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Smarthome 2486D User's Manual

1. 01 9 02 94 03 90 05 _ 87 20 84 45 81 65 _ 77 85 74 190 IAS EA MES 32 120 4 Send the following X10 Address sequence to lock in the new Ramp Rate 5 KeypadLinc Dimmer will flash the light it is wired to and blink its LED indicating that the Ramp Rate has been set for the X10 Primary Address Bright Ramp ress Ramp ess Ramp About X10 Scene Address Programming KeypadLinc Dimmer can be a member of up to 255 X10 Scenes An X10 Scene Address is just another X10 address like the X10 Primary Address When an X10 ON command is sent to an X10 Scene Address every X10 Scene enabled module with that X10 Scene Address will turn on to its independent On Level at its independent Ramp Rate Sending an X10 OFF command to an X10 Scene Address will turn off all modules that are members of that X10 Scene each at its independent Ramp Rate X10 Scene enabled modules will react to DIM and BRIGHT commands after the X10 Scene Address is sent However they will ignore ALL ON and ALL OFF commands for the X10 Scene Address Remotely Setting an X10 Scene Address and On Level 1 Using an X10 Controller send the CLEAR Sequence 2 Set the On Level for the X10 Scene Address by adjusting KeypadLinc Dimmer s brightness using its on off buttons or any Controller If you skip this step the current On Level will be used A scene can trigger KeypadLinc Dimmer to go off by setting the On Level to 0
2. 10 60 Hertz single phase Surge Protection MOV rated for 150 Volts Power Wire Leads 6 16 AWG stranded 600V 105 C insulation ends stripped and tinned LINE black LOAD red NEUTRAL white Ground Lead 6 18 AWG stranded bare copper Page 37 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide e Certification KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer has been thoroughly tested by ITS ETL SEMKO a nationally recognized independent third party testing laboratory The North American ETL Listed mark signifies that the product has been tested to and has met the requirements of a widely recognized consensus of U S and Canadian product safety standards that the manufacturing site has been audited and that the manufacturer has agreed to a program of quarterly factory follow up inspections to verify continued conformance Limited Warranty Seller warrants to the original consumer 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 User s Guide 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
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4. Seconds EOE MEE _ 97 0 2 BM 61 28 94 03 BM 58 30 90 05 MM 55 32 87 2 0 BM 52 34 84 45 BM 48 38 81 65 ESS 77 85 BM 42 47 _ 74 19 0 BM 39 60 71 215 MN 35 90 IEEE 32 120 4 Send the following X10 Address sequence Send the X10 Scene Address house code and unit code Level Minutes 29 25 26 3 0 23 3 5 19 40 16 45 13 _ 5 10 _ 6 6 7 3 8 o 0 9 Ramp Bright Ramp Rate in ness Rate in i i KeypadLinc Dimmer will flash the light it is wired to indicating that the new Ramp Rate has been set for the X10 Scene Address Page 29 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide am HOW TO USE KEYPADLINC DIMMER Using the Buttons The On Button makes your light go ON and the Off Button makes your light go OFF e Tap the On Button to make your light go at the Local Ramp Rate from whatever brightness it currently has to the Local On Level brightness e Tap the Off Button to make your light go at the Local Ramp Rate from whatever brightness it currently has to full OFF e Double tap the On Button to make your light go full ON quickly e Double tap the Off Button to make your light go full OFF quickly e Press and hold the On Button to gradually brighten your light from whatever brightness it currently has to full ON e Press and hold the Off Button to gradually dim your light from whatever brightne
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6. it is absolutely necessary when working with multi way lighting circuits A voltmeter is ideal for this application Many of the digital models can also read current So you can measure how much power is being drawn by the switch s load A simpler measurement tool available at most home improvement centers is a voltage sensor This device often costing less than 20 can sense voltage when placed near a wire The tip of the voltage sensor can tell if voltage is on the wire without touching the bare copper conductor or breaking the insulation When using these tools be certain to read and understand the safety instructions Often when these tools are used the power to the circuit will need to be turned on When working around live electrical wires take your time and concentrate on the task Page 5 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ay Preparing to Install KeypadLinc Dimmer IMPORTANT If you are not knowledgeable about and comfortable with electrical circuitry you should have a qualified electrician install KeypadLinc Dimmer for you If you have any questions please consult an electrician or call Smarthome Tech Support 800 SMARTHOME 800 762 7846 Prior to installing KeypadLinc Dimmer please review the entire installation procedure and take the following precautions e Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are installing KeypadLinc Dimmer in Insta
7. off by trying to turn on the lights controlled by the switches Remove the faceplate from the switch junction box then unscrew the switch you are replacing and pull it out from the junction box Disconnect the wires from the switch you are replacing If the wires cannot be detached by unscrewing them cut the wires where they enter the switch then strip 1 of insulation off the ends If you are installing KeypadLinc Dimmer into a standard two way circuit where only one switch controls the load follow the diagram below to identify and connect the LINE LOAD NEUTRAL and GROUND wires If the colors of the wires do not match the diagram be sure you have identified the wires correctly before connecting them If you are installing KeypadLinc Dimmer into a multi way circuit where more than one switch controls the same load follow the instructions in the section titled nstalling KeypadLinc Dimmer in a Multi Way Circuit to identify and connect the LINE TRAVELER NEUTRAL and GROUND wires _ LINE LOAD Usually Black Usually Red Blue or Black ae NOTE al Ve The NEUTRAL wire will not cb normally be connected to the GROUND switch you are replacing If there is Bare Copper no NEUTRAL wire in the junction box please consult an electrician ES or call NEUTRAL GROUND White SmartHome Tech Support Bais Copper 800 SMARTHOME 00000000000U NEUTRAL Main Panel Usually White 120 VAC After you have connected all of the wire
8. on the KeypadLinc require extra special care in removing the keycaps Using a small flat edged screwdriver ONLY pry up on the sides of the keys from the middle of the keypad as shown below Make Sure you are centered on the key as there is a small lip to pull up on located there Should any damage occur to you KeypadLinc during the labeling please contact Smarthome Customer Service at 1 800 762 7846 and we will be happy to replace your unit Page 31 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide An ABOUT INSTEON Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable INSTEON messages travel throughout the home via Powerline Carrier PLC signals on the existing house wiring and also via wireless Radio Frequency RF As the messages make their way to INSTEON devices being controlled they are picked up and retransmitted by all other INSTEON devices along the way This method of communicating called a mesh network is very reliable because each additional INSTEON device helps to support the overall network To further ensure reliability every INSTEON device confirms that it has received a command If an INSTEON controller does not receive this confirmation it will automatically retransmit the command up to five times Further Enhancing Reliability As signals travel via the powerline or RF throughout the home they naturally become weaker the farther they travel The best way to overcome signals getting weaker is to increase th
9. on the end of the KeypadLinc Secondary s LOAD wire to ensure that it won t connect to anything 4 Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary s NEUTRAL and GROUND Wires Use the same instructions given previously in Steps 5 and 6 Page 14 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 0 IHN STE Configure For Six or Eight Button Operation e KeypadLinc Dimmer defaults to operation in six button mode If the eight button plate is attached to KeypadLinc Dimmer pull the SET button at the bottom of the switch all the way out and wait 10 seconds While simultaneously pressing the A button upper left most button and H button lower right most button push the SET button back in to its normal position do not press the SET button all the way in rather let it return to its normal position KeypadLinc Dimmer is now operating in eight button mode e f KeypadLinc Dimmer is to be changed from eight button to six button configuration replace the eight button plate with the six button plate Pull the SET button at the bottom of the switch all the way out and wait 10 seconds While simultaneously pressing the ON and OFF buttons push the SET button back in to its normal position do not press the SET button all the way in rather let it return to its normal position KeypadLinc Dimmer is now operating in six button mode NOTE The KeypadLinc Dimmer programming instructions in this manual often require pressing the ON button as part of
