ABOUT SWITCHLINC DIMMER SWITCH

What is INSTEON?

Key SwitchLinc Dimmer Switch Features

HOW TO INSTALL SWITCHLINC DIMMER SWITCH

Tools You Will Need

Preparing to Install SwitchLinc

Installing SwitchLinc

Installing SwitchLinc in a Multi-Way Circuit

HOW TO USE SWITCHLINC DIMMER SWITCH

Using the Paddle

Using the Air Gap

HOW TO SET UP SWITCHLINC DIMMER SWITCH TO CONTROL AN INSTEON DEVICE

Linking SwitchLinc to Control an INSTEON Device

Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc

HOW TO SET UP SWITCHLINC DIMMER SWITCH TO BE REMOTELY CONTROLLED BY AN INSTEON CONTROLLER

Linking an INSTEON Controller to SwitchLinc

Unlinking SwitchLinc from an INSTEON Controller

HOW TO SET UP ON-LEVELS AND RAMP RATES

About On-Levels and Ramp Rates

Setting the On-Level

Setting the Ramp Rate

HOW TO CREATE AN INSTEON SCENE

Creating an INSTEON Scene

ADVANCED FEATURES OF SWITCHLINC DIMMER SWITCH

Multi-Linking and Multi-Unlinking

Cross-Linking More Than One INSTEON Device

Restoring Power to SwitchLinc

Resetting SwitchLinc to Its Factory Default Settings

X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS

Setting the X10 Primary Address

Removing the X10 Primary Address

Setting the X10 Ramp Rate and X10 On-Level for the X10 Primary Address

Enabling and Disabling X10 Resume Dim

ADVANCED X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS

About the Advanced X10 Programming Options

Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address

Remotely Setting the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address

About X10 Scene Address Programming

Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for an X10 Scene Address

Remotely Setting the On-Level for an X10 Scene Address

Remotely Removing an X10 Scene Address

COLOR OPTIONS FOR SWITCHLINC DIMMER SWITCH

Paddle and LED Color Options

Changing the Paddle and LED Colors

ABOUT INSTEON

Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable

Further Enhancing Reliability

Using Dual-Band INSTEON Products to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network

About INSTEON and X10

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting SwitchLinc

SPECIFICATIONS

SwitchLinc Dimmer Switch Specifications

Certification

Limited Warranty

Reliable
With every INSTEON device being a repeater (see how this works), the signal gets stronger with every INSTEON device you add to your home, giving you unsurpassed reliability. In addition, each INSTEON message contains error detection, so lights turning on accidentally will virtually never happen.

Fast
Other home automation networks have a noticeable delay when turning on a light or activating an appliance. INSTEON messages get through in less than 0.05 seconds - faster than the human eye can detect, so there are not visible delays. Activate an INSTEON switch and the lights turn on instantly.

X10 Ready
If you've already started putting together an X10 home control network, INSTEON's backward compatibility with X10 devices provides a painless upgrade path to an INSTEON network for the ultimate home automation system. Get the reliability and speed you need without scrapping your existing X10 network.

Affordable
While other home automation systems extend into the thousands of dollars to install and implement, a complete INSTEON system costs a fraction of its competitors. INSTEON can be integrated into any number of products easily and at a very low cost, so it will impact your life a whole lot more than it will impact your wallet.

Common Applications:

• Scene and remote control lighting
• Security alarm interfaces and sensors
• Home sensors (e.g., water, humidity, temperature)
• Access control (e.g., door locks)
• Heating and cooling (HVAC) control and management
• Audio-video control
• Appliance management
• Energy savings
  
  

How INSTEON Works

What makes INSTEON the most reliable home automation network is its dual-mesh network. INSTEON devices use both radio frequency signals and the home's existing wiring to talk to each other. Every message is confirmed as it is received, and if any errors are detected, the message is automatically resent.

Unlike all other mesh networks, INSTEON's mesh netowrk has every INSTEON device acting as a repeater -- receiving and sending every message to all other devices in the network. So instead of stressing the network by adding more INSTEON devices, you actually strengthen it (see how this works). Other mesh networks use router tables, and only those products involved in routing the signal act as repeaters - resulting in a less reliable network.

