INSTEON 2478D User's Manual
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1. Storage conditions 4F to 158F 20 70 degrees Celsius Electrical Voltage 100 277VAC 10 Frequency 50 60Hz 5 Auto Detect Maximum Dimmer Load 600 Watts Load Type s Incandescent Surge Resistance Up to 500 VAC Retains all settings without power Yes all saved in Non volatile EEPROM Standby power consumption lt 1 watt Safety Approved ETL Intertek Testing Services Certifications FCC IC Canada Troubleshooting Problem LED won t come On Possible Cause SwitchLinc not getting power Solution Make sure circuit breaker is on Check the junction box wires to ensure all connections are tight and no bare wires are exposed Check that a standard incandescent bulb is installed and is rated for 30 watts The Controller may have dropped out of Add to a Scene mode or Added another device Try Adding SwitchLinc to the Controller again SwitehLinc won t Add to Scene as a Responder The INSTEON signal may not be Make sure phases are bridged add getting to the vicinity of SwitchLinc additional INSTEON devices and or move around existing INSTEON devices only Controller is a powerline only device SwitchLinc 2 Wire is RF You ll need to add a Dual Band INSTEON device to bridge between powerline only and RF only devices Page 17 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM The Controller turn2. Bottom Button Tap Press amp Holds Paddle Tap Double Tap Press amp Hold Top Ramp to On Level Brighten Ramp to Of Fast Off Local On Level The Local On Level is the brightness that the light s physically wired to SwitchLinc will come on at when turned on locally The On Level is adjustable from off to 100 brightness The default is 100 1 Use either the local buttons on your dimmer module or an INSTEON Controller to adjust the light to the desired brightness a Press amp hold the On button on the dimmer or Controller to brighten the light Release at the desired brightness b Press amp hold the Off button on the dimmer or Controller to dim the light Release at the desired brightness Page 9 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM 2 Once the desired brightness has been achieved tap the Set button on your dimmer once SwitchLinc will Beep a The local On Level has now been set If you would like to set up a Controller to set your dimmer to the above On Level as well proceed to step 3 b If you do not wish to set up the On Level to an INSTEON Controller skip to step 4 3 Choose the desired button on your INSTEON Controller and Add a Scene to your dimmer see the Controller s Owner s Manual for Add a Scene instructions 4 Test the On Level settings by pressing the On Off buttons on your dimmer and Controller you just Added a Scene to NOTE If the dimmer module is blinking its Status LED you held the Set button do
3. a Software allows you to set on levels and Ramp Rates exactly as desired and consistently around the house Various levels b Ramp Rates can be extended up to 8 minutes via home between automation software Furot 9 ae 1 Setting the Ramp Rate does not change or affect the on level brightness Page 14 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM Additional Resources Find home automation solutions helpful tips interactive demos videos user forums and more at the Smarthome Learning Center www smarthome com learningcenter html Optional Accessories Faddis Coir Chanas kit http www smarthome com _ SwitchLinc SwitchLinc Paddle Change 9 Kits _ 2vh 2wL nav aspx LED Color Change Kit http www smarthome com SwitchLinc SwitchLinc LED Change Kits 2vh 2wN nav aspx http www smarthome com _ SwitchLinc SwitchLinc Custom _Etching Custom Etched Paddles 2vh 2wP nav aspx Beeper Behavior The SwitchLinc features a built in beeper which aids in programming and can also be used as an indicator via compatible software controllers Here are the different beeping behaviors and what they mean e Single Beep Transition from one setup mode to another e Double Beep Successful Scene addition or removal e Continuous beeps for 3 seconds Unsuccessful Scene management or 4 minute setup timeout Blink LED on INSTEON Traffic This feature can be enabled and subsequently disabled via compatible software packag
4. in the group are Synchronized as Responders Air Gap To remove all power from SwitchLinc and connected light s pull the Set button at the bottom of the switch out as far as it will go about 1 8 It might be helpful to use a small screwdriver This will open mechanical contacts creating an Air Gap To restore power tap the air gap back into place until its top is even with the trim frame Note If you press Set button in too far you might inadvertently reset the INSTEON device to its factory default settings Make sure to only push the Set button down so that it is flush with trim frame Factory Reset Factory Reset clears all user settings from SwitchLinc including INSTEON Scenes On Levels Ramp Rates X10 addresses etc 1 Pull Set button out creating an Air Gap 2 Wait 10 Seconds 3 Press the Set Button in as far as you can amp hold SwitchLinc will Beep 4 Release the Set button Device s embedded software will re write all settings to factory defaults A couple of seconds will pass SwitchLinc will Beep Beep LEDs will return to normal brightness SwitchLinc returns to Ready Mode Connected load will turn on Page 13 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM Change Paddle and LED Colors You can swap out the included white LEDs and or front paddle and trim frame assembly with a color change kit before or after SwitchLinc is installed For more information see the Accessories page on INSTEON com Local Ramp Rate so
