INSTEON 2486DWH6 User manual

INSTEON®KeypadLincTM
Dimmer (Rev 1.5+)
INSTEON Keypad Dimmer
For models:
#2486DWH6 KeypadLinc Dimmer 6 Button
#2486DWH8 KeypadLinc Dimmer 8 Button

INSTEON KeypadLinc Dimmer User’s Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT INSTEON KEYPADLINC DIMMER ................................................................................................4
What is INSTEON?.................................................................................................................................... 4
Key KeypadLinc Dimmer Features............................................................................................................ 4
HOW TO INSTALL KEYPADLINC DIMMER ...............................................................................................5
Typical Tools You Will Need ..................................................................................................................... 5
Preparing to Install KeypadLinc Dimmer................................................................................................... 6
Changing to Six Button or Eight Button Plate............................................................................................ 7
Button Nomenclature................................................................................................................................. 7
Installing KeypadLinc Dimmer in a Multi-Way Circuit................................................................................ 9
Configure For Six or Eight Button Operation...........................................................................................15
HOW TO SET UP KEYPADLINC DIMMER TO REMOTELY CONTROL AN INSTEON DEVICE ........... 16
Linking KeypadLinc Dimmer to a Controlled INSTEON Device.............................................................. 16
Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc Dimmer ......................................................17
Creating an INSTEON Scene..................................................................................................................17
HOW TO SET UP KEYPADLINC DIMMER TO BE REMOTELY CONTROLLED BY AN INSTEON
CONTROLLER ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Linking an INSTEON Controller to KeypadLinc Dimmer.........................................................................18
Unlinking KeypadLinc Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller .................................................................18
Unlinking KeypadLinc Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller .................................................................19
HOW TO SET UP ON-LEVELS AND RAMP RATES ................................................................................ 20
Setting the On-Level................................................................................................................................20
Setting the On-Level and Ramp Rates (Optional)...................................................................................20
Setting the Ramp Rate ............................................................................................................................21
Locking In a Remote-Controlled On-Level and Ramp Rate....................................................................21
Locking In a Local On-Level and Ramp Rate..........................................................................................21
HOW TO CROSS-LINK MORE THAN ONE KEYPADLINC DIMMER ...................................................... 22
Cross-Linking in a 3-Way Circuit .............................................................................................................22
ADVANCED FEATURES OF KEYPADLINC DIMMER ............................................................................. 23
Restoring Power to KeypadLinc Dimmer ................................................................................................23
Resetting KeypadLinc Dimmer to Its Factory Default Settings ............................................................... 23
Toggle Mode............................................................................................................................................23
Grouping Buttons.....................................................................................................................................24
Variable Backlight Brightness..................................................................................................................24
X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 26
Setting the X10 Primary Address ............................................................................................................26
Removing the X10 Primary Address .......................................................................................................26
Setting the X10 On-Level and X10 Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address ........................................27
Enabling and Disabling Resume Dim......................................................................................................27
ADVANCED X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS.......................................................................................... 28
Remotely Setting the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address................................................................. 28
Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address .............................................................28
About X10 Scene Address Programming................................................................................................29
Remotely Setting an X10 Scene Address and On-Level ........................................................................29
Remotely Removing an X10 Scene Address ..........................................................................................29

Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for an X10 Scene Address.................................................................30
HOW TO USE KEYPADLINC DIMMER..................................................................................................... 31
Using the Buttons ....................................................................................................................................31
Using the Air Gap ....................................................................................................................................31
Changing KeypadLinc Dimmer Buttons ................................................................................................. 32
Use custom etched button to make your KeypadLinc your own ............................................................. 32
ABOUT INSTEON ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable........................................................................... 33
Further Enhancing Reliability ..................................................................................................................33
Using SmartLabs Access Point Modules to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network .....................................33
About INSTEON and X10........................................................................................................................34
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................ 35
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 37
KeypadLinc Dimmer Specifications.........................................................................................................37
Certification..............................................................................................................................................39
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................................................39

