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1. Reinstall the faceplate Wiring Diagram Home s wire colors may vary Usually black red or blue round Copper Usually Copper or Green Note the neutral wire will not normally be connected to the switch you are replacing If there is no neutral wire in the box consult an electrician or call the INSTEON Support line at 1 800 762 7845 Understanding Multi Way Circuits If more than one switch controls a single set of lights or load the switches are part of a multi way circuit A 3 way uses two switches to control one load a 4 way circuit uses three switches and so on Most homes have one or more 3 way circuits such as two switches located on opposite ends of hallways or at two different entrances to a room Circuits that are 4 or more way are less common Here is how a typical wired in 3 way circuit with two switches works Switch 1 Switch 2 Line Black Traveler 1 Red or Blue Load Red Traveler 2 Black Neutral White Neutral White Main Panel 120 VAC Note The wire colors indicated are the usual colors and may differ in some homes Page 5 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM INSTEON A wired in 4 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 Switch 3 is shown in two different positions since wiring can vary from home to home Switch 1 S
2. H H wall outlet works best SwitchLinc is not Other modules are ee A Move the other modules or the controller to down the ee A another outlet Add new INSTEON devices or move around existing INSTEON devices All INSTEON devices act as INSTEON network repeaters SwitchLinc is not linking to or working with an The INSTEON signal may be INSTEON controller or oo weak device interference with older X10 BoosterLinc Make sure you are not experiencing technology Upgrade to INSTEON compatible BoosterLinc modules 4827 The INSTEON controller may Relink SwitchLinc to the INSTEON controller have been reset without first See Adding SwitchLinc Relay as an INSTEON unlinking SwitchLinc from it Responder SwitchLinc doesn t always respond to an INSTEON controller Install a powerline signal blocker in your home to keep X10 signals from neighboring homes from interfering Consider not using SwitchLinc stray X10 signals triggered in X10 mode SwitchLinc If the above doesn t work perform a factory reset See Factory Reset Install a powerline noise filter such as FilterLinc between the load and SwitchLinc Install additional INSTEON devices to boost The load is producing the INSTEON signal The light turned on by Another controller a timer or itself Smet turns on but electrical noise that is oe another interfering with the reception Increase the X10 signal strength with an of powerline signa
3. Repeat steps 2 6 for each device in the circuit until each has been linked as a controller and responder of all group members 8 Test the group by controlling the load s from SwitchLinc and the other devices Change LED Brightness Levels SwitchLinc LEDs can be adjusted to shine brighter or dimmer or even turned off 1 Press and hold Set button until it beeps SwitchLince status LED will blink green 2 Press and hold Set button until it beeps again SwitchLince status LED will blink red 3 Press and hold Set button until it beeps a third time SwitchLinc status LED will blink green 4 Tap Set button SwitchLinc will beep and its status LED will double blink green 5 Press and hold the paddle top bottom to brighten dim the LEDs to your desired brightness 6 Once LEDs are adjusted press and hold Set button until it beeps Factory Reset Factory Reset clears all user settings from SwitchLinc including INSTEON scenes on levels ramp rates X10 addresses etc 1 Pull out SwitchLinc Set button to create an air gap 2 Wait 10 seconds 3 Push in Set button and hold it Do not let go SwitchLinc will begin to emit a long beep 4 When beep stops release Set button A few seconds will pass SwitchLinc will double beep LEDs will return to normal brightness The connected load will turn on Page 14 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM INSTEON Change Paddle and LED Colors You can swap out the included white LEDs and or front paddle and trim frame asse
4. X10 address you want to remove followed by the ON command three times For example to remove the address A1 you would send A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON 4 Once SwitchLinc has received the sequence it will exit unlinking mode SwitchLinc will beep Advanced X10 Programming Instructions on setting X10 primary address and scene addresses can be found at http www insteon com insteon x10 programming html Advanced Features Make SwitchLinc a Controller of Multiple Responders 1 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps SwitchLinc status LED will start blinking green 2 Tap SwitchLinc Set button SwitchLinc status LED will double blink green 3 For each responder you are adding a Tap on off or press and hold to adjust responder to desired state b Press and hold responder Set button until it beeps or LED flashes SwitchLinc will double beep 4 After all responders have been added tap SwitchLinc Set button SwitchLinc LED will stop blinking 5 Test by tapping SwitchLinc on and off a couple of times All the responders added will respond Remove SwitchLinc as a Controller of Multiple Responders 1 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps SwitchLinc status LED will start blinking green 2 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button again until it beeps again SwitchLinc status LED will start blinking red 3 Tap SwitchLinc Set button SwitchLinc status LED will double blink red 4 For each responder you are removing a If multi button