5. 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 the INSTEON 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 ATTN Receiving 16542 Millikan Ave Irvine CA 92606 5027 Limitations The above warranty is in lieu of and Seller disclaims all other warranties 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
6. the desired and same Scene level a Press amp hold Switch A s Set button until it beeps or LED blinks Switch A s LED will blink b Tap Switch A s Set button Switch A s LED will continue blinking c For switches B C and D press amp hold the Set button on each one at atime until it double beeps or LED flashes Switch B C and D will Beep Beep and its LED will flash once d Tap Switch A s Set button Switches B C and D are now Responders of and Synchronized to switch A s setting as a Scene Controller Return to Step 1 above turn all switches on to the desired and same Scene level Follow steps a and b above substituting with switch B to start Synchronized Scenes Follow step c for switches A C and D Follow step d above substituting with switch B to end program EN Return to Step 1 above turn all switches on to the desired and same Scene level Follow steps a and b above substituting with switch C to start Synchronized Scenes Follow step c for switches A B and D Follow step d above substituting with switch C to end program Coa 2 10 Return to Step 1 above turn all switches on to the desired and same Scene level 11 Follow steps a and b above substituting with switch D to start Synchronized Scenes 12 Follow step c for switches A B and C 13 Follow step d above substituting with switch D to end program All 4 switches are now set as Scene Controllers and each of the remaining switches
7. 31 FCC ID SBP2477D Patent Number 7 345 998 US International Patents Granted and Pending Warranty 2 Years Limited INSTEON INSTEON ID 1 INSTEON 400 responder groups amp 1 controller group Maximum Scene Memberships 400 Combined Controller Responder Brightness Levels 32 256 with software Scene Commands Supported as Controller On Off Press amp Hold Bright Press amp Hold Dim Fast On Fast Off Scene Commands Supported as Responder On Off Press amp Hold Bright Press amp Hold Dim Incremental Bright Incremental Dim Fast On Fast Off Software Configurable Yes Always RF Range 100 Open air X10 Support Yes INSTEON Device Category 0x01 Dimmable Lighting Control INSTEON Device Subcategory 0x31 Mechanical Mounting Standard single gang wall box Wires 3 16 gauge 1 stranded copper wire Black Hot Wires White Neutral Red Load Bare Copper Ground Page 16 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM Case Color Available in White Ivory Almond Set Button 1 clear Plastic UV Stabilized Polycarbonate Beeper Yes LED White Dimensions 41 Hx1 8 Wx1 2 D Weight 3 60Z Operating Environment Indoors Operating Temperature Range 0 104 degrees Fahrenheit 18 40 degrees Celsius Operating Humidity Range 0 90 relative humidity non condensing
8. 7VAC Line a We will now refer to that location as box 1 b The other box will have the Load wire That will be box 2 7 Turn breaker s back off Leben In Box 1 Line box Box 1 3 way Electrical Box Where Power 8 Connect bare Ground wire from the M SwitchLinc to bare Ground wire or Ground PUE screw in wall box Neutral White uay 9 Connect White Neutral wire from SwitchLinc to Neutral wire s in wall box usually white 10 Using a wire nut cap the Red wire from SwitchLinc 11 Connect Black wire from Switch Linc to 100 277VAC Line wire in wall box usually Black along with one Traveler wire running between boxes preferably Black Note color of Traveler you are using as this will carry Line voltage to box 2 12 Cap unused Traveler Red Traveler Wires Not Used In Box 2 Load box 13 Connect bare Ground wire from Seve Pee SwitchLinc to bare Ground wire or Wires Leave Circuit i Ground screw in wall box Box 2 3way 14 Connect White Neutral wire from SwitchLinc to Neutral wire s in wall box usually White 15 Connect Red wire from SwitchLinc to dera Load wire usually Black 16 Connect Black wire from SwitchLinc to same color Traveler from box 1 carrying 100 277VAC Line usually Black 17 Cap unused Traveler wire 18 With the LED bar on the left gently place both SwitchLincs into the junction boxes and screw in place 19 Turn breaker s On nm Ground C