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ABOUT INSTEON KEYPADLINC DIMMER
Congratulations on purchasing the INSTEON KeypadLinc Dimmer. With its elegant look, smooth touch,
and convenient secondary buttons, you can not only control the lights that you wire it to, but you can
remotely control all kinds of other INSTEON and X10 devices in your home to match your lifestyle, all
from the same switch. Besides controlling other devices, KeypadLinc Dimmer can itself be remotely
operated from other INSTEON or X10 Controllers, including other KeypadLinc Dimmers.
What is INSTEON?
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 power line wiring as well
as radio-frequency (RF) for communication. Reliable, because every INSTEON device is a two-way
repeater. And affordable, not just because of low cost, but because INSTEON also works with legacy
X10 devices.
Key KeypadLinc Dimmer Features
•After installation, setup is easy – links to controlled devices and other controllers in minutes
•Controls all standard incandescent lamps, up to a total load of 600 watts
•Dedicated load controlling buttons, and easily changed from/to six button or eight button
•Changes brightness at 32 ramp rates
•Responds to commands from X10 controllers and sends X10 commands to X10 devices
•Wires in like a standard wall switch (but also requires a NEUTRAL connection)
•Supports “virtual” 3-, 4-, or more-way circuits with multiple KeypadLinc Dimmers
•Capable of operating in X10 or INSTEON mode only, or hybrid mode which sends/receives both X10
and INSTEON signals
•Warranted for two years

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Note
Proper installation of at least two Access Point modules is highly recommended for an
INSTEON network. INSTEON has only officially been tested in a 2-phase residential
environment, but has been known to work in many 3-phase systems, where 3 Access Points
are used (one on each phase). However, due to the potential complexity of its troubleshooting,
Smarthome Technical Support is unable to support INSTEON in 3-phase environments.
HOW TO INSTALL KEYPADLINC DIMMER
Typical Tools You Will Need
•A flat screwdriver to remove the faceplate from the switch junction box.
•A Phillips screwdriver for the screws that hold KeypadLinc Dimmer in the junction box.
•A wire cutter and stripper if the switch you are replacing requires you to cut the wires to remove them.
•A small Phillips screwdriver if you will be changing the color of the trim frame and paddle.
Caution
Read and understand these instructions before installing, and retain them for future reference.
KeypadLinc Dimmer is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations in the
United States, or the Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada. Use indoors only. KeypadLinc Dimmer
is not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use KeypadLinc
Dimmer on non-approved powerlines may have hazardous consequences.
Do not install KeypadLinc Dimmer to control a receptacle or fluorescent lighting fixture. Connect only copper or copper-
clad wire to KeypadLinc Dimmer. Before installing, disconnect power at the circuit breaker or remove the circuit’s fuse
to avoid shock or possible damage to KeypadLinc Dimmer. It is recommended that a qualified electrician perform this
installation.
To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, use KeypadLinc Dimmer to control 110V
incandescent lamps only. 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, use a non-dimming
INSTEON switch such as SwitchLinc Relay. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING AN
INDUCTIVE LOAD.
A Helpful Tool – Voltmeter or Voltage Tester
During the installation of KeypadLinc Dimmer, it may be necessary to identify the wires inside the junction box. Knowing
for sure which wire is the LINE (sometimes called HOT) can reduce the guesswork when installing a single switch, and it
is absolutely necessary when working with multi-way lighting circuits. A voltmeter is ideal for this application. Many of
the digital models can also read current so you can measure how much power is being drawn by the switch’s load.
A simpler measurement tool, available at most home improvement centers, is a voltage sensor. This device, often
costing less than $20, can sense voltage when placed near a wire. The tip of the voltage sensor can tell if voltage is on
the wire without touching the bare copper conductor or breaking the insulation.
When using these tools, be certain to read and understand the safety instructions. Often when these tools are used, the
power to the circuit will need to be turned on. When working around live electrical wires, take your time and concentrate
on the task.