5. device tap the responding button b Press and hold responder Set button until it beeps or LED flashes 5 Tap SwitchLinc Set button SwitchLinc status LED will stop blinking 6 Test by tapping controller button a couple of times All responders removed will not respond Groups Groups are scenes in which all members stay synchronized Common examples include 3 way lighting circuits and scenes with a single load bearing device Example 2 Switch Circuit Page 13 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM INSTEON 1 Link SwitchLinc as a controller of another INSTEON device See Make SwitchLinc a Controller 2 Link the same INSTEON device as a controller of SwitchLinc See Make SwitchLinc a Responder 3 Test the group by controlling the load from SwitchLinc Dimmer and the other device The load SwitchLinc LEDs and the other INSTEON device LEDs will remain in synch Example Multi Way Circuit Although we recommend using home automation software such as HouseLinc to set up multi way circuit groups the following steps will also work when carefully followed 1 Turn on load s to desired same level 2 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps 3 Tap SwitchLinc Set button 4 Initiate linking mode on secondary INSTEON device usually by pressing and holding the Set button for about 3 seconds 5 Repeat step 3 for each addition INSTEON device in the circuit 6 Once all INSTEON devices are in linking mode tap SwitchLinc Set button 7
6. to them Two of the wires are travelers from the preceding switch while the other two are travelers to the next switch in the chain You will convert the black traveler wires to line wires and replace the old 4 wire switches with SwitchLinc Secondaries 4 Way Wiring Diagram Note The wire colors indicated are the me homes To Load M Incoming Power Electricity dk usual colors and may differ in s Electrical Cable Inside Wall Neutral White bt j EE VW Load Red Gd Keueg White ji Neutral White gt uM ZH Red Traveler Wires Not Used NI Electrical Cable ese Inside Wall ie a Lu c D Red Traveler Wires Red Traveler Wires Usually KE Wee Zs Not Used 7 AN E h weeeeeem 2 INSTEON d he A L Le kK A Page 8 of 21 e Kl SC VW Neutral White gt S EA Not Used Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM Connect SwitchLinc Secondary black line wire to the wall box black traveler wire with a wire nut Cap the two unused traveler wires usually red with wire nuts Cap SwitchLinc Secondary red load wire with a wire nut Connect SwitchLinc Primary white neutral wire to the box neutral wires with a wire nut see Fig 3 Connect SwitchLinc Primary bare copper ground wire to the wall box ground wires with a wire nut see Fig 4 Ee Using SwitchL
7. until it beeps and or LED blinks again Controller LED will continue blinking You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before unlinking mode times out 3 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it double beeps SwitchLinc status LED will flash once then turn on solid 4 Confirm that unlinking was successful by tapping the controller button on and off The load connected to SwitchLinc will no longer respond Scenes INSTEON scenes let you activate dramatic room ambiences with multiple lights and appliances 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 at once Power Restore SwitchLinc stores all of its scenes properties etc in its internal non volatile memory so all settings are retained after a power outage Upon power being restored SwitchLinc will return its connected load s and all LEDs to their states prior to power outage Using SwitchLinc in an X10 Network Like most INSTEON devices SwitchLinc X10 ready meaning it can bot
8. CI with a less sensitive brand SwitchLinc trips the Arc or model from a hardware store with a Fault Circuit Interrupter he BEST might potop customer friendly return policy SwitchLinc AFCl modules do not trip when used with the following AFCI models SwitchLinc is issuing an error beep because the unit is wired incorrectly SwitchLinc the unit lets out a continuous beep sensitive Page 19 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM INSTEON Thera Gs Boies Install a powerline noise filter such as a connections Gs your h FilterLinc between the output and the lead ome s wiring The status LEDS are too Ne Salis TEOS ave Dim the LEDs See Changing the LED bright adjustab e and might be set at Brightness the brightest level e GE 15 Amp Combination Arc Fault Breaker THQL1115AFP2 e Murray 2 Pole Combination Type Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter MP215AFCP If you have tried these solutions reviewed this Owner s Manual and still cannot resolve an issue you are having with SwitchLinc Dimmer please call the INSTEON Support line at 1 800 762 7845 gt Page 20 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM INSTEON Certification and Warranty 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 Canad