9. Set button until it beeps again 3 seconds SwitchLinc s LED will continue blinking Press amp hold Set button until it beeps a third time 3 seconds SwitchLinc s LED will stop blinking SwitchLinc s Status LED will illuminate at current LED brightness level Use the paddle to brighten or dim the LEDs to desired brightness a Press hold paddle top to brighten b Press 8 hold paddle bottom to dim fully OFF for dimmest 5 Once you have reached the desired brightness for your LEDs tap Set button once SwitchLinc will beep LED s now set to new brightness level a a A Power Restore SwitchLinc stores all of its Scenes properties etc in non volatile memory As such all settings are retained after a power outage Upon power being restored SwitchLinc will return its connected load and all LEDs to their states prior to power outage Ifthe Responder is a multi Scene device such as a KeypadLinc tap the Scene button you wish to control until its LED is in the desired Scene state on or off 2 If either the SwitchLinc or Responders LED continues to blink the addition failed Tap the device s Set button until LED stops blinking and try again 3 If either the SwitchLinc or Responders LED continues to blink the addition failed Tap the device s Set button until LED stops blinking and try again Page 11 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM X10 Programming Instructions on setting X10 primary address and Scene addresses can be fou
10. SwitchLinc Dimmer INSTEON Remote Control Dimmer 100 277VAC 50 60Hz Owners Manual Dual Band 2478D 10 e o e o a e e e Shown above with optional custom etching and screwless wallplates sold separately INSTEON Page 1 of 19 About SwitchLinc 100 277VAC 50 60Hz DimmeF ccccssccccceseeecescessseesesueeeeansseeeseeuseanansasesesuenseananes 3 Features amp Bene nits ccccciscc eects cect ceeds acct aan aA E EEEE TAEAE NENE eee rte 3 Whats in the Dotar taa ada 3 MVS Cea Net OO ccs A O a 4 Identifying the Electrical Wires in your HOME ooonoccccnnnoccconnnoncccnnnnnnnonnnnnn cnn nnnn cnn narran nn cnn rra 4 T OOIS NGCCOG naie A E EEE E e EN EEEa SEE EA aE r a a 4 Installing SwitchLinc with 1 SWith 200 cece cece cece eeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeaeeeeaaeeaaeeeeaeeeeaaesdeaeesseeeseaeeeeaaeseeeeeeseeeess 5 Installation Circuit with 2 Switches 3 Way coooocooncconnnnnoncccconcnnnonnnanona nano n cnn cnn nora rca ranma 6 Installation Circuit with 3 or more Switches 3 way 4 WaY oooooncconnccconcccconnnnnonnnanoncnnnnn narra nn arrancan 7 USING WMA dci E 9 LEDS e dd e a tate 9 Using NS Pad ti a e a a a a Ate Red ota 9 Button Tap Press HOla A oa a ee iia 9 Eoo KEIEN EE A ee cesta A hr a LER OR ab io 9 INSTEON Progr aMMINO iaa 10 Add SwitchLinc to a Scene as a Responder ccecceeeeeeeeeee eens eeeeaeeeeeeeceeeeeeaaeeeeaaeseeeeeseaeeesaeeseaeeseeeeess 10 Remove SwitchLinc from a Scene
11. Troubleshooting rean r a E ie as 17 Certification and Warranty 22222is5 ccccechtedecahiccencececedcecdeccascesnecdccedacesscucssaceecduccssdeetssdacedaecetcucegaacerssacectueestace 19 COCO Mita le ied an headend eel ny Ge ene ie 19 FCC 8 Industry Canada Compliance StateMent cccccceecceceeeeeeseeeeeeeeseaeeesaeeseaeeseeeeeseaeessaeseeneeseaees 19 ETL UL Warning Safety Warning ccccceeecceceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeecaaeeeeaaeseeeesaaeeesaaeseeaeeseeeeesaeeesaeseeneeseaees 19 Limited Warranty italia at rd 19 Page 2 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM About SwitchLinc 100 277VAC 50 60Hz Dimmer Congratulations on purchasing the SwitchLinc Dimmer This version of the popular SwitchLinc line of dimmers offers automatic 50 60Hz detection of the AC power frequency and flexible 100 277VAC support allowing operation in a variety of electrical environments Features amp Benefits After installation setup is easy Add to Scenes with other INSTEON devices in minutes International friendly 50 60Hz auto detect and flexible 100 277VAC power support Controls all standard incandescent lamps up to 600 watts Adjustable to 32 dim levels Adjustable on off Ramp Rate speeds Paddle has true rocker action top is on or bright bottom is off or dim 9 level LED bar shows brightness of lights Status LED and beeper indicates INSTEON setup mode activity Status LED provides gentle nightlight when switch is off White LED bar
12. as a Responder ccceccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeecaaeeeeaeeseeeesaeeesaeseeneeseaees 10 Add SwitchLinc to a Scene as a Controller coooococococonciconacaconccononnno nana na no cc non cnn canaria 11 Remove SwitchLinc from a Scene as a Controller ceccceceeceeceeeeeeeeeceeeeeceeeeeaeeeeaeeseeeeeceaeeesaeeeeneessaees 11 LED BrigMinNeS Siae aE dated ee Ea E ee ede ind devine eet 11 Power Restore niin cnet deni thes et i ent ke ee a i 11 ALP Ma a iia 12 Advanced Features iii ii A A A A aa aa NEA 12 Add Multiple Scene Responders formerly Multi Linking Mode o oooconcccnncconnccconccnconcccnornnonannnannccnnncnnn 12 Remove Multiple Scene Responders formerly Multi Unlinking Mode oooooconncccnnnccncccnnnnocnncccnancccnnnns 12 Synchronized Scenes formerly Cross Linking 2 switches 3 way 3 or more 3 way 4 way 12 AO a sl 13 Facon Rd 13 Change Paddle and LED Colors 0 ccccccesseceeececeeeeeeaeeeeneecaeeecaaeeeeaaesaeeeceaeeesaaeseeaeeseeeesaeseeaaeeseneesaas 14 Local Ramp Rate software recoMMended ooccccococcccconocccicononcnnnnnoncccnanoncnnnnno cnn nnnno nn cc anar nn cr nana cc cnn nasenne 14 Additional Resources a id ci 15 Optional Accessories narrans diaaa e aa hg ae een a ees 15 Beeper Beda o va stew ect rabia 15 Blink LED on INSTEON Traff O a anaia a a a a a a a a r aa aa aaa AASA EE 15 NS EAS EET on 15 Faci A EE AEA EE E ETE 15 Soe o eE E E E reds sacs doce actly ieseeee Qhetens 16
