INSTEON 2411R User's Manual
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1. f F A E C D W j j Y os IR Sensor a tn Set button ee Os WW vy SCENE ACTIVATOR Status LED Oo 2 I J K L ADG EEMOVE FROM scene ON OFF Talk back LED SMARTHOME 1 8 mini pl 8 mini plug Credit card remote Key IRLinc Receiver Features Installs and Links to other INSTEON devices in minutes Included credit card remote simplifies setup and use Sleek black case blends in seamlessly with A V equipment Indicates INSTEON setup mode activity and operational states with a Status LED Stores setup state in memory so settings aren t lost during power outages Two year warranty What is Included with IRLinc Receiver IRLinc Receiver to INSTEON Converter Credit card remote IR sensor with double sided tape Quick Start Guide Page 3 of 13 IRLinc Receiver Owner s Manual WHAT IS INSTEON Since its inception in 2005 INSTEON has become a best selling home control networking technology offering more reliability and flexibility than any other home management system on the market INSTEON systems are simple reliable and affordable Simple because each device takes mere minutes to install Reliable because every INSTEON device works as a network repeater ensuring your commands will not be lost Affordable because INSTEON can be integrated into any number of2. power outlet that is turned off The Responder might have been reset without Unlinking IRLinc from it The Responder and IRLinc Make sure two dual band INSTEON devices are may be on opposite power properly installed to bridge the two power line line phases phases Add additional INSTEON devices or move around existing INSTEON devices All INSTEON devices act as INSTEON network repeaters Re Link IRLinc to the Responder See Linking IRLinc Receiver to an INSTEON Responder The INSTEON signal may be too weak IRLinc won t Link or work with a Responder Large appliances such as refrigerators or air conditioners may be producing electrical noise on the power line Install a power line noise filter 1626 10 to filter Other electrical devices electrical noise and minimize signal attenuation such as computers televisions or power strips may be absorbing the INSTEON signal Make sure the IR sensor is firmly plugged into the bottom mini jack You may be experiencing interference from a light source or TV Turn off the lights and TV and then check to see if IRLinc is responding Re position the sensor and try sending the command from the remote again Unlink any unused Responders from IRLinc HINT If you are using home automation software you can easily check scene membership and eliminate unnecessary Links The green Talk back LED IRLinc doesn t IRLinc may not be receiving flash with re
3. IRLinc Receiver IR to INSTEON Converter Model 2411R INSTEON SMARTHOME IRLinc Receiver Owner s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT IRLINC 3 Key IRLinc Receiver Features cccccccccccssceccescecseececeeeeceeeeeseeeeseueesseeeessaeeeseaeeesaueeeseueeesaueesseeessnseessees 3 What is Included with IRLINC 3 WHAT IS INSTEON 2 4 INSTALLA TION 4 Preparing to Install IRLINC 4 Installing IRLINC 5 USING IRLINC RE CEVEA 5 Using the Credit Card 2 5 CONTROLL
4. Multi Unlinking Mode will automatically time out after 4 minutes of inactivity For each of the Responders you wish to Unlink press amp hold the Set button for 3 seconds If the Responder is a multi scene device tap the Scene button you wish to Unlink and then press amp hold the Set button After you have Unlinked the desired Responders tap the Controllers Set button to exit Multi Unlinking Mode If the Controller does not have a Set button tap the same On or Scene button you used to put the Controller into Unlinking Mode Test that you have removed the desired Responders from the INSTEON scene by tapping the button you just Unlinked from on the Controller Restoring Power to IRLinc Receiver IRLinc stores all of its settings such as Links to other INSTEON devices with non volatile memory Because settings are saved in this non volatile memory they will not be lost in the event of a power failure Resetting IRLinc Receiver to its Factory Default Settings The factory reset procedure will clear IRLinc of all INSTEON Links and any programmed X10 addresses 1 If you are using IRLinc to control any INSTEON devices Unlink those devices from IRLinc See Unlinking an INSTEON Responder from IRLinc Unplug IRLinc for 10 seconds While holding down the Set button on IRLinc plug it back in making sure not to let go of the Set button Continue to hold down the Set button for 3 seconds and then release About 20 seconds after rele
5. call INSTEON Gold Support Line 800 762 7845 Page 4 of 13 IRLinc Receiver Owner s Manual Installing IRLinc Receiver 1 Mount the IR sensor where it will be in the line of sight of the IR remote you plan to use Be sure to mount the sensor within 6 feet of an outlet unless you to use an extension cord to power IRLinc 2 Plug IRLinc into an unswitched wall outlet The IRLinc Status LED will turn on solid 3 Plug the IR sensor s mini plug into the jack on the bottom of IRLinc 4 Ifyou are using a universal remote proceed to step 5 If you are using the included credit card remote remove its battery isolation tab and proceed to Linking IRLinc Receiver to an INSTEON Responder 5 Program the universal remote a Choose a mode the remote that you don t use e g CD AUX PVR etc b Use the remote s documentation to set this mode to one of the NEC three or four digit codes c Point the remote at IRLinc from at least 6 inches away and tap the Power button If the green Talk back LED flashes the IR code is compatible Continue to Linking See Linking IRLinc Receiver to an INSTEON Responder f the Talk back LED does not flash the IR code from the remote is not compatible Start over from step a with another IR code O lt 6 OPTIONAL You can use pass through outlet the front of IRLinc as you would an ordinary uncontrolled wall outlet However do not plug another hom
