INSTEON 2476D Switch User Manual
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1. You may have removed an INSTEON Device that your SwitchLinc Dimmer is trying to operate SwitchLinc Dimmer is re trying the missing INSTEON Device When press a button on my SwitchLinc Dimmer it takes a long time for other INSTEON Devices it is controlling to respond Unlike previous X10 only ene ne products SwitchLinc Dimmer Set up an X10 Primary Address by following the doesn t respond to X10 does not have an X10 instructions in the section Setting the X10 Primary addr Primary Address set up at the Address set It up factory I m having difficulty The X10 house and performing advanced unicode were ceni nihe Don t hold down the buttons on your X10 controller too X10 programming wrong order The dimming component The bulb filaments are vibrating Use rough service The load is buzzing inside SwitchLinc Dimmer 130 volt or appliance grade bulbs to reduce the noise when on or dim chops the powerline sine Run SwitchLinc dimmer in the full on mode or switch to wave to reduce the power a non dimming SwitchLinc V2 Relay long to avoid duplicate codes being sent Pull the SET Button on SwitchLinc 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 p glitched it If the above doesn t work see Resetting SwitchLinc Dimmer to Its Factory Default Settings2. Copyright 2005 Smarthome Inc 16542 Millikan Ave Irvine CA 92606 5027 800 SMARTHOME 800 762 7846 949 221 9200 www smarthome com Rev 050623 Page 35 of 35
3. Linking an INSTEON Controller to SwitchLinc Dimmer To remotely control SwitchLinc Dimmer using another INSTEON Controller follow these steps to link SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc 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 A A Second SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer Press and hold the Second SwitchLinc Dimmer s Paddle Top for 10 seconds then release confirm that it is Linking Mode the Second SwitchLinc Dimmer will flash the light that it is wired to once and begin blinking the top LED in its LED Bar B ControLinc V2 Tabletop Controller Choose the ON OFF Button Pair you want to use for controlling SwitchLinc 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 C KeypadLinc V2 Choose the ON Button you want to use for controlling zE SwitchLinc Dimmer Press and hold the ON Button for 10 seconds To JE confirm that it is in Linking Mode KeypadLinc V2 will flash the light that it is wired to once and begin blinking the ON Button that you pushed alm D Other INSTEON Controllers See the INSTEON Controller s User s Gui
4. marked with a are the usual colors and may differ in some homes NEUTRAL White Main Panel 120 VAC 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 LINE Black 00000000001 NEUTRAL White Main Panel 120 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 8 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ady Using SwitchLinc Dimmers in Virtual Multi Way Circuits In a virtual multi way circuit only one SwitchLinc Dimmer called the SwitchLinc Primary actually controls the LOAD in the multi way circuit Any additional SwitchLinc Dimmers called SwitchLinc Secondaries are not connected to the LOAD but only to the powerline by being wired to the LINE and NEUTRAL All of the SwitchLinc Dimmers can communicate with one another using INSTEON networking on the powerline After wiring in the SwitchLinc Dimmers you create the virtual multi way circuit by setting up all of the SwitchLinc Dimmers to control each other see HOW TO SET UP SWITCHLINC DIMMER REMOTELY CONTROL AN INSTEON DEVICE below The diagram below shows how you convert a wired in three way
5. INSTEON owitchLinc V2 INSTEON Dimmer Switch INSTEON For models 2476D SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer SMARTHOME INSTEON MAKING LIFE MORE CONVENIENT SAFE AND FUN COMPATIBLE INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT INSTEON SWITCHLINC 4 Wiari INSTEON A 4 Swit hLine Dimm r eS 4 HOW INSTALL SWITCHLINC 5 Tools You Will Need 5 Preparing to Install SwitchLinc 6 Installing SWItCHLING 7 Installing SwitchLinc Dimmer in Multi Way Circuit cccccccseeeceeeeeseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeessaaeeeenees 8 HOW SET UP SWITCHLINC DIMMER TO REMOTELY CONTROL AN INSTEON DEVICE 14 Linking SwitchLinc Dimmer to a Controlled INSTEON 14 Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc 15 EAT an 15 HOW SET UP SWITCHLINC DIMMER BE RE
6. 26 PaE i e 26 Uong WS 26 COLOR OPTIONS FOR SWITCHLINC DIMMER cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeceesssneeeeeeeeeeseeseeeoaooneseeneneees 27 Paddle and LED Colors are Changeable 27 How to Change Paddle LED Colors cccccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeeeseeeaaseseeeeeesssueaaeeeeeeeessaaaaaes 27 ABOUTINSTEON a 29 Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is 29 Further Enhancing 29 Using Smarthome s SignaLinc RF to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network 29 About ING TEON and th chine 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 31 SPECIFICATIONS 2 seis 33 Dimmer SpeCINCatIONS ek cae eae en ae 33 OMG AU OV reteset 35 LETTS 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ady ABOUT INSTEON SW