13. cenes formerly Cross Linking 2 switches 3 way 3 or more 3 way 4 way Synchronized Scenes are Scenes where all members stay synchronized Common examples include 3 way lighting circuits and Scenes with a single Load bearing device Synchronize Scenes with 2 SwitchLincs and identify them as A and B 1 Turn both switches dimmers on to the desired and same Scene level 2 Press amp hold Switch A s Set button until it beeps or LED blinks Switch A s LED will blink 3 Press amp hold Switch B s Set button until it double beeps or LED flashes Switch B will Beep Beep and its LED will flash once Switch A will Beep Beep and its LED will stop blinking 4 Press amp hold Switch B s Set button until it beeps or LED blinks Switch B s LED will blink 5 Press amp hold Switch A s Set button until it double beeps or LED flashes Switch A will Beep Beep and its LED will flash once Switch B will Beep Beep and its LED will stop blinking 6 Test the group by controlling the Load from Switch A and then Switch B The Load Switch A s status LED s and Switch B s status LED s will all remain in synch Page 12 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM Synchronized Scene with 4 members 3 way 4 way Software is recommended however the following steps when carefully followed will also work For our example we will Synchronize SwitchLincs and identify them as switches A B C and D 1 Turn all switches on to
14. color is changeable to green blue amber or red with optional kit Responds to commands from X10 controllers and sends X10 commands to X10 devices Wires in like a standard wall switch but also requires a Neutral connection Supports SwitchLinc virtual 3 way 4 way circuits White paddle and trim frame is changeable to ivory almond black brown or gray with optional kit Two year warranty LED Bar Brightness Paddle top Indicator On Bright Paddle Bottom Off Dim Trim Frame Wallplate sold separately Set Button push Air Gap pull What s in the box SwitchLinc Dimmer Four wire nuts Page 3 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM e Quick Start Guide Installation CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference This product 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 This product is not designed or approved for use on power lines other than single phase voltages between 100 277VAC 50 60Hz single phase Attempting to use this product on non approved power lines may have hazardous consequences Recommended installation practices e Use only indoors or in an outdoor rated box e Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit y
15. 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 U S Patent No 7 345 998 International patents granted and pending O Copyright 2012 Smarthome 16542 Millikan Ave Irvine CA 92606 800 762 7845 www smarthome com Page 19 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM
16. es Air Gap To remove all power from SwitchLinc and connected light s pull the Set button at the bottom of the switch out as far as it will go about 1 8 It might be helpful to use a small screwdriver This will open mechanical contacts creating an Air Gap To restore power tap the air gap back into place until its top is even with the trim frame Note If you press the Set button in and hold it down for more than 3 seconds you might inadvertently start the reset routine see below Make sure to only push Set button down so that it is flush with the trim frame Factory Reset Factory Reset clears all user settings from SwitchLinc including INSTEON Scenes On Levels Ramp Rates X10 addresses etc If possible remove all scene memberships prior to performing the factory reset Pull Air Gap out Wait 10 seconds Push the Set button in as far as you can and hold SwitchLinc will emit a long Beep Continue pressing the Set button until after the beep stops Release the Set button SwitchLinc bottom LED will turn on solid and then turn off SUr o a Page 15 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM After a few seconds SwitchLinc will Beep Beep SwitchLinc will turn load on full bright Specifications General Product Name SwitchLinc Dimmer INSTEON Remote Control Dimmer 100 277VAC 50 60Hz Dual Band Brand Smarthome Manufacturer Product Number 2478D White UPC 2478D 8139220122