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Preparing to Install KeypadLinc Dimmer
Prior to installing KeypadLinc Dimmer, please review the entire installation procedure, and take the
following precautions:
•Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are
installing KeypadLinc Dimmer in. Installing KeypadLinc Dimmer with the power on will expose you to
dangerous voltages.
•KeypadLinc Dimmer requires a small amount of power to operate, which it receives from a connection
to the NEUTRAL electrical wire (usually white). If you are replacing a standard mechanical switch
with KeypadLinc Dimmer, the switch you are replacing will normally not have a connection to the
neutral wire. However, most junction boxes will contain a NEUTRAL wire that you can connect
KeypadLinc Dimmer to. If your junction box does not contain a neutral wire, please call Smarthome
Tech Support at 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846), or consult an electrician.
•Don’t use KeypadLinc Dimmer to control low-voltage lighting, fluorescent lights, or motors. These are
inductive loads, which KeypadLinc Dimmer is not designed to control. Use a Smarthome SwitchLinc
Relay instead.
•Don’t use KeypadLinc Dimmer to control an electrical outlet, because non-dimmable or inductive
loads may be plugged into it.
•KeypadLinc Dimmer may feel warm during operation. The amount of heat generated is within
approved limits and poses no hazards. To minimize heat buildup, ensure that the area surrounding
the rear of KeypadLinc Dimmer has adequate ventilation by clearing away excess insulation.
IMPORTANT!
If you are not knowledgeable about and comfortable with electrical circuitry, you should have a
qualified electrician install KeypadLinc Dimmer for you. If you have any questions, please consult an
electrician or call
Smarthome Tech Support
800-SMARTHOME
(800-762-7846)

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Changing to Six Button or Eight Button Plate
•In the six button mode, the six button plate provides a dedicated load ON button at the top of the
switch, a dedicated load OFF button at the
bottom, and four programmable secondary
buttons between the ON and OFF button.
•In eight button mode, the eight button plate
provides a dedicated load ON/OFF button in the
top left-most position of the switch, and seven
programmable secondary buttons.
Attach the change-out plate to the switch body by
aligning the tabs and snap into place
Button Nomenclature
Since KeypadLinc Dimmer has removable button labels, it can become confusing when trying to refer to a
specific button of the six available (or eight buttons when the eight button key plate is installed). Refer to
the following diagrams for button “names”.
Main
On/
Off
B
C D
E F
G H
A B
C D
ON
OFF
NOTE
Note: For proper operation, KeypadLinc Dimmer must be to operate in six key or eight key
modes, corresponding to whichever plate is attached.
SIX BUTTON EIGHT BUTTON

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Installing KeypadLinc Dimmer
1. For best INSTEON Network performance, be sure you have properly installed at least two Access
Point Modules.
2. At the circuit breaker or fuse panel, disconnect the power for all of the circuits in the switch junction
box. Verify that power is off by trying to turn on the lights controlled by the switches.
3. Remove the faceplate from the switch junction box, and then unscrew the switch you are replacing
and pull it out from the junction box.
4. Disconnect the wires from the switch you are replacing. If the wires cannot be detached by
unscrewing them, cut the wires where they enter the switch, then strip ½” of insulation off the ends.
5. If you are installing KeypadLinc Dimmer into a standard two-way circuit (where only one switch
controls the load), follow the diagram below to identify and connect the LINE, LOAD, NEUTRAL, and
GROUND wires. If the colors of the wires do not match the diagram, be sure you have identified the
wires correctly before connecting them.
6. If you are installing KeypadLinc Dimmer into a multi-way circuit (where more than one switch
controls the same load), follow the instructions in the section titled Installing KeypadLinc Dimmer in a
Multi-Way Circuit to identify and connect the LINE, TRAVELER, NEUTRAL, and GROUND wires.
7. After you have connected all of the wires, ensure that all of the wire connectors are firmly attached
and that there is no exposed copper except for the GROUND wire.
8. Orient KeypadLinc Dimmer with the SET button on bottom, gently place it into the junction box, and
then screw it into place.
9. Turn the circuit breaker back on or re-install the fuse.
10. After the SET button illuminates, verify KeypadLinc Dimmer is working properly by turning the light on
and off.
11. Reinstall the trim plate.
NOTE
The NEUTRAL wire will not
normally be connected to the
switch you are replacing. If there is
no NEUTRAL wire in the junction
box, please consult an electrician
or call
SmartHome Tech Support
800-SMARTHOME
Main Panel
120 VAC
LINE
Usually Black
LOAD
Usually Red, Blue or Black
NEUTRAL
Usually White
GROUND
Bare Coppe
r
LINE
Black
NEUTRAL
White
GROUND
Bare Copper
LOAD
Red
Light
Fixture(s)

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Installing KeypadLinc 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 KeypadLinc Dimmers to replace switches in existing multi-way circuits, or you can use them
to create virtual multi-way circuits without the need to run additional wiring.
Here is how a wired-in three-way circuit (with two switches) works:
A wired-in four- or more-way circuit (with three or more switches) has additional switches added in the
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.
To learn more about multi-way circuits, go to Google.com or another search engine on the Internet and
enter the search terms “three-way switch” or “four-way switch.”

