Installing Switchlinc Dimmer In A Multi-Way Circuit - INSTEON SWITCHLINC 2476D User Manual

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Installing SwitchLinc Dimmer in a Multi-Way Circuit

Understanding Multi-Way Circuits
If more than one switch controls a single set of lights (called a LOAD), the switches are part of a multi-way
circuit. A 3-way circuit uses two switches to control a LOAD, a 4-way circuit uses three switches, and so
forth. Most homes have one or more 3-way circuits, with two switches located in hallways, stairwells, or
two different entrances to a room. Less commonly found are circuits that are 4-way or above.
You can use SwitchLinc Dimmers to replace switches in multi-way circuits that are already wired in, or
you can use them to create virtual multi-way circuits where there is no existing wiring.
Here is how a wired-in three-way circuit (with two switches) works:
Main Panel
120 VAC
A w ired-in four- or more-way circuit (with three or more switches) has additional switch
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.
Main Panel
120 VAC
T o learn more abo ut multi
enter the search terms "three-way switch" or "four-way switch."
TRAVELER 1
Red* or Blue*
LINE
Black*
TRAVELER 2
Switch 1
Black*
NEUTRAL
White*
LINE
Black*
Switch 1
NEUTRAL
-way circuits, go to Google.com or another search engine on the Internet and
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LOAD
Red*
Switch 2
Fixture(s)
Switch 3+ Switch 2
White*
NOTE
Wire colors
marked with a *
are the usual
colors and may
Light
differ in some
homes.
es added in the
LOAD
Red*
Light
Fixture(s)