10. the process If installed with the eight button insert press the A button the upper left most button when instructions call for pressing the ON button Page 15 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 0 INS TE HOW TO SET UP KEYPADLINC DIMMER TO REMOTELY CONTROL AN INSTEON DEVICE Linking KeypadLinc Dimmer to a Controlled INSTEON Device To use KeypadLinc Dimmer as an INSTEON Controller follow these steps to link the buttons of your KeypadLinc Dimmer and a controlled INSTEON Device together Refer to your INSTEON Device s User s Guide for detailed instructions on how to properly install it and link it to KeypadLinc Dimmer The following will work for the most common INSTEON Devices 1 Set KeypadLinc Dimmer to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the desired button for 10 seconds until the LED begins ON blinking slowly Dont let up too soon 10 seconds is a pretty _ long time a YE BE CAREFUL Any accidental button press will exit Linking Mode early EN ll 2 Select your INSTEON Device from the list below and follow the linking method for that Device You have about 4 minutes to perform this step before KeypadLinc Dimmer s Linking Mode times out automaticallv A A SwitchLinc Dimmer Press and hold the SwitchLinc Dimmer s Paddle Top for 10 seconds then release To confirm linking the SwitchLinc Dimmer will 7i a blink the top LED in its LED Bar and flash the light that it is wired to B
11. 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 Seller s liability with respect to this product For repair or replacement during the warranty period call Smarthome customer service to receive an RA return authorization number properly package the product with the RA clearly printed on the outside of the package and send the product along with all other required materials to Smarthome Inc ae ez SMARTHOME 16542 Millikan Ave Irvine CA 92606 5027 MAKING LIFE MORE CONVENIENT SAFE AND FUN Limitations The above warranty is in lieu of and seller disclaims all other warranties whether oral or written express or implied including and 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 one year period 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 In no event shall seller be liable for special incidental consequential or other damages resulting from the possession or use of this product including without limitation damag
12. you let up on the SET button KeypadLinc Dimmer will turn the light it is wired to fully ON indicating that the factory reset is complete KeypadLinc Dimmer is now reset to all the default settings and ready for fresh programming and use NOTE Note Unless they have been unlinked INSTEON Devices that have been previously linked to KeypadLinc Dimmer will still resoond to paddle presses even after a factory reset The reason is that the INSTEON Devices themselves have not been unlinked from KeypadLinc Dimmer Follow the procedure Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc Dimmer above to unlink individual INSTEON Devices Toggle Mode Buttons can be configured to act in toggle mode where successive presses of the same button alternate on and off commands or non toggle mode where repeated presses of the same button always send the same state command ON or OFF Buttons default to toggle mode To alternate between toggle and non toggle mode press hold and release the desired button three times the first press should last 10 seconds the second and third presses should be held for 5 seconds If non toggle mode is desired send an ON or OFF command to the button you want non toggle For non toggle off start with the status LED off for non toggle on start will the status LED on For example if you want a button to always send the OFF command press and hold 3 times as described above and then link it to another controller or bu
13. 2 Dimmer User s Guide Ar INS TE SPECIFICATIONS KeypadLinc Dimmer Specifications Smarthome Product Number 2486D INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer Switch Operation Ramp Rates 0 125 to 9 seconds if programmed locally full ON to full OFF 0 125 seconds to 9 minutes if programmed remotely Single LED at bottom of unit indicates supplied power and signals programming cues Manual Operation Modes INSTEON only X10 only INSTEON and X10 Combo Mode Combo Mode Message Order INSTEON X10 INSTEON cleanup Cross Link any number of KeypadLinc Dimmers or other INSTEON Controllers INSTEON Features INSTEON Minimum Receive Level 1 mV nominal X10 Features X10 Resume Dim Supported by setting Local On Level to zero Page 36 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 0 INSTE Button Type 6 or 8 mechanical momentary contact type buttons Button Appearance Transparent plastic caps holding preprinted or custom button labels with LED backlighting Wire Nuts 3 included Mounting Mounts in single or multiple ganged junction box Controls 200 watts less load for each immediately adjacent electronic dimmer installed For example 600 watt load capacity becomes 400 watt with another electronic dimmer installed to the immediate right or left Use a triple gang box with a mechanical switch in the center to avoid de rating Operating Conditions Indoors 40 to 104 F up to 85 relative humidity T Supply Voltage 120 Volts AC
14. 3 Send the following X10 Address sequence 4 Send the desired X10 Scene Address house code and unit code to lock in the new On Level and X10 Scene Address 5 KeypadLinc Dimmer will flash the light it is wired to indicating that the X10 Scene Address and On Level have been set up Remotely Removing an X10 Scene Address 1 Using an X10 Controller send the CLEAR Sequence 2 Send KeypadLinc Dimmer s X10 Primary Address house code and unit code Page 28 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide e Send an X10 ON or OFF command Send the following X10 Address sequence 016 O M16 NIG Send the X10 Scene Address house code and unit code that is to be removed KeypadLinc Dimmer will flash the light it is wired to indicating that the X10 Scene Address has been removed Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for an X10 Scene Address The Ramp Rate of each module in each X10 Scene is adjustable If this setting is not adjusted KeypadLinc Dimmer will use the Ramp Rate for its X10 Primary Address 1 Using an X10 Controller send the CLEAR Sequence Send KeypadLinc Dimmer s X10 Primary Address house code and unit code Use any controller to adjust KeypadLinc Dimmer s brightness so it corresponds to the Ramp Rate you want in the table below If you use KeypadLinc Dimmer s on off buttons and you are careful you can set one of 32 brightnesses Brighter is faster Bright Ramp Bright ness Rate in ness Level Seconds Level
15. 38 6 T INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide en Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary s GROUND Wire Connect the bare copper GROUND wire to the other GROUND wires in the junction box Install Additional KeypadLinc Secondaries If you have a four way or greater switching circuit see Special Treatment for Four or More Way Circuits at the end of this section Identify the Wires for the KeypadLinc Primary The KeypadLinc Primary is the KeypadLinc Dimmer that will actually control the LOAD In the remaining junction box where you will install the KeypadLinc Primary find the wire that carries power from the switch to the lights This wire called the LOAD wire is commonly red In the same junction box there will also be the two TRAVELER wires from the first box often both in the same cable sheath Identify the one TRAVELER wire black that you connected the LINE wire to in the first junction box If you re not sure which is the TRAVELER wire connected to the LINE wire you can use the same method described earlier to find it Turn on the power taking the same precautions and use a voltmeter to find the wire with 120 Volts AC on it This wire is the TRAVELER wire that you connected to the LINE wire in the first junction box Make sure the power is turned off again before proceeding Connect the KeypadLinc Primary s LINE Wire Use a wire nut to connect the TRAVELER wire usually black that you identified as connec