7. Copper 800 SMARTHOME pa NEUTRAL 120 VAC After you have connected all of the wires ensure that all of the wire connectors are firmly attached and that there is no exposed copper except for the GROUND wire Orient SwitchLinc Dimmer with the LED Bar at the left 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 bottom LED in the LED Bar comes on test that SwitchLinc Dimmer is working properly by turning the light on and off Reinstall the faceplate Page 7 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide alr Installing SwitchLinc 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 You can use SwitchLinc Dimmers to replace switches in multi way circuits that are already wired in or you can use them to create virtual multi way circuits where there is no existing wiring Here is how a wired in three way circuit with two switches works TRAVELER 1 LINE Red or LOAD Black Rad TRAVELER 2 ri Wire colors Black
8. by setting Local On Level to zero a 33 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide INS TE Paddle Type True rocker action Paddle and Trim Frame Color White installed Ivory included Optional Almond Black Brown or Gray with 2400xx kits Wire Nuts 5 included Mounting Mounts in single or multiple ganged junction box Control 200 W less load for each immediately adjacent SwitchLinc Dimmer installed For example 600 W load control becomes 400 W with another dimmer 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 Supply Voltage 120 Volts AC 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 34 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Certification SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer has been thoroughly tested by ITS ETL SEMKO a nationally recognized independent third party testing laboratory The North American ETL Listed iG 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
9. table below If you use SwitchLinc Dimmer s paddle and you are careful you can still set one of 32 brightnesses even though there are only 9 LED brightness indicators Brighter is faster Page 23 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Rate Minutes 29 25 26 3 0 23 35 19 40 16 45 13 5 10 _ 6 6 7 3 8 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 01 _ 9 02 __ 94 03 __ 90 05 __ 87 20 __ 84 45 81 65 __ 77 85 _ 74 190 __ 71 215 35 90 68 235 32 120 4 Send the following X10 Address sequence to lock in the new Ramp Rate 5 SwitchLinc Dimmer will flash the light it is wired to and blink an LED in its LED Bar indicating that the Ramp Rate has been set for the X10 Primary Address Bright Ramp About X10 Scene Address Programming SwitchLinc 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 tu
10. 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 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 the coverage of the mesh network by introducing more INSTEON devices lt is possible that some audio video products computers power strips or other electrical equipment may attenuate INSTEON signals on the powerline You can temporarily unplug suspected devices to test whether the INSTEON signal improves If it does then you can plug in filters available from Smarthome that will permanently 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 a
11. ITCHLINC DIMMER Congratulations on purchasing the INSTEON SwitchLinc Dimmer With its elegant look smooth touch and stylish LED Bar you can not only control the lights that you wire it to but you can add remote control to all kinds of other INSTEON and X10 devices in your home to match your lifestyle Besides controlling other devices SwitchLinc Dimmer can itself be remotely operated from other INSTEON or X10 Controllers including other SwitchLinc Dimmers LED Bar Da Paddle Top Brightness gt Indicator Trim Frame gt Paddle Bottom E OFF DIM SET Button push Faceplate gt Air 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 SwitchLinc 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 600 watts e Paddle has true rocker action top is ON or BRIGHT bottom is OFF or DIM e 9 l
12. MOTELY CONTROLLED BY INSTEON 16 Linking an INSTEON Controller to SwitChLinc ccccecesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeseaaaeeeeeeeeeeesaaeaeess 16 Unlinking SwitchLinc Dimmer from an INSTEON 17 HOW TO SET UP ON LEVELS AND RAMP 18 Setting the On Level and Ramp Rates Optional ccccccccccceccssssseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeessseaeeeeenees 18 vent oaeleceuescieatnoncenessneestrendlessesnacs 18 Seling TNE 19 Locking In Remote Controlled On Level and Ramp 19 Locking In a Local On Level and Ramp Rate ccccccsssecccecceeseeeeesseeeeeeeseeeeeeesseaeeeeeesseeseeeseeeegseeeeeeas 19 ADVANCED FEATURES OF SWITCHLINC DIMMER ccccccceeesesseecesssssseseeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeessseenneees 20 Restoring Power to SwitchLinc DIMME cccccceeeeeeccceeeeceaeeseeeeeeeeeeeesecceeeeeeeuaeeesceeeeeessaaaaeeeeeeesssaaaaes 20 Resetting SwitchLinc Dimmer to Its Factory Default 5 20 X10 PROGRAMMING 2 cccccceceeeeesssnnnnnnnsseeeeeceeeeeee
13. STEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ady Connect the SwitchLinc Secondary s GROUND Wire Connect the bare copper GROUND wire to the other GROUND wires in the junction box En 9 Install Additional SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Primary The SwitchLinc Primary is the SwitchLinc Dimmer that will actually control the LOAD In the remaining junction box where you will install the SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Primary s LINE Wire Use a wire nut to connect the TRAVELER wire usually black that you identified as
