This article is a check-list for configuring Mespelare nodes as I integrate them into my house’s lighting and power system. It describes the steps to follow to properly configure each node, so that I don’t forget anything.

Most of the configuration is documented in a master spreadsheet file, which lists all inputs and outputs, how they are physically connected (cabling) and how they are to be configured.

• Load node registers
• Load standard registers file (template)
• Configure input-to-output mapping (based on teleruptors xls file)
• Set output status registers to light up correct LEDs (based on which inputs are active)
• Set output control registers for outputs 1-6 to 0x98 (152d)
• Set output control registers for output 7 to 0x00 (disable)
• Set output control registers for active outputs to 0x98 (152d)
• Set output control registers for in-active outputs to 0x00 (disable)
• Set subzone for outputs 1-6 to xxx (LED zone)
• Set subzone for active outputs (based on teleruptors xls file)
• Set control byte for inputs 1-6 to 0x01
• Set input subzone for active inputs (based on frames xls file)
• Update node registers
• Save node registers to local file (backup)

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