
INSTEON is a powerful, wireless home-control networking technology that simply, affordably and reliably integrates systems in the home for improved comfort, safety, convenience and value. ==Applications == *Scene and remote control lighting
*Security alarm interfaces and sensors
*Home sensors (e.g. water, humidity, temperature)
*Access control (e.g. door locks)
*Heating and cooling (HVAC) control and management
*Audio-video control
*Appliance management
*Energy savings
==Network Topology== INSTEON is a robust, redundant dual-band mesh network that combines wireless radio frequency (RF) with the home's existing electrical wiring. INSTEON is less susceptible than other single band networks to the kind of interference and noise commonly encountered within the home.
INSTEON leverages the latest digital technology to create a true peer-to-peer mesh network. Because all INSTEON devices are peers, they do not require network supervision, so complex network controllers and routing tables are not required.
==Simple To Install and Use== *Plug-in INSTEON products can be installed and set up in less than 10 minutes. Wired-in devices, once installed, are just as simple to set up. *INSTEON devices are set up using a simple "Plug and Tap™" method. Each INSTEON device has its own unique ID, eliminating the need to set addresses or manipulate code wheels. Linking two INSTEON devices is as simple as pressing and holding the ON button on the first controller device for 10 seconds, then doing the same on the second device. *INSTEON needs no PC or intelligent controller in the network, which makes getting started simple and affordable. Of course, an intelligent controller can always be added later for advanced home management - and it will then be able to "upload" any setup accomplished to date. ==Reliable== Reliability is a hallmark of INSTEON Networks. Building on a peer-to-peer mesh network foundation, INSTEON confirms every message to insure that messages are received error-free, and automatically retransmits corrupted messages. Because every INSTEON device acts as a two-way repeater, the INSTEON Network becomes stronger and more reliable as it grows. ==Affordable== INSTEON is very inexpensive for manufacturers to integrate into a wide variety of home devices from light switches to appliances. INSTEON-compatible devices are expected to be available for less than $30.00 at retail. ==Fast== INSTEON uses advanced digital signal processing to encode and transmit messages, enabling rapid transmission of control data between INSTEON devices. Individual INSTEON messages can also carry up to 14 bytes of arbitrary user data to support unlimited home-control applications from developers. ==Works with legacy X10== INSTEON allows manufacturers to develop products that are both INSTEON-compatible and X10-ready. Homeowners with existing X10 networks can easily migrate to an INSTEON network without having to discard all their existing X10 devices. Please note that INSTEON devices repeat INSTEON signals and not X10. ==How Does INSTEON Compare with ZigBee, Z-Wave, HomePlug, Bluetooth, X10? == *ZigBee & Z-Wave: Single-band (RF-only) wireless networks that require a network controller. *HomePlug: Focused on broadband applications; not a cost-effective technology for home control. *Bluetooth: Designed as an ad-hoc, short-range network technology, not intended for home-control networking. *X10: Inexpensive but lacks the robustness, flexibility and reliability required by today's home-control applications. *UPB: Expensive single-band technology. ==Which INSTEON products are available? == INSTEON devices are available now from Smarthome Design and will soon be available from other manufacturers, both large and small. INSTEON Developer Kits are available now starting at $99 at [http://www.insteon.net www.insteon.net]. Additionally, other manufacturers plan on releasing products during the second half of 2005. ==INSTEON