14. SwitchLinc Dimmer is X10 ready meaning that it can respond to X10 commands from an X10 Controller and it can send X10 commands to X10 devices However to operate SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer will have no X10 Primary Address set up Setting the X10 Primary Address You must do this before SwitchLinc Dimmer will respond to X10 commands You can use any of the 256 possible X10 addresses for the X10 Primary Address 1 Set SwitchLinc Dimmer to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the Paddle Top for 10 seconds until the top LED in the LED Bar begins blinking slowly and the controlled light flashes 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 SwitchLinc 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 Once SwitchLinc Dimmer has received the X10 Address three times SwitchLinc Dimmer will confirm that it has set its Primary X10 Address by blinking the top LED in its LED Bar and flashing the light that it is wired to Removing the X10 Primary Address 1 Set SwitchLinc Dimmer to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the Paddle Top for 10 seconds until the top LED
15. 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 Page 9 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ady Step by Step Instructions for Installing Multi Way SwitchLinc 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 9 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 gt 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 12 inch of insulation off the ends 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 s
16. above SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer is on the powerline may have SwitchLinc Dimmer is getting warm to the touch If you have tried these solutions reviewed this Users Guide and still cannot resolve an issue you re having with SwitchLinc 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 32 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide INS TE SPECIFICATIONS SwitchLinc Dimmer Specifications Smarthome Product Number 2476D2 INSTEON SwitchLinc 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 LED Bar Brightness Indicator 9 White LEDs Optional Green Blue Amber or Red with 2401 kit 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 SwitchLinc Dimmers or other INSTEON Controllers INSTEON Features INSTEON Minimum Receive Level 1 Nominal X10 Features X10 Resume Dim Supported
17. an 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 30 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause Make sure the circuit breaker is turned on The LED Bar on my Make sure the air gap SET Button is not pulled out SwitchLinc Dimmer is not SwitchLinc Dimmer is not Check junction box wires to ensure all connections are turning on a all rey getting power tight and no bare wires are exposed a Check the light fixture to ensure all connections are tight and no bare wires are exposed Look in the rear of the junction box for a group of white wires all tied together with a wire nut Those are the NEUTRAL wires Connect SwitchLinc Dimmer s white wire there SwitchLinc Dimmer needs a NEUTRAL wire in order to operate The switch I m replacing only has two wires The SwitchLinc Dimmer and the Controller are on opposite My SwitchLinc Dimmer is powerline phases not receiving signals Make sure two SignaLinc RF Signal Enhancers are properly installed to bridge the two powerline phases The Controller is blugaed into Powerline signals can t travel through power f
18. cene Address Page 25 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide HOW USE SWITCHLINC DIMMER Using the Paddle The Paddle Top makes your light go ON and the Paddle Bottom makes your light go OFF Tap the Paddle Top to make your light go at the Local Ramp Rate from whatever brightness it currently has to the Local On Level brightness Tap the Paddle Bottom to make your light go at the Local Ramp Rate from whatever brightness it currently has to full OFF Double tap the Paddle Top to make your light go full ON quickly Double tap the Paddle Bottom to make your light go full OFF quickly Press and hold the Paddle Top to gradually brighten your light from whatever brightness it currently has to full ON Press and hold the Paddle Bottom to gradually dim your light from whatever brightness it currently has to full OFF Paddle Double Tap Press and Hold Top Ramp to On Level Fast ON Brighten Ramp to OFF Fast OFF Dim Using the Air Gap Pulling the SET Button at the bottom of the paddle out as far as it will go about 1 8 opens mechanical contacts that remove all power from SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer s settings are stored in non volatile memory setup information will not be lost when the unit BE CAREFUL If you press th
19. circuit breaker or fuse panel disconnect the power for of the circuits in the switch junction box Verify that power is 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 12 of insulation off the ends If you are installing SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer into a multi way circuit where more than one switch controls the same load follow the instructions in the section nstalling SwitchLinc Dimmer in a Multi Way Circuit below to identify and connect the LINE TRAVELER NEUTRAL and GROUND wires LINE LOAD Usually Black Usually Red or Blue LINE NOTE Black The NEUTRAL wire will 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 GROUND aie ii SmartHome Tech Support Bare
20. circuit into a virtual three way circuit using two SwitchLinc Dimmers Step by step instructions for wiring in the SwitchLinc Dimmers are in the next section TRAVELER 1 LINE C J LOAD Black Red or Blue TRAVELER 2 Black LINE LOAD LINE NOTE Black Red Black ire 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 SwitchLinc White SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Secondary is connect TRAVELER 2 to the existing LINE and also to the SwitchLinc Secondary s LINE wire In the other junction box at the other end you will connect TRAVELER 2 to the SwitchLinc Primary s LINE wire The SwitchLinc Primary s LOAD wire gets connected to the actual lights that are being controlled The LOAD wire for any SwitchLinc Secondaries that you will be installing will not be connected to anything so cap those LOAD wires off with a wire nut All SwitchLinc 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