17. ftware recommended Setting the Ramp Rate Local Ramp Rate is the time it takes for SwitchLinc s to go from Off to 100 brightness The default is 0 5 seconds Local Ramp Rate is adjustable from 0 1 seconds to 8 minutes 0 1 9 seconds using the instructions below or up to 8 minutes using software NOTE Setting the Ramp Rate does not change affect the On Level brightness Setting Ramp Rate is done using brightness level as an indicator for how fast SwitchLinc should ramp a Use the Up Down paddle on SwitchLinc to set brightness e Set Brighter level for a faster Ramp Rate o 100 corresponds to a 0 1 second Ramp Rate fast Ramp Rate e Set Dimmer for a slower Ramp Rate o Full off corresponds to a 9 second Ramp Rate slow Ramp Rate The following table gives the approximate relationship between the brightness you set in this step and the Ramp Rate you get Brightness R Bat 1 Adjust the connected light s to brightness corresponding to desired Level SMD RMS Ramp Rate 2 Double tap Set button on your SwitchLinc Full Bright od SwitchLinc will Beep 3 Test Ramp Rate settings by tapping On Off paddle on your SwitchLinc or Controller Various levels Connected light s will ramp up and down at the new rate Berwaan 4 Start again if the ramp rate is not as desired or if your double tap was not fast enough you may have accidentally changed the Local On Level instead of the Local Ramp Rate 2 Seconds Half Bright Med Note
18. inc to same color Traveler from box 1 that you connected to 100 277VAC Line along with the same color Traveler wires leading to box 3 17 Cap the last unused Traveler wire s YS rere wo In Box 3 Load box Electrical Box Where Load 18 Connect bare Ground wire from Wires Leave Circuit lil SwitchLinc to bare Ground wire or Box 3 3 way Ground screw in wall box 19 Connect White Neutral wire from SwitchLinc to Neutral wire s in wall box usually White ae 20 Connect Red wire from SwitchLinc to Load wire usually Black 21 Connect Black wire from SwitchLinc to the 100 277VAC Line Traveler from box 2 Line Traveled from box 1 through 2 into 3 usually Black 22 Cap unused Traveler wire 23 With the LED bar on the left gently place both SwitchLincs into the junction boxes and screw in place _ 24 Turn breaker s On Ground Copper SwitchLincs LED bar and connected light will turn on Only SwitchLinc in box 3 will operate the Load until you synchronize Scenes on all 3 SwitchLincs in next step 25 Add each SwitchLinc to a Scene as a Controller and Responder of each other see Synchronized Scenes 26 Verify SwitchLincs are working by turning the light on and off from all three SwitchLincs 27 Reinstall wallplates 1 If Neutral is not available in this box use other unused Traveler from box 1 to carry Neutral to box 2 Label and mark any differently colored wire being connected to Neutral with a piece of white
19. ions to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ETL UL Warning Safety Warning CAUTION To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment do not install this device to control a receptacle a motor operated appliance a fluorescent lighting fixture or a transformer supplied appliance Gradateurs commandant une lampe a filament de tungstene afin de reduire le risqu de surchauffe et la possibilite d endommagement a d autres materiels ne pas installer pour commander une prise un appareil a moteur une lampe flourescente ou un appareil alimente par un transformateur 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 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
20. is printed on the product s label Please take note for future reference e If you have any difficulties or questions consult an electrician If you are not knowledgeable about and comfortable with electrical circuitry you should have a qualified electrician install the product for you Tools Needed e Slotted screwdriver e Phillips screwdriver e Wire cutter stripper e Voltage Meter Page 4 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM Installing SwitchLinc with 1 Switch 1 Turn off circuit breaker s or remove fuse s feeding wall box 2 Usea voltage meter to verify that power is off 3 4 Disconnect wires from switch 5 Turn breaker s back on 6 Use a voltage meter to identify Line and Load wires which connected to the switch 7 Identify Neutral and Ground wires 8 Turn breakers s back off 9 Connect wires as per Table A Fig 1 confirm firm attachment with no exposed wire 10 Gently place SwitchLinc into wall box orienting unit with the LED bar on left Then screw SwitchLinc into place 11 Turn breaker s back on SwitchLinc s LED bar and connected light will turn on Remove wallplate from the switch and unscrew switch you are replacing and gently pull out Wall Box Wires Ground Bare copper commonly Bare Green wire or Green screw SwitchLinc Wire l Neutral WE commonly White Load Red Light commonly Black Line 100 277V to Black Ground 12 Verify SwitchLinc i