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11. are copper ground wire to the wall box Fig 4 ground wires with a wire nut see Fig 4 A If necessary install additional SwitchLinc Secondaries by repeating steps we A 7 11 See Special Treatment for 4 or More Way Circuits at the end of this i section for more information Page 7 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM 13 In the wall box where you will install SwitchLinc Primary identify the load wire usually red This is the wire that carries power from the switch to the load Identify the black traveler wire If you are unsure repeat steps 3 6 to measure the voltage and find the wire measuring 120VAC This is the wire connected to the line wire in step 7 Make sure the electricity is turned off before proceeding Connect SwitchLinc Primary black line wire to the wall box black traveler wire with a wire nut see Fig 2 Cap the wall box s red traveler wire with a wire nut Connect SwitchLinc Primary red load wire to the wall box load wire with a wire nut Connect SwitchLinc Primary white neutral wire to the box neutral wires with a wire nut see Fig 3 Connect SwitchLinc Primary bare copper ground wire to the wall box ground wires with a wire nut see Fig 4 Refer to step 6 in Installing SwitchLinc in a Typical 2 Way Circuit to complete installation Special Treatment for 4 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
12. ce the noise powerline sine wave to reduce the power The load is buzzing when on or dim Run SwitchLinc in full on mode or switch to a non dimming SwitchLinc On Off Relay Pull the Set button on SwitchLinc all the way out to create an air gap wait 10 seconds then t push it back in until it s flush with the trim frame the powerline may have don t push it all the way in glitched it If the above doesn t work perform a factory reset See Factory Reset SwitchLinc Dimmer will dissipate about 1W per SwitchLinc is getting It is normal for wall dimmers to 100W controlled Using metal wall boxes warm to the touch feel warm but not hot removing insulation around the box or controlling a smaller load can lessen the heat A surge or excessive noise on SwitchLinc is locked up SwitchLinc can turn off my responder but nothing happens when send an ON command from SwitchLinc Your responder may be linked Relink your responder to SwitchLinc while the at its off state responding device is on My controller can turn off SwitchLinc but SwitchLinc does not turn SwitchLinc may be linked at its Relink SwitchLinc to your controller while the on when I sendan ON ot state load is on command from my Turn off the circuit breaker and try reinstalling SwitchLinc If you are still experiencing an error beep consult an electrician to help you install SwitchLinc Replace your AF
13. consult an electrician If you are not knowledgeable about and comfortable with electrical circuitry have a qualified electrician install the product for you Tools Needed Flathead screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Wire cutter stripper Voltage meter Installing SwitchLinc in a Typical 2 Way Circuit 1 At the circuit breaker or fuse panel disable the circuit supplying power to the switch 2 Remove the faceplate from the existing switch then unscrew the switch and pull it out from the wall box 3 Disconnect the wires from the switch you are replacing and ensure you have 1 2 of bare wire on the ends 4 Enable power to the switch from the circuit breaker or fuse panel then use a line voltage meter to correctly identify the line load neutral and ground wires Turn the breaker off again Refer to wiring diagram below to properly connect your wires to the INSTEON device Note Mechanical switches dont utilize neutral wires but they are usually available in the back of the switch box Page 4 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM INSTEON 5 Ensure that all wire connectors are firmly attached and that there is no exposed copper except for the ground wire 6 Orient SwitchLinc with the LED bar at the left gently place it into the wall box and screw it into place 7 Enable power to the switch from the circuit breaker or fuse panel 8 Test that SwitchLinc is working properly by using the paddle to turn the light on and off 9