No central controller or networking setup is required. Once your module is installed, just use a series of button presses or taps to Link your devices together. INSTEON devices can act as a Controller, Responder or both!

Most importantly, INSTEON networks are extremely secure. Each INSTEON device is assigned a unique INSTEON ID, so unless neighbors or would-be hackers have access to your particular device's INSTEON ID, they won't be able to control your home, even if they are using similar products.

Technology Comparison

• INSTEON: Moderately priced, highly reliable dual-mesh RF & power line technology
• UPB: Expensive single-band technology
• X10: Inexpensive but lacks the robustness, flexibility and reliability required by home-control applications
• ZigBee & Z-Wave: Single-band (RF-only) wireless networks that require a network controller
  

Key SwitchLinc Dimmer Switch Features

• After installation, setup is easy – Links to controlled devices and other controllers in minutes
• Controls all standard incandescent lamps, up to 600 watts (1000W in High Wattage model - 2476DH)
• Paddle has true rocker action – top is on or bright, bottom is off or dim
• 9-level LED bar shows brightness of lights
• Dims lights to 32 brightness levels
• Changes brightness at 32 Ramp Rates
• Paddle and trim frame colors are changeable to ivory, almond, black, brown, or gray with optional kit (comes in white)
• White LED bar color is changeable to green, blue, amber, or red with optional kit
• Responds to commands from X10 controllers and sends X10 commands to X10 devices
• Wires in like a standard wall switch (but also requires a NEUTRAL connection)
• Supports "virtual" 3-, 4-, or more-way circuits with multiple SwitchLinc modules
• Warranted for 2 years
  

• A flathead screwdriver to remove the faceplate from the switch junction box
• A Phillips screwdriver for the screws that hold the INSTEON device in its junction box
• A wire cutter and stripper if the switch you are replacing requires you to cut the wires to remove them
• 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 INSTEON devices, 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 with multi-way lighting circuits. A voltmeter is ideal for this application. Many of the digital models can also read current so you can measure how much power is being drawn by the switch’s load.

A simpler measurement tool, available at most home improvement centers, is a voltage sensor. This device, often costing less than $20, can sense voltage when placed near a wire. The tip of the voltage sensor can tell if voltage is on the wire without touching the bare copper conductor or breaking the insulation. When using these tools, be certain to read and understand the safety instructions. Often when these tools are used, the power to the circuit will need to be turned on. When working around live electrical wires, take your time and concentrate on the task.

Prior to installing SwitchLinc, please review the entire installation procedure and take the following precautions:

• Do not use SwitchLinc to control an electrical outlet, because non-dimmable or inductive devices may be plugged into it
• SwitchLinc 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 has adequate ventilation by clearing away excess insulation.
• Use indoors or in a properly insulated and weatherproof electrical box only
• Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are installing SwitchLinc in. Installing SwitchLinc with the power on will expose you to dangerous voltages.
• SwitchLinc 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, the switch you are replacing will not normally have a connection to the NEUTRAL wire. However, most junction boxes will contain a NEUTRAL wire that you can connect SwitchLinc to. If your junction box does not contain a NEUTRAL wire, please call Smarthome Tech Support at 1-800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846) or consult an electrician.
• Connect only copper or copper-clad wire to SwitchLinc
• To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, use SwitchLinc 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 On/Off Switch. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING AN INDUCTIVE LOAD.
• SwitchLinc can be mounted in a single or multiple-ganged junction box. However, SwitchLinc will control 200W less for each immediately adjacent SwitchLinc installed. For example, a 600W load control will become 400W with another electronic dimmer installed to the immediate right or left. Use a triple-gang box with a non-dimming INSTEON On/Off Switch in the center to avoid de-rating the load control.
• Each INSTEON device is assigned a unique INSTEON ID, which is printed on a label on the front of the module. It is recommended that you prepare a list of all the INSTEON modules you are installing, including their INSTEON ID and their location (e.g. 01.F7.G5, Mike’s Bedroom light). It is only necessary to know the INSTEON ID if you will be using optional automation software (such as SmartLabs HouseLinc) to program and control your devices. However, it will be helpful to have a list of your devices, should you choose to use automation software later. Creating a list prior to installation will prevent you from needing to re-open all the junction boxes and fixtures to determine the INSTEON IDs later.
  