Alliance== Over 80 developers (as of June, 2005) are members of the INSTEON Alliance. Several of the leading developers, including Fortune 500 companies, are on the INSTEON Advisory Council. Software Developer Kits are currently available and Hardware Developer Kits will be released soon. For more information please see [http://www.insteon.net www.insteon.net] ==Support for Other Network Technologies? == RS232 serial, USB and Ethernet bridges will soon be available to allow communications with the Internet, computers and a wide variety of security and wiring panels. Additionally, a "TW-523 emulator" is under development. Smarthome plans to add additional bridges to other network technologies in the future. ==Specifications== Network *Dual band (RF and Powerline) *Peer-to-Peer *Mesh Topology *Unsupervised (No routing tables) Protocol *All devices are two-way repeaters *Messages acknowledged *Retry if not acknowledged *Synchronized to powerline Device Installation *Plug-in *Wire-in *Battery Operated X10 Compatibility *INSTEON compatible devices can send and receive X10 commands *INSTEON compatible devices do not repeat X10 commands Security *Encrypted message payloads Application Development *IDE (Integrated Development Environment) *SDK and HDK (Software and Hardware) Developer Kits· SALad interpreted language Data Rate *Instantaneous 13,165 bits/sec *Sustained 2,880 bits/sec Message Types *Standard 10 Bytes *Extended Extended Message Format/Structure (Bytes) *Source Address 3 Bytes *Destination Address 3 Bytes *Flags 1 Byte *Command 2 Bytes *User Data 14 Bytes *Message Integrity 1 Byte Devices Supported *Unique IDs 16,777,216 *Device Types 65,536 *Commands 65,536 *Group Members 256 INSTEON EngineMemory Requirements *RAM 80 Bytes *ROM 3 Kbytes Typical Application(Light Switch, Lamp Dimmer)Memory Requirements *RAM 256 bytes *EEPROM 256 bytes *Flash 7 Kbytes INSTEON EngineMemory Requirements *RAM 80 Bytes *ROM 3 Kbytes Powerline Physical Layer *Frequency 131.65 KHz *Modulation BPSK *Min Transmit Level 3.16 Vpp into 5 Ohms *Min Receive Level 10 mV *Phase Bridging INSTEON RF or hardware RF Physical Layer *Frequency 902-924 MHz *Modulation FSK *Sensitivity -103 dbm *Range 150 ft unobstructed line-of-sight ==How Do I Learn More About INSTEON? == [http://www.insteon.net www.insteon.net] Wireless networking
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== Cleanup ==
Thanks Mike for the start on the article. However, it needs to be cleaned up to be much less like an advertisement ("Reliability is a hallmark of INSTEON Networks." is a prime example) and more of an encyclopedia entry:
* Remove marketing POV
* Link in other articles
* Use the standard article format (External links, see also, an intro that explains what INSTEON is to someone who's ''never'' known about it or any buzzwords relating to it)
User:Cburnett 05:18, Jun 22, 2005 (UTC)
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INSTEON is a powerful, wireless home-control networking technology that simply, affordably and reliably integrates systems in the home for improved comfort, safety, convenience and value. ==Applications == *Scene and remote control lighting
*Security alarm interfaces and sensors
*Home sensors (e.g. water, humidity, temperature)
*Access control (e.g. door locks)
*Heating and cooling (HVAC) control and management
*Audio-video control
*Appliance management
*Energy savings
==Network Topology== INSTEON is a robust, redundant dual-band mesh network that combines wireless radio frequency (RF) with the home's existing electrical wiring. INSTEON is less susceptible than other single band networks to the kind of interference and noise commonly encountered within the home.
INSTEON leverages the latest digital technology to create a true peer-to-peer mesh network. Because all INSTEON devices are peers, they do not require network supervision, so complex network controllers and routing tables are not required.