21. connected to the LINE wire to the SwitchLinc Primary s black LINE wire Page 12 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ady 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 SwitchLinc Primary s LOAD Wire Use a wire nut to connect the LOAD wire usually red to the SwitchLinc Primary s red LOAD wire 12 Connect the SwitchLinc Primary s NEUTRAL and GROUND Wires Follow the same instructions as before in Steps 5 and 6 for the SwitchLinc Secondary 13 Return to the installation instructions on page 7 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 SwitchLinc Secondaries 1 Connect the SwitchLinc Secondary s LINE Wire Use a wire nut to connect both black TRAVELER wires to the SwitchLinc Primary s black LINE wire 2 Cap the Two Unused TRAVELERS The other two TRAVELER wires usually red will not be used 50 put wire nuts on the ends of them 3 Cap the red LOAD wire from the SwitchLinc Secondary Put a wir
22. ddress and On Level and Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for an X10 Scene Address below If X10 Resume Dim is enabled SwitchLinc Dimmer will remember the last brightness level to which it was set Then when an X10 ON command is received from an X10 Controller the light will go to the remembered brightness rather than to the X10 On Level To enable X10 Resume Dim set up a Local On Level of OFF or zero To disable X10 Resume Dim set up a Local On Level of anything but OFF See the section HOW TO SET UP ON LEVELS AND RAMP RATES above for instructions on setting up the Local On Level Page 22 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide oe 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 man
23. de INSTEON 2 Press and hold the Paddle Top for 10 seconds on the SwitchLinc Dimmer that is being controlled To confirm linking the SwitchLinc Dimmer will blink the top LED in its LED Bar and flash the light that it is wired to Depending on the INSTEON Controller you have about 4 minutes to perform this step before Linking Mode times out automatically Page 16 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ady w INSTE Unlinking SwitchLinc Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller If you no longer going to control a SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer thus slowing down your system 1 2 INSTEON Select your INSTEON Controller from the list below and follow the method shown to put it into Unlinking Mode A Second SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer Follow the instructions in the section Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc Dimmer above Briefly press and hold the Second SwitchLinc Dimmer s Paddle Top for 10 seconds twice ControLinc V2 Tabletop Controller Press and hold the OFF Button of the ON OFF Button Pair you used for controlling SwitchLinc Dimmer for 10 seconds To confirm that it is in Unlinking Mode ControLinc V2 s Status LED will begin blinking KeypadLinc V2 Press and hold for 10 seconds the ON Button you used for co
24. e SET Button in too far when you undo the air gap you might inadvertently reset SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer to its factory default settings Just push the button in until its top is even with the Trim Frame Page 26 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide alr COLOR OPTIONS FOR SWITCHLINC DIMMER Paddle and LED Colors are Changeable You can change the color of SwitchLinc Dimmer s LEDs and also its paddle and trim frame to match the d cor of any room SwitchLinc Dimmer comes standard with a white paddle assembly but with an ivory paddle assembly included You can optionally purchase almond 2400AL black 2400BK brown 2400BR or gray 2400GY SwitchLinc Color Change Kits from www smarthome com Light pipe color change kits for the LEDs are also available from www smarthome com Each SwitchLinc Indicator Color Change Kit 2400L contains five each of blue red green amber and clear light pipes How to Change Paddle and LED Colors You can remove the front paddle and trim frame assembly before or after SwitchLinc Dimmer is installed During the changeover process the power and the load may remain on and operating There are no dangerous voltages or unsafe areas under the paddle 1 If SwitchLinc Dimmer is already installed in the wall remove the faceplate from the switch junction box 2 Remove the four Phillips screws that hold the paddle assembly to the metal frame 3 Pull the entire paddle frame straig
25. e nut on the end of the SwitchLinc Secondary s LOAD wire to ensure that it won t connect to anything 4 Connect the SwitchLinc Secondary s NEUTRAL and GROUND Wires Use the same instructions given previously in Steps 5 and 6 Page 13 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ady HOW TO SET UP SWITCHLINC DIMMER TO REMOTELY CONTROL AN INSTEON DEVICE Linking SwitchLinc Dimmer to a Controlled INSTEON Device To use SwitchLinc Dimmer as an INSTEON Controller follow these steps to link SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer The following will work for the most common INSTEON Devices 1 Set SwitchLinc Dimmer to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the Paddle Top for 10 seconds until the top LED in the LED Bar begins blinking slowly and the controlled light flashes Don t let up too soon 10 seconds is a pretty long time BE CAREFUL Any paddle press will exit Linking Mode early 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer s Linking Mode times out automatically A A Second SwitchLinc Dimmer Press and hold the Second SwitchLinc Dimmer s Paddle Top for 10 seconds then release To confirm linking the second SwitchLinc Dimmer will blink t