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15. h send and respond to X10 commands However SwitchLinc does not ship with an X10 address so you must set one up when first installing SwitchLinc or after performing a factory reset Add an X10 Address 1 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps about 3 seconds SwitchLinc status LED will blink You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before linking mode times out 2 Using an X10 controller send the X10 address you want to assign to SwitchLinc followed by the ON command three times For example to assign the address A1 you would send A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON 3 Once SwitchLinc Dimmer has received the sequence it will exit linking mode SwitchLinc will double beep Remove an X10 Address If you are no longer going to utilize an X10 address associated with SwitchLinc it is very important that you remove its X10 address Otherwise SwitchLinc will still listen for X10 commands somewhat hindering INSTEON reception and may respond to spurious X10 noise Furthermore SwitchLinc will transmit an X10 address and command every time the button is tapped 1 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps about 3 seconds Page 12 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM INSTEON SwitchLinc status LED will blink 2 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps again SwitchLinc status LED will continue blinking You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before unlinking mode times out 3 Using an X10 controller send the
16. homes Electrical Cable inside Wa Red Traveler Wires Not Used Electrical Cable A nside Wall Si Groun Manually Capper oe timen Ground Copper Page 6 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM INSTEON Notice that the red traveler wires are not used so they are capped off at both ends with wire nuts o The black traveler wire traveler 2 is converted to a line wire o In SwitchLinc Secondary wall box connect traveler 2 to the existing line wire and to SwitchLinc Secondary line wire o Inthe wall box at the other end of the circuit connect traveler 2 to SwitchLinc Primary line wire The SwitchLinc Primary load wire is connected to the actual lights being controlled The load wires on all SwitchLinc Secondaries will not be connected to anything so cap them off with wire nuts All SwitchLinc modules Primary and Secondaries must be connected to neutral and ground o SwitchLinc will not function without a neutral o The switches you are replacing usually will not have a neutral connection o If there is no neutral wire in the wall box consult an electrician or call the INSTEON Support line at 1 800 762 7845 Installing Multi Way SwitchLinc Modules When replacing a 3 way mechanical switch each switch will have three wires connected to it from the wall box Four or more way 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 color
17. ht s to the brightness corresponding with your desired ramp rate see table above 2 Quickly double tap SwitchLinc s Set button SwitchLinc will beep 3 Test ramp rate settings but tapping SwitchLinc or controller button on and off The connected light s will turn on and off at the programmed ramp rate s 4 Ifthe ramp rate is not as desired a Go back to step 1 and repeat the process b Your Set button double tap in step 2 might not have been fast enough and you may have accidentually reprogrammed the local on level instead Note HouseLinc and other home automation software will allow you to set on levels and ramp rates to your exact specifications it even extends the maximum ramp rate from 9 seconds to 8 minutes and apply them consistently to multiple devices throughout your home Programming SwitchLinc as Part of an INSTEON Network SwitchLinc Dimmer can be added to an INSTEON network as both a controller and a responder Additionally it can act as an Access Point to detect your home s electrical phases and allow RF only and powerline only devices to communicate with each other Page 10 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM INSTEON Make SwitchLinc a Controller Follow the steps below to link SwitchLinc as a controller of another INSTEON device a Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps about 3 seconds Status LED will blink green You will have 4 minutes to complete the next steps before linking mode
18. ian device safety standards that the manufacturing site has been audited and that the manufacturer has agreed to a program of quarterly factory follow up inspections to verify continued conformance FCC and Industry Canada Compliance Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Rev 7 or 8 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement The digital circuitry of this device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception However there is no guarantee that interference
19. in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial conformity to the description of the product in this Owner s Manual This warranty shall not apply to defects or errors caused by misuse or neglect If the product is found to be defective in material or workmanship or if the product does not perform as warranted above during the warranty period Seller will either repair it replace it or refund the purchase price at its option upon receipt of the product at the address below postage prepaid with proof of the date of purchase and an explanation of the defect or error The repair replacement or refund that is provided for above shall be the full extent of Seller s liability with respect to this product For repair or replacement during the warranty period call the INSTEON Support line at 800 762 7845 with the Model and Revision of the device to receive an RMA and send the product along with all other required materials to INSTEON ATTN Receiving 16542 Millikan Ave Irvine CA 92606 5027 Limitations The above warranty is in lieu of and Seller disclaims all other warranties whether oral or written express or implied including any warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Any implied warranty including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose which may not be disclaimed or supplanted as provided above shall be limited to the two year of the express warranty above No other repre
20. inc Paddle Like any rocker switch the paddle top turns on the load while the bottom turns it off The load s behavior changes depending on whether you tap double tap or press and hold the paddle Paddle Tap Double Tap Press and Hold Top Ramp to local on level Instant full on Brighten Ramp to full off instant full off Air Gap Anytime you need SwitchLinc s controlled circuit to be unpowered but don t want to turn off the circuit breaker such as when replacing light bulbs use the air gap to quickly and conveniently disable power to the switch Using your fingernail or a small flathead screwdriver pull out SwitchLinc Set button as far as it will go about 1 8 This opens the mechanical contacts and removes all power from SwitchLinc and its load Because SwitchLinc s settings are stored in its non volatile memory your setup information will not be lost To re enable power to SwitchLinc simply push in the Set button until it is flush with the trim frame Local On Level The local on level is the brightness setting at which the connected load will turn on While SwitchLinc Dimmer s default on level is 100 brightness it is adjustable anywhere from off to 100 1 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps SwitchLinc status LED will blink green 2 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps again SwitchLinc status LED will blink red 3 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps a third
21. l INSTEON compatible X1 0 booster to overcome the power line noise Remove the X10 address from the button on your INSTEON controller so it doesn t send Page 18 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM INSTEON both INSTEON and X10 commands If the INSTEON device is still available unlink it from SwitchLinc See Removing SwitchLinc as an INSTEON Controller top on SwitchLinc but KEEN F gt a SWitchLinc is retrying the can brighten and dim it missing NEON GE Perform a factory reset See Factory Reset If the INSTEON device is still available unlink it INSTEON device that your from SwitchLinc See Removing SwitchLinc SwitchLinc is trying to operate Relay as an INSTEON Responder INSTEON responders to SwitchLinc is retrying the respond missing INSTEON device You may have removed an INSTEON device that your SwitchLinc is trying to operate My light only turns off when tap the paddle You may have removed an When press the paddle on SwitchLinc it takes a long time for other Perform a factory reset See Factory Reset Unlike previous X10 only products SwitchLinc does not Get up an X10 address See Adding an X10 have an X10 address set up at Address the factory SwitchLinc doesn t respond to X10 address A1 when first set it up The buld filaments are vibrating Use rough The dimming component service 130V or appliance grade bulbs to inside SwitchLinc chops the redu
22. ly finger pressure snap the light pipe into the frame Refer to Figure 3 at right Figure 3 Insert the new light pipes with the protrusions facing the center If both light pipes are installed correctly they will stick straight out from the back of the frame as shown in Figure 4 below left If installed incorrectly they will appear to be tilted as shown Page 15 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM in Figure 5 below right Figure 4 LED light pipes correctly installed Figure 5 LED light pipes incorrectly installed 9 Gently place the paddle assembly onto front of SwitchLinc A little force may be necessary to snap the assembly over the Set button Reinstall four screws that you removed in step 2 Additional Resources Find home automation solutions helpful tips interactive demos videos user forums and more at the INSTEON Learning Center www smarthome com learningcenter html Specifications General Product Name SwitchLinc Dimmer Brand INSTEON Manufacturer Product Number 2476D INSTEON SwitchLinc Dimmer UPC White 2476D 891114000082 Almond 2476DAL 689076406345 Light Almond 2476DLAL 813922011562 Black 2476DBK 689076406444 Gray 2476DGY 689076406741 Ivory 2476DIV 689076406642 Brown 2476DBR 689076406543 Patent Number U S Patent No 7 345 998 International patents pending Warranty Two years limited INSTEON INSTEON Address 1 ha
23. mber or red LED kit Change paddle and trim frame colors with optional ivory almond black brown or gray kits Wires in like a standard wall switch neutral connection required Supports virtual 3 4 or more way circuits with multiple SwitchLinc modules X10 compatible Two year warranty Paddle Top LED Bar On Bright Brightness Indicator Paddle bottom Off Dim button push Air Gap pull Faceplate F Page 3 of 21 2476D Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM What s in the Box SwitchLinc Dimmer Quick Start Guide Two 2 mounting screws Four 4 wire nuts Installing SwitchLinc CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference This product is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations in the United States or the Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada Use indoors only This product is not designed or approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz single phase Attempting to use this product on non approved power lines may have hazardous consequences Recommended installation practices Use only indoors or in an outdoor rated box Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are installing this product into Installing this product with the power on will expose you to dangerous voltages Connect using only c
24. mbly with a color change kit before or after SwitchLinc is installed During the changeover process power and load may remain on and operating There are no dangerous voltages or unsafe areas under the paddle INSTEON LED kits available frosted white four color includes red amber green and blue Paddle kits available almond light almond ivory gray black brown white TE If SwitchLinc is already installed in the wall remove the wallplate from the switch wall box Remove the four Phillips screws that hold the paddle assembly to the metal frame Pull the entire paddle straight away from the switch You may have to wiggle the bottom of the frame to get it free from the Set button J SE Figure 1 Paddle assembly and SwitchLinc body separated e l F d F pipe out of the frame as shown in Figure 2 at right Do the Using a flat blade or needlenose pliers snap the large light he i same for the small light pipe Figure 2 Snap out the light pipes with a flat tool Choose which LEDs and or paddle and trim frame you would like to install into SwitchLinc Orient the new small light pipe with its protrusion facing toward center of the new frame Snap it into place If placed 4 in backwards or reverse it will not click into place Refer to V Figure 3 at right Dei r Orient the new large light pipe with side that has the most protrusions facing toward the center of the new frame Using on
25. opper or copper clad wire This product may feel warm during operation The amount of heat generated is within approved limits and poses no hazards To minimize heat buildup ensure the area surrounding the rear of this product is as clear of clutter as possible Each INSTEON product is assigned a unique INSTEON I D which is printed on the product s label To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment do not use this product to control loads in excess of the specified maximum s or install in locations with electricity specifications which are outside of the product s specifications If this device supports dimming please note that dimming an inductive load such as a fan or transformer could cause damage to the dimmer the load bearing device or both If the manufacturer of the load device does not recommend dimming use a non dimming INSTEON on off switch USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING AN INDUCTIVE LOAD Identifying the Electrical Wires in Your Home line carries 120VAC electricity into the wall box may also be called hot live or power commonly black neutral returns 120VAC to power company commonly white and in a multi wire bundle load connects to light load device commonly black and in a separate cable jacket ground connection to electrical ground commonly a bare wire a green wire or a screw on a metal box IMPORTANT If you have any difficulties or questions
26. rd coded out of 16 777 216 possible Maximum Scene Memberships Brightness Levels 417 32 On Level 4 locally increments of 1 with software Ramp Rate INSTEON 0 1 to 2 seconds if programmed locally 0 125 seconds to 8 minutes if programmed remotely Page 16 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM On Fast on Scene Commands Supported as Off Fastort Controller Dim Brighten On Fast on Scene Commands Supported as lof Fastof Responder Dim Brighten Software Configurable Yes RF Range 915 MHz X10 Support Yes X10 Addresses 1 optional ships unassigned INSTEON Device Category Dimmer switches INSTEON Device Subcategory Mechanical Mounts in single or multiple ganged wall box Control 200W less load for each immediately adjacent SwitchLinc Dimmer Mounting 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 Wire Nuts 4 included line black load red Wires neutral white ground bare copper Case Color White Set Button Yes Beeper Yes LED Dual color red green setup LED 9 white LEDs Dimensions 4 1 Hx 1 8 W x 1 2 D Weight 3 6 oz Operating Environment Indoors Operating Temperature Range 32 F to 104 F Operating Humidity Range Up to 85 relative humidity Elect
27. rical Voltage Maximum Dimmer load 120 volts AC 10 60 Hertz single phase 600 watts uses 12 Amp triac dimmer load Type s Wired in incandescent lighting devices Retains all settings without power Non volatile EEPROM Standby power consumption 0 59 watts Page 17 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM INSTEON Certifications Safety tested for use in USA and Canada ETL 3017581 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Make sure the circuit breaker is turned on The LED bar on S ae fs Check wall box wires to ensure all connections SwitchLinc is not turning Bee is not getting are tight and no bare wires are exposed won t control my light Check the light fixture to ensure all connections are tight and no bare wires are exposed on at all and SwitchLinc Look in the rear of the wall box for a group of The switch I m replacing SwitchLinc needs a neutral white wires all tied together with a wire nut only has two wires wire in order to operate Those are the neutral wires Connect the neutral SwitchLinc wire there SwitchLinc and the controller Make sure two Access Points 2443 or other are on opposite powerline dual band INSTEON products are properly phases installed to detect the two powerline phases receiving signals from Powerline signals can t travel through power INSTEON or X10 Wee i puggeaimio filters Plugging the Controller directly into a controllers
28. s for North American homes 11 12 INSTEON Line wire also called hot Black Neutral wire White wire bundle Ground wire Bare copper green wire or green screw Load wire Red Traveler wires Black and or red Disable power at the circuit breaker panel Pull all the switches in the multi way circuit out of their wall boxes Each switch should have at least three wires connected to it depending on whether it is a 3 way 4 way or more way circuit Unscrew the wires from the old switches If the wires cannot be unscrewed cut the wires where they enter the switch and strip 1 2 of bare Fig 1 insulation off the ends Turn the electricity back on gt Make sure the wires are not touching anything They are not A Pa grounded and could cause an electrical shock Using a voltage meter individually test and identify each wire see Fig 1 Fig 2 The wire measuring 120VAC is the line wire usually black Turn the electricity back off SC Connect the wall box line wire and black traveler wire to SwitchLinc Secondary line wire Cap all three wires together with a wire nut see Fig 2 Fig 3 Cap wall box red traveler wire with a wire nut M Cap SwitchLinc Secondary red load wire with a wire nut ke bX By Locate the neutral wires usually a white wire bundle in the rear of the wall yy G box Connect SwitchLinc Secondary white neutral wire to the box neutral wires with a wire nut see Fig 3 Connect SwitchLinc Secondary b
29. sentation or claim of any nature by any person shall be binding upon Seller or modify the terms of the above warranty and disclaimer Home automation devices have the risk of failure to operate incorrect operation or electrical or mechanical tampering For optimal use manually verify the device state Any home automation device should be viewed as a convenience but not as a sole method for controlling your home In no event shall Seller be liable for special incidental consequential or other damages resulting from possession or use of this device including without limitation damage to property and to the extent permitted by law personal injury even if Seller knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or the exclusion or limitation of damages in which case the above limitations and or exclusions may not apply to you You may also have other legal rights that may vary from state to state Protected under U S and foreign patents see www insteon com Copyright 2012 INSTEON 16542 Millikan Ave Irvine CA 92606 800 762 7845 www insteon com Page 21 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM INSTEON
30. time SwitchLinc status LED will blink green 4 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps a fourth time SwitchLinc status LED will blink red 5 Tap SwitchLinc Set button SwitchLinc will beep Status LED will double blink red 6 Use SwitchLinc s paddle to adjust the connected load s to the designed brightness level Press and hold the paddle top or bottom to gradually brighten dim the light s Press and hold the paddle bottom to gradually dim the light s Release paddle when you reach the desired brightness level 7 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps 8 Test the local on level by tapping SwitchLinc s paddle on and off The load connected to SwitchLinc will ramp to the local on level Page 9 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM INSTEON Ramp Rate The local ramp rate is the time it takes for SwitchLinc to reach 100 brightness from off when controlled at the paddle The default ramp rate is 0 5 seconds but it is adjustable from instant on to 9 seconds using Set button or up to 8 minutes with software The ramp rate is set up using the light s brightness level as the indicator for the ramping speed the brighter the light the faster the ramp rate Refer to this table to help you set your desired ramp rate Brightness Level Ramp Rate in Seconds 90 100 0 1 77 86 0 2 65 74 0 3 52 61 2 0 39 48 2 0 26 35 4 5 13 23 6 5 1 10 8 5 1 9 0 1 Adjust the connected lig