  

For High Wattage/1000W (2476DH) Models only:

• If the dissipation fins prevent SwitchLinc from fitting in the desired installation location, the fins can be removed by grasping the edge of each fin with pliers, and bending the fin back and forth along the score until the fin breaks off. The removal of each individual fin reduces the SwitchLinc rated capacity by 100W, since removing the fins reduces the heat dissipation capacity. Removing a single fin reduces the SwitchLinc rating to 900W, removing 2 fins reduces capacity to 800W, and removing all 4 fins reduces capacity to 600W. Please note: dissipation fins cannot be reattached once removed.

1. At the circuit breaker or fuse panel, disconnect the power for all of the circuits in the switch junction box. Verify that the power is off by trying to turn on the lights controlled by the switches.
   
   
2. Remove the faceplate from the switch you are replacing. Then, unscrew the switch itself and pull it out from the junction box.
   
   
3. 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 ½ inch of insulation off the ends.
   
   
4. If you are installing SwitchLinc into a standard 2-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.
   
   
5. If you are installing SwitchLinc into a multi-way circuit (where more than one switch controls the load), follow the instructions in the section Installing SwitchLinc in a Multi-Way Circuit, to identify and connect the LINE, TRAVELER, NEUTRAL, and GROUND wires
   
   
6. 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
   
   
7. Gently place SwitchLinc into the junction box, orienting the unit with the LED bar on the left. Then, screw SwitchLinc into place.
   
   
8. Turn the circuit breaker back on or reinstall the fuse
   
   
9. After the bottom LED in the LED bar comes on, test that SwitchLinc is working properly by turning the light on and off
   
   
10. Reinstall the faceplate

NOTE: The NEUTRAL wire will not normally be connected to the switch you are replacing. If there is no NEUTRAL wire in the junction box, please consult an electrician or call: Smarthome Tech Support 1-800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846)

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.

By creating virtual multi-way Circuits, you can use SwitchLinc to replace switches in multi-way circuits that are already wired in, or you can use them to create multi-way circuits where there is no existing wiring.

Here is how a typical wired-in 3-way circuit (with two switches) works with non-SwitchLinc switches:

A wired-in 4- or more-way non-SwitchLinc 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.

To learn more about multi-way circuits, go to Google.com or another search engine on the Internet and enter the search terms "3-way switch" or "4-way switch."

Using SwitchLinc in Virtual Multi-Way Circuits

In a virtual multi-way circuit, only one SwitchLinc, called the SwitchLinc Primary, actually controls the load in the multi-way circuit. Any additional SwitchLinc modules, called SwitchLinc Secondaries, are not connected to the load, but only to the power line (by being wired to the LINE and NEUTRAL wires). All of the SwitchLinc modules can communicate with one another using INSTEON networking on the power line. After wiring in the SwitchLinc modules, you create the virtual multi-way circuit by setting up all of the modules to control each other. See Cross-Linking More Than One INSTEON Device. The diagram below shows how you convert a wired-in 3-way circuit into a virtual 3-way circuit using two SwitchLinc modules.

• Notice that one of the TRAVELER wires (TRAVELER 1, the red one) is not used, so you will cap it off at both ends with a wire nut

• The other TRAVELER (TRAVELER 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 modules, whether they are Primaries or Secondaries, must be connected to NEUTRAL and to GROUND. Note that the switches you are replacing will not normally have a connection to NEUTRAL. If there is no NEUTRAL wire in the junction box (SwitchLinc will not function without a NEUTRAL), please consult an electrician or call Smarthome Tech Support at 1-800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846).

Step-by-Step Instructions For 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-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.

