Smarthome Universal Remote 2440 User's Manual
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1. 9 Resetting RemoteLinc to its Factory Default Settings ccccccceeeeeceeeeeceeeeeceaeeeeaee scenes seeeesaeeeeeeeeenees 9 ABOUT INSTEON RE 10 Using Dual Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your Network 10 Important Note about INSTEON Networks Split Single Phase vs 3 Phase Instalatton 10 Further Enhancing Reliability cccccececeeeeeenneceeeeeeeeeceaeaeceeeeeeececaanaeeeeeeeceseaaaeaeeeeeeesesenaeaeeeeeeeeesenaees 10 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 9552 eege 10 TROUBLESHOOTING secs cco cies sed ccc cae cS ce ce ie was ect ca hed wade ce Eaa aN aara haaa anadan aana radiaan 11 SPECIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY ccssseeceseeeeeseeeeneeeseeeeneneesseeeeseaesnseeeeesnenss 12 SPOCHICALIONS ia stented ehitl seteveteevelinlivtetatered vi snestaveane cade e Ea E aA aiaa aa Aeae aaan aa aai 12 FCC amp Industry Canada Compliance Giatement 12 EMIS Wanani EE 13 RemoteLinc Owner s Manual an ABOUT REMOTELINC Congratulations on purchasing the INSTEON RemoteLinc With its sleek handheld design RemoteLinc allows you to use the power of INSTEON to control your home with the convenience of a wireless radio frequency RF controller S Living S Customizable Room Kitchen Hallway On Off button label insert gt pairs Dinner Movie Time Ti Status LED Remofelinc Wa Dedicated bei simultaneous Dedicated control buttons Dim Bright buttons lao Key RemoteLinc Features e Setup i2. Brighten a little Brighten until released Dim Dim a little Dim until released All On All Off Buttons The All On and All Off buttons can be used to turn all of the Responders Linked to RemoteLinc on or off no matter which On Off button pair they are Linked to The All On button can also be used to brighten all dimmable Responders while the Dim button can be used to dim all dimmable Responders Button Tap Press amp hold All On Ramp to On Level Brighten until released All Off Ramp to Off Dim until released Creating a Custom RemoteLinc Label Downloadable templates are available for easy customization of the RemoteLinc label To download the template in Microsoft Word go to http wiki smarthome com images 5 5b 2440temp doc To download the template in Mircrosoft Excel go to http wiki smarthome com images 4 45 2440_ RemoteLinc_Label xls Page 5 of 13 RemoteLinc Owner s Manual an CONTROLLING INSTEON RESPONDERS FROM SWITCHLINC DIMMER Linking RemoteLinc to an INSTEON Responder To use RemoteLinc as an INSTEON Controller follow these steps to Link RemoteLinc and an INSTEON Responder the device you wish to control with RemoteLinc together Refer to the Responder s Owner s Manual for detailed instructions on how to properly install and Link it to RemoteLinc The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices 1 Atthe Responder set it to the state you wish to be activated from RemoteL
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4. may be out of wireless range or the INSTEON signal may be too weak Try using RemoteLinc from a different location closer to an Access Point or other dual band INSTEON device Add additional INSTEON devices or move around existing INSTEON devices All INSTEON devices act as INSTEON network repeaters Responders are taking a long time to respond to RemoteLinc RemoteLinc may be sending commands to a Responder that is no longer in use Commands for the unused Responder are being resent and loading down the signal Unlink any unused Responders from RemoteLinc HINT If you are using home automation software you can easily check scene membership and eliminate unnecessary Links If the above doesn t work perform a factory reset See Resetting RemoteLinc to its Factory Default Settings RemoteLinc can turn off my Responder but nothing happens when send an ON command from RemoteLinc The beeper on RemoteLinc does not work when press an On or Off button on Remote Linc The Responder may be Linked at its off state The beeper may have been disabled Re Link the Responder while the responding device is on See Linking RemoteLinc to an INSTEON Responder Re enable the beeper See Enabling Disabling the Beeper The RemoteLinc Status LED does not flash when press an On or Off button on RemoteLinc The Status LED may have been disabled Re enable the Status LED See Enabling Disabling
5. opposite via RF e Signal repeater a participant in an INSTEON network repeating commands intended for other devices whether those commands are generated from RF or power line only devices To ensure reliability every INSTEON device confirms that it has received a command If a Controller does not receive this confirmation it will automatically retransmit the command up to five times While using at least one dual band device is required when using an RF only device at least two dual band devices are recommended to ensure reliable communication across two phase home wiring systems For larger applications it is recommended to install at least one dual band device for every 750 1 000 square feet Search for dual band INSTEON devices at www smarthome com dualband Important Note about INSTEON Networks Split Single Phase vs 3 Phase Installation For the best INSTEON network performance be sure you have properly installed at least two dual band INSTEON devices INSTEON has only been officially tested in a split single phase residential environment but has been known to work in many 3 phase systems where three dual band devices are used one on each phase However due to the potential complexity of its troubleshooting the INSTEON Gold Support Line is unable to support INSTEON in 3 phase environments Further Enhancing Reliability As signals travel via the power line or RF throughout the home they naturally become weaker the farth
6. repetitively thus slowing down the system The following will work on the most common INSTEON devices 1 If the Responder is a multi scene device tap the Scene button you wish to remove control from until its LED illuminates 2 Set RemoteLinc to Linking Mode by pressing amp holding the On button of the pair you wish to Unlink until it beeps 10 seconds The RemoteLinc Status LED should begin blinking 3 Set RemoteLinc to Unlinking Mode by pressing amp holding the same On button until it beeps 10 seconds The RemoteLinc Status LED should continue blinking You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before Unlinking Mode automatically times out 4 Press amp hold the Responder s Set button for 3 seconds RemoteLinc should beep and its Status LED should stop blinking and turn off 5 Confirm that Unlinking was successful by tapping the On Off buttons you just Unlinked from on the RemoteLinc The Responder should no longer respond Page 6 of 13 RemoteLinc Owner s Manual an CREATING AN INSTEON SCENE INSTEON scenes let you activate dramatic lighting moods with the press of just one button For example you can set all the lights in a scene to dim to 50 or turn certain lights on while turning others off all with the tap of a button on a Controller INSTEON scenes are very easy to set up just Link more than one Responder to the same On Off or Scene button on a Controller Then when you press any of the Linked but
7. the Status LED All of my Responders do not respond to the RemoteLinc Bright or Dim buttons The Bright and Dim buttons only control Responders Linked to the last On Off button pair pressed on RemoteLinc Push the On button for the scene you want to control and then use the Bright and Dim buttons RemoteLinc is locked up Fluctuating battery current may have glitched RemoteLinc Remove the batteries from RemoteLinc for 10 seconds and then reinstall Install a fresh set of batteries If the above doesn t work perform a factory reset See Resetting RemoteLinc to its Factory Default Settings If you have tried these solutions reviewed this Owner s Manual and still cannot resolve an issue you are having with RemoteLinc please call INSTEON Gold Support Line 800 762 7845 Page 11 of 13 RemoteLinc Owner s Manual an SPECIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY Specifications View specifications for RemoteLinc at www smarthome com 2440 html FCC amp Industry Canada Compliance Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Rev 7 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux a
8. whether oral or written express or implied including any warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Any implied warranty including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose which may not be disclaimed or supplanted as provided above shall be limited to the two year of the express warranty above No other representation or claim of any nature by any person shall be binding upon Seller or modify the terms of the above warranty and disclaimer Home automation devices have the risk of failure to operate incorrect operation or electrical or mechanical tampering For optimal use manually verify the device state Any home automation device should be viewed as a convenience but not as a sole method for controlling your home In no event shall Seller be liable for special incidental consequential or other damages resulting from possession or use of this device including without limitation damage to property and to the extent permitted by law personal injury even if Seller knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or the exclusion or limitation of damages in which case the above limitations and or exclusions may not apply to you You may also have other legal rights that may vary from state to state INSTEON Technology Patent U S Patent No 7 345 998 International patents pending Copyright 2011
9. Living Room Kitchen Dinner Movie Time Time Remote Linc INSTEON Wireless Remote Control NSTEON Model 2440 SMARTHOME RemoteLinc Owner s Manual w TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT REMOTELIN Ca ee 3 Key Ee nelle 3 What is Included with Hemotel mc 3 WHAT IS INSTEON KE 4 INSTALLATION esst eet ee 4 Metang FROMOLCLING cviancccdestecs tecdenes dnedenccpedenteaPeecee E A 4 USING REMOTING ee ee ee 5 Using the RemoteLinc Buttons cece caaeceeeeeeeeeeaaaeceeeeeeescsaeaeseeeeeseseceaeaeeeeeeeeeninaees 5 Creating a Custom RemoteLinc Label 5 CONTROLLING INSTEON RESPONDERS FROM SWITCHLINC DIMMER cssccceseeesseeeesseeeeseeeeesees 6 Linking RemoteLinc to an INSTEON Responder sseesseesssesseeseenrtnrntrtetnrstnnstnretnnstrnssrnsrnnsrnnsrnnsrnnnna 6 Unlinking an INSTEON Responder from PHemotel mc 6 CREATING AN INSTEON SCENE 0 cccccssecseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneenseeeeeseeesaesasneeeneeeeseaesasaaesaseaeeeeneeseaesaseaeenseeeeeaees 7 Lite 28 7 Multi Linking and Mut Unlmkimg eee ee cence ee enneeeeeeaeeeeeeaaeeeeeeaaeeeeeeaaeeeeeeaaeeeeeeaaeeeeeeaaeeeseeaaeeeseenaeeseeaaes 7 Enabling Disabling the Be per ceeeecceceeeeeceeeeseeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeesaeeeseeseaeeseeaeeeseeneeseeeeneeeeeeeneeeeeeennes 8 Enabling Disabling the Status LED 000 ecccecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee eee aeeeeeaeeeeeeeseaeeesaaeeseaaeseeeeeseaeeesaeseeeeseeneess 8 Suek Buton IC 9 Restoring Power to Hemotel mc
10. econds and then release While the Bright button is held down RemoteLinc should beep continuously Once the Bright button is released RemoteLinc should double beep and its Status LED should turn off Page 9 of 13 RemoteLinc Owner s Manual an ABOUT INSTEON Using Dual Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your Network What are phases The majority of single family homes in North America have two phases or legs of 110 Volts coming into their electricity panels From the panel they are distributed throughout the home providing power to outlets and wall switches These phases come together in some parts of the home to provide 220 Volts of power to large appliances such as an electric oven or pool pump Why do I need to bridge these phases Single band power line devices send commands via the home s electricity but only on a single phase If the command is intended for a device on the opposite phase there is a good chance the command will go unnoticed Installing dual band INSTEON devices such as Access Points 2443 on each phase will allow for devices to communicate between the two phases via RF Dual band INSTEON devices embody the full potential of a true INSTEON mesh network Taking the power line band signal and working in conjunction with the RF band signal its dual band function plays out in two ways e Phase bridger a receiver of commands reacting to and translating signals sent from one power phase to the
11. er they travel The best way to overcome weakened signals is to increase the coverage of the mesh network by introducing more INSTEON devices It is possible that some audio video devices computers power strips or other electrical equipment may attenuate INSTEON signals on the power line You can temporarily unplug suspected devices to test whether the INSTEON signal improves If it does then you can plug in filters that will permanently fix the problem ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Find home automation solutions helpful tips interactive demos videos user forums and more at the Smarthome Learning Center www smarthome com learningcenter htm Page 10 of 13 RemoteLinc Owner s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution The Status LED on RemoteLinc is not turning on at all RemoteLinc will not go into Linking or Unlinking Mode Batteries may be missing or depleted Install four fresh batteries into RemoteLinc The Status LED might have been disabled You didn t hold the On button down long enough Re enable the Status LED See Enabling Disabling the Status LED Be sure to hold down the On button for at least 10 seconds or until RemoteLinc beeps and the Status LED begins blinking RemoteLinc won t Link or work with a Responder The Responder may not be receiving the RF command Be sure you have properly installed at least one dual band INSTEON device RemoteLinc
12. hould double beep and its Status LED should turn off The Status LED is now disabled and will no longer flash or turn on solid until re enabled To re enable the Status LED repeat steps 1 and 2 Page 8 of 13 RemoteLinc Owner s Manual an Stuck Button Feature o If any button on RemoteLinc is depressed for longer than 60 seconds the Controller will enter sleep mode until the button is released This feature is provided to preserve the battery life in situations like RemoteLinc falling between sofa cushions Restoring Power to RemoteLinc RemoteLinc stores all of its settings such as Links to other INSTEON devices On Levels Ramp Rates etc with non volatile memory Because settings are saved in this non volatile memory they will not be lost when the batteries are removed Resetting RemoteLinc to its Factory Default Settings The factory reset procedure will clear RemoteLinc of all INSTEON Links 1 If you are using RemoteLinc to control any INSTEON devices Unlink those devices from RemoteLinc See Unlinking an INSTEON Responder from RemoteLinc 2 Remove a single battery from RemoteLinc for at least 10 seconds 3 While holding down the Bright button reinsert the battery into RemoteLinc ensure the battery is properly oriented making sure not to let up on the Bright button RemoteLinc should beep and its Status LED should turn on solid 4 Once the battery has been reinserted continue to hold down the Bright button for about 10 s
13. inc turn it on if you wish it to be on or off if you wish it to be off when RemoteLinc activates the scene set On Levels etc e f the Responder is a multi scene device e g KeypadLinc tap the Scene button you wish to control until its LED illuminates 2 Choose the On Off button pair you want to use to control your Responder There are six On Off button pairs labeled Scene A through Scene F You can Link multiple Responders to a single On Off button pair 3 Set RemoteLinc to Linking Mode by pressing amp holding the On button of the pair until it beeps 10 seconds The RemoteLinc Status LED should begin blinking You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before Linking Mode automatically times out BE CAREFUL Any accidental button presses will exit Linking Mode early 4 Press amp hold the Responder s Set button for 3 seconds RemoteLinc should beep and its Status LED should stop blinking and turn off 5 Confirm that Linking was successful by tapping the On Off buttons you just Linked to on RemoteLinc The Responder should respond appropriately 6 If you wish to Link multiple Responders to the same RemoteLinc either repeat steps 1 4 with each Responder or see Multi Linking and Multi Unlinking Unlinking an INSTEON Responder from RemoteLinc If you are no longer going to use an INSTEON Responder that has previously been Linked to RemoteLine it is very important that you Unlink it Otherwise RemoteLinc will retry any commands
14. llers Set button to exit Multi Unlinking Mode If the Controller does not have a Set button tap the same On or Scene button you used to put the Controller into Unlinking Mode 5 Test that you have removed the desired devices from the INSTEON scene by tapping the buttons you just Unlinked from on the Controller Enabling Disabling the Beeper This procedure will toggle the RemoteLinc beeper on and off With the beeper turned off RemoteLinc will no longer beep during button presses However the beeper will still sound when RemoteLinc enters and exits setup modes By default the beeper is on 1 Simultaneously press amp hold the Dim and Bright buttons until it beeps 10 seconds The RemoteLinc Status LED should begin blinking 2 Tap the Bright button RemoteLinc should double beep and its Status LED should turn on solid The beeper is now disabled and will no longer beep upon button presses until re enabled To re enable the beeper repeat steps 1 and 2 Enabling Disabling the Status LED This procedure toggles the RemoteLinc Status LED on and off With the Status LED turned off the Status LED will no longer flash during button presses However the Status LED will still function when RemoteLinc enters and exits setup modes By default the Status LED is on 1 Simultaneously press amp hold the Dim and Bright buttons until it beeps 10 seconds The RemoteLinc Status LED should begin blinking 2 Tap the All Off button RemoteLinc s
15. most reliable home automation network is its dual mesh network INSTEON devices use both radio frequency RF signals and the home s existing wiring to talk to each other In an INSTEON network every INSTEON device also acts as a repeater receiving and sending every message to all other devices in the network So by integrating more INSTEON devices you will strengthen the network and ensure no commands will be lost No central controller or networking setup is required with an INSTEON network Simply install your devices and then use a series of button presses or taps to Link your devices together Throughout this Owner s Manual you may see the terms Controller or Responder These generic INSTEON terms refer to the components of an INSTEON scene and are used on a scene by scene basis e Controller sends INSTEON commands to other devices e Responder reacts to commands sent out by another INSTEON device An INSTEON device may act as a Controller Responder or sometimes both INSTEON networks are also extremely secure Each INSTEON device is assigned a unique INSTEON ID so unless neighbors or would be hackers have access to your particular device s INSTEON ID they won t be able to control your home even if they are using similar products INSTALLATION Installing RemoteLinc 1 RF only devices require at least one Access Point 2443 or dual band INSTEON device for communication For the best INSTEON network performa
16. nce be sure you have properly installed at least two dual band INSTEON devices Search for dual band INSTEON devices at www smarthome com dualband 2 Remove the battery compartment from the rear y of RemoteLinc 3 Observe the polarity markings and then install be four AAA batteries included accordingly NOTE Use alkaline batteries or high quality rechargeable batteries A fully charged set of alkaline batteries will provide approximately 1 500 2 000 button taps 4 Replace the battery compartment door before use Page 4 of 13 RemoteLinc Owner s Manual an USING REMOTELINC Using the RemoteLinc Buttons On Off Button Pairs The On Off button pairs will each control any Responders Linked specifically to the pair Responders will behave differently depending on whether you tap double tap or hold down the buttons Button Tap Double tap Press amp hold On Ramp to On Level Full bright instantly Brighten until released Off Ramp to Off Full off instantly Dim until released Bright Dim Buttons The Bright and Dim buttons will adjust the brightness of the Responders Linked to the last On Off button pair you used Non dimming Responders will not be affected Pressing amp holding the Bright and Dim buttons will adjust the brightness continuously while tapping the buttons will adjust the brightness one of 32 steps for each tap Button Tap Press amp hold Bright
17. ppareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi mme si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement The digital circuitry of this device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception However there is not guarantee that interference will no occur in a particular installation If this device does cause such interference which can be verified by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna of the device experiencing the interference e Increase the distance between this device and the receiver e Connect the device to an AC outlet on a circuit different from the one that supplies power to the receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician WARNING Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved b
18. s easy install four AAA batteries included and then Link to other devices in minutes e Six individual On Off button pairs plus dedicated Dim Bright All On and All Off buttons e Shows command transmission activity with a Status LED and beeper both features easily disabled re enabled e Stores setup state in memory so settings aren t lost when batteries are removed e Smart circuitry detects abnormally long button presses like those occurring when the remote falls between couch cushions and puts RemoteLinc into sleep mode to preserve battery life e Two year warranty What is Included with RemoteLinc e RemoteLinc INSTEON Wireless Remote Control e Four 4 AAA batteries e Quick Start Guide Page 3 of 13 RemoteLinc Owner s Manual an wd WHAT IS INSTEON Since its inception in 2005 INSTEON has become a best selling home control networking technology offering more reliability and flexibility than any other home management system on the market INSTEON systems are simple reliable and affordable Simple because each device takes mere minutes to install Reliable because every INSTEON device works as a network repeater ensuring your commands will not be lost Affordable because INSTEON can be integrated into any number of devices easily and at a very low cost An INSTEON home grows in value with each added INSTEON device making life more convenient safe and fun How Does INSTEON Work What makes INSTEON the
19. tes of inactivity 4 One at atime press amp hold each of the Responder s Set buttons for 3 seconds 5 After you have Linked all the desired Responders tap the Controller s Set button to exit Multi Linking Mode If the Controller does not have a Set button tap the same On or Scene button you used to put the Controller into Linking Mode 6 Test that the INSTEON scene is working as expected by tapping the button you just Linked to on the Controller Page 7 of 13 RemoteLinc Owner s Manual an ww Multi Unlinking Multi Unlinking Mode can be used to quickly remove devices from an INSTEON scene You may remove as many of the Linked Responders from the scene as you would like The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices 1 Set the Controller to Unlinking Mode For most Controllers press amp hold the desired On or Scene button for 10 seconds twice or the Set button for 3 seconds twice 2 Tap the Set button on the Controller If the Controller does not have a Set button tap the same On or Scene button you used to put the Controller into Unlinking Mode Multi Unlinking Mode will automatically time out after 4 minutes of inactivity 3 For each of the Responders you wish to Unlink e If the Responder is a multi scene device e g KeypadLinc tap the Scene button you wish to Unlink e Press amp hold the Responder s Set button for 3 seconds 4 After you have Unlinked the desired Responders tap the Contro
20. tons on the Controller all of the INSTEON devices Linked in the scene will respond as a group To set up an INSTEON scene you can individually Link each device to a Controller Or save time and create multiple Links See Multi Linking and Multi Unlinking ADVANCED FEATURES Multi Linking and Multi Unlinking Multi Linking Multi Linking Mode allows you to Link multiple INSTEON devices to a single Controller and quickly create an INSTEON scene Once the Controller is in Multi Linking Mode you can Link any number of Responders one right after the other The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices 1 For each of the Responders you wish to control set the device to the state you wish to activate from the Controller e If the Responder is a dimmable device set the On Level and Ramp Rate e If the Responder is a multi scene device e g another Keypad tap the desired Scene button to illuminate the LED If you wish the Responder s scene to turn off tap the Scene button again to turn the LED off and then proceed to the next step 2 Set the Controller to Linking Mode For most Controllers press amp hold the desired On or Scene button for 10 seconds or the Set button for 3 seconds 3 Tap the Set button on the Controller If the Controller does not have a Set button tap the same On or Scene button you used to put the Controller into Linking Mode Multi Linking Mode will automatically time out after 4 minu
21. y the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Page 12 of 13 RemoteLinc Owner s Manual an wd Limited Warranty Seller warrants to the original purchaser of this product that for a period of two years from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial conformity to the description of the product in this Owner s Manual This warranty shall not apply to defects or errors caused by misuse or neglect If the product is found to be defective in material or workmanship or if the product does not perform as warranted above during the warranty period Seller will either repair it replace it or refund the purchase price at its option upon receipt of the product at the address below postage prepaid with proof of the date of purchase and an explanation of the defect or error The repair replacement or refund that is provided for above shall be the full extent of the Seller s liability with respect to this product For repair or replacement during the warranty period call the INSTEON Gold Support Line at 800 762 7845 with the Model and Revision of the device to receive an RMA and send the product along with all other required materials to Smarthome Inc ATTN Receiving Dept TM eee SIMARTHOME Irvine CA 92606 5027 Limitations The above warranty is in lieu of and Seller disclaims all other warranties
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