31. times out 2 Set the responder to the state you want to activate from SwitchLinc eg on 50 brightness off If the responder is a multi scene device such as a KeypadLinc tap the scene button you want to control so its LED illuminates 3 Press and hold the responder s Set button for 3 seconds SwitchLinc will double beep and status LED will stop blinking Responder LED will stop blinking and it may double beep 4 Confirm that linking was successful by tapping SwitchLinc paddle on and off The responder will respond appropriately 5 If you want SwitchLinc to control multiple responders repeat steps 1 4 with each additional responder or see Add Multiple Scene Responders Remove SwitchLinc as a Controller If you are disabling or removing any INSTEON responders that SwitchLinc controls it is very important that you unlink each responder from SwitchLinc before disabling or removal Otherwise SwitchLinc will repeatedly try to send commands causing delays in your INSTEON network s inter device communication 1 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps about 3 seconds Status LED will blink green 2 Again press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps about 3 seconds Status LED will blink red You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before unlinking mode times out 3 Press and hold the responder Set button for 3 seconds SwitchLinc will double beep and status LED will stop blinking 4 Confirm that unlinking was successf
32. ul by tapping SwitchLinc paddle on and off The responder will no longer respond Make SwitchLinc a Responder Follow the steps below to make SwitchLinc a responder of another INSTEON controller 1 Press and hold the controller Set or scene button until it beeps and or LED blinks about 3 seconds If the controller is a multi scene device such as a KeypadLinc press and hold the scene button you want to use as the controller Controller LED will blink You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before linking mode times out 2 Use SwitchLinc to set the connected load to the state you want to activate from the controller e g on 50 brightness off 3 Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it double beeps about 3 seconds SwitchLinc status LED will flash once then turn on solid 4 Confirm that linking was successful by tapping the controller button on and off The load connected to SwitchLinc will respond appropriately Remove SwitchLinc as a Responder If you are going to disable or remove SwitchLinc it is very important that you unlink it from all controllers Otherwise the controllers will try sending commands to SwitchLinc causing delays in your INSTEON network s inter device communication Page 11 of 21 Rev 1 21 2014 7 15 AM INSTEON 1 Press and hold the controller Set or scene button until it beeps and or LED blinks about 3 seconds Controller LED will blink 2 Press and hold the controller Set or scene button
33. will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause such interference which can be verified by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna of the device experiencing the interference Increase the distance between this device and the receiver Connect the device to an AC outlet on a circuit different from the one that supplies power to the receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician WARNING Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ETL UL Warning Safety Warning CAUTION To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment do not install this device to control a receptacle a motor operated appliance a fluorescent lighting fixture or a transformer supplied appliance Gradateurs commandant une lampe a filament de tungstene afin de reduire le risqu de surchauffe et la possibilite d endommagement a d autres materiels ne pas installer pour commander une prise un appareil a moteur une lampe fluorescente ou un appareil alimente par un transformateur Limited Warranty Seller warrants to the original consumer purchaser of this product that for a period of two years from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects
34. witch 3 Switch 2 Line Black LoadjRed Neutral White Neutral White Main Panel 120 VAC Note The wire colors indicated are the usual colors and may differ in some homes To learn more about multi way circuits go to your preferred Internet search engine and enter the search terms 3 way switch or 4 way switch Using SwitchLinc in Virtual Multi Way Circuits You can use SwitchLinc modules to replace switches in multi way circuits that are already wired in or to create multi way circuits where there is no existing wiring These are called virtual multi way circuits In a virtual multi way circuit only one SwitchLinc called SwitchLinc Primary is actually connected to and controls the load Any additional SwitchLinc modules called SwitchLinc Secondaries are only connected to the powerline via the line and neutral wires All SwitchLinc modules can communicate with one another using INSTEON networking on the powerline After wiring in SwitchLinc modules you can create a virtual multi way circuit by setting up all of the modules to control each other The diagram below shows how you convert a wired in 3 way circuit using two SwitchLinc modules Note Actual location of SwitchLinc wires may differ with product revision or model 3 Way Wiring Diagram Incoming Power e Electricity Note The wire colces indicated are the usual colors and may differ in some

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