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Summary of Contents for Smarthome INSTEON 2856D2
- Page 1 ICON Lamp Dimmer Lamp Dimmer Module with INSTEON™ Technology For model(s): #2856D2/2856D2B Icon Lamp Dimmer...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Remotely Setting the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address ..............12 ABOUT INSTEON ............................13 Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable................13 Further Enhancing Reliability ........................13 Using Icon RF Signal Extenders To Upgrade Your INSTEON Network ..........13 About INSTEON and X10........................14 TROUBLESHOOTING..........................15 SPECIFICATIONS ............................17 Icon Lamp Dimmer Specifications...................... -
Page 3: About Icon Lamp Dimmer
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 Lamp Dimmer
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, DO NOT use Icon Lamp Dimmer’s dimming capabilities or else use a non-dimming INSTEON module. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING AN INDUCTIVE LOAD. -
Page 5: How To Set Up Icon Lamp Dimmer
HOW TO SET UP ICON LAMP DIMMER Linking Icon Lamp Dimmer to an INSTEON Controller 1. Select your INSTEON Controller from the list below and follow the method shown to put it into Linking Mode. A. Icon Dimmer Switch – Press and hold Icon Dimmer Switch’s Paddle Top for 10 seconds, then re lease. -
Page 6: Unlinking Icon Lamp Dimmer From An Insteon Controller
Unlinking Icon Lamp Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller If you are no longer going to use an Icon Lamp Dimmer that has previously been linked to an INSTEON Controller, it is very important that you unlink it, because otherwise the controller will retry any commands intended for the unused module, thus slowing down your system. -
Page 7: How To Set Up On-Levels (Optional)
INSTEON Controller. The On-Level is adjustable from OFF to 100% brightness. The default is 100%. 1. Using the ON/OFF Button Pair that you already linked Icon Lamp Dimmer to, set the INSTEON Controller to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the ON Button of the pair for 10 seconds. -
Page 8: 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 9: Advanced Features Of Icon Lamp Dimmer
This procedure will clear the unit of all INSTEON Links, any programmed On-Levels or the X10 Primary Address. 1. Before resetting a Icon Lamp Dimmer that has been linked to an INSTEON Controller, be sure to unlink it from the Controller first. See Unlinking Icon Lamp Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller, above. -
Page 10: X10 Programming Options
Local Control allows you to manually turn on the lamp you plugged into Icon Lamp Dimmer by using the switch on the lamp 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. -
Page 11: Enabling X10 Resume Dim
Icon Lamp Dimmer User’s Guide Enabling X10 Resume Dim If X10 Resume Dim is enabled, Icon Lamp Dimmer will remember the last brightness level to which it was set. Then, when an X10 ON command is received from an X10 Controller, the lamp will go to the remembered brightness, rather than to the X10 On-Level. -
Page 12: Advanced X10 Programming Options
Remotely Setting the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address The On-Level you set using this method will take effect immediately for the X10 Primary Address, but this On-Level will not take effect for INSTEON until you link (or re-link) Icon Lamp Dimmer with an INSTEON Controller. -
Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: Troubleshooting
INSTEON too weak. INSTEON BoosterLincs. Controller. Try linking your Icon Lamp Dimmer to your INSTEON Controller with both of them plugged into the same outlet. Once linked, move them to the desired locations. The lamp does not come... - Page 16 X10 Primary On-Level at a low brightness. Remove the X10 Address from the button on your INSTEON Controller so it doesn’t send both INSTEON and X10 commands. The INSTEON Controller My lamp doesn’t always may have been reset without respond to my INSTEON Re-link Icon Lamp Dimmer to the INSTEON Controller.
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Page 17: Specifications
Icon Lamp Dimmer User’s Guide SPECIFICATIONS Icon Lamp Dimmer Specifications General Icon Product Number 2856D2/2856D2B, Icon Lamp Dimmer Warranty 1 year Operation Status LED Green On-Levels Local Control Load sensing (can be disabled) Setup Memory Non-volatile EEPROM INSTEON Features INSTEON Addresses... -
Page 18: Certification
You may also have other legal rights that may vary from state to state. INSTEON, Plug-n-Tap, ControLinc, TesterLinc, SignaLinc, LampLinc, ToggleLinc, BoosterLinc, ApplianceLinc, KeypadLinc, FilterLinc, ProbeLinc, SwitchLinc, TempLinc, IR Linc and SmarthomeLive are trademarks of Smarthome, Inc.
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