==Simple To Install and Use== *Plug-in INSTEON products can be installed and set up in less than 10 minutes. Wired-in devices, once installed, are just as simple to set up. *INSTEON devices are set up using a simple "Plug and Tap™" method. Each INSTEON device has its own unique ID, eliminating the need to set addresses or manipulate code wheels. Linking two INSTEON devices is as simple as pressing and holding the ON button on the first controller device for 10 seconds, then doing the same on the second device. *INSTEON needs no PC or intelligent controller in the network, which makes getting started simple and affordable. Of course, an intelligent controller can always be added later for advanced home management - and it will then be able to "upload" any setup accomplished to date. ==Reliable== Reliability is a hallmark of INSTEON Networks. Building on a peer-to-peer mesh network foundation, INSTEON confirms every message to insure that messages are received error-free, and automatically retransmits corrupted messages. Because every INSTEON device acts as a two-way repeater, the INSTEON Network becomes stronger and more reliable as it grows. ==Affordable== INSTEON is very inexpensive for manufacturers to integrate into a wide variety of home devices from light switches to appliances. INSTEON-compatible devices are expected to be available for less than $30.00 at retail. ==Fast== INSTEON uses advanced digital signal processing to encode and transmit messages, enabling rapid transmission of control data between INSTEON devices. Individual INSTEON messages can also carry up to 14 bytes of arbitrary user data to support unlimited home-control applications from developers. ==Works with legacy X10== INSTEON allows manufacturers to develop products that are both INSTEON-compatible and X10-ready. Homeowners with existing X10 networks can easily migrate to an INSTEON network without having to discard all their existing X10 devices. Please note that INSTEON devices repeat INSTEON signals and not X10. ==How Does INSTEON Compare with ZigBee, Z-Wave, HomePlug, Bluetooth, X10? == *ZigBee & Z-Wave: Single-band (RF-only) wireless networks that require a network controller. *HomePlug: Focused on broadband applications; not a cost-effective technology for home control. *Bluetooth: Designed as an ad-hoc, short-range network technology, not intended for home-control networking. *X10: Inexpensive but lacks the robustness, flexibility and reliability required by today's home-control applications. *UPB: Expensive single-band technology. ==Which INSTEON products are available? == INSTEON devices are available now from Smarthome Design and will soon be available from other manufacturers, both large and small. INSTEON Developer Kits are available now starting at $99 at [http://www.insteon.net www.insteon.net]. Additionally, other manufacturers plan on releasing products during the second half of 2005. ==INSTEON Alliance== Over 80 developers (as of June, 2005) are members of the INSTEON Alliance. Several of the leading developers, including Fortune 500 companies, are on the INSTEON Advisory Council. Software Developer Kits are currently available and Hardware Developer Kits will be released soon. For more information please see [http://www.insteon.net www.insteon.net] ==Support for Other Network Technologies? == RS232 serial, USB and Ethernet bridges will soon be available to allow communications with the Internet, computers and a wide variety of security and wiring panels. Additionally, a "TW-523 emulator" is under development. Smarthome plans to add additional bridges to other network technologies in the future. ==Specifications== Network *Dual band (RF and Powerline) *Peer-to-Peer *Mesh Topology *Unsupervised (No routing tables) Protocol *All devices are two-way repeaters *Messages acknowledged *Retry if not acknowledged *Synchronized to powerline Device Installation *Plug-in *Wire-in *Battery Operated X10 Compatibility *INSTEON compatible devices can send and receive X10 commands *INSTEON compatible devices do not repeat X10 commands Security *Encrypted message payloads Application Development *IDE (Integrated Development Environment) *SDK and HDK (Software and Hardware) Developer Kits· SALad interpreted language Data Rate *Instantaneous 13,165 bits/sec *Sustained 2,880 bits/sec Message Types *Standard 10 Bytes *Extended Extended Message Format/Structure (Bytes) *Source Address 3 Bytes *Destination Address 3 Bytes *Flags 1 Byte *Command 2 Bytes *User Data 14 Bytes *Message Integrity 1 Byte Devices Supported *Unique IDs 16,777,216 *Device Types 65,536 *Commands 65,536 *Group Members 256 INSTEON EngineMemory Requirements *RAM 80 Bytes *ROM 3 Kbytes Typical Application(Light Switch, Lamp Dimmer)Memory Requirements *RAM 256 bytes *EEPROM 256 bytes *Flash 7 Kbytes INSTEON EngineMemory Requirements *RAM 80 Bytes *ROM 3 Kbytes Powerline Physical Layer *Frequency 131.65 KHz *Modulation BPSK *Min Transmit Level 3.16 Vpp into 5 Ohms *Min Receive Level 10 mV *Phase Bridging INSTEON RF or hardware RF Physical Layer *Frequency 902-924 MHz *Modulation FSK *Sensitivity -103 dbm *Range 150 ft unobstructed line-of-sight ==How Do I Learn More About INSTEON? == [http://www.insteon.net www.insteon.net] Wireless networking
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