26. ensor 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 and 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 SwitchLinc Dimmers 2 Connect the SwitchLinc Secondary s LINE Wire The SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer all together with a single wire nut Page 10 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ar 3 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 4 Cap the red LOAD wire from the SwitchLinc Secondary Put wire nut on the of the SwitchLinc Secondary s LOAD wire to ensure that it won t connect to anything 5 Connect the SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer requires this connection in order to draw a small amount of power for itself Connect SwitchLinc Secondary s white NEUTRAL wire to the other NEUTRAL wires with a wire nut Page 11 of 35 6 7 IN
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28. evel LED Bar shows brightness of lights e Dims lights to 32 brightness levels e Changes brightness at 32 ramp rates e Paddle and Trim Frame colors are changeable to almond black brown or gray with optional kit comes in white with ivory kit included e White LED Bar color is changeable to green blue amber or red with optional kit 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 SwitchLinc Dimmers e Warranted for two years Page 4 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 5 HOW INSTALL SWITCHLINC DIMMER Caution Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer is not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz single phase Attempting to use SwitchLinc Dimmer on non approved powerlines may have hazardous consequences Do not install SwitchLinc Dimmer to control a receptacle or fluorescent lighting fixture Connect only copper or copper clad wire to SwitchLinc Dimmer Before installing disconnect power at the circuit brea
29. he top LED in its LED Bar and flash the light that it is wired to F B LampLinc V2 Dimmer Press and hold the SET Button the side of 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 ApplianceLinc V2 Press and hold the SET Button the side of ApplianceLinc V2 for 3 seconds then release To confirm linking ApplianceLinc V2 will blink its Status LED D KeypadLinc V2 Press and hold the ON Button at the top of KeypadLinc V2 for 10 seconds then release To confirm linking KeypadLinc V2 will blink the ON Button and flash the light that it is wired to alm Other INSTEON Devices See the INSTEON Device s User s Guide INSTEON Go back to the SwitchLinc Dimmer that you placed in Linking Mode If linking was successful the top LED in its LED Bar will not be blinking but will remain steadily on 4 Test that your INSTEON Device is working as expected by pressing the Paddle Top and Paddle Bottom Page 14 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc Dimmer If you are no longer going to use an INSTEON Device that has previously been linked to SwitchLinc Dimmer it is very important that you unlink it because otherwise SwitchLinc Dimmer will retry any commands intended for the unused INSTEON Device thus slowing do
30. ht away from the switch You may have to wiggle the bottom of the frame to get it free of the bottom SET Button 4 Using a flat blade remove the large light pipe as shown The light pipe will snap out of the frame Do the same for the small light pipe Snap out the light pipes with a flat tool Page 27 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 5 Orient the new small light pipe with its protrusion facing toward the center of the frame and snap it into place If placed in backwards or reversed it will not click into place Refer to the diagram 6 Orient the new large light pipe with the side that has the most protrusions facing toward the center of the frame Using only finger pressure snap the light pipe into the frame Insert the new light pipes with the protrusions facing the center Installed correctly Installed incorrectly 7 If both light pipes are installed correctly they will stick straight out from the back of the If installed incorrectly they will appear to be tilted as shown in the photos 8 Gently place the paddle assembly back onto the front of SwitchLinc Dimmer A little force may be necessary to snap the assembly over the SET Button Reinstall the four screws that you removed in Step 2 Page 28 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ady ABOUT INSTEON Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable INSTEON messages travel throughout the home via Powerline
31. icating 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer will use the Ramp Rate for its X10 Primary Address 1 Using an X10 Controller send the CLEAR Sequence Send SwitchLinc Dimmer s X10 Primary Address house code and unit code Use any controller to adjust SwitchLinc Dimmer s brightness so it corresponds to the Ramp Rate you want in the table below If you use SwitchLinc Dimmer s paddle and you are careful you can still set one of 32 brightnesses even though there are only 9 LED brightness indicators Brighter is faster Bright Ramp tein ten ness Rate in ness Rate in ness Rate in Level Seconds Level Seconds Level Minutes 100 01 29 25 97 02 61 25 8 26 94 03 FM 58 30 Mm 23 35 90 05 Pm 55 32 Bm 19 40 87 20 Pm 52 34 Bm 16 45 84 45 48 38 Bm 13 5 81 65 45 23 8 10 6 77 85 42 27 6 7 74 190 39 3 8 OEE ESS 8 0 68 235 32 120 4 Send the following X10 Address sequence NIG O16 P16 _ Send the X10 Scene Address house code and unit code SwitchLinc Dimmer will flash the light it is wired to and blink an LED in its LED Bar indicating that the new Ramp Rate has been set for the X10 S
32. ilters from INSTEON or X10 iri prugg Plugging the Controller directly into a wall outlet works Controllers best Other modules are loading Move the other modules or the Controller to another down the signal outlet Add new INSTEON devices or move around existing My SwitchLinc Dimmer is INSTEON devices All INSTEON devices act as not linking to or working The INSTEON signal INSTEON Network repeaters with an INSTEON too weak Make sure you are not experiencing interference with Controller or Device older X10 BoosterLinc technology Upgrade to INSTEON BoosterLincs My SwitchLinc Dimmer The INSTEON Controller doesn t always respond may have been reset without to an INSTEON first unlinking SwitchLinc Controller Dimmer from it Re link SwitchLinc Dimmer to the INSTEON Controller Check scene membership and remove any unwanted links from SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer The light turned on by itself X10 signals from neighboring homes from interfering Consider not using SwitchLinc 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 li
33. in the LED Bar begins blinking slowly and the controlled light flashes Set SwitchLinc Dimmer to Unlinking Mode by pressing and holding the Paddle Top again for 10 seconds until the controlled light flashes again 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer s Unlinking Mode times out automatically Once SwitchLinc Dimmer has received the X10 Address three times SwitchLinc Dimmer will confirm that it has removed its Primary X10 Address by blinking the top LED in its LED Bar and flashing the light that it is wired to Page 21 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide oe 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer s Primary X10 Address the Local On Level and Local Ramp Rate apply In other words SwitchLinc Dimmer acts the same way as it would if you manually tapped its Paddle Top or Paddle Bottom See the section HOW TO SET UP ON LEVELS AND RAMP RATES above for instructions on setting up the Local On Level and Local Ramp Rate Enabling and Disabling X10 Resume Dim NOTE If you want an X10 On Level and Ramp Rate other than the Local values you can set up one or more X10 Scene Addresses as described in the sections Remotely Setting an X10 Scene A
34. ing 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 Hold down SwitchLinc Dimmer s Paddle or Paddle Bottom to adjust the Ramp Rate of the controlled light Adjust the Ramp Rate to be faster by brightening the light or adjust it to be slower by dimming the light The table below gives the approximate relationship between the brightness you set and the Ramp Rate you get Approximate Ramp Brightness Rate in NOTE oo Seconds If the light is ramping to 90 100 less than full brightness 11 81 then the time it will take 2 Double press the SET Button at the bottom of the paddle SwitchLinc Dimmer will flash the controlled light once to confirm the Ramp Rate setting will be proportionately less For instance if the light is going to half brightness the time it will take for a given Ramp Rate will be halved BE CAREFUL If you got two flashes of the light you didn t double press the SET Button fast enough and SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer the current On Level and Ramp Rate values are stored in SwitchLinc Dimmer s memory So loc
35. ith V2 5 or earlier firmware e All Gray BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters 4827 Try unplugging the older BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters to see if this helps with INSTEON interference If it does please 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 Z e KeypadLinc 6 with Integrated Dimmer 12073W 12073WB and 12073WW 1 Press and hold the SET Button 2 Send the X10 Primary Address Send X10 OFF command 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 e SwitchLinc Relay 2 Way 23883 and 23883T 5 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 INSTEON s Effect on X10 If your existing X10 devices seem to be working less reliably after installing INSTEON devices remember that INSTEON devices c
36. ke Smarthome s 4835 SwitchLinc Dimmer turns electrical noise that is Install additional INSTEON Devices to boost the on but not off using interfering with SwitchLinc INSTEON signal 5 oi Increase the X10 signal strength with an INSTEON powerline signal compatible X10 booster to overcome the powerline noise My light only turns off wnen taping raang The On Level may be setto Set a brighter On Level See HOW TO SET UP ON fully off or very dim LEVELS AND RAMP RATES above Top on my SwitchLinc Dimmer but can brighten and dim tt Page 31 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide PossibleCause SwitchLinc Dimmer 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 at a low INSTEON Controller so it doesn t send both INSTEON brightness and X10 commands If the INSTEON Device is still available unlink it from SwitchLinc Dimmer by following the directions in the section Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc Dimmer above Reset SwitchLinc Dimmer by following the directions in the section Resetting SwitchLinc Dimmer to Its Factory Default Settings above Remove the X10 Primary Address or X10 Scene Address from SwitchLinc Dimmer When try to turn on my light with another Controller the light turns on then back off
37. ker or remove the circuit s fuse to avoid shock or possible damage to SwitchLinc Dimmer It is recommended that a qualified electrician perform this installation To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment use SwitchLinc 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 using other INSTEON devices Tools You Will Need e A flat screwdriver to remove the faceplate from the switch junction box e Phillips screwdriver for the screws that hold SwitchLinc Dimmer in the junction box 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 SwitchLinc 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 it is absolutely necessary when working wi
38. king 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer above Linking an INSTEON Controller to SwitchLinc Dimmer restores the previous values for the Loca 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 SwitchLinc 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 19 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ady ADVANCED FEATURES OF SWITCHLINC DIMMER Restoring Power to SwitchLinc Dimmer SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer will automatically return the light being controlled to the brightness level it had before the power was interrupted Resetting SwitchLinc Dimmer to Its Factory Default Settings The factory reset procedure can be used to clear SwitchLinc Dimmer s memory and restore its factory default settings This procedure will clear the unit of all INSTEON Links and any programmed On Levels Ramp Rates X10 Primary Addres
39. n avoid having to hold SwitchLinc Dimmer s Paddle Top down for 10 seconds for each INSTEON Device in a scene by placing SwitchLinc Dimmer in Scene Setup Mode also called Multilink Mode 1 Set SwitchLinc Dimmer to Scene Setup Mode by pressing and holding the Paddle Top for 10 seconds then pressing the SET Button at the bottom of the paddle SwitchLinc Dimmer s top LED in the LED Bar will blink slowly 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer will flash its controlled light to confirm linking and the top LED in its LED Bar 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer complete Scene Setup by pressing the Paddle Top actually any button press will terminate Scene Setup The top LED in SwitchLinc Dimmer s LED Bar will stop blinking and remain steadily on You have about 4 minutes of inactivity before SwitchLinc Dimmer s Scene Setup Mode times out automatically Page 15 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ady HOW TO SET UP SWITCHLINC DIMMER TO BE REMOTELY CONTROLLED BY AN INSTEON CONTROLLER
40. nother 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 Page 29 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide oe 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 w
41. ns 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 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 Plug n Tap ControLinc TesterLinc SignaLinc LampLinc ToggleLinc BoosterLinc ApplianceLinc KeypadLinc FilterLinc ProbeLinc SwitchLinc TempLinc IR Linc and SmarthomeLive are trademarks of Smarthome Inc INSTEON networking technology is covered by pending U S and foreign patents
42. ntrolling SwitchLinc Dimmer then press and hold the same ON 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 ON Button that you pushed Other INSTEON Controllers See the INSTEON Controller s User s Guide Press and hold the Paddle Top for 10 seconds on the SwitchLinc Dimmer that is being controlled To confirm unlinking the SwitchLinc Dimmer will blink the top LED in its LED Bar and also the light that it is wired to Depending on the INSTEON Controller you have about 4 minutes to perform this step before Unlinking Mode times out automatically Page 17 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ady HOW TO SET UP ON LEVELS AND RAMP RATES 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 OFF 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 adjustable from 0 1 to 9 seconds to ramp between full ON and full OFF The default is 0 1 second SwitchLinc Dimmer can store many On Levels and Ramp Rates in its memory Local On Level and Ramp Rate values apply when you tap the Paddle Top or Paddle Bottom on SwitchLinc Dimmer itself Rem
43. ote Controlled On Level and Ramp Rate values apply when another INSTEON Controller tells SwitchLinc Dimmer to turn on or turn off SwitchLinc 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 Setting the On Level 1 Hold down SwitchLinc Dimmer s Paddle or Paddle Bottom to adjust the brightness of the controlled light to the desired On Level Press the SET Button at the bottom of the paddle SwitchLinc Dimmer will flash the controlled light once to confirm the On Level setting BE CAREFUL If SwitchLinc Dimmer is flashing an LED in its LED Bar you held the SET Button down too long Holding down the SET Button for 3 seconds is an alternate way to place SwitchLinc Dimmer into Linking Mode To exit Linking Mode tap the Paddle Top Page 18 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide INSTE Setting the Ramp Rate The Ramp Rate sets the time it will take for the light you are controll