6. solid 5 Confirm that Linking was successful by tapping the button you just Linked to on the remote The Responder will resoond appropriately Unlinking an INSTEON Responder from IRLinc Receiver If you are no longer going to use an INSTEON Responder that has previously been Linked to IRLinc it is very important that you Unlink it Otherwise IRLinc will retry any commands repetitively thus slowing down the system The following will work on the most common INSTEON devices 1 If the Responder is a multi scene device tap the Scene button you wish to remove control from until its LED illuminates 2 Set IRLinc to Unlinking Mode by either e are using a universal remote press amp hold the Set button IRLinc for seconds e f you are using the credit card remote press amp hold its From Scene button for seconds The blue IRLinc Status LED will flash once You will have 4 minutes to complete steps 2 and 3 before Unlinking Mode automatically times out 3 Point the universal or credit card remote at IRLinc from a distance of more than 6 inches and then tap the button you want to be unlearned The blue RLinc Status LED will begin blinking 4 Press amp hold the Responder s Set button for 3 seconds The blue RLinc Status LED will stop blinking and turn on solid 5 Confirm that Unlinking was successfully by tapping the button you just Unlinked from on the remote The Responder will no longer respond Page 6 of 13 I
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8. RLinc Receiver Owner s Manual ATILE CONTROLLING INSTEON RESPONDERS FROM IRLINC RECEIVER Linking IRLinc Receiver to an INSTEON Responder To use IRLinc as an INSTEON Controller follow these steps to Link IRLinc and an INSTEON Responder the device you wish to control with IRLinc together Refer to the Responders Owners Manual for detailed instructions on how to properly install and Link it to IRLinc The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices 1 IRLinc to Linking Mode f you are using a universal remote press amp hold the Set button on IRLinc for 3 seconds The IRLinc Status LED will flash once e f you are using the credit card remote press amp hold its To Scene button for 3 seconds The blue RLinc Status LED will flash once You will have 4 minutes to complete steps 2 4 before Linking Mode automatically times out 2 Point the universal or credit card remote at IRLinc from a distance of 6 inches or more and then tap the button you want to be learned The blue IRLinc Status LED will begin blinking 3 If you wish the button to toggle ON and OFF commands proceed to step 4 If you wish to program a discrete ON or OFF command to the button e Tap the Set button on IRLinc for a discrete ON command Double tap the Set button on IRLinc for a discrete OFF command 4 Press hold the Responder s Set button for seconds The blue IRLinc Status LED will stop blinking and turn on
9. RLinc Receiver Owner s Manual an CREATING AN INSTEON SCENE INSTEON scenes let you activate dramatic lighting moods with the press of just one button For example you can set all the lights in a scene to dim to 50 or turn certain lights on while turning others off all with the tap of a button on a Controller INSTEON scenes are very easy to set up just Link more than one Responder to the same On Off or scene button on a Controller Then when you press any of the Linked buttons on the Controller all of the INSTEON devices Linked in the scene will respond as a group To set up an INSTEON scene you can individually Link each device to a Controller Or save time and create multiple Links See Multi Linking and Multi Unlinking ADVANCED FEATURES Multi Linking and Multi Unlinking Multi Linking Multi Linking Mode allows you to Link multiple Responders to a single Controller and quickly create an INSTEON scene Once the Controller is in Multi Linking Mode you can Link any number of Responders one right after the other The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices 1 Set each of the Responders to the state you wish to activate from the Controller e Turn the Responder on or off set the brightness On Level and Ramp Rate etc e the Responder is a multi scene device e g KeypadLinc tap the desired Scene button until its LED is in the desired state on or off 2 Set the Controller to Linking Mode For mo
