configuration window click the Define Insteon button on the toolbar or press Ctrl I or from within the Event Editor click Define then Configure Insteon Here is where you install and label all your Insteon devices create Insteon lighting scenes and link controllers with responders The Insteon Devices section at the top is for adding removing or replacing your Insteon devices The Insteon Scenes section at the bottom is for adding removing or editing Insteon scenes and device links Insteon Configuration File View Tools Insteon Devices Date Added nas C Insteon Scenes Drag and Drop Devices trom the list above Scene Device Properties Scene No Scene Selected Device s No Device Selected This On Level and Ramp Rate i uted when relevant devices respond as part of this scene OM Level Ramp Rate Add Remove 27 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Adding an Insteon Device To add an Insteon device wall switch plug in module keypad
94. ns open for more than 5 minutes 71 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 EVENTS Remote Module Poll Poll Remote Module every minute IF TIMER Timer 1 Remote Module Poll Timer Is Not Running THEN INSTEON Device 0F 63 E4 Remote Module Refresh Status TIMER Timer 1 Remote Module Poll Timer Load w 00 01 00 Update Remote Module When Garage Module sends an update poll Remote Module IF INSTEON OF 66 BE Garage Module Received Sent On or INSTEON OF 66 BE Garage Module Received Sent Off THEN DELAY 00 00 05 INSTEON Device OF 63 E4 Remote Module Refresh Status DELAY 00 00 05 INSTEON Device OF 63 E4 Remote Module Refresh Status Garage Request Close Start 1 minute Closing Timer IF INSTEON OF 63 E4 Remote Module Received Sent Fade Down THEN TIMER Timer 2 Garage Closing Timer Load w 00 01 00 Garage Closing Poll every 10 seconds while Closing Timer is running IF ALWAYS TIMER Timer 2 Garage Closing Timer Is Running THEN INSTEON Device 0F 63 E4 Remote Module Refresh Status DELAY 00 00 10 Garage Opened When garage is opened set 5 minute timer IF INSTEON OF 63 E4 Remote Module Is On THEN TIMER Timer 3 Door Open Timer Load w 00 05 00 Garage Left Open 5 minute timer expired send garage left open email IF TIMER Timer 3 Door Open Timer Is Expiring and INSTEON OF 63 E4 Remote Module Is On THEN EMAIL Garage Left Open lt
95. pander Network Settings then click Test Connection to confirm the information is correct for the Stargate s Web Xpander you want to communicate with Click Transfer Labels to import the Stargate labels into this window These labels are only used as a reference for sendin commands to Stargate and will not replace your HomeRunner RBI labels This only needs to be done once and whenever you update Stargate labels in WinEVM If you want your HomeRunner RBI to share the same defined labels as your Stargate for X 10 devices Flags Variables and or Timers see Importing Defined Labels From Stargate IP or CommStar IP Select the tab at the top for the type of command you want executed X10 Flags Variables etc Then select the specific device and command you want and click OK 55 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Importing Then Macros from Stargate IP or CommStar IP When selecting a Stargate Then Macro you can either enter the Then Macro number that appears in the WinEVM Define Then Macro database Send STARGATE Command In WinE VM click Define Then Macros and use the macro number from the left column Or click Import from Winey M4 to Import the Then Macro names from pour STARGATE folder WinE VM THEN Macro Number 1 Import From Wink wel OE Cancel or click Import From WinEVM to import the Then Macro names for easy selection Send STARGATE Command
96. pying IR Commands to the Command Library There are 4 ways to copy IR commands into HomeRunner RBI s Command Library 1 Single Learned command 2 Multiple Learned commands 3 Single Downloaded command 4 Multiple Downloaded commands 1 Single Learned Command using iLearn software Set IR Learner to Itach Learner enter the device s IP address and press Connect Aim the remote at the device s IR sensor and press the button to learn Click Trim then select all the remaining text in the Edit View section with the mouse and press Ctrl C to copy that command to the clipboard Capture Options IR Learner IP Address Module Connector Repeat liTach Leamer fis2 168 1 50 1 1 1 poco Gap damnn Separation iTach version 710 1005 04 Disconnect Edit View Trim z Button Name Save Data Send Save Format Global Cach vw New File Clear 2 Multiple Learned Commands using iLearn software Set IR Learner to Itach Learner enter the device s IP address and press Connect For each command type a Button Name aim the remote at the device s IR sensor and press the button to learn then click Trim then Save Data to place the data into the Results section After all commands are learned select all the text in the Results section with the mouse and then press Ctrl C to copy the data to the clipboard Command names are automatically imported with IR
