Disclaimer; Introduction - Universal Devices ISY-994i User Manual

1 Disclaimer

The information in this book is for educational purposes only. Neither the author nor the
publisher is responsible or liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental loss,
damage, injury, or other issues that may result or arise from the use, misuse, or abuse of the
information provided in this book.
Publication date: 9/26/2018
No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the written
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Copyright © 2018 Deidrich Fehr
All rights reserved.

2 Introduction

I have been interested in home automation for several years. I started my journey looking into
the X10 line of products, and now have moved into the INSTEON line.
There are basic controllers available such as the INSTEON and X10 hubs. These hubs are simple
devices that let you control devices such as light bulbs, wall switches, outlets, and thermostats.
However, they did not offer me the degree of control I desired to automate my home. I would
like to control devices programmatically, as well as other devices which are not INSTEON, X10,
or other similar device, such as serial I/O devices.
Universal Devices produces an extensive line of ISY Series home automation controllers, which
have these capabilities.
There is a lot of good information available on working with the ISY994 series of devices.
You can find this information online in the Universal Devices Wiki
Forum , and in the Comprehensive User Guide
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