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). Disable power at the circuit breaker panel Pull all the switches in the multi-way circuit out of their junction boxes. Each switch should have three wires connected to it. If the circuit is a 4-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 ½ 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 sensor, individually test each wire for voltage. When you measure 120 Volts AC, that wire is the LINE wire (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 modules

Step 1

Connect the SwitchLinc Secondary’s LINE wire. The SwitchLinc 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 all together with a single wire nut.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Cap the red LOAD wire from the SwitchLinc Secondary. Put a wire nut on the end of the SwitchLinc Secondary’s LOAD wire to ensure that it won’t connect to anything.

Step 4

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 requires this connection in order to draw a small amount of power for itself (SwitchLinc will not function without a NEUTRAL). Connect SwitchLinc Secondary’s white NEUTRAL wire to the other NEUTRAL wires with a wire nut.

Step 5

Connect the SwitchLinc Secondary’s GROUND wire. Connect the bare copper GROUND wire to the other GROUND wires in the junction box.

Step 6

Connect the SwitchLinc Primary’s LINE wire. Use a wire nut to connect the TRAVELER wire (usually black) that you identified as connected to the LINE wire to the SwitchLinc Primary’s black LINE wire.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

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.

Step 11

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 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 4-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, so put wire nuts on the ends of them.
   
   
3. Cap the red LOAD wire from the SwitchLinc Secondary. Put a wire 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, above.

• Tap the paddle top to make your light turn on 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 turn off 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 & hold the paddle top to gradually brighten your light from whatever brightness it currently has to full-on.
• Press & hold the paddle bottom to gradually dim your light from whatever brightness it currently has to full-off.

To disable power, pull the Set button at the bottom of the switch out as far as it will go (about 1/8 inch). This will open the mechanical contacts and will remove all power from the INSTEON device and the load that it controls until the Set button is pushed back in. However, because the INSTEON device's settings are stored in non-volatile memory, setup information will not be lost when the unit is unpowered.

To restore power, tap the air gap back into place, until its top is even with the trim frame.

BE CAREFUL: If you press the Set button in too far, you might inadvertently reset the INSTEON device to its factory default settings. Make sure to only push the Set button down so that it is flush with the trim frame.

The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:

1. Set SwitchLinc to Linking Mode by pressing & holding the paddle top for 10 seconds
   

   The top LED in the LED bar will begin blinking and the light it is wired to will flash once
   
   

2. Set SwitchLinc to Unlinking Mode by pressing & holding the paddle top for another 10 seconds
   

   The light it is wired to will flash once again and the LED will continue blinking

   You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before Unlinking Mode automatically times out.
   
   
3. Follow the same method you used to Link your INSTEON Responder to Unlink it. (On most INSTEON devices, you just push an On button for 10 seconds or a Set button for 3 seconds.)

   Most Responders will beep once, then double-beep when Unlinking has been established

   If your Responder is a dimmable device, it will flash its controlled light twice

   The light wired to SwitchLinc will flash once and the LED will stop blinking and turn on solid
   

4. Test that SwitchLinc no longer controls the Responder by pressing the paddle top and bottom on the SwitchLinc you just Unlinked
   

The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:

Press & hold the SwitchLinc paddle top for 10 seconds The controlled light will flash twice The SwitchLinc LED will turn on solid

Press & hold the paddle top

The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:

Press & hold the SwitchLinc paddle top for 10 seconds The controlled light will flash twice The SwitchLinc LED will flash once, then turn on solid

Press & hold the paddle top

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 seconds to ramp between full-on and full-off. The default is 0.1 seconds (or 0.5 seconds for SwitchLinc models only).

On-Levels and Ramp Rates may be activated in two ways:

• Locally, by tapping the On/Off button on the device itself (SwitchLinc paddle, ToggleLinc toggle, KeypadLinc button, etc.)
• Remotely, by tapping the On/Off button on a Linked Controller
  
  

A single INSTEON device is capable of storing multiple On-Levels and Ramp Rates. If you'd like, you can Link different On-Levels or Ramp Rates for each Controller (or each button if it is a multi-scene Controller).