97. r Data Lock Code Functions is for preventing unauthorized access to Edit Mode Event Editor and or Device Definitions to protect the Graphic User Interface Event Schedule and or Defined Device List Checking any or all boxes will display a keypad for assigning a Code that will be required for access to any or all of these functions They can each have a different code or share a common code Grid Settings is for adjusting the reference grid to aid in aligning buttons on a screen in Edit Mode Grid Spacing in Pixels defines the space between each grid line Checking Align Buttons to Grid aligns a button to the nearest grid line Checking Show Grid will display the grid when in Edit Mode Grid Color selects the color of the grid lines Screen Scaling Sizing is for selecting the screen resolution of the Graphic User Interface for both the HomeRunner RBI application and published GUI Checking Auto Scale Buttons and Images causes all buttons and backgrounds to resize proportional to the overall screen size If unchecked all buttons and backgrounds will maintain their dimensions regardless of screen size resolution Status Refresh Interval msec is for selecting the polling rate for screen updates on both the HomeRunner RBI application and all connected browsers The default setting is 500 ms 1 2 second Faster refresh rates may limit the number of allowable connected browsers 57 HomeRunner RBI User Manual
98. r me updates The Web Xpander on Stargate IP or CommStar IP listens for a telnet like connection on port 24 The Stargate Link status is monitored from both HomeRunner RBI and the linked Web Xpander If the link is interrupted or lost for any reason both sides will attempt to re establish a connection If the link cannot be re established after repeated attempts the link will be disabled The Enable Stargate Link on the served Network page must be turned off unchecked and then back on checked to clear the failure counter and re attempt the link Rebooting HomeRunner RBI will also clear the failure counter and re attempt the link HomeRunner RBI always initiates the connection if enabled Web View http 192 168 1 104 85 network shtml TER A HomeRunner RBI v1 00 A 11 19 2010 10 50 16 AM Home Control Network Date Time Firmware Serial Log Off User Name home Password essees Auto Network Config DHCP F HomeRunner IP Address 192 168 0 101 Gateway IP Address 192 168 0 1 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Name Server DNS 192 168 0 1 Web Server Port Bo Outgoing SMTP Mail Server mail abc org Outgoing SMTP Mail Port RSs o Mail Server User Name me abc org Mail Server Password lecccccee Enable Stargate Link Iv Web Xpander IP Address 192 168 0 5 Web Xpander Web Port Bo Web Xpander User Name webs s Web Xpander Password lesse Stargate Link Status Connected 11 24 2010 03 32 44 AM Save Chan
99. rol by HomeRunner RBI all Garage Modules and Remote Modules must be added to your HomeRunner RBI Insteon Configuration Garage monitoring and control is accomplished through one or more Remote Modules and or from HomeRunner RBI While it is possible to send a Request Garage Close command directly to a Garage Module the preferred method is to send a Request Garage Close command only to a Remote Module This will keep the entire GarageHawk system in sync and will not interfere with the normal GarageHawk module to module communications Garage Modules automatically send status changes door open door closed door closing error to HomeRunner RBI whereas the Remote Module needs to be polled to keep track of Remote Module status MAGNETIC SWITCH GARAGE CLOSE PUSHBUTTON When incorporating the GarageHawk into scheduled events or scenes treat the Garage Module as an Insteon Controller and the Remote Module as an Insteon Receiver 70 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 For monitoring garage door status from HomeRunner RBI an Insteon button can be created with 4 images The first image represents the Remote Module in the ON state with a Red button indicating an Open garage condition The second image represents the Remote Module in the OFF state with a Green button indicating a Closed garage condition The third image animated blinking Green button gets displayed while the garage is closing The fourth
