INSTEON 2856S3 User Manual

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ICON
Appliance Adapter
®
Appliance Module with INSTEON
Technology
For model:
#2856S3/2856S3B ICON Appliance Adapter

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  • Page 1 ICON Appliance Adapter ® Appliance Module with INSTEON Technology For model: #2856S3/2856S3B ICON Appliance Adapter...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HOW TO SET UP ICON APPLIANCE ADAPTER ..................5 Linking ICON Appliance Adapter to an INSTEON Controller..............5 Unlinking ICON Appliance Adapter from an INSTEON Controller ............6 Creating an INSTEON Scene........................7 ADVANCED FEATURES OF ICON APPLIANCE ADAPTER..............8 Restoring Power to ICON Appliance Adapter ...................
  • Page 3: About Icon Appliance Adapter

    INSTEON is a simple, reliable, and affordable breakthrough in home control. Simple, because Plug-n- Tap™ setup is a breeze, and there are no wires to add – INSTEON uses existing powerline wiring as well as radio-frequency for communication. Reliable, because every INSTEON device is a two-way repeater.
  • Page 4: How To Install Icon Appliance Adapter

    Do not use to control devices that preserve, maintain, or contribute to human or animal safety or life support. Installing ICON Appliance Adapter 1. For best INSTEON Network performance, be sure you have properly installed at least two Access Points. 2. Plug ICON Appliance Adapter into an unswitched wall receptacle.
  • Page 5: How To Set Up Icon Appliance Adapter

    HOW TO SET UP ICON APPLIANCE ADAPTER Linking ICON Appliance Adapter to an INSTEON Controller 1. Select your INSTEON Controller from the list below and follow the method shown to put it into Linking Mode. ICON Dimmer Switch – Press and hold ICON Dimmer Switch’s Paddle Top for 10 seconds, then release.
  • Page 6: Unlinking Icon Appliance Adapter From An Insteon Controller

    INSTEON Controller, it is very important that you unlink it, otherwise the controller will retry any commands intended for the unused module, thus slowing down your system. 1. Select your INSTEON controller from the list below and follow the method shown to put it into Unlinking Mode.
  • Page 7: Creating An Insteon Scene

    INSTEON Scenes let you activate dramatic lighting moods with the press of just one button. INSTEON Scenes are very easy to set up – just link more than one INSTEON module to an ON/OFF Button Pair on an INSTEON Controller. Then, when you press either the ON or the OFF Button on the INSTEON Controller, all of the INSTEON modules linked in the scene will respond as a group.
  • Page 8: Advanced Features Of Icon Appliance Adapter

    This procedure will clear the unit of all INSTEON Links, and any programmed X10 Primary Address. 1. Before resetting an ICON Appliance Adapter that has been linked to an INSTEON Controller, be sure to unlink it from the Controller first. See Unlinking ICON Appliance Adapter from an INSTEON Controller, above.
  • Page 9: X10 Programming Options

    Appliance Adapter by using the switch on the device itself, without sending a command from an X10 or INSTEON Controller. By default, Local Control is enabled. You can disable Local Control by setting the X10 Primary Address using an X10 OFF command in Step 2 above. Remember that if the switch on the device itself is turned off, ICON Appliance Adapter will not be able to control the device.
  • Page 10: About Insteon

    INSTEON device helps to support the overall network. 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.
  • Page 11: About Insteon And X10

    INSTEON’s Effect on 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.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    INSTEON BoosterLincs. INSTEON Controller. ICON Try linking your Appliance Adapter to your INSTEON Controller with both of them plugged into the same outlet. Once linked, move them to the desired locations. Another Controller, a timer, or ICON Remove any unwanted links from...
  • Page 13 Icon Appliance Adapter User’s Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution ICON A surge or excessive noise Unplug Appliance Adapter for 10 seconds and ICON Appliance on the powerline may have reinstall. Adapter is locked up. glitched it. If the above doesn’t work, perform a Factory Reset. If you have tried these solutions, reviewed this User’s Guide, and still cannot resolve an issue you’re having with ICON Appliance Adapter, please: •...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Non-volatile EEPROM INSTEON Features INSTEON Addresses 1 hard-coded out of 16,777,216 possible INSTEON Links INSTEON Powerline Frequency 131.65 KHz INSTEON Minimum Transmit Level 3.2 V into 5 Ohms INSTEON Minimum Receive Level 10 mV nominal INSTEON Messages Repeated X10 Features...
  • Page 15: Certification

    INSTEON, Plug-n-Tap, ControLinc, TesterLinc, ToggleLinc, BoosterLinc, KeypadLinc, FilterLinc, ProbeLinc, SwitchLinc, TempLinc, IR Linc and SmarthomeLive are trademarks of Smarthome, Inc. INSTEON networking technology is covered by pending U.S. and foreign patents. © Copyright 2005 Smarthome, Inc., 16542 Millikan Ave., Irvine, CA 92606-5027, 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846), www.smarthome.com...

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