10. asing the Set button the blue RLinc Status LED will flash twice NOTE The blue IRLinc Status LED may or may not on during reset Page 8 of 13 IRLinc Receiver Owner s Manual X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS IRLinc is X10 ready meaning that it can send X10 commands to X10 devices However to operate in X10 mode you must first set an X10 Primary Address As it ships from the factory or after a factory reset procedure IRLinc will not have an X10 Primary Address set up NOTE The included IRLinc credit card remote does not support X10 Setting the X10 Address You must complete the following before IRLinc will send out X10 commands You can use any of the 256 possible X10 addresses for the X10 Primary Address 1 Set IRLinc to Linking Mode by pressing amp holding the Set button for seconds The blue RLinc Status LED will flash once 2 Using an X10 controller send the X10 Primary Address you want to use three times The blue RLinc Status LED will begin blinking 3 Holding IR compatible remote 6 to 12 inches from IRLinc tap the button you wish to learn The blue IRLinc Status LED will stop blinking and turn on solid NOTE IRLinc will only send either INSTEON or X10 commands for a given programmed IR code Also if switching between INSTEON and X10 mode for a particular IR code the above steps will need to be performed twice in order to program an X10 command again Removing the X10 Address If you are no longer going
11. d for many device types However since not all products with the NEC brand actually use NEC s codes it may take a few attempts to find a code compatible with IRLinc MFR Part Mode Manufacturer Code Dish Network Kameleon URC 9964B00 wv DCP501 19 or 38 ONE For ALL URC 6131B00 38 or 104 Pronto w Bowe fe Philips Remote IECRO6 NEC MX MX 700 MX 700 MX MX 850 CMX MX 950 VCR TV 289 3000 3000 X108 in 1 NEC SPECIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY Specifications View specifications for IRLinc Receiver at www smarthome com 2411R html Certification This product 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 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 Page 12 of 13 IRLinc Receiver Owner s Manual 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 substa
12. devices easily and at a very low cost An INSTEON home grows in value with each added INSTEON device making life more convenient safe and fun How Does INSTEON Work What makes INSTEON the most reliable home automation network is its dual mesh network INSTEON devices use both radio frequency RF signals and the home s existing wiring to talk to each other In an INSTEON network every INSTEON device also acts as a repeater receiving and sending every message to all other devices in the network So by integrating more INSTEON devices you will strengthen the network and ensure no commands will be lost No central controller or networking setup is required with an INSTEON network Simply install your devices and then use a series of button presses or taps to Link your devices together Throughout this Owner s Manual you may see the terms Controller or Responder These generic INSTEON terms refer to the components of an INSTEON scene and are used on a scene by scene basis Controller sends INSTEON commands to other devices Responder reacts to commands sent out by another INSTEON device An INSTEON device may act as a Controller Responder or sometimes both INSTEON networks are also extremely secure Each INSTEON device is assigned a unique INSTEON ID so unless neighbors or would be hackers have access to your particular device s INSTEON ID they won t be able to control your home even if they are using similar pro
13. ducts INSTALLATION Preparing to Install IRLinc Receiver CAUTION Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference IRLinc 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 IRLinc is not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz single phase Attempting to use IRLinc on non approved power lines may have hazardous consequences Prior to installing IRLinc please review the entire installation procedure and take the following precautions Use indoors or in a properly insulated and weatherproof electrical box only e Don t plug IRLinc into an outlet controlled by a switch because if the switch is inadvertently turned off IRLinc won t have power e Don t plug IRLinc into a filtered power strip or AC filter sure that the device you want to control is working and that the device s built in switch is in the on position Don t stack INSTEON home automation devices together by plugging them into each other Stacked devices may overheat and stop functioning Also avoid using the pass through outlets on INSTEON devices for other heat generating power supplies Don t use IRLinc to control devices that preserve maintain or contribute to human or animal safety life support If you have any questions please
14. e automation product into this outlet USING IRLINC RECEIVER Using the Credit Card Remote The included credit card remote is compatible with IRLinc Receiver v1 3 It is not compatible with X10 devices Scene Control Buttons These buttons are pre paired with each other such that when you Link an INSTEON device to the Up arrow the Down arrow will also control that device e Tap the Up arrow to activate the scene Tap the Down arrow to deactivate the scene e Press amp hold the Up arrow to brighten the scene e Press amp hold the Down arrow to dim the scene Scene Activation Buttons These buttons provide smooth and simple scene transitions for when a scene doesn t need an OFF command Tap to activate a scene e Press amp hold to toggle between brightening or dimming the scene All On Off Buttons These buttons automatically control all devices Linked to any scene in IRLinc for quick whole home control Tap the On button to turn on all devices Linked to IRLinc Tap the Off button to turn off all devices Linked to IRLinc Add Remove Buttons These buttons save time by putting IRLinc into Linking Unlinking Mode without the need to press amp hold the Set button on the unit itself e Press amp hold the To Scene button for 3 seconds to put IRLinc into Linking Mode e Press amp hold the From Scene button for 3 seconds to put IRLinc into Unlinking Mode Page 5 of 13 ADD REMOVE TO FROM SCENE SCENE I