100. s On Off plus A D or 8 buttons On Off plus B H only the attached load On Off buttons can be controlled by direct Insteon commands To control the remaining buttons you must send a Scene command Once a KeypadLinc has been added to the Insteon Device List you can create IF statements to respond to those buttons being pressed and the states of the KeypadLinc buttons can be displayed on a layout However to control the indicator lights on the A D or B H buttons they each have to be added to a scene as a responder For control over the B KeypadLinc button for example you would create a scene and drag the B device from the Insteon Device List into that scene as a Responder The scene can consist of just the single B button as a responder with no controllers listed HomeRunner RBI is always assumed to be a controller of every scene Then add the Scene On or Scene Off command to a HomeRunner RBI Event Then Macro or Button to turn the B button On or Off Scene Group Numbers In general scenes are referred to by name and their numbers are seldom used However in some cases such as Stargate Link commands scene numbers are used When triggering a scene from Stargate or CommStar controller the scene number is included in an ASCH command For example the first scene listed is Group number 10 So to turn on that scene from Stargate you would send ASCII Out rbi s10 on Scenes in the Insteon Configuration list are numbered
101. s can be sent to individual or multiple recipients This can be used to notify recipient s of security status temperature changes etc and or to send reminders for appointments medication etc If your email provider only supports SSL many say that but also have a fallback to another port that does not require SSL you ll need to find another email provider ideally a free one that doesn t require SSL for sending email from HomeRunner RBI Send Email Subject Message Special Value lt b_ gt Binary value from 0 to 255 i e lt b5 gt or lt b203 gt ch gt Hex value from 0 to ff i e lt hOf gt or lt h3c gt lt f_ gt Flag from 1 to 256 i e lt f5 gt or lt f204 gt i gt Variable from 1 to 256 i e lt v5 gt or lt v204 gt lt t_ gt Timer from 1 to 32 i e lt t3 gt or lt t10 lt d gt Current Date lt m gt Current Time Binary enn Timer Date Time OK To send an Email message create an event with the desired If Condition s For the Then Action select Email to bring up the Send Email window as shown above Type your originating email address in the From box Type the recipient s email address in the To box To send to multiple email addresses place a comma between each address in the To box Type the subject in the Subject box and your message in the Message box then click OK To send a Text message type the recipient s 10 d
102. support jdstechnologies com if you re not able to see or recognize the issue Please include the name of the email service so we can investigate confirm the proper SMTP settings Here is an example log of a successful email Console log cleared SMTP SMTP SMTP SMTP SMTP SMTP SMTP SMTP SMTP SMTP SMTP SMTP SMTP SMTP SMTP SMTP Read 220 fedlrmimpo109 cox ESMTP server ready Wrote EHLO 192 168 1 70 Read 250 fedIrmimpo109 hello 70 187 166 136 pleased to meet you Read 250 HELP Read 250 SIZE 28672000 Read 250 ENHANCEDSTATUSCODES Read 250 8BITMIME Read 250 STARTTLS Read 250 OK Wrote MAIL FROM lt xxx yahoo com gt Read 250 2 1 0 lt xxx yahoo com gt sender ok Wrote RCPT TO lt xxx yahoo com gt Read 250 2 1 5 lt xxx yahoo com gt recipient ok Wrote DATA Read 354 enter mail end with Wrote From lt xxx yahoo com gt on a line by itself To lt xxx yahoo com gt Subject SMTP Wrote SMTP SMTP SMTP SMTP Wrote Read 250 2 0 0 MxPG110012wulBa01xPG5Sh mail accepted for delivery Wrote QUIT Read 221 2 0 0 fedlrmimpo109 cox closing connection Msg sent to xxx yahoo com 46 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Programming Events Based on Sunrise Sunset Events can be programmed to execute at before or after Sunrise or Sunset This is useful for turning on or off lights when it gets dark or light outside adjusting watering schedules etc Since