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, (but it is recommended to set up the Ramp Rate first). When you do the lock-in, the currently set On-Level and Ramp Rate are locked in together.

To set your dimmer's On-Level:

1. Use either the local buttons on your INSTEON dimmer or a Linked INSTEON Controller to adjust the light to the desired brightness
   • Press & hold the On button on the INSTEON dimmer or Controller to brighten the light. Release at the desired brightness.
   • Press & hold the Off button on the INSTEON dimmer or Controller to dim the connected light. Release at the desired brightness.
   
   
2. Once the desired brightness had been achieved, tap the Set button on your dimmer once
   

   The controlled light will flash once
   

   (Some INSTEON models will beep once)
   

3. The local On-Level has now been set. If you would like to set up a Controller to set your dimmer to the above On-Level, proceed to step 4.
   
   
4. Choose the desired button on your INSTEON Controller and Link it to your INSTEON dimmer (see the Controller's Owner's Manual)
   
   
5. Test the On-Level settings by pressing the On/Off buttons on your INSTEON dimmer or Controller

If you are setting an On-Level to a new device for the first time, you will need to set the On-Level twice.
Dimmable INSTEON devices are programmed to lock in at full-brightness the very first time an On-Level is set. After the initial On-Level setup, you will be able to lock in the On-Level at any brightness level.

NOTE:
If the INSTEON dimmer is blinking its Status LED, you held the Set button down too long. Holding down the Set button for 3 seconds is an alternate way to place the INSTEON dimmer into Linking Mode.
Linking Mode will time out after 4 minutes of inactivity. To manually exit Linking Mode, tap any button except the Set button.

To set your dimmer's Ramp Rate:

1. Use either the local buttons on your INSTEON dimmer or an INSTEON Controller to adjust the Ramp Rate of your light
   • Press & hold the On button on the INSTEON dimmer or Controller to brighten the light. The brighter the light is during this step, the faster the Ramp Rate will be.
   • Press & hold the Off button on the INSTEON dimmer or Controller to dim the light. The dimmer the light is during this step, the slower the Ramp Rate will be.

   The following table gives the approximate relationship between the brightness you set and the Ramp Rate you get.
   

   Approximate Brightness Level	Ramp Rate in Seconds
   90-100%	0.1
   77-87%	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
2. Once the desired Ramp Rate has been achieved, tap the Set button on your dimmer twice quickly
   

   The controlled light will flash once
   

   (Some INSTEON models will beep)
   

3. The local Ramp Rate has now been set. To set up a Controller to control your dimmer with the above Ramp Rate, proceed to step 4.
   
   
4. Choose the desired button on your Controller and Link it to your INSTEON dimmer (see the Controller's Owner's Manual)
   
   
5. Test the Ramp Rate settings by pressing the On/Off buttons on your
   INSTEON dimmer or Controller
   
   

   NOTE: If the light is ramping to less than full brightness, then the time it will take will be proportionately less. For instance, if the light is going to be half brightness, the time it will take for a given Ramp Rate will be halved.

   
   

   BE CAREFUL
   If the controlled light flashes twice or you heard two beeps, you didn’t double-press the Set button fast enough, and the INSTEON dimmer's On-Level was actually set up twice. Reset the correct On-Level and try the Ramp Rate setting again.
   
   

INSTEON scenes are very easy to set up - just Link more than one INSTEON Responder to the same On/Off or Scene button pair on an INSTEON 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 your Controller (see your device's Owner's Manual for instructions on how to Link the device to a Controller). Or, save time and create multiple Links by Multi-Linking.

Multi-Linking

Multi-Linking Mode allows you to Link multiple INSTEON devices to a single Controller, one after the other. Once in Multi-Linking Mode, you can Link any number of Responders without having to press & hold the Controller's On button for 10 seconds for each Responder. Using Multi-Linking Mode is the fastest way to create an INSTEON scene.

The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:

1. At the Controller, press & hold the desired On or Scene button for about 10 seconds
   
   
2. Tap the same On or Scene button again
   Multi-Linking Mode will automatically time out after 4 minutes of inactivity.
   