15. erformance be sure you have properly installed at least two dual band INSTEON devices INSTEON has only been officially tested in a split single phase residential environment but has been known to work in many 3 phase systems where three dual band devices are used one on each phase However due to the potential complexity of its troubleshooting the INSTEON Gold Support Line is unable to support INSTEON in 3 phase environments Further Enhancing Reliability As signals travel via the power line or RF throughout the home they naturally become weaker the farther they travel The best way to overcome weakened signals is to increase the coverage of the mesh network by introducing more INSTEON devices is possible that some audio video devices computers power strips or other electrical equipment may attenuate INSTEON signals on the power line You can temporarily unplug suspected devices to test whether the INSTEON signal improves If it does then you can plug in filters that will permanently fix the problem ADDITONAL RESOURCES Find home automation solutions helpful tips interactive demos videos user forums and more at the Smarthome Learning Center www smarthome com learningcenter html Page 10 of 13 IRLinc Receiver Owner s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause sd The Status LED on IRLinc may not be getting Make sure IRLinc is not plugged into a switched IRLinc is not turning on
16. g Dual Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your 10 Important Note about INSTEON Networks Split Single Phase vs 3 Phase 10 Further Enhancing Reliability cccccccccccccssssecececeeseceeeseeeeceeecseusececesseasecesessaaaeceeesseaseeeesssaaseeessssaaaaes 10 ADDITONAL RESOURCES accesses cence wh ese cece eesesecnecaene eh evsenkcauteeseecawasebnsedaessubecsusceawbceseseaueseceuce 10 TW es Gis seers 11 IRLINC RECEIVER COMPATIBLE 9 12 SPECIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION WARRANTY 12 SPECO TUONG 12 12 oe ee 13 IRLinc Receiver Owner s Manual ABOUT IRLINC RECEIVER With IRLinc Receiver you ll be able to convert infrared IR signals from its credit card remote and or a universal remote into INSTEON signals IRLinc is compatible with most universal IR remote controls that come pre programmed with codes to support many different A V devices Control up to 12 scenes devices from the tiny credit card remote or even more from your universal remote control Pass through outlet bag ECO MIROL ao
17. mote IR signals presses IRLinc may be sending commands to a Responder Responders are taking that is no longer in use along time to respond Commands for the unused to IRLinc Responder are being resent f the above doesn t work perform a factory reset and loading down the See Resetting IRLinc Receiver to its Factory Default signal Settings IRLinc can turn off a Responder but nothing happens when send an ON command from IRLinc Re Link the Responder to IRLinc while the The Responder may be Responder s load is in the on See the Responder s Linked at its off state Owner s Manual for more detailed Linking instructions l Unplug IRLinc for 10 seconds and reinstall A surge or excessive noise If the above doesn t work perform a factory reset IRLinc is locked up on the power line may have glitched it See Resetting RLinc Receiver to its Factory Default Settings If you have tried these solutions reviewed this Owner s Manual and still cannot resolve an issue you are having with IRLinc please call INSTEON Gold Support Line 800 762 7845 Page 11 of 13 IRLinc Receiver Owner s Manual IRLINC RECEIVER COMPATIBLE CODES IRLinc Receiver is an infrared IR to INSTEON converter module Input infrared must be a recognized NEC compatible code to be recognized by IRLinc Since NEC compatible codes are utilized by many manufacturers a large number of manufacturer codes can be use
18. ntial conformity to the description of the product in this Owners Manual This warranty shall not apply to defects or errors caused by misuse or neglect If the product is found be defective in material or workmanship or if the product does not perform as warranted above during the warranty period Seller will either repair it replace it or refund the purchase price at its option upon receipt of the product at the address below postage prepaid with proof of the date of purchase and an explanation of the defect or error The repair replacement or refund that is provided for above shall be the full extent of Seller s liability with respect to this product For repair or replacement during the warranty period call the INSTEON Gold Support Line at 800 762 7845 with the Model and Revision of the device to receive an RMA and send the product along with all other required materials to Smarthome Inc ATTN Receiving Dept TM SIVAR THOME 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 nat