21. nd online http Awww smarthome com insteon x10 programming html Advanced Features Add Multiple Scene Responders formerly Multi Linking Mode 1 Press amp hold SwitchLinc s Set Button until it beeps SwitchLinc s LED will blink 2 Tap SwitchLinc s Set Button LED will continue blinking 3 For each Responder you are adding a Adjust the Responder to desired Scene state b Press amp hold Responder s Set button until it beeps or LED flashes SwitchLinc will Beep Beep 4 After all Responders have been added tap SwitchLinc s Set Button SwitchLinc s LED will stop blinking 5 Confirm Scene addition was successful by tapping SwitchLinc s paddle on and off Responder will toggle between the Scene s on level and off Remove Multiple Scene Responders formerly Multi Unlinking Mode 1 Press amp hold SwitchLinc s Set Button until it beeps Switchlinc s LED will blink 2 Press amp hold SwitchLinc s Set Button again until it beeps again LED will continue blinking 3 Tap SwitchLinc s Set Button LED will continue blinking 4 For each Responder you are removing a Tap Scene button b Press amp hold Responder s Set button until it beeps or LED flashes 5 After all Responders have been removed Tap SwitchLinc s Set Button SwitchLinc s LED will stop blinking 6 Confirm Scene removal was successful by tapping SwitchLinc s paddle on and off All the Responders removed will not respond Synchronized S
22. nforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils 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 15B 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 no guarantee that interference will not 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 Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna of the device experiencing the interference Increase the distance between this device and the receiver Connect the device to an AC outlet on a circuit different from the one that supplies power to the receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician WARNING Changes or modificat
23. opper Page 6 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM SwitchLinc s LED bar and connected light will turn on Only SwitchLinc in box 2 will operate the Load until you synchronize Scenes to both SwitchLincs in next step 20 Add both SwitchLincs to a Scene as a Controller and Responder of each other See Synchronized Scenes 21 Verify SwitchLinc s are working properly by tapping SwitchLinc s paddle turning light load on and off 22 Reinstall wallplates Installation Circuit with 3 or more Switches 3 way 4 way Circuits with 3 or more switches are called 3 way 4 way circuits All switches in 3 way 4 way circuits need to be replaced by SwitchLincs and or KeypadLincs Note 3 way 4 way circuits require a pair of wires called Travelers between joining wall boxes to operate INSTEON switches dimmers and keypads do not require both Traveler wires for 3 way 4 way circuits to function Simply wire one to Line Neutral and Load the other s to Line and Neutral Use one Traveler to share Line between boxes Adding to a Scene creates a virtual 3 way 4 way circuit The following example shows three switches 1 Turn off circuit breaker s and or remove fuse s feeding wall boxes 2 Use a voltage meter to verify that power is off 3 Pull all three switches from their wall boxes each existing 3 way switch will have a minimum 3 wires 4 way switches will have a minimum 4 wires Remove wires from existing switches Make sure wires are safely sepa
24. ou are installing this product into Installing this product with the power on will expose you to dangerous voltages e Connect using only copper or copper clad wire e This product may feel warm during operation The amount of heat generated is within approved limits and poses no hazards To minimize heat buildup ensure the area surrounding the rear of this product is as clear of clutter as possible e Toreduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment do not use this product to control Loads in excess of the specified maximum s or install in locations with electricity specifications which are outside of the product s specifications If this device supports dimming please note that dimming an inductive Load such as a fan or transformer could cause damage to the dimmer the load bearing device or both If the manufacturer of the load device does not recommend dimming use a non dimming INSTEON on off switch USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING AN INDUCTIVE LOAD Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home Line usually Black may also be called HOT LIVE or Power carries 100 277VAC electricity into the wall box Neutral usually White commonly daisy chained from box to box usually appearing as a White wire bundle Load usually Black Blue or Red from a separate cable jacket Ground Bare wire or metal fixture if grounded IMPORTANT e Each INSTEON product is assigned a unique INSTEON ID which
25. rated from each other and turn breaker s back on Using a voltage meter measure each wire to Ground in all three boxes until you find the single wire supplying 100 277VAC Line a We will now refer to that location as box 1 b The location having 2 sets of matching pairs of wires will be box 2 e g 2 Reds and 2 Blacks or other matching colors These are 2 Travelers from box 1 and 2 Travelers leading to box 3 c The last box will have the Load wire that will be box 3 7 Turn breaker s back off oof In Box 1 Line box Box 1 3 way Electrical Box Where Power 8 Connect bare Ground wire from fil Enters Circuit SwitchLinc to bare Ground wire or Ground screw in the wall box 9 Connect White Neutral wire from SwitchLinc to Neutral wire s in wall box usually white 10 Cap Red wire from SwitchLinc 11 Connect Black wire from SwitchLinc to 100 277VAC Line wire in wall box usually Black along with one Traveler wire running between boxes preferably Black Note color of Traveler you are using as this will carry Line voltage to box 2 12 Cap unused Traveler wire Red Traveler Wires Not Used Red Traveler Wires Not Used In Box 2 Traveler box 13 14 15 16 Connect bare Ground wire from SwitchLinc to bare Ground wire or Ground screw in the wall box Connect White Neutral wire from SwitchLinc to Neutral wire s in wall box usually White Cap Red wire from the SwitchLinc Connect the Black wire from SwitchL
26. s SwitchLinc Off but not On Ramp Rate may be extremely slow Re Add to Controller with fast Ramp Rate see Local Ramp Rate SwitchLinc may be Added to the Scene in the Off state Turn on the light and then re Add SwitchLinc to the Controller SwitchLinc is taking a long time to respond to a Controller The Controller may be sending commands to a different Responder that is no longer in use Commands for the unused Responder are being resent and slowing down communication signals to SwitchLinc Remove from the Scene any unused Responders from the Controller HINT If you are using home automation software you can easily check and eliminate unnecessary Scene Memberships If the above doesn t work perform a factory reset on the Controller The load turned on by itself Another Controller or a timer could have triggered SwitchLinc Monitor for recurrence and remove device if you can determine what it is If necessary perform a factory reset The load doesn t appear to turn on right away The Ramp Rate may be set too slow Set a faster Ramp Rate see Local Ramp Rate SwitchLinc is locked up A surge on the powerline may have glitched it Remove power to SwitchLinc by pulling out the Air Gap for ten seconds if that doesn t work perform a factory reset The lights flicker when on and the SwitchLinc repeatedly turns the load off and on The SwitchLinc is not getting eno
27. s repetitively creating network delays Follow the instructions below for each Scene Controller that SwitchLinc is a member of Press amp hold Controller s Scene button until Controller beeps Controller s LED will blink Press amp hold Scene button until Controller beeps again Controller s LED will continue blinking Tap SwitchLinc On Load will turn on Press amp hold Set button on SwitchLinc until it double beeps SwitchLinc s LED will flash once Controller s LED stops blinking Confirm Scene removal was successful by tapping Controller button with the Scene you just removed SwitchLinc will no longer respond N e A al 1 If the Controller does not have a beeper wait until its LED begins blinking 2 Most models 3 For devices without beepers hold until its LED begins blinking this may take 10 seconds Page 10 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM Add SwitchLinc to a Scene as a Controller Follow the steps below to control a Scene one or more INSTEON devices from a SwitchLinc paddle 1 Press amp hold SwitchLinc s Set button until it beeps SwitchLinc s LED will blink 2 Adjust the Scene Responder s to the state you want when Scene is activated from SwitchLinc e g 50 25 or even OFF 3 Press amp hold Responder s Set button until it double beeps or until its LED Load flashes SwitchLinc will Beep Beep and its LED will stop blinking Responder s LED will stop blinking and i
28. s working properly by tapping SwitchLinc s paddle turning light load on and tale A 13 Reinstall the wallplate Wiring Diagram Home s wire colors may vary Usually black red or blue Usually Copper or Green Fig 1 1 If the wires cannot be detached by unscrewing them cut the wires where they enter the switch then strip Y of insulation off the ends Page 5 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM Installation Circuit with 2 Switches 3 way Circuits with 2 switches are called 3 way circuits Both switches in a 3 way circuit need to be replaced by SwitchLincs and or KeypadLincs Note 3 way circuits require a pair of wires called Travelers between joining wall boxes to operate INSTEON switches dimmers and keypads do not require both Traveler wires for 3 way circuits to function Simply wire one to Line Neutral and Load the other s to Line and Neutral Use one Traveler to share Line between boxes Adding both SwitchLincs to a Scene creates a virtual 3 way circuit Turn off circuit breaker s and or remove fuse s feeding wall boxes Use a voltage meter to verify that power is off Pull both switches from their wall boxes each existing 3 way switch will have no less than 3 wires Remove wires from existing switches Make sure wires are safely separated from each other and turn breaker s back on Using a voltage meter measure each wire to Ground in both boxes until you find the single wire supplying 100 27