   
3. For each of the Responders you wish to control, set the light to the state you wish to activate from the Controller (turn it on if you wish it to be on, or off if you wish it to be off when the Controller activates the scene)
   
   • If the Responder is a multi-scene device (e.g., KeypadLinc), tap the Scene button to illuminate the LED. (If you wish the Responder's scene to turn off, tap the Scene button again to turn the LED off, then proceed to the next step.)
   
   
4. One at a time, press & hold each of the Responder's Set buttons for about 5 seconds
   
   • If your Responder is a dimmable device, set the Ramp Rate and On-Level. See Setting the Ramp Rate and/or Setting the On-Level.
   
   
5. After you have Linked all the desired Responders, tap the Controller's Set button to exit Multi-Linking Mode
   
   
6. Test that your INSTEON scene is working by pressing the On/Off buttons on the Controller you just Linked

Multi-Unlinking

Multi-Unlinking Mode can be used to quickly remove devices from an INSTEON scene. You may remove as many of the Linked Responders from the scene as you would like.

The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:

1. At the Controller, press & hold the Off or Scene button you wish to Unlink for about 10 seconds
   
   
2. Press & hold the same button on the Controller for another 10 seconds
   
   
3. Tap the same button
   
   You will have 4 minutes of inactivity before Multi-Unlinking Mode automatically times out.
   
   
4. For each of the Responders you wish to Unlink:
   • If the Responder is a multi-scene device (e.g., KeypadLinc), tap the Scene button you wish to Unlink
   • Press & hold the Responder's Set button for about 5 seconds
   
   
5. After you have Unlinked the desired Responders, tap the Controller's Set button to exit Multi-Unlinking Mode
   
   
6. Test that you have removed the desired devices from the INSTEON scene by pressing the On/Off buttons on the Controller you just Unlinked

Cross-Linking in a 3-Way Circuit

Cross-Linking switches allows you to track the on/off status of the load on all Linked INSTEON switches. For this example we will use a primary switch controlling the load and one secondary in a virtual 3-way. They will be referred to as: Primary Switch (load-controlling) and Secondary Switch.

1. Link Primary Switch to Secondary Switch (using Primary Switch as the Controller)
   
   
2. Cross-Link Secondary Switch to Primary Switch (using Secondary Switch as the Controller)
   
   

Upon successful completion, each switch in the above scenario will now track the on/off status on the LED of the other switches it has been Cross-Linked to.

Cross-Linking in a Multi-Way Circuit Using Multi-Link Mode

When you have more than two switches controlling a single light, you can use a feature called Multi-Linking to Link one switch to multiple others in one step. But remember, for Cross-Linking, all non-load-controlling switches need to be Linked to the load-Controlling switch in a complete Link (meaning the load-controlling switch to the controlled switch, then from the controlled switch to the load-controlling switch).

For this example, we will use a primary switch controlling the load and two secondary switches in a virtual 4-way. They will be referred to as: Primary Switch (load-controlling), Secondary Switch 1, and Secondary Switch 2.

1. Press & hold the Primary Switch in the on position for about 10 seconds
   
   
2. Tap the Primary Switch Set button
   
   
3. You can now Link Primary Switch to your remaining switches. Go to Secondary Switch, and press & hold it in the on position for about 10 seconds
   
   
4. Repeat step 3 for each additional switch
   NOTE: Because you are Linking more than one switch to Primary Switch, the Primary Switch LED will not stop blinking until all other switches are Linked and the circuit is complete.
   
   
5. To complete the circuit, tap the Primary Switch On button once
   
   

To finish the Multi-Linking process between all your switches, you must repeat steps 1 through 5, using each secondary switch as the starter switch.

Upon successful completion, each switch in the above scenario will now track the on/off status on the LED of the other switches it has been Cross-Linked to.

The factory reset procedure can be used to clear the SwitchLinc memory and restore its factory default settings. This procedure will clear the unit of all INSTEON Links, and any programmed X10 Primary Addresses or X10 Scene Addresses.

1. Before resetting a SwitchLinc that has been Linked to an INSTEON Controller, be sure to Unlink it from the Controller first. See Unlinking SwitchLinc from an INSTEON Controller.
   
   
2. If you are using SwitchLinc to control any INSTEON devices other than the light it is wired to, Unlink those devices from SwitchLinc. See Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc.
   
   
3. 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.
   

   The Status LED and the light it is wired to SwitchLinc will turn off
   
   

4. After 10 seconds, push the Set button all the way down and hold for 3 seconds, then release
   

   A few seconds after you release the Set button, the light it is wired to and the LED will turn on
   
   

   Factory reset is now complete. SwitchLinc is now reset to all the default settings and is ready for fresh programming and use.

Note: Unless they have been Unlinked, devices that have been previously Linked to SwitchLinc 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. Follow the procedure Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc.

You must do this before your INSTEON device will respond to X10 commands. You can use any of the 256 possible X10 addresses for the X10 Primary Address.

1. Set your INSTEON device to Linking Mode. (For most devices, you just press & hold an On or Scene button for 10 seconds, or a Set button for 3 seconds.)
   

   The device's LED will begin blinking and the controlled light will flash

   You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before Linking Mode automatically times out.
   
   
2. Using an X10 Controller, send the X10 Primary Address you want to assign, followed by the ON command three times.
   For example, to assign the address A1, you would send "A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON".
   
   Once the INSTEON device has received the sequence three times, it will exit Linking Mode.

1. Set your INSTEON device to Unlinking Mode. (For most Controllers you press & hold an On or Scene button for 10 seconds twice or a Set button for 3 seconds twice.)
   

   The device's LED will begin blinking and the controlled light will flash for each 10 second interval

   You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before Unlinking Mode automatically times out.
   
   
2. 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.
   
   Once the INSTEON device has received the Address three times, it will exit Unlinking Mode.

See the section Setting the Ramp Rate and/or Setting the On-Level for instructions on setting up the local Ramp Rate and local On-Level.

NOTE: If you want an X10 Ramp Rate and On-Level other than the local values, you can set up one or more X10 Scene Addresses as described in the sections Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for an X10 Scene Address and Remotely Setting the On-Level for an X10 Scene Address.

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 Setting the On-Level for instructions on setting up the local On-Level.

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 Ramp Rate has exactly the same effect as manually setting the local Ramp Rate.

1. Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:

O16

N16

M16

P16

M16

2. Send the X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code).



3. Use any Linked Controller to adjust the INSTEON dimmer’s brightness so it corresponds to the Ramp Rate you want in the table below. Brighter is faster. (NOTE: For SwitchLinc models, if you are careful when using the paddle, you can still set one of 32 brightnesses even though there are only 9 LED brightness indicators.)

4. Send the following X10 Address sequence to lock in the new Ramp Rate:

   O16

   P16

   N16

   M16

   O16

   The INSTEON dimmer will flash its LED and the controlled light

1. Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:

O16

N16

M16

P16

M16

2. Send the X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code)


3. Set the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address by adjusting the INSTEON dimmer’s brightness using its switch 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:

   P16

   N16

   M16

   O16

   M16

   The INSTEON dimmer will flash its LED and the controlled light

1. Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:

O16

N16

M16

P16

M16

2. Send the the INSTEON dimmer's X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code)



3. Use any Controller to adjust the INSTEON dimmer’s brightness so it corresponds to the Ramp Rate you want in the table below. Brighter is faster. (NOTE: For SwitchLinc models, if you are careful when using the paddle, you can still set one of 32 brightnesses even though there are only 9 LED brightness indicators.)

4. Send the following X10 Address sequence:

O16

P16

N16

M16

O16

5. Send the X10 Scene Address (house code and unit code)
   

   The INSTEON dimmer will flash its LED and the controlled light

1. Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:

O16

N16

M16

P16

M16

2. Set the On-Level for the X10 Scene Address by adjusting the INSTEON dimmer’s brightness using its switch or any Linked Controller. If you skip this step, the current On-Level will be used. A scene can trigger the INSTEON dimmer to go off by setting the On-Level to 0%.


3. Send the following X10 Address sequence:

M16

N16

O16

P16

4. Send the desired X10 Scene Address (house code and unit code) to lock in the new On-Level and X10 Scene Address
   

   The INSTEON dimmer will flash its LED and the controlled light

1. Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:
   

O16

N16

M16

P16

M16

2. Send the INSTEON device's X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code)


3. Send an X10 ON or OFF command
   
   
4. Send the following X10 Address sequence:

O16

P16

M16

N16

5. Send the X10 Scene Address (house code and unit code) that is to be removed
   

   The INSTEON device will flash its LED and the controlled light

SwitchLinc comes standard with a white paddle assembly. You can optionally purchase ivory (#2400I), almond (#2400AL), black (#2400BK), brown (#2400BR), or gray (#2400GY) SwitchLinc Color Change Kits from Smarthome.com.

Light-pipe color change kits for the LEDs are also available from Smarthome.com. SwitchLinc Indicator Color Change Kits (#2400L) are available in blue, red, frosted white or 4-color packs.

To further ensure reliability, every INSTEON device confirms that it has received a command. If an INSTEON Controller does not receive this confirmation, it will automatically retransmit the command up to five times.

Dual-band products also translate RF signals into power line signals, allowing communication between RF-only and power line-only INSTEON devices. While only one properly installed dual-band product is needed to translate signals between the two phases, it is recommended to have at least two dual-band products for the best INSTEON network performance.

Possible BoosterLinc Interference with INSTEON

If you have installed older SmartLabs 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, SmartLabs (#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:

• White BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters (#4827) shipped before February 1, 2005, with V2.5 or earlier firmware
• 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 call Smarthome Tech Support at 800-762-7846 for help with replacing your older BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters with newer INSTEON-compatible ones.

The following pre-INSTEON SmartLabs 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.

KeypadLinc™ 6-Button with Integrated Dimmer (#12073W, #12073WB and #12073WW) SwitchLinc™ Relay 2-Way (#23883 and #23883T) ToggleLinc™ 2-Way Dimmer (#23890) and Switch (#23893)

Note To disable BoosterLinc X10 Signal Amplification on these products: Press & hold the Set button Send the X10 Primary Address Send an X10 OFF command You can send an X10 ON command in Step 3 to re-enable the BoosterLinc feature.

If you have any of these products and the BoosterLinc feature is turned on, please consult your Owner's Manual or call Smarthome Tech support at 800-762-7846 for help with turning it off.
You may then wish to install newer INSTEON BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, which Smarthome Tech Support can help you with.

How INSTEON Effects X10

If your existing X10 devices seem to be working less reliably after installing INSTEON devices, remember that INSTEON devices can absorb X10 signals just as X10 devices do, and that INSTEON devices do not repeat X10 signals. Installing INSTEON-compatible BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters (#4827), or a SignaLinc^™ Plug-In Coupler-Repeater (#4826), can increase X10 signal levels.
Please call Smarthome Tech Support at 800-762-7846 if you have any questions or would like more help.

If you have tried these solutions, reviewed this Owner's Manual, and still cannot resolve an issue you are having with SwitchLinc Dimmer Switch, please:

• Call: Tech Support @ 1-800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846)
• Contact Us Online
  

or
See SwitchLinc Dimmer - INSTEON Remote Control Dimmer, High Wattage (1000W) Specifications on Smarthome.com.

Seller warrants to the original consumer purchaser of this product that, for a period of two years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial conformity to the description of the product in this Owner's Manual. This warranty shall not apply to defects or errors caused by misuse or neglect. If the product is found to be defective in material or workmanship, or if the product does not perform as warranted above during the warranty period, Seller will either repair it, replace it or refund the purchase price, at its option, upon receipt of the product at the address below, postage prepaid, with proof of the date of purchase and an explanation of the defect or error. The 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 SmartLabs customer service to receive a 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:

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INSTEON Technology Patent

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