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Using KeypadLinc Dimmers in Virtual Multi-Way Circuits
In a virtual multi-way circuit, only one KeypadLinc Dimmer, called the KeypadLinc Primary, actually
controls the LOAD in the multi-way circuit. Any additional KeypadLinc Dimmers, called KeypadLinc
Secondaries, are not connected to the LOAD, but only to the power line (via the LINE and NEUTRAL).
All of the KeypadLinc Dimmers can communicate with one another using INSTEON networking on the
power line. After wiring in the KeypadLinc Dimmers, you create the virtual multi-way circuit by setting up
all of the KeypadLinc Dimmers to control each other (see HOW TO SET UP KEYPADLINC DIMMER TO
REMOTELY CONTROL AN INSTEON DEVICE, below).
The diagram below shows how you convert a wired-in three-way circuit into a virtual three-way circuit
using two KeypadLinc Dimmers. Step-by-step instructions for wiring in the KeypadLinc Dimmers are in
the next section.
Notice that one of the TRAVELER wires (number 1, the red one) is not used, so you will cap it off at both
ends with a wire nut.
The other TRAVELER (number 2, the black one) you will convert to a LINE wire. In the junction box
where the KeypadLinc Secondary is, connect TRAVELER 2 to the existing LINE and also to the
KeypadLinc Secondary’s LINE wire. In the other junction box at the other end, you will connect
TRAVELER 2 to the KeypadLinc Primary’s LINE wire.
The KeypadLinc Primary’s LOAD wire gets connected to the actual lights that are being controlled.
The LOAD wire for any KeypadLinc Secondaries that you will be installing will not be connected to
anything, so cap those LOAD wires off with a wire nut.
All KeypadLinc Dimmers, whether they are Primaries or Secondaries, must be connected to NEUTRAL
and to GROUND. Note that the switches you are replacing will not normally have a connection to
NEUTRAL. If there is no NEUTRAL wire in the junction box, please consult an electrician or call
Smarthome Tech Support, 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846).
NOTE
Wire colors
marked with a *
are the usual
colors and may
differ in some
homes.
LINE
Black*
NEUTRAL
White*
GROUND
Bare Coppe
r
LINE
Black
NEUTRAL
White
LOAD
Red
LOAD
Red* or Blue*
GROUND
Bare Coppe
r
LINE
Black
NEUTRAL
White
GROUND
Bare Copper
LOAD
Red
TRAVELER 1
Red* or Blue*
TRAVELER 2
Black*
KeypadLinc
Secondary
KeypadLinc
Primary
Light
Fixture(s)
Main Panel
120 VAC

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Installing Multi-Way KeypadLinc Dimmers
When replacing a three-way mechanical switch, each switch will have three wires connected to it from the
wall box. Four-way or greater circuits will have four wires connected to the switches in the center of the
circuit. For this tutorial, we will follow the most commonly used wire colors for homes in North America.
1. Find the LINE wire. Your first task is to find out which switch
junction box is the one where the electricity comes into the circuit.
This box will contain the LINE wire (sometimes called HOT).
a. Turn off the electricity at the circuit breaker panel.
b. Pull all the switches in the multi-way circuit out of their junction
boxes. Each switch should have three wires connected to it. If
the circuit is a four-way or greater, some of the switches will
have four wires.
c. Disconnect the wires from the old switches. If the wires cannot be detached by unscrewing them,
cut the wires where they enter the switch, then strip ½ inch of insulation off the ends.
d. Making sure that none of the wires are touching anything and that no one is around the wall
boxes, turn the electricity back on.
e. Using a voltmeter or voltage sensor, individually test each wire for voltage. When you measure
120 Volts AC, that wire is the LINE wire. LINE wires are usually black.
f. The other two wires usually black and red, are the TRAVELERS and go to the next junction box.
TRAVELER wires are usually in the same cable sheath.
g. Turn off the electricity to resume installing the new KeypadLinc Dimmers.
2. Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary’s LINE Wire. The
KeypadLinc Dimmer that will be the Secondary goes in the
junction box where you found the LINE wire. Connect the black
LINE wire that you found, the black TRAVELER, and the Black
LINE wire on KeypadLinc Dimmer all together with a single wire
nut. If another type of INSTEON or X10 device is to be installed
as the secondary switch, installation is likely as described above,
but you should verify the installation instructions specific to that
device.