19. r a device on the opposite phase there is a good chance the command will go unnoticed Installing dual band INSTEON devices such as Access Points 2443 on each phase will allow for devices to communicate between the two phases via RF Dual band INSTEON devices embody the full potential of a true INSTEON mesh network Taking the power line band signal and working in conjunction with the RF band signal its dual band function plays out in two ways Phase bridger a receiver of commands reacting to and translating signals sent from one power phase to the opposite via RF Signal repeater a participant in an INSTEON network repeating commands intended for other devices whether those commands are generated from RF or power line only devices To ensure reliability every INSTEON device confirms that it has received a command If a Controller does not receive this confirmation it will automatically retransmit the command up to five times While using at least one dual band device is required when using an RF only device at least two dual band devices are recommended to ensure reliable communication across two phase home wiring systems For larger applications it is recommended to install at least one dual band device for every 750 1 000 square feet Search for dual band INSTEON devices at www smarthome com dualband Important Note about INSTEON Networks Split Single Phase vs 3 Phase Installation For the best INSTEON network p
20. st Controllers press amp hold the desired On or Scene button for 10 seconds or the Set button for 3 seconds 3 the Set button on the Controller If the Controller does not have a Set button tap the same or Scene button you used to put the Controller into Linking Mode Multi Linking Mode will automatically time out after 4 minutes of inactivity 4 time press amp hold each of the Responder s Set buttons for seconds 5 After you have Linked all the desired Responders tap the Controller s Set button to exit Multi Linking Mode If the Controller does not have a Set button tap the same On or Scene button you used to put the Controller into Linking Mode 6 Test that the INSTEON scene is working properly by tapping the button you just Linked to on the Controller Page 7 of 13 IRLinc Receiver Owner s Manual an Multi Unlinking Multi Unlinking Mode can be used to quickly remove devices from an INSTEON scene You may remove as many of the Linked Responders from the scene as you would like The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices 1 2 5 Set the Controller to Unlinking Mode For most Controllers press amp hold the desired On or Scene button for 10 seconds twice or the Set button for 3 seconds twice Tap the Set button on the Controller If the Controller does not have a Set button tap the same On or Scene button you used to put the Controller into Unlinking Mode
21. to use IRLinc with an X10 address it is very important that you Unlink it Otherwise IRLinc will continue to send X10 commands and may cause your IR devices to turn on by themselves 1 Set IRLinc to Linking Mode by pressing amp holding the Set button IRLinc for seconds The blue IRLinc Status LED will flash once 2 Set IRLinc to Unlinking Mode by pressing amp holding the Set button IRLinc for seconds again The blue RLinc Status LED will flash once 3 Using an X10 controller send the X10 address you want to remove three times The blue RLinc Status LED will begin blinking 4 Holding the IR compatible remote 6 to 12 inches from IRLinc tap the button you wish to unlearn The blue RLinc Status LED will stop blinking and turn on solid Page 9 of 13 IRLinc Receiver Owner s Manual an ABOUT INSTEON Using Dual Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your Network What are phases The majority of single family homes in North America have two phases or legs of 110 Volts coming into their electricity panels From the panel they are distributed throughout the home providing power to outlets and wall switches These phases come together in some parts of the home to provide 220 Volts of power to large appliances such as an electric oven or pool pump Why do I need to bridge these phases Single band power line devices send commands via the home s electricity but only on a single phase If the command is intended fo
22. ure by any person shall be binding upon Seller or modify the terms of the above warranty and disclaimer Home automation devices have the risk of failure to operate incorrect operation or electrical or mechanical tampering For optimal use manually verify the device state Any home automation device should be viewed as a convenience but not as a sole method for controlling your home In no event shall Seller be liable for special incidental consequential or other damages resulting from possession or use of this device including without limitation damage to property and to the extent permitted by law personal injury even if Seller Knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or the exclusion or limitation of damages in which case the above limitations and or exclusions may not apply to you You may also have other legal rights that may vary from state to state INSTEON Technology Patent U S Patent No 7 345 998 International patents pending Copyright 2011 Smarthome 16542 Millikan Ave Irvine CA 92606 866 883 9220 www smarthome com Rev 04 05 2011 Page 13 of 13
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