103. ter to establish proper communication or add an in line null adapter The Transmit Pin 1 of the HomeRunner RBI Serial Jack must connect to the Receive Pin 3 of the RJ11 DB9 Adapter and the Receive Pin 3 of the HomeRunner RBI Serial Jack must connect to the Transmit Pin 2 of the RJ11 DB9 Adapter The Ground Pin 2 of the HomeRunner RBI Serial Jack connects to Ground Pin 5 of the RJ11 DB9 Adapter 4 Conductor Modular Telephone Cable HomeRunner RBI Serial Jack 1 XMIT 2 GROUND 3 REC RJ11 DB9 Adapter to Serial Device ve 1 n c 2 REC 3 XMIT 4 nl c 5 GROUND 6 n c 7 ne 8 nic 9 n c HomeRunner RBI events can respond to Serial input up to 32 ASCII characters in length Event Then statements can send up to 150 ASCII characters in length Selecting Carriage Return CR and or Line Feed LF will require those characters at the end of the Serial ASCII string Enter the ASCII characters to look for as they are received by the serial port Selecting CR and or LF will require those characters at the end Special Value lt h gt Binary value from 0 to 255 i e lt b5 gt or lt b203 gt lt h_ gt Hex value from 0 to ff i e lt hOf gt or lt h3c gt lt f_ Flag from 1 to 256 i e lt f5 gt or lt f204 gt v_ gt Variable from 1 to 256 i e lt v5 gt or lt v204 gt gt Timer from 1 to 32 i e lt t3 gt or lt t10 lt d gt Current Date lt m gt Current T
104. th HomeRunner RBI you can transform any picture into a Graphical User Interface in minutes You can create any number of control screens using image files jpg gif bmp etc for the backgrounds and buttons Individual objects within each picture lights appliances etc can be defined as virtual buttons to control the selected object when pressed You can also simply select a background color for each screen and select from the library of preset button images You can use any photos download pictures from the internet scan pictures from magazines or draw your own Buttons will reduce in size slightly when clicked or touched using the HomeRunner RBI application giving the appearance of a button being pressed You can change the background and button images at any time Once you have created your control screens you save them all as a layout in the HomeRunner RBI Layouts folder C HomeRunnerRBI Layouts and publish upload the layout to the HomeRunner RBI controller Launching the HomeRunner RBI application will recall the last layout that was running 4 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Initial Set Up and Configuration HOMERUNNER RBI i ROUTER The following steps will guide you through the installation and initial configuration of the HomeRunner RBI l Connect the HomeRunner RBP s Network jack to one of your router ports with the supplied network cable Connect the Ho
105. tion rT on4 ee Updated exe for users that already HomeRunnerR DL exe 6 20 2011 v2 03 have HomeRunnerRBI Installed HomeRunner RBI Firmware File Name Firmware Name Firmware Ver Compile Date Description HRRBI_vi 09 bin HomeRunner RBI v1 09 6 20 2011 1 59 56 PM HomeRunner RBI Controller Firmware WebXpander Firmware For use with Stargate Link Firmware Firmware Compile Name Ver Date File Name Description Web Xpander Firmware This firmware is for updating a Web pander using the Web Xpander Network Download Utility to webx v 8f bin Web Xpander v28f 6 12 2011 enable Stargate Link communications with HomeRunner RBI Do not attempt to install this firmware on a HomeRunner RBI controller To update the HomeRunner RBI software Download the latest software version to your HomeRunnerRBI folder If you already have the HomeRunner RBI application installed you only need to replace the HomeRunnerRBLexe file with the downloaded version Be sure the HomeRunner RBI application is not currently running To update the HomeRunner RBI firmware 1 Click the toolbar Controller button to log onto the Served Controller Page then click the Firmware tab The green b
106. to verify a successful connection 11 If you cannot obtain your HomeRunner RBI controller s IP Address using the Search method above log onto your router and view the DHCP Client List to determine the IP Address 12 Click the toolbar Controller button to log onto the Served Controller Page then click the Firmware tab The green banner on top displays the current installed firmware version with the date and time it was created If the version listed is older than the posted update install the latest new version See Updating Software and Firmware for instructions HomeRunner RBI can store up to 5 different network settings plus one Demo setting which can be selected either through the Network Settings screen or from actions assigned to user created buttons Each setting can be given an optional name 1 e Home Office etc and must contain the IP address of the HomeRunner RBI including the web port typically port 80 and the User Name and Password If you are accessing your HomeRunner RBI from behind a proxy server check the Use Proxy Server box and enter the appropriate proxy server information The Demo setting can be used to demonstrate the HomeRunner RBI software application without actually controlling devices or connecting to the HomeRunner RBI controller HomeRunner RBI uses standard HTTP requests the same way a web browser is used to access the HomeRunner RBI to perform most functions and any settings r