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3. Cap the other TRAVELER house wire. The other
TRAVELER wire, usually red, will not be used, so put a wire
nut on the end of it.
4. Cap the red LOAD wire from the KeypadLinc Secondary. Put a wire nut on the end of the
KeypadLinc Secondary’s LOAD wire to ensure that it won’t connect to anything.
5. Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary’s NEUTRAL Wire. Locate the group of NEUTRAL wires,
usually white, in the rear of the box. The old switch should not have been connected to the
NEUTRAL wires, but KeypadLinc Dimmer requires this connection in order to draw a small amount of
power for itself. Connect KeypadLinc Secondary’s white NEUTRAL wire to the other NEUTRAL wires
with a wire nut.

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6. Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary’s GROUND Wire.
Connect the bare copper GROUND wire to the other GROUND
wires in the junction box.
7. Install Additional KeypadLinc Secondaries. If you have a four-way or greater switching circuit, see
Special Treatment for Four- or More-Way Circuits at the end of this section.
8. Identify the Wires for the KeypadLinc Primary. The KeypadLinc Primary is the KeypadLinc
Dimmer that will actually control the LOAD. In the remaining junction box where you will install the
KeypadLinc Primary, find the wire that carries power from the switch to the lights. This wire, called
the LOAD wire, is commonly red.
In the same junction box, there will also be the two TRAVELER wires from the first box, often both in
the same cable sheath. Identify the one TRAVELER wire (black) that you connected the LINE wire to
in the first junction box.
If you’re not sure which is the TRAVELER wire connected to the LINE wire, you can use the same
method described earlier to find it. Turn on the power (taking the same precautions), and use a
voltmeter to find the wire with 120 Volts AC on it. This wire is the TRAVELER wire that you
connected to the LINE wire in the first junction box.
Make sure the power is turned off again before proceeding.
9. Connect the KeypadLinc Primary’s LINE Wire. Use a wire nut to connect the TRAVELER wire,
usually black, that you identified as connected to the LINE wire to the KeypadLinc Primary’s black
LINE wire.

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10. Cap the other TRAVELER wire. The other TRAVELER wire,
usually red, will not be used, so put a wire nut on the end of it.
11. Connect the KeypadLinc Primary’s LOAD Wire. Use a wire nut to connect the LOAD wire, usually
red, to the KeypadLinc Primary’s red LOAD wire.
12. Connect the KeypadLinc Primary’s NEUTRAL and GROUND Wires. Follow the same instructions
as before in Steps 5 and 6 for the KeypadLinc Secondary.
13. Return to the installation instructions on page 8 and continue on with step 7.
Special Treatment for Four- or More-Way Circuits
If your lighting circuit includes more than two switches controlling a single set of lights, those extra
switches will have four wires connected to them. Two of the wires are TRAVELERS from the preceding
switch and the other two are TRAVELERS to the next switch in the chain. You will be converting the
black TRAVELER wires to LINE wires and replacing the old four-wire switches with KeypadLinc
Secondaries.
1. Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary’s LINE Wire. Use a wire nut to connect both black
TRAVELER wires to the KeypadLinc Primary’s black LINE wire.
2. Cap the Two Unused TRAVELERS. The other two TRAVELER wires, usually red, will not be used,
so put wire nuts on the ends of them.
3. Cap the red LOAD wire from the KeypadLinc Secondary. Put a wire nut on the end of the
KeypadLinc Secondary’s LOAD wire to ensure that it won’t connect to anything.
4. Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary’s NEUTRAL and GROUND Wires. Use the same instructions
given previously in Steps 5 and 6.

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Configure For Six or Eight Button Operation
•To change your six button KeypadLinc to eight button mode, attach the eight button plate to
KeypadLinc Dimmer. Gently pull the SET Button at the bottom of the switch out as far as it will go
(about 1/8”) and wait 10 seconds. While simultaneously holding the “ON/OFF” button (upper left-
most button) and “H” button (lower right-most button), push the SET button back in flush to trim
frame. After two seconds, release the buttons. KeypadLinc Dimmer is now operating in eight
button mode.
•If KeypadLinc Dimmer is to be changed from eight button to six button configuration, replace the
eight button plate with the six button plate. Gently pull the SET Button at the bottom of the switch
out as far as it will go (about 1/8”), and wait 10 seconds. While simultaneously holding the ON
and OFF buttons, push the SET button back in flush to trim frame. After two seconds, release the
buttons. KeypadLinc Dimmer is now operating in six button mode.
NOTE
The KeypadLinc Dimmer programming instructions in this manual often require pressing the ON
button as part of the process. If installed as eight button KeypadLinc, press the “Main ON/OFF”
button (the upper left-most button) when instructions call for pressing the ON button.

