INSTEON 2420M Quick Start Manual

Indoor/Outdoor
INSTEON™ Motion Sensor

1. INTRODUCTION

The INSTEON Motion Sensor is an indoor/outdoor motion sensor that will
turn INSTEON-controlled lights on and off in response to movement around
your home. The sensor also contains a photocell, allowing you to configure
the unit to only turn your lights on at night. Pair the Motion Sensor with
INSTEON software for almost limitless automation possibilities.
In this package you will find the Motion Sensor, a 9V battery, a swivel
mount and 2 screws.
9V Swivel
Motion Sensor Battery Mount

2. OPERATION

WHEN MOTION IS SENSED
1. When motion is sensed the Motion Sensor will send an ON command
to up to 30 linked INSTEON responders and flash its LED (unless it is
daytime and unit is in night-only mode).
2. Sensor will begin its automatic countdown.
3. Whenever motion is sensed during countdown, the countdown will be
reset to easily allow you to create "occupied" versus "unoccupied"
modes for your home.
4. When countdown expires the Sensor will send an OFF command to
all linked responders (unless it is in on-only mode).
APPLICATIONS
1. Turn on driveway or front step lights when visitors approach.
2. Have your fountain always on when you are around (and off when
you are away).
3. Save money by having HVAC and lighting automatically go into
energy-saving mode when no one is around.

3. SETUP

INSERT BATTERY
Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove screw and cover from battery
compartment on back of unit. Attach the included 9V battery. Do not
replace compartment cover until instructed to do so later in this manual.
Wait 5 minutes for the circuit to stabilize. Then, to confirm unit is
functioning, tap the Set button a couple of times while watching the front of
the unit. Each time you tap the Set button, a red LED behind the sensor
lens will flash. Don't worry if the LED flashes when you are not tapping the
Set button; it is simply indicating that motion is being detected.
Set
button
ACCESS POINTS
Motion Sensor requires at least one INSTEON Access Point (#2443) or
other dual-band product installed in your home. To confirm the Motion
Sensor is within RF range of your Access Point, have a friend watch the
LED on the side of your Access Point while you tap the Set button on the
Sensor (while holding it where you plan to install it). Access Point's LED will
flash a couple times every time you tap the Set button if it is within range.
Model #2420M

4. SETUP INSTEON DEVICE CONTROL

LINKING TO INSTEON RESPONDERS
1. Press and hold the Set button on Motion Sensor for 5 seconds (until red
LED behind sensor lens begins steady blinking). You now have 4
minutes to complete step 2.
2. Press and hold the Set button
SwitchLinc™) you would like the Motion Sensor to control for 5 seconds
(an LED may blink and the connected load/bulb may flash).
3. The Motion Sensor LED will stop blinking (if not, try step 2 again).
4. Test by tapping the Set button on Motion Sensor. Each tap should
alternatively turn the device you linked (e.g., SwitchLinc) on and off.
(The Motion Sensor LED will flash each time the Set button is tapped.)
5. Repeat this procedure for up to 32 responders you wish Motion Sensor
to control.
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For multi-button responders (e.g., KeypadLinc™), tap the button you wish
Screws
to control before pressing and holding its Set button.
BEST LOCATIONS
Select a detector location that will provide the coverage required while
keeping in mind the following potential problems:
1. Reflective surfaces - Do not aim the detector at reflective surfaces
such as mirrors or windows as this may distort the coverage pattern
or reflect sunlight directly onto the detector.
2. Air flow - Avoid locations that are subject to direct high air flow such
as near an air duct outlet.
3. Moisture - Do not place the detector near sources of steam or oil.
4. Sunlight - Do not aim the detector such that it will receive direct or
reflected (mirror) sunlight.
(Close-up 5. Obstruction - Do not limit the coverage with large objects within the
of battery detection area such as plants or filing cabinets.
compartment) 6. Pet rejection - Do not aim the detector at a stairway which a pet has
access to and do not place furniture or objects higher than 3 ft./0.9
m, which a pet can climb onto (e.g. a cat on a couch), closer than
6 ft./1.8 m to the detector.
7. Fireplace - Do not place the detector near a fireplace due to the light
and heat.
8. Snow or ice – Snow or ice on the Fresnel lens may interfere with
Motion Sensor's ability to detect motion.
9. Dirt – Dirt on the Fresnel lens may interfere with Motion Sensor's
ability to detect motion.
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5. DETECTING AREA

6. PLACEMENT TIPS

7. MOUNT SENSOR

MOUNTING (See Locating Tips for Help)
1. Use the two small screws (included) to secure the swivel mounting
bracket at your desired location.
2. Slide Motion Sensor onto the swivel mounting bracket (sliding the unit
to the right) until you hear a click.
3. Aim Motion Sensor towards the area in which you wish to detect motion
(detection area).
4. Test by walking through the area. Linked responders should turn on
when motion is sensed, and off 1 minute after last motion sensed.

8. ADJUST DETECTION AREA

AIMING and SENSITIVITY
1. Tap the Set button on Motion Sensor until the linked responder(s) turn
off.
2. Within 10 seconds walk well out of detection area.
3. Wait 20 seconds.
4. Walk into and near your detection area. Your linked responders will
turn on (LED will flash upon initial motion, then once every 8 seconds
during motion).
a. If LED does not flash while you are moving within the
desired detection area, re-aim Sensor (usually means
pointing the Sensor "up").
b. If LED flashes while you're moving outside detection area:
i. Aim Sensor to decrease range (usually means
aiming the Sensor "down").
ii. If aiming sensor does not generate desired results
place jumper 1 on both pins (see section Setup
Modes).