107. tton The LED will glow dim after several seconds Do not confuse the EZIO8SA s PLM with the one connected to the HomeRunner RBI Only reset the EZIO8SA s PLM Although EZIO Inputs can be used as Controllers in scenes and Relay Outputs can be used as Responders it is best to use events rather than scenes to control relays and respond to input status changes Only one relay can be included as a Responder in a given scene whereas multiple relays can be included in the Then section of an event 68 HomeRunner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Controlling and Monitoring Garage Doors The EZIO2X4 can be used to provide independent monitoring and control of up to 2 garage doors To monitor the status each door requires a magnetic contact switch which connects to one of the two opto isolated inputs of the EZIO2X4 Since the inputs require a low voltage add a small jumper from the 5V terminal to the 1 terminal for door 1 and to the 12 terminal for door 2 Then connect the I1 and GND terminals to the magnetic contact switch of door 1 see diagram below For door 2 s magnetic contact switch use the I2 and GND terminals To control open close the door s connect a pair of wires from the EZIO2X4 relay terminals to the two wires of the existing wall mounted pushbutton switch Use R1_ A and R1_B relay terminals for garage door 1 and R2_A and R2_B relay terminals
108. tton to the clipboard This feature is useful for creating an alternate image to indicate on off states using an external photo editor i e PhotoShop Paint etc Modify the copied image as desired then Save As a different name to your Buttons folder Then select the new button image as one of the multistate button images Each of the Button Actions on the right half of the Edit Button screen selects the action s that will be executed when the button is pressed Button Actions INSTEON is for executing Insteon actions for all Insteon devices wall switches lamp amp appliance modules keypads and supported peripheral Insteon devices SCENE is for executing Insteon scenes X10 is for executing X 10 actions FLAG is for controlling flag functions Set Clear Idle Toggle Wizard Do Nothing display only VARIABLE is for controlling variable functions Increment Decrement Load with value Clear Wizard Do Nothing display only TIMER is for controlling timer functions Stop Start Clear Load with value Wizard Do Nothing display only SERIAL is for sending ASCII data via the serial port A V is for sending IR infrared commands via the network requires WF2IR or IP2IR infrared transponder HVAC is for controlling thermostat s via Insteon signals requires T1700 thermostat GOTO is for switching to a different screen layout network connection or screen size Selecting Broadcast will cause all connected devices to d
109. unner RBI User Manual Rev 2 8 Nov 8 2013 Audio Video Control with HomeRunner RBI HomeRunner RBI supports the Global Cache IP2IR and WF2IR infrared transponders for control of all your audio and video components via infrared IR The IP2IR connects to your network router with a standard network cable The WF2IR is wireless and connects via Wi Fi HomeRunner RBI communicates to them over the same network requires HomeRunner RBI application version 2 06 or higher IP2IR WF2IR Both models provide multiple outputs 2 standard 1 blaster and come with 3 standard emitters one IR blaster and the required power adapter The IP2IR and WF2IR do not store IR commands They convert the IR command data from HomeRunner RBI into corresponding infrared signals All IR commands get stored in the HomeRunner RBI controller and backed up on your computer in your HomeRunner RBNData folder IR codes for all your A V devices TV receiver DVD CD player etc can either be downloaded from www RemoteCentral com or learned using Global Cache s iLearn software to capture commands with the remote control pointed at the unit s IR sensor http www globalcache com files software iLearn exe All codes downloaded or learned get copied then imported into the HomeRunner RBI Command Library Click the A V toolbar button to access the Define and Configure A V window shown below In the Device Configuration section enter the

HomeRunner RBI User Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents