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- Page 1 ® INSTEON LampLinc ™ INSTEON Lamp Dimmer For models: #2456D2 LampLinc Dimmer two prong #2456D3 LampLinc Dimmer with ground pin...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for an X10 Scene Address..............15 ABOUT INSTEON ............................16 Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable................16 Further Enhancing Reliability ........................16 Using Smarthome’s Access Point to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network ..........16 About INSTEON and X10........................17 TROUBLESHOOTING..........................18 SPECIFICATIONS ............................20 LampLinc Dimmer Specifications ...................... -
Page 3: About Insteon Lamplinc 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 Lamplinc 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 LampLinc Dimmer’s dimming capabilities or else use a non-dimming INSTEON module. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING AN INDUCTIVE LOAD. -
Page 5: Installing Lamplinc Dimmer
INSTEON LampLinc Dimmer User’s Guide Installing LampLinc Dimmer 1. For best INSTEON Network performance, be sure you have properly installed at least two Access Points. 2. Plug LampLinc Dimmer into an unswitched wall receptacle. The white Status LED on the side will illuminate steadily. -
Page 6: How To Set Up Lamplinc Dimmer
HOW TO SET UP LAMPLINC DIMMER Linking LampLinc 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. SwitchLinc™ Dimmer – Press and hold SwitchLinc Dimmer’s Paddle Top for 10 seconds, then release. -
Page 7: Unlinking Lamplinc Dimmer From An Insteon Controller
Unlinking LampLinc Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller If you are no longer going to use a LampLinc 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 8: How To Set Up On-Levels And Ramp Rates
1. Using the ON/OFF Button Pair that you already linked LampLinc Dimmer to, set the INSTEON Controller to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the ON Button of the pair for 10 seconds. 2. Use the BRIGHT or DIM Buttons on the INSTEON Controller to adjust the Ramp Rate of the lamp Approximate... -
Page 9: 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 10: Advanced Features Of Lamplinc Dimmer
Ramp Rates, X10 Primary Address, or X10 Scene Addresses. 1. Before resetting a LampLinc Dimmer that has been linked to an INSTEON Controller, be sure to unlink it from the Controller first. See Unlinking LampLinc Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller, above. -
Page 11: X10 Programming Options
Local Control allows you to manually turn on the lamp you plugged into LampLinc 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 12: Enabling X10 Resume Dim
X10 Ramp Rate set up for the X10 Primary Address. If you need separate Ramp Rates for INSTEON and X10, simply set up an additional X10 address, known as an X10 Scene Address, then set the desired X10 Ramp Rate for that X10 Scene Address. Each X10 Address can have its own X10 On-Level and X10 Ramp Rate. -
Page 13: Advanced X10 Programming Options
The Ramp Rate you set using this method will take effect immediately for the X10 Primary Address, but this Ramp Rate will not take effect for INSTEON until you link (or re-link) LampLinc Dimmer with an INSTEON Controller. If you also set the INSTEON Ramp Rate using an INSTEON Controller, that new INSTEON Ramp Rate will replace this one. -
Page 14: About X10 Scene Address Programming
INSTEON LampLinc Dimmer User’s Guide Bright- Ramp Bright- Ramp Bright- Ramp ness Rate in ness Rate in ness Rate in Level Seconds Level Seconds Level Minutes 100% 19.0 21.5 23.5 4. Send the following X10 Address sequence to lock in the new Ramp Rate: 5. -
Page 15: Remotely Setting The Ramp Rate For An X10 Scene Address
INSTEON LampLinc Dimmer User’s Guide 3. Send an X10 ON or OFF command. 4. Send the following X10 Address sequence: 5. Send the X10 Scene Address (house code and unit code) that is to be removed. 6. LampLinc Dimmer will flash the lamp it is controlling and blink its Status LED, indicating that the X10 Scene Address has been removed. -
Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: Troubleshooting
Other modules are loading Move LampLinc Dimmer, the other modules, or the down the signal. Controller to another outlet. Add new INSTEON devices or move around existing INSTEON devices. All INSTEON devices act as INSTEON Network repeaters. My LampLinc Dimmer is... - Page 19 X10 Primary or Scene Remove the X10 Address from the button on your back off. Address On-Level at a low INSTEON Controller so it doesn’t send both INSTEON brightness. and X10 commands. The INSTEON Controller My lamp doesn’t always...
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Page 20: Specifications
INSTEON LampLinc Dimmer User’s Guide SPECIFICATIONS LampLinc Dimmer Specifications General Smarthome Product Number 2456D2, INSTEON LampLinc Lamp Dimmer, 2-prong 2456D3, INSTEON LampLinc Lamp Dimmer, 3-prong Warranty 2 years Operation Status LED White On-Levels Ramp Rate 0.125 to 9 seconds if programmed locally, (full-ON to full-OFF) 0.125 seconds to 9 minutes if programmed remotely... -
Page 21: Certification
INSTEON, Plug-n-Tap, ControLinc, TesterLinc, LampLinc, ToggleLinc, BoosterLinc, ApplianceLinc, 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.