16. Dimmers are in the next section TRAVELER 1 y LINE o eee LOAD Black TRAVELER 2 pigek Or SUE Black LINE LOAD LINE NOTE Black Red Black Wire colors marked with a GROUND GROUND are the usual Bare Copper Bare Copper colors and may differ in some homes GROUND NEUTRAL NEUTRAL Bare Copper White White Main Panel KeypadLinc White KeypadLinc 120 VAC Secondary Primary Notice that one of the TRAVELER wires number 1 the red one is not used so you will cap it off at both ends with a wire nut The other TRAVELER number 2 the black one you will convert to a LINE wire In the junction box where the KeypadLinc Secondary is connect TRAVELER 2 to the existing LINE and also to the KeypadLinc Secondary s LINE wire In the other junction box at the other end you will connect TRAVELER 2 to the KeypadLinc Primary s LINE wire The KeypadLinc Primary s LOAD wire gets connected to the actual lights that are being controlled The LOAD wire for any KeypadLinc Secondaries that you will be installing will not be connected to anything so cap those LOAD wires off with a wire nut All KeypadLinc Dimmers whether they are Primaries or Secondaries must be connected to NEUTRAL and to GROUND Note that the switches you are replacing will not normally have a connection to NEUTRAL If there is no NEUTRAL wire in the junction box please consult an electrician or call SmartHome Tech Support 800 SMARTHOME 800 762 7846 Pag
17. F See the section HOW TO SET UP ON LEVELS AND RAMP RATES above for instructions on setting up the Local On Level Page 26 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide A ADVANCED X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS You can remotely set up X10 Scene Addresses as well as On Levels and Ramp Rates using an X10 Controller capable of sending an X10 address house code and unit code without sending X10 ON or OFF commands The following procedures will not work with a transmitter that sends the X10 address and an X10 command together X10 Controllers in which one button is pressed to turn an X10 device on or off WILL NOT WORK These procedures all begin by sending the same sequence of five X10 addresses called the CLEAR Sequence After you send the CLEAR Sequence you have about 4 minutes to finish the procedure before automatic timeout Remotely Setting the On Level for the X10 Primary Address This method of setting the On Level has exactly the same effect as manually setting the Local On Level as explained in the section HOW TO SET UP ON LEVELS AND RAMP RATES above 1 Using an X10 Controller send the CLEAR Sequence PI A CT O A Send the X10 Primary Address house code and unit code Set the On Level for the X10 Primary Address by adjusting KeypadLinc Dimmer s brightness using its on off buttons or any Controller If you skip this step the current On Level will be used 4 Send the following X10 Address sequence to lock in the new O
18. INSTEON KeypaoLinc V2 Dimmer STEON INSTEON Keypad Dimmer For models 2486D KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer SMARTHOME INSTEON MAKING LIFE MORE CONVENIENT SAFE AND FUN COMPATIBLE INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide INSTE TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT INSTEON KEYPADLINC DIMMER ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceessseeeeeeeeeeeeeessseeacoooaesneeeeeeeeneees 4 Anaro INSTEON e N A a ctecue se seaceeeetoenssserasmoesasniee 4 Key KeypadLinc BINNER al patada E 4 HOW TO INSTALL KEYPADLINC DIMMER ccccccceessssceccssssseeesnneseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeoeeesssssnsneeeeseesseaaoooanes 5 Typical Tools You Will Need ooccccoooccococccnococoncncconononnonanonnononnnnononnonononononannnnononnnnonnnnnnnnnancnnonanons 5 Preparing to Install KeypadLinc DIMME cccccsesceccseeeeeeseeseecceeeeeeeneeeesseeseeessaueeessaueeeesaueeessneeesaaeees 6 Attach Six Button or Eight Button Plate oooocccncccoconnconccononncnnnconnnncnnnonnnancnnnnonnnncnnnnnnnnnenononanennnennnancons 7 UA o CO PE O 7 Installing KeypadLinc Dimmer in a Multi Way CirCuit oooonccnncccconnnnncncconnnnncnnnancnonononancnnnonnnancnnncnnnancnns 9 Configure For Six or Eight Button OperatiON oocccccccccccconncccnnnccnnononnnccnnnnonnnnannnnnnnnononnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnss 15 HOW TO SET UP KEYPADLINC DIMMER TO REMOTELY CONTROL AN INSTEON DEVICE 16 Linking KeypadLinc Dimmer to a Controlled INSTEON
19. KEYPADLINC DIMMER Congratulations on purchasing the INSTEON KeypadLinc Dimmer With its elegant look smooth touch and convenient secondary buttons you can not only control the lights that you wire it to but you can remotely control all kinds of other INSTEON and X10 devices in your home to match your lifestyle all from the same switch Besides controlling other devices KeypadLinc Dimmer can itself be remotely operated from other INSTEON or X10 Controllers including other KeypadLinc Dimmers Programmable secondary Buttons Dedicated Load Controlling Gn amp Ott 3 Buttons oet Button Push f Alr Gap Pull What is INSTEON INSTEON is a simple reliable and affordable breakthrough in home control Simple because Plug n Tap setup is a breeze and there are no wires to add INSTEON uses existing powerline wiring as well as radio frequency for communication Reliable because every INSTEON device is a two way repeater And affordable not just because of low cost but because INSTEON also works with legacy X10 devices An INSTEON home grows in value with every INSTEON device you add making life more convenient safe and fun Key KeypadLinc Dimmer Features e After installation setup is easy links to controlled devices and other controllers in minutes e Controls all standard incandescent lamps up to a total load of 600 watts e Dedicated load controlling buttons and two included button plates that pr
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21. LampLinc V2 Dimmer Press and hold the SET Button on the side of D LampLinc V2 Dimmer for 3 seconds then release To confirm linking LampLinc V2 Dimmer will blink its Status LED and flash the lamp that it is controlling C ApplianceLinc V2 Press and hold the SET Button on the side of 7 ApplianceLinc V2 for 3 seconds then release To confirm linking ApplianceLinc V2 will blink its Status LED 73 D A Second KeypadLinc V2 Press and hold the desired button of a second KeypadLinc V2 for 10 seconds then release To confirm linking the second KeypadLinc V2 will blink the ON Button and flash the light that it is wired to A Other INSTEON Devices See the INSTEON Device s User s Guide 3 Go back to the KeypadLinc Dimmer that you placed in Linking Mode If linking was successful the LED will not be blinking but will remain steadily on 4 Verify the linking procedure was successful by pressing the appropriate button Page 16 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 0 INSTE Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc Dimmer If you are no longer going to use an INSTEON Device that has previously been linked to KeypadLinc Dimmer it is very important that you unlink it because otherwise KeypadLinc Dimmer will retry any commands intended for the unused INSTEON Device thus slowing down your system 1 Set KeypadLinc Dimmer to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the appropriate Secondary Button
22. SET Button e KeypadLinc 6 with Integrated Dimmer 12073W 12073WB and 12073WW 2 Send the X10 Primary Address 3 Send an X10 OFF command e SwitchLinc Relay 2 Way 23883 and 23883T You can send an X10 ON command in e ToggleLinc 2 Way Dimmer Step 3 to re enable the BoosterLinc 23890 and Switch 23893 feature TL If you have any of these products and the BoosterLinc feature is turned on please consult your User s Guide or call 800 SMARTHOME 800 762 7846 for help with turning it off You may then wish to install newer INSTEON BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters which Smarthome can help you with How INSTEON May Affect X10 If your existing X10 devices seem to be working less reliably after installing INSTEON devices remember that INSTEON devices can absorb X10 signals just as X10 devices do and that INSTEON devices do not repeat X10 signals Installing INSTEON compatible BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters Smarthome 4827 or a SignaLinc Plug In Coupler Repeater 4826 can increase X10 signal levels Please call 800 SMARTHOME 800 762 7846 if you have any questions or would like more help Page 33 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide dy TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause Solution Make sure the circuit breaker is turned on The LED on my Make sure the air gap SET Button is not pulled out KeypadLinc Dimmer is _ KeypadLinc Dimmer is not Check junction box wires to ensure all connection
23. adLinc Dimmer the current On Level and Ramp Rate values are stored in KeypadLinc Dimmer s memory So locking in a remote controlled On Level and Ramp Rate is really just the same as linking Just follow the instructions in the section Linking an INSTEON Controller to KeypadLinc Dimmer above Linking an INSTEON Controller to KeypadLinc Dimmer restores the previous values for the Local On Level and Local Ramp Rate So linking does not affect the Local On Level and Ramp Rate Locking In a Local On Level and Ramp Rate To lock in the current On Level and Ramp Rate as the Local On Level and Ramp Rate all you have to do is not link KeypadLinc Dimmer to an INSTEON Controller for four minutes After the four minute timeout the current On Level and current Ramp Rate will be permanently locked in as the Local On Level and Local Ramp Rate Page 21 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide An HOW TO CROSS LINK MORE THAN ONE KEYPADLINC DIMMER Cross Linking in a 3 Way Circuit The purpose of cross linking switches allows you to track LED brightness levels as well as on off levels on both the primary and secondary switches For this example we will use a Primary switch controlling the load and one keypad dimmer in a virtual 3 way They will be referred to as Primary Switch load controlling and Secondary Switch KeypadLinc Dimmer Note If you intend on setting a ramp rate or ON level this should be done on each switch prior to cross l
24. c Dimmer in Scene Setup Mode also called Multilink Mode gt 1 Set KeypadLinc Dimmer to Scene Setup Mode by pressing and holding the desired button for 10 seconds then pressing the SET Button at the bottom of the switch KeypadLinc Dimmers LED P will blink slowly gt mary gt Follow the linking method given above for the INSTEON Device you want to include in the scene On most INSTEON Devices you just push an ON Button for 10 seconds or a SET Button for 3 seconds KeypadLinc Dimmer will flash its controlled light to confirm linking and the LED will continue to blink slowly On some INSTEON Devices you may be able to set up additional features such as On Levels or Ramp Rates at this time Continue Steps 2 and 3 for any additional INSTEON Devices you want to link to the scene When you are finished linking INSTEON Devices to KeypadLinc Dimmer complete Scene Setup by pressing the ON Button actually any button press will terminate Scene Setup The KeypadLinc Dimmer s LED will stop blinking and remain steadily on You have about 4 minutes of inactivity before KeypadLinc Dimmer s Scene Setup Mode times out automatically Page 17 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 0 HOW TO SET UP KEYPADLINC DIMMER TO BE REMOTELY CONTROLLED BY AN INSTEON CONTROLLER Linking an INSTEON Controller to KeypadLinc Dimmer To remotely control KeypadLinc Dimmer using another INSTEON Controller follow these steps to li
25. d red are the TRAVELERS and go to the next junction box TRAVELER wires are usually in the same cable sheath Turn off the electricity to resume installing the new KeypadLinc Dimmers 2 Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary s LINE Wire The KeypadLinc Dimmer that will be the Secondary goes in the junction box where you found the LINE wire Connect the black LINE wire that you found the black TRAVELER and the Black LINE wire on KeypadLinc Dimmer all together with a single wire nut If another type of Insteon or X10 device is to be installed as the secondary switch installation is likely as described above but you should verify the installation instructions specific to that device Page 11 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 3 Cap the other TRAVELER house wire The other TRAVELER wire usually red will not be used so put a wire nut on the end of it 4 Cap the red LOAD wire from the KeypadLinc Secondary Put a wire nut on the end of the KeypadLinc Secondary s LOAD wire to ensure that it won t connect to anything 5 Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary s NEUTRAL Wire Locate the group of NEUTRAL wires usually white in the rear of the box The old switch should not have been connected to the NEUTRAL wires but KeypadLinc Dimmer requires this connection in order to draw a small amount of power for itself Connect KeypadLinc Secondary s white NEUTRAL wire to the other NEUTRAL wires with a wire nut Page 12 of
26. ddress three times KeypadLinc Dimmer will confirm that it has removed its Primary X10 Address by blinking its LED and flashing the light that it is wired to Page 25 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide e Setting the X10 On Level and X10 Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address When an X10 Controller sends an X10 ON or X10 OFF command to KeypadLinc Dimmers Primary X10 NOTE Address the Local On Level and Local Ramp Rate If you want an X10 On Level and Ramp apply In other words KeypadLinc Dimmer acts the Rate other than the Local values you can same way as it would if you manually tapped its On set up one or more X10 Scene Addresses Button or Off Button as described in the sections Remotely See the section HOW TO SET UP ON LEVELS AND reese ee 10 oe eee and a RAMP RATES above for instructions on setting up the 0 pe pla y ae FRING see Local On Level and Local Ramp Rate or an X10 Scene Adaress below Enabling and Disabling Resume Dim If Resume Dim is enabled KeypadLinc Dimmer will remember the last brightness level to which it was set Then when an ON command is received from a controller or the load is turned on from the KeypadLinc the light will go to the remembered brightness rather than to the preprogrammed level Resume dim function is not available if an X10 address is assigned To enable Resume Dim set up a Local On Level of OFF or zero To disable Resume Dim set up a Local On Level of anything but OF
27. e 10 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide an Step by Step Instructions for Installing Multi Way KeypadLinc Dimmers When replacing a three way mechanical switch each switch will have three wires connected to it from the wall box Four way or greater circuits will have four wires connected to the switches in the center of the circuit For this tutorial we will follow the most commonly used wire colors for homes in North America 1 Find the LINE wire Your first task is to find out which switch junction box is the one where the electricity comes into the circuit This box will contain the LINE wire sometimes called HOT a b g Turn off the electricity at the circuit breaker panel Pull all the switches in the multi way circuit out of their junction boxes Each switch should have three wires connected to it If the circuit is a four way or greater some of the switches will have four wires Disconnect the wires from the old switches If the wires cannot be detached by unscrewing them cut the wires where they enter the switch then strip 1 2 inch of insulation off the ends A IA Making sure that none of the wires are touching anything and that no one is around the wall boxes turn the electricity back on Using a voltmeter or voltage sensor individually test each wire for voltage When you measure 120 Volts AC that wire is the LINE wire LINE wires are usually black The other two wires usually black an
28. e coverage of the mesh network by introducing more INSTEON devices It is possible that some audio video products computers power strips or other electrical equipment may attenuate INSTEON signals on the powerline You can temporarily a unplug suspected devices to test whether the INSTEON signal improves If it does then lr you can plug in AC line filters available from Smarthome to permanenily fix the problem Plug In Filter Using Smarthome s SignaLinc RF to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network SignaLinc RF Signal Enhancers are ideal for improving signal strength and network coverage throughout your home SignaLinc RF acts like another member of the dual band mesh network tying it together by simultaneously retransmitting INSTEON signals across both radio frequency and the powerline It also provides an access point for RF only INSTEON devices such as handheld controllers In addition two SignaLinc RFs provide a wireless path for INSTEON signals to travel between the two separate electrical circuits called powerline phases found in most homes Without a reliable method for coupling opposite powerline phases some parts of your home may receive INSTEON signals intermittently With at least one SignaLinc RF plugged into one of the powerline phases and at least one more plugged into the opposite powerline phase INSTEON powerline signals will be strong everywhere in your home NOTE For detailed information and specifications on the In
29. e 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 Plug n Tap ControLinc TesterLinc SignaLinc LampLinc ToggleLinc BoosterLinc ApplianceLinc KeypadLinc FilterLinc ProbeLinc KeypadLinc TempLinc IR Linc and SmarthomeLive are trademarks of Smarthome Inc INSTEON networking technology is covered by pending U S and foreign patents Copyright 2005 Smarthome Inc 16542 Millikan Ave Irvine CA 92606 5027 800 SMARTHOME 800 762 7846 949 221 9200 www smarthome com Rev 02062006 Page 38 of 38
30. for 10 seconds until the LED begins blinking slowly and the controlled light flashes 2 Set KeypadLinc Dimmer to Unlinking Mode by pressing and holding the same Secondary button again for 10 seconds until the controlled light flashes again 3 Follow the same method given above that you used to link your INSTEON Device to unlink it On most INSTEON Devices you just push an ON Button for 10 seconds or a SET Button for 3 seconds 4 Go back to the KeypadLinc Dimmer that you placed in Unlinking Mode If linking was successful the its LED will not be blinking but will remain steadily on Creating an INSTEON Scene INSTEON Scenes let you activate dramatic lighting moods with the press of just one button INSTEON Scenes are very easy to set up just link more than one INSTEON Device to KeypadLinc Dimmer Then when you press either the On or Off buttons on the KeypadLinc Dimmer all of the INSTEON Devices linked in the scene will respond as a group You can link multiple INSTEON Devices to multiple INSTEON Controllers To add an additional INSTEON Device to a scene controlled by KeypadLinc Dimmer simply follow the same procedure as above in Linking KeypadLinc Dimmer to a Controlled INSTEON Device To remove an INSTEON Device from a scene see Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc Dimmer TIP You can avoid having to hold KeypadLinc Dimmer s On button down for 10 seconds for each INSTEON Device in a scene by placing KeypadLin
31. immer may be set up with an INSTEON On Level at a high brightness and an X10 Primary or Scene Remove the X10 Address from the button on your Address On Level ata low INSTEON Controller so it doesn t send both INSTEON brightness and X10 commands If the INSTEON Device is still available unlink it from KeypadLinc Dimmer by following the directions in the section Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc Dimmer above Reset KeypadLinc Dimmer by following the directions in the section Resetting KeypadLinc Dimmer to Its Factory Default Settings above Remove the X10 Primary Address or X10 Scene Address from KeypadLinc Dimmer When try to turn on my light with another Controller the light turns on then back off You may have removed an INSTEON Device that your KeypadLinc Dimmer is trying to operate KeypadLinc Dimmer is re trying the missing INSTEON Device When press a button on my KeypadLinc Dimmer it takes a long time for other INSTEON Devices it is controlling to respond My KeypadLinc Dimmer Unlike previous X10 only doesn t respond to X10 address A1 when first set it up products KeypadLinc Set up an X10 Primary Address by following the Dimmer does not have an instructions in the section Setting the X10 Primary X10 Primary Address set up Address at the factory i E ae d ae al peed e Don t hold down the buttons on your X10 con
32. ing KeypadLinc Dimmer then press and hold the same button for 10 seconds again To confirm that it is in Unlinking Mode KeypadLinc V2 will flash the light that it is wired to once and begin blinking the button that you pushed D Other INSTEON Controllers See the INSTEON Controllers User s Guide INSTEON 2 Press and hold the On Button for 10 seconds on the KeypadLinc a Dimmer that is being controlled To confirm unlinking the ON KeypadLinc Dimmer will blink its LED and also the light that it is A wired to Depending on the INSTEON Controller you have about 4 minutes to perform this step before Unlinking Mode times out automatically Page 19 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide An HOW TO SET UP ON LEVELS AND RAMP RATES Setting the On Level 1 Hold down KeypadLinc Dimmer s On Button or Off Button to adjust the brightness of the controlled light to the desired On Level Press the SET Button at the bottom of the switch KeypadLinc Dimmer will flash the controlled light once to confirm the On Level setting Setting the On Level and Ramp Rates Optional The On Level is the brightness that the light you are controlling will go to when you turn it on The On Level is adjustable from 3 to 100 brightness The default is 100 The Ramp Rate sets the time it will take for the light you are controlling to go from OFF to the On Level brightness or from the On Level brightness to OFF This time is ad
33. inking them Please refer to the section above on How to set up KeypadLinc Dimmer to remotely control an insteon device for instructions on linking switches 1 Link Primary Switch to Secondary Switch 2 Cross link Secondary Switch to Primary Switch Upon successful completion each switch in the above scenario will now track both ON OFF status and brightness level on the LED bar of the other switches it has been cross linked to Cross Linking in a Multi Way Circuit using Multi Link Mode For more than two switches or keypadlincs multi link mode will allow you to save time For this example we will use a Primary switch controlling the load and two secondary switches in a virtual 4 way They will be referred to as Primary Switch load controlling Secondary Switch 1 and Secondary Switch 2 1 Primary Switch should be put into Multi Link mode then link to Secondary Switch 1 and Secondary Switch 2 Tap the Primary Switch to go out of Multi Link mode 2 Secondary Switch 1 should be put into Multi Link mode then link to Primary Switch and Secondary Switch 2 Tap the Secondary Switch 1 to go out of Multi Link mode 3 Secondary Switch 2 should be put into Multi Link mode then link to Primary Switch and Secondary Switch 1 Tap the Secondary Switch 2 to go out of Multi Link mode Upon successful completion each switch in the above scenario will now track both ON OFF status and brightness level on the LED bar of the other switches it has been cr
34. justable from 0 1 to 9 seconds to ramp between full ON and full OFF The default is 0 1 second KeypadLinc Dimmer can store multiple On Levels and Ramp Rates in its memory Local On Level and Ramp Rate values apply when you tap the On Button or Off Button on KeypadLinc Dimmer itself Remote Controlled On Level and Ramp Rate values apply when another INSTEON Controller tells KeypadLinc Dimmer to turn on or turn off KeypadLinc Dimmer stores separate On Levels and Ramp Rates for each button on each Controller that it is linked to These On Levels and Ramp Rates can all be the same or they can be different You establish an On Level and Ramp Rate by first setting them up and then locking them in Setting an On Level and setting a Ramp Rate are always done the same way but locking them in is different depending on what you want the On Level and Ramp Rates to apply to You can set up an On Level or Ramp Rate in any order When you do the lock in the currently set On Level and Ramp Rate are locked in together CAUTION If you hold the SET button for more than three seconds you may accidentally put KeypadLinc Dimmer into linking mode pressing and holding the SET button is an alternate way to activate linking mode If you find yourself in this situation exit linking mode by simply pressing the ON button once Page 20 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 0 HSTE Setting the Ramp Rate The Ramp Rate sets the time i
35. lling KeypadLinc Dimmer with the power on will expose you to dangerous voltages e KeypadLinc Dimmer requires a small amount of power to operate which it receives from a connection to the NEUTRAL electrical wire usually white If you are replacing a standard mechanical switch with KeypadLinc Dimmer the switch you are replacing will normally not have a connection to the neutral wire However most junction boxes will contain a NEUTRAL wire that you can connect KeypadLinc Dimmer to If your junction box does not contain a neutral wire please call SmartHome Tech Support at 800 SMARTHOME 800 762 7846 or consult an electrician e Don t use KeypadLinc Dimmer to control low voltage lighting fluorescent lights or motors These are inductive loads which KeypadLinc Dimmer is not designed to control Use a Smarthome SwitchLinc V2 Relay instead e Don t use KeypadLinc Dimmer to control an electrical outlet because non dimmable or inductive loads may be plugged into it e KeypadLinc Dimmer may feel warm during operation The amount of heat generated is within approved limits and poses no hazards To minimize heat buildup ensure that the area surrounding the rear of KeypadLinc Dimmer has adequate ventilation by clearing away excess insulation Page 6 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 0 Attach Six Button or Eight Button Plate Each KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer is packaged with a six key and an eight key button plate e The six key butt
36. n Level 5 KeypadLinc Dimmer will flash the light it is wired to and blink its LED indicating that the On Level has been set for the X10 Primary Address Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address If you use this method for setting the Ramp Rate you can achieve Ramp Rates ranging from 0 1 second to 9 minutes If you use the manual method in the section HOW TO SET UP ON LEVELS AND RAMP RATES above you can only achieve Ramp Rates ranging from 0 1 second to 9 seconds This method of setting the Ramp Rate has exactly the same effect as manually setting the Local Ramp Rate as explained in the section HOW TO SET UP ON LEVELS AND RAMP RATES above 1 Using an X10 Controller send the CLEAR Sequence PI f N16 M16 P16 MiG Send the X10 Primary Address house code and unit code Use the on off buttons or any Controller to adjust KeypadLinc Dimmers brightness so it corresponds to the Ramp Rate you want in the table below If you use KeypadLinc Dimmer s buttons and you are careful you can set one of 32 brightness levels Brighter is faster Page 27 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide e Rate in Minutes 29 25 26 3 0 23 35 19 40 16 45 13 5 10 _ 6 6 7 3 8 o 0 9 Rate in ness Seconds Level 65 26 61 28 58 30 55 32 52 34 48 38 45 43 42 47 39 60 ness Rate in ness Level Seconds Level 100
37. ng disconnect power at the circuit breaker or remove the circuit s fuse to avoid shock or possible damage to KeypadLinc Dimmer It is recommended that a qualified electrician perform this installation To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment use KeypadLinc Dimmer to control 110V incandescent lamps only Dimming an inductive load such as a fan or transformer could cause damage to the dimmer the load device or both If the manufacturer of the load device does not recommend dimming use a non dimming INSTEON switch such as SwitchLinc V2 Relay USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING AN INDUCTIVE LOAD Proper installation of at least two SignaLinc RF Signal Enhancers is required prior to installing and using other INSTEON devices Typical Tools You Will Need e A flat screwdriver to remove the faceplate from the switch junction box e A Phillips screwdriver for the screws that hold KeypadLinc Dimmer in the junction box e Awire cutter and stripper if the switch you are replacing requires you to cut the wires to remove them e A small Phillips screwdriver if you will be changing the color of the trim frame and paddle A Helpful Tool Voltmeter or Voltage Tester During the installation of KeypadLinc Dimmer it may be necessary to identify the wires inside the junction box Knowing for sure which wire is the LINE Sometimes called HOT can reduce the guesswork when installing a single switch and
38. nk KeypadLinc Dimmer and the INSTEON Controller together Refer to your INSTEON Controller s User s Guide for detailed instructions on how to properly install it and link it to KeypadLinc Dimmer The following will work for the most common INSTEON Controllers 1 Select your INSTEON Controller from the list below and follow the method shown to put it into Linking Mode SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer Press and hold the Second KeypadLinc Dimmer s Paddle Top for 10 seconds then release To confirm that it is in Linking Mode the SwitchLinc Dimmer will flash the light that it is wired to once and begin blinking the top LED in its LED Bar ControLinc V2 Tabletop Controller Choose the ON OFF Button Pair you want to use for controlling KeypadLinc Dimmer Press and hold the ON Button of the pair for 10 seconds To confirm that it is in Linking Mode ControLinc V2 s Status LED will begin blinking Other KeypadLinc V2 Choose the button you want to use for controlling KeypadLinc Dimmer Press and hold the desired button for 10 seconds To confirm that it is in Linking Mode KeypadLinc V2 will flash the light that it is wired to once and begin blinking the button that you pushed se D Other INSTEON Controllers See the INSTEON Controllers User s Guide 2 Press and hold the On Button for 10 seconds on the KeypadLinc Dimmer that is being controlled To confirm linking the S ON KeypadLinc Dimmer will blink its LED and flash
39. ny of the 256 possible X10 addresses for the X10 Primary Address 1 Set KeypadLinc Dimmer to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the Desired Button for 10 seconds until the LED begins blinking slowly and the controlled light flashes 2 Using an X10 Controller send the X10 Primary Address NOTE you want to set up three times You have about 4 minutes to perform this step before KeypadLinc Dimmer s An X10 Address consists of a House Linking Mode times out automatically Code followed by a Unit Code An X10 command such as X10 ON or X10 OFF may optionally follow the X10 Address 3 Once KeypadLinc Dimmer has received the X10 Address three times KeypadLinc Dimmer will confirm that it has set its Primary X10 Address by blinking its LED and flashing the light that it is wired to Removing the X10 Primary Address 1 Set KeypadLinc Dimmer to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the Desired Button for 10 seconds until the LED begins blinking slowly and the controlled light flashes 2 Set KeypadLinc Dimmer to Unlinking Mode by pressing and holding the Desired Button again for 10 seconds until the controlled light flashes again 3 Using an X10 Controller send any X10 Address three times It does not matter what the X10 Address is as long as it is the same one each time You have about 4 minutes to perform this step before KeypadLinc Dimmer s Unlinking Mode times out automatically 4 Once KeypadLinc Dimmer has received the X10 A
40. on plate provides a dedicated load ON button at the top of the switch a dedicated load OFF button at the bottom and four programmable secondary keys between the ON and OFF buttons e The eight key button plate provides a dedicated load ON OFF button in the top left most position of the switch and seven programmable secondary buttons Attach the desired plate to the switch body by aligning the plastic tabs and snap into place Proceed with the physical installation of KeypadLinc Dimmer NOTE Note For proper operation KeypadLinc Dimmer must be programmed to operate in six key or eight key mode corresponding to whichever plate is attached Factory default is six key mode Please see section titled Configure For Six or Eight Button Operation for instructions Button Nomenclature Since KeypadLinc Dimmer has removable button labels it can become confusing when trying to refer to a specific button of the six available or eight buttons when the eight button key plate is installed Refer to the following diagrams for button names SIX BUTTON EIGHT BUTTON Page 7 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 0 INS TE Installing KeypadLinc Dimmer 1 11 For best INSTEON Network performance be sure you have properly installed at least two SignaLinc RF Signal Enhancers At the circuit breaker or fuse panel disconnect the power for all of the circuits in the switch junction box Verify that power is
41. oss linked to Page 22 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide dy ADVANCED FEATURES OF KEYPADLINC DIMMER Restoring Power to KeypadLinc Dimmer KeypadLinc Dimmer stores all of its settings in non volatile memory so they are not lost even when power is removed In the event of a power loss KeypadLinc Dimmer will automatically return the light being controlled to the brightness level it had before the power was interrupted Resetting KeypadLinc Dimmer to Its Factory Default Settings The factory reset procedure can be used to clear KeypadLinc Dimmer s memory and restore its factory default settings This procedure will clear the unit of ALL INSTEON Links any programmed On Levels Ramp Rates X10 Primary Address and X10 Scene Addresses 3 Before resetting a KeypadLinc Dimmer that has been linked to an INSTEON Controller be sure to unlink it from the Controller first See Unlinking KeypadLinc Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller above 4 lf you are using KeypadLinc Dimmer to control any INSTEON Devices other than the light it is wired to unlink those Devices from KeypadLinc Dimmer See Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc Dimmer above 5 Gently pull the SET Button at the bottom of the switch out as far as it will go about 1 8 This Air Gap removes all power to KeypadLinc Dimmer After 10 seconds push the SET Button all the way down and hold for 3 seconds then let up A few seconds after
42. ovide a choice of four or seven secondary buttons e Changes brightness at 32 ramp rates e Includes label inserts for commonly used functions and templates for printing customized label inserts e Responds to commands from X10 controllers and sends X10 commands to X10 devices e Wires in like a standard wall switch but also requires a NEUTRAL connection e Supports virtual 3 4 or more way circuits with multiple KeypadLinc Dimmers e Includes white and ivory frames for matching to common trim plates e Capable of operating in X10 or Insteon mode only or hybrid mode which sends receives both X10 and Insteon signals e Warranted for two years Page 4 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 0 HS TE HOW TO INSTALL KEYPADLINC DIMMER Caution Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference KeypadLinc Dimmer is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations in the United States or the Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada Use indoors only KeypadLinc Dimmer is not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz single phase Attempting to use KeypadLinc Dimmer on non approved powerlines may have hazardous consequences Do not install KeypadLinc Dimmer to control a receptacle or fluorescent lighting fixture Connect only copper or copper clad wire to KeypadLinc Dimmer Before installi
43. s ensure that all of the wire connectors are firmly attached and that there is no exposed copper except for the GROUND wire Orient KeypadLinc Dimmer with the SET button on bottom gently place it into the junction box then screw it into place Turn the circuit breaker back on or re install the fuse After the SET button illuminates verify KeypadLinc Dimmer is working properly by turning the light on and off Reinstall the trim plate Page 8 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide O Installing KeypadLinc Dimmer in a Multi Way Circuit Understanding Multi Way Circuits If more than one switch controls a single set of lights called a LOAD the switches are part of a multi way circuit A 3 way circuit uses two switches to control a LOAD a 4 way circuit uses three switches and so forth Most homes have one or more 3 way circuits with two switches located in hallways stairwells or two different entrances to a room Less commonly found are circuits that are 4 way or above TRAVELER 1 Red or Blue NOTE Wire colors marked with a are the usual TRAVELER 2 Black colors and may differ in some homes NEUTRAL white NEUTRAL white Main Panel 120 VAC You can use KeypadLinc Dimmers to replace switches in existing multi way circuits or you can use them to create virtual multi way circuits without the need to run additional wiring Here is how a wired in three
44. s Button A for 10 seconds to link These buttons are now cross linked Next cross link Button A and Button B but from the OFF position the status LED should be off on both A and B Turn off Button A s LED then press and hold Button A for 10 seconds to go into link mode Press Button B for 10 seconds to link Turn off Button B s LED then press and hold button B for 10 seconds to go into link mode 0 Press Button A for 10 seconds to link Variable Backlight Brightness KeypadLinc Dimmer s button backlighting can be set to two different brightness levels If six key button plate is installed simultaneously press the A and D buttons to toggle between backlight levels If eight key button plate is installed simultaneously press the C and F buttons to toggle between backlight levels f ee Ye lt lt Page 24 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide An X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS KeypadLinc Dimmer is backward compatible with X10 meaning that it can respond to X10 commands from an X10 Controller and it can send X10 commands to X10 devices However to operate KeypadLinc Dimmer in X10 mode you must first set up an X10 Primary Address As It ships from the factory or after a factory reset procedure KeypadLinc Dimmer will have no X10 Primary Address set up Setting the X10 Primary Address You must do this before KeypadLinc Dimmer will respond to X10 commands You can use a
45. s are not turning 7 at lo it getting power tight and no bare wires are exposed eee Check the light fixture to ensure all connections are tight and no bare wires are exposed l Look in the rear of the junction box for a group of white The switch I m replacing A ds a wires all tied together with a wire nut Those are the only has two wires NEUTRAL wires Connect KeypadLinc Dimmer s white wire there operate The KeypadLinc Dimmer and Make sure two SignaLinc RF Signal Enhancers are the Controller are on opposite properly installed to bridge signals between the two My KeypadLinc Dimmer Powerline phases powerline phases is not receiving signals The Controller is ol d int Powerline signals can t travel through power filters from INSTEON or X10 P E a Plugging the Controller directly into a wall outlet works Controllers A POWErSINp best Other modules are absorbing Move the other modules or the Controller to another the signal outlet Mv K dLinc Di Add new INSTEON devices or move around existing P le e INSTEON devices All INSTEON devices act as is not linking to or The INSTEON signal may be INSTEON Network repeaters working with an INSTEON Controller or t00 Weak Make sure you are not experiencing interference with Device older X10 BoosterLinc technology Upgrade to INSTEON BoosterLincs My KeypadLinc Dimmer The INSTEON Controller doesn t always respond may have been reset witho
46. ss it currently has to full OFF Button Double Tap Press and Hold On Ramp to On Level Fast ON Brighten O Ramp to OFF Fast OFF Dim Using the Air Gap Pulling the SET Button at the bottom of the switch out as far as it will go about 1 8 opens mechanical contacts that remove all power from KeypadLinc Dimmer and the load that it controls Air gapping can be useful for replacing bulbs or any other time you want the controlled circuit to be unpowered Because KeypadLinc Dimmer s settings are stored in non volatile memory setup information will not be lost when the unit unpowered BE CAREFUL If you press the SET Button in too far when you undo the air gap you might inadvertently reset KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer to its factory default settings Just push the button in until its top is even with the Trim Frame Page 30 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 0 INS TE Custom Keypad Labels Use enclosed pre printed button labels or make your own The KeypadLinc button labels can be changed so you can customize its appearance You can use the pre printed labels that shipped with your KeypadLinc or create your own using the enclosed blank labels Visit the Smarthome Web site to download replacement label files or a template to allow label creation in word processors that can read the Microsoft Word format While we encourage you to customize your KeypadLinc please be gentle in removing the keys The buttons
47. steon technology standard visit http www insteon net Page 32 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide en About INSTEON and X10 Possible BoosterLinc Interference with INSTEON If you have installed older Smarthome Plug In BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters or certain other BoosterLinc enabled products the older BoosterLinc technology may interfere with INSTEON communications Plug In BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters Smarthome 4827 shipped after February 1 2005 with V3 0 or later firmware are fully compatible with INSTEON The following Plug In BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters use older firmware that may cause interference with INSTEON e White BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters 4827 shipped before February 1 2005 with V2 5 or earlier firmware e All Gray BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters 4827 To troubleshoot Insteon BoosterLinc issues try unplugging the older BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters to see if this helps with INSTEON interference If it does please call 800 SMARTHOME 800 762 7846 for help with replacing your older BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters with newer INSTEON compatible ones The following pre INSTEON SmartHome products have BoosterLinc technology that you can turn on or turn off when you set the X10 Address for the product If turned on the BoosterLinc technology may interfere with INSTEON NOTE To disable BoosterLinc X10 Signal Amplification on these products 1 Press and hold the
48. t will take for the light you are controlling to go from OFF to the On Level brightness or from the On Level brightness to OFF This time is adjustable from 0 1 to 9 seconds to ramp between full ON and full OFF The default is 0 1 second 1 Adjust the Ramp Rate to be faster by brightening the light or adjust it to be slower by dimming the light Hold down KeypadLinc Dimmer s On Button or Off Button to brighten or dim the controlled light The table below gives the approximate relationship between the brightness you set and the Ramp Rate you get Approximate Ramp Brightness Rate in NOLE Level Seconds 90 100 0 1 less than full brightness CEI MIA then the time it will take 65 74 03 will be proportionately If the light is ramping to 52 61 05 less For instance if the 39 48 20 light is going to half brightness the time it will a take for a given Ramp Rate will be halved 110 85 IE CI 2 Double press the SET Button at the bottom of the switch 3 KeypadLinc Dimmer will flash the controlled light once to confirm the Ramp Rate setting BE CAREFUL If the attached lighting load flashes twice you didn t double press the SET Button fast enough and KeypadLinc Dimmer incorrectly thought you set up the On Level twice Re set the correct On Level and try the Ramp Rate setting again Locking In a Remote Controlled On Level and Ramp Rate Whenever you link an INSTEON Controller to Keyp
49. ted to the LINE wire to the KeypadLinc Primary s black LINE wire Page 13 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide alr 10 Cap the other TRAVELER wire The other TRAVELER wire usually red will not be used so put a wire nut on the end of it 11 Connect the KeypadLinc Primary s LOAD Wire Use a wire nut to connect the LOAD wire usually red to the KeypadLinc Primary s red LOAD wire 12 Connect the KeypadLinc Primary s NEUTRAL and GROUND Wires Follow the same instructions as before in Steps 5 and 6 for the KeypadLinc Secondary 13 Return to the installation instructions on page 8 and continue on with step 7 Special Treatment for Four or More Way Circuits If your lighting circuit includes more than two switches controlling a single set of lights those extra switches will have four wires connected to them Two of the wires are TRAVELERS from the preceding switch and the other two are TRAVELERS to the next switch in the chain You will be converting the black TRAVELER wires to LINE wires and replacing the old four wire switches with KeypadLinc Secondaries 1 Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary s LINE Wire Use a wire nut to connect both black TRAVELER wires to the KeypadLinc Primary s black LINE wire 2 Cap the Two Unused TRAVELERS The other two TRAVELER wires usually red will not be used so put wire nuts on the ends of them 3 Cap the red LOAD wire from the KeypadLinc Secondary Put a wire nut
50. the light that it is A wired to Depending on the INSTEON Controller you have about 4 minutes to perform this step before Linking Mode times out automatically NOTE When a KeypadLinc Dimmer secondary button is linked its LED backlight will toggle on and off to reflect the current state of the device or scene This functionality is not available for the primary on off buttons of KeypadLinc Dimmer Page 18 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 0 Unlinking KeypadLinc Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller If you are no longer going to control a KeypadLinc Dimmer with an INSTEON Controller it is very important that you unlink it because otherwise the controller will retry any commands intended for the unused KeypadLinc Dimmer thus slowing down your system 1 Select your INSTEON Controller from the list below and follow the method shown to put it into Unlinking Mode A A SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer Follow the instructions in the section Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc Dimmer above Briefly press and hold the SwitchLinc Dimmer s Paddle Top for 10 seconds twice B ControLinc V2 Tabletop Controller Press and hold the OFF Button of the ON OFF Button Pair you used for controlling KeypadLinc Dimmer for 10 seconds To confirm that it is in Unlinking Mode ControLinc V2 s Status LED will begin blinking C KeypadLinc V2 Press and hold for 10 seconds the button you used for controll
51. troller too p 9 E long to avoid duplicate codes being sent X10 programming wrong order The dimming component The bulb filaments are vibrating Use rough service The load is buzzing inside KeypadLinc Dimmer 130 volt or appliance grade bulbs to reduce the noise when on or dim chops the powerline sine Run KeypadLinc dimmer in the full on mode or switch wave to reduce the power to anon dimming SwitchLinc V2 Relay Pull the SET Button on KeypadLinc Dimmer all the way out for 10 seconds to air gap it then push it back in without pushing it all the way down locked up j glitched it If the above doesn t work see Resetting KeypadLinc Dimmer to Its Factory Default Settings above KeypadLinc Dimmer will dissipate about 1 Watt per 100 It is normal for wall dimmers Watts controlled Using metal junction boxes removing to get warm but not hot insulation around the outside of the box or controlling a smaller load can help lessen the heat A surge or excessive noise KeypadLinc Dimmer is on the powerline may have KeypadLinc Dimmer is getting warm to the touch If you have tried these solutions reviewed this User s Guide and still cannot resolve an issue you re having with KeypadLinc Dimmer please e Search our online knowledge base at http smarthome custhelp com e Call our Support Department at 800 SMARTHOME 800 762 7846 e Email us at tech smarthome comT Page 35 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V
52. tton and send the non toggle button an off command then unlink it from the button or controller NOTE Button LEDs will not indicate device scene state when configured for non toggle mode Page 23 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide an Grouping Buttons Buttons can be grouped in an interdependent exclusive OR fashion where pressing one button in a group triggers an ON command for the devices scene assigned to that button Grouping is helpful when you have multiple devices or scenes and you d like to be able to easily cycle through these devices scenes with an LED indicator of which device scene is active Programming groups is much more involved than most Insteon device programming Following are steps for creating a two button group When creating groups with more than two buttons we recommended you contact Smarthome Technical Support for assistance if you have any problems For clarity s sake the following instructions will refer to the two buttons to be added to a group as button A and button B The below instructions refer to cross linking buttons A B twice First cross link the buttons you want to group then cross link the buttons again but with their status LED s in the off position ARI PS ES You must first cross link button A and Button B Press and hold Button A for 10 seconds to go into link mode Press Button B for 10 seconds to link Next press button B for 10 seconds to go into link mode Pres
53. ut to an INSTEON first unlinking KeypadLinc Controller Dimmer from it Re link KeypadLinc Dimmer to the INSTEON Controller Check scene membership and remove any unwanted links from KeypadLinc Dimmer or perform a Factory Another Controller a timer or Reset to clear it stray X10 signals triggered Install a powerline signal blocker in your home to keep KeypadLinc Dimmer The light turned on by itself X10 signals from neighboring homes from interfering Consider not using KeypadLinc Dimmer in X10 mode If the above doesn t work perform a Factory Reset Set a shorter Ramp Rate The controlled light does not appear to turn on or off right away The Ramp Rate may be set too slow Install a powerline noise filter like Smarthome s 4835 KeypadLinc Dimmer electrical noise that is Install additional INSTEON Devices to boost the turns on but not off interfering with KeypadLinc INSTEON signal using another Controller Dimmer s reception of Increase the X10 signal strength with an INSTEON powerline signal compatible X10 booster to overcome the powerline noise My light only turns off when tap the On Button The On Level may be set to Set a brighter On Level See HOW TO SET UP ON on my KeypadLinc fully off or very dim LEVELS AND RAMP RATES above Dimmer but can brighten and dim it Page 34 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide dy Possible Cause Solution KeypadLinc D
54. way circuit with two switches works A wired in four or more way circuit with three or more switches has additional switches added in the middle of the circuit In the diagram below the additional switch is shown in one position in the upper box and in the other position below NEUTRAL Main Panel vennig 120 VAC To learn more about multi way circuits go to Google com or another search engine on the Internet and enter the search terms three way switch or four way switch Page 9 of 38 INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide an Using KeypadLinc Dimmers in Virtual Multi Way Circuits In a virtual multi way circuit only one KeypadLinc Dimmer called the KeypadLinc Primary actually controls the LOAD in the multi way circuit Any additional KeypadLinc Dimmers called KeypadLinc Secondaries are not connected to the LOAD but only to the powerline via the LINE and NEUTRAL All of the KeypadLinc Dimmers can communicate with one another using INSTEON networking on the powerline After wiring in the KeypadLinc Dimmers you create the virtual multi way circuit by setting up all of the KeypadLinc Dimmers to control each other see HOW TO SET UP KEYPADLINC DIMMER TO REMOTELY CONTROL AN INSTEON DEVICE below The diagram below shows how you convert a wired in three way circuit into a virtual three way circuit using two KeypadLinc Dimmers Step by step instructions for wiring in the KeypadLinc

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