29. t may Beep Beep 5 Confirm Scene addition was successful by tapping SwitchLinc s paddle on and off Responder will toggle between the Scene s on level and off 6 If you wish to add more Responders to the Scene repeat steps 1 5 for each additional Scene Responder or see Add Multiple Scene Responders Remove SwitchLinc from a Scene as a Controller If you want to remove SwitchLinc from a Scene s as a Controller follow instructions below Whenever possible use software for managing Scene memberships Note If you choose to remove SwitchLinc from use it is important that you remove Scene memberships from all Responders Follow the instructions below for each Responder that SwitchLinc is a member of i Press amp hold SwitchLinc s Set button until it beeps SwitchLinc s LED will blink Press amp hold SwitchLinc s Set button until it beeps again SwitchLinc s LED will begin blinking 3 Press amp hold Responders Set button until it double beeps or LED blinks SwitchLinc will Beep Beep and its LED will stop blinking 4 Confirm that Scene removal was successful by tapping SwitchLinc s paddle on and off Responder will not respond 5 If you wish to remove multiple Responders from SwitchLinc repeat steps 1 5 for each additional Responder or see Remove Multiple Scene Responders Nm LED Brightness Press hold SwitchLinc s Set button until it beeps 3 seconds SwitchLinc s LED will begin blinking 2 Press 8 hold
30. tape to flag it as Neutral Page 8 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM Using SwitchLinc Bottom LED of SwitchLine On LED F Brightness Bar a oP oad off Level of load Off LED brightness load on e On LED White E o Illuminated when SwitchLinc is On e Off LED White o Illuminated when SwitchLinc is Off LEDs on Brightness Bar Using the Paddle Paddle Double tap Press amp hold begin Press amp hold end Turn On Connected load quickly comes Connected load ramps to set On to full bright brightness amp Scene amp Scene Responders Responders Connected load gradually brightens amp start brightening Scene Responders Connected load amp Scene Responders stop brightening Turn Off Connected load Connected load quickly turns Off gradually dims amp Start Connected load ramps to amp Scene dimming Scene full Off amp Scene Responders Responders Responders e Tap paddle top to make load turn on at local ramp rate from present brightness to local On level brightness Tap paddle bottom to make load turn off at local ramp rate from present brightness to full Off Double tap paddle top to make load go full On quickly Double tap paddle bottom to make load go full Off quickly Press amp hold paddle top to gradually brighten load from present brightness to full On Press amp hold paddle bottom to gradually dim load from present brightness to full Off Connected load amp Scene Responders stops dimming
31. ugh power from the light bulb The SwitchLinc needs to steal some of the bulb s wattage for powering its circuits Change the light bulb to a standard incandescent bulb of at least 30 watts You can always set the brightness level to some lower level and still have the effect of a small wattage bulb If you have tried these solutions reviewed this Owner s Manual and still cannot resolve an issue you are having with SwitchLinc please call 800 762 7845 Page 18 of 19 2478D Rev 1 21 2014 7 32 AM Certification and Warranty Certification This product has been thoroughly tested by Intertek Testing Services ETL a nationally recognized independent third party testing laboratory The North American ETL Listed mark signifies that the device has been tested to and has met the requirements of a widely recognized consensus of U S and Canadian device 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 FCC amp Industry Canada Compliance Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15C and Industry Canada RSS 210 Rev 8 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 co
32. wn too long Holding down the Set button for 3 seconds is an alternate way to place the INSTEON dimmer into Scene Mode Scene Mode will time out after 4 minutes of inactivity To manually exit Scene Mode tap top or bottom paddle INSTEON Programming INSTEON remote control is done using Scenes Scenes allow you to instantly recall favorite lighting and appliance settings at the touch of a button or in response to central control or even a sensor Each Scene has at least one Controller and at least one Responder Simple Scenes can be setup using the instructions below Software is recommended for setup of larger Scenes Add SwitchLinc to a Scene as a Responder 1 Press amp hold Scene Controller button until it beeps Controller s LED will blink 2 Tap SwitchLinc On Load will turn on 3 Press amp hold SwitchLinc s Set button until it double beeps SwitchLinc will Beep Beep Controller s LED will stop blinking and it will Beep Beep 4 Confirm Scene addition was successful by tapping On then Off on Controller s Scene button SwitchLinc will respond appropriately Remove SwitchLinc from a Scene as a Responder If you want to remove SwitchLinc from a Scene s as a Responder follow instructions below Whenever possible use software for managing Scene memberships Note If you choose to remove SwitchLinc from use it is important that you remove Scene memberships from all Controllers Otherwise Controllers will retry command
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