44. ower will expose you to dangerous voltages e SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer to If your junction box does not contain a neutral wire please SmartHome Tech Support at 800 SMARTHOME 800 762 7846 or consult an electrician Don t use SwitchLinc Dimmer to control low voltage lighting fluorescent lights or motors These are inductive loads which SwitchLinc Dimmer is not designed to control Use a Smarthome SwitchLinc V2 Relay instead e Don t use SwitchLinc Dimmer to control an electrical outlet because non dimmable or inductive loads may be plugged into it e SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer has adequate ventilation by clearing away excess insulation Page 6 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ady Installing SwitchLinc Dimmer 1 11 For best INSTEON Network performance be sure you have properly installed at least two SignaLinc RF Signal Enhancers At the
45. rn 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer s brightness using its paddle or any Controller If you skip this step the current On Level will be used A scene can trigger SwitchLinc Dimmer to go off by setting the On Level to 0 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer will flash the light it is wired to and blink an LED in its LED Bar 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer s X10 Primary Address house code and unit code Page 24 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide 10 Send the following X10 Address sequence Send the X10 Scene Address house code and unit code that is to be removed SwitchLinc Dimmer will flash the light it is wired to and blink an LED in its LED Bar ind
46. s or X10 Scene Addresses 1 Before resetting a SwitchLinc Dimmer that has been linked to an INSTEON Controller be sure to unlink it from the Controller first See Unlinking SwitchLinc Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller above If you are using SwitchLinc Dimmer to control any INSTEON Devices other than the light it is wired to unlink those Devices from SwitchLinc Dimmer See Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc Dimmer above Gently pull the SET Button at the bottom of the paddle out as far as it will go about 1 8 This Air Gap removes all power to SwitchLinc Dimmer After 10 seconds push the SET Button all the way down and hold for 3 seconds then let up A few seconds after you let up on the SET button SwitchLinc Dimmer will turn the light it is wired to fully ON indicating that the factory reset is complete SwitchLinc 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer will still respond to paddle presses even after a factory reset The reason is that the INSTEON Devices themselves have not been unlinked from SwitchLinc Dimmer Follow the procedure Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc Dimmer above to unlink individual INSTEON Devices Page 20 of 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Ady X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
47. th 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 35 INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer User s Guide Preparing to Install SwitchLinc Dimmer IMPORTANT If you are not knowledgeable about and comfortable with electrical circuitry you should have a qualified electrician install SwitchLinc Dimmer for you If you have any questions please consult an electrician or call Smarthome Tech Support 800 SMARTHOME 800 762 7846 Before installing SwitchLinc Dimmer please familiarize yourself with the following and take the necessary precautions listed here e Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are installing SwitchLinc Dimmer Installing SwitchLinc Dimmer with the p
48. that the manufacturer has agreed to a trgTeo program of quarterly factory follow up inspections to verify continued conformance us 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 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 Sellers 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 so SMARTHOME 16542 Millikan Ave Irvine CA 92606 5027 MAKING LIFE MORE CONVENIENT SAFE AND FUN Limitatio
49. ually 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 222016 6 _ Send the X10 Primary Address house code and unit code Set the On Level for the X10 Primary Address by adjusting SwitchLinc Dimmer s brightness using its paddle 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 On Level 5 SwitchLinc Dimmer will flash the light it is wired to and blink an LED in its LED Bar 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 22016 6 6 P16 6 2 Send the X10 Primary Address house code and unit code 3 Use the paddle or any Controller to adjust SwitchLinc Dimmer s brightness so it corresponds to the Ramp Rate you want in the
50. wn your system 1 Set SwitchLinc Dimmer to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the Paddle Top for 10 seconds until the too LED in the LED Bar begins blinking slowly and the controlled light flashes 2 Set SwitchLinc Dimmer to Unlinking Mode by pressing and holding the Paddle Top 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer that you placed in Unlinking Mode If linking was successful the top LED in its LED Bar 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 SwitchLinc Dimmer Then when you press either the Paddle Top or Paddle Bottom on SwitchLinc Dimmer all of the INSTEON Devices linked in the scene will respond as a group You can link multiple INSTEON Devices to multiple of INSTEON Controllers To add an additional INSTEON Device to a scene controlled by SwitchLinc Dimmer simply follow the same procedure as above in Linking SwitchLinc Dimmer to a Controlled INSTEON Device To remove an INSTEON Device from a scene see Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc Dimmer TIP You ca
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