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HOW TO SET UP KEYPADLINC DIMMER TO REMOTELY CONTROL
AN INSTEON DEVICE
Linking KeypadLinc Dimmer to a Controlled INSTEON Device
To use KeypadLinc Dimmer as an INSTEON Controller, follow these steps to link the buttons of your
KeypadLinc Dimmer and a controlled INSTEON Device together. Refer to your INSTEON Device’s
User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to properly install it and link it to KeypadLinc Dimmer. The
following will work for the most common INSTEON Devices.
1. Set KeypadLinc Dimmer to Linking Mode by pressing and
holding the desired button for 10 seconds until the LED begins
blinking slowly. Don’t let up too soon – 10 seconds is a pretty
long time!
2. Select your INSTEON Device from the list below and follow the linking method for that Device. You
have about 4 minutes to perform this step before KeypadLinc Dimmer’s Linking Mode times out
automatically.
A. A SwitchLinc Dimmer – Press and hold the SwitchLinc Dimmer’s Paddle Top
for 10 seconds, then release. To confirm linking, the SwitchLinc Dimmer will
blink the top LED in its LED Bar and flash the light that it is wired to.
B. LampLinc™Dimmer – Press and hold the SET Button on the side of LampLinc
Dimmer for 3 seconds, then release. To confirm linking, LampLinc Dimmer will
blink its Status LED and flash the lamp that it is controlling.
C. ApplianceLinc™– Press and hold the SET Button on the side of ApplianceLinc
for 3 seconds, then release. To confirm linking, ApplianceLinc will blink its Status
LED.
D. A Second KeypadLinc™– Press and hold the desired button of a second
KeypadLinc for 10 seconds, then release. To confirm linking, the second
KeypadLinc will blink the ON Button and flash the light that it is wired to.
E. Other INSTEON Devices – See the INSTEON Device’s User’s Guide.
3. Go back to the KeypadLinc Dimmer that you placed in Linking Mode. If linking was successful, the
LED will not be blinking but will remain steadily on.
4. Verify the linking procedure was successful by pressing the appropriate button.
BE CAREFUL
Any accidental button press will exit Linking
Mode early.

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Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc Dimmer
If you are no longer going to use an INSTEON Device that has previously been linked to KeypadLinc
Dimmer, it is very important that you unlink it, because otherwise KeypadLinc Dimmer will retry any
commands intended for the unused INSTEON Device, thus slowing down your system.
1. Set KeypadLinc Dimmer to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the appropriate Secondary
Button for 10 seconds until the LED begins blinking slowly and the controlled light flashes.
2. Set KeypadLinc Dimmer to Unlinking Mode by pressing and holding the same Secondary button
again for 10 seconds until the controlled light flashes again.
3. Follow the same method given above that you used to link your INSTEON Device to unlink it. On
most INSTEON Devices, you just push an ON Button for 10 seconds or a SET Button for 3 seconds.
4. Go back to the KeypadLinc Dimmer that you placed in Unlinking Mode. If linking was successful,
then its LED will not be blinking but will remain steadily on.
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 Device to KeypadLinc Dimmer. Then,
when you press the programmed button on the KeypadLinc Dimmer, all of the INSTEON Devices linked
in the scene will respond as a group. You can link multiple INSTEON Devices to multiple INSTEON
Controllers.
To add an additional INSTEON Device to a scene controlled by KeypadLinc Dimmer, simply follow the
same procedure as above in Linking KeypadLinc Dimmer to a Controlled INSTEON Device. To remove
an INSTEON Device from a scene, see Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc
Dimmer.
TIP
You can avoid having to hold KeypadLinc Dimmer’s On button down for 10 seconds for each
INSTEON Device in a scene by placing KeypadLinc Dimmer in Scene Setup Mode, also called
Multilink Mode.
1. Set KeypadLinc Dimmer to Scene Setup Mode
by pressing and holding the desired button for 10
seconds, then press and release the SET Button
at the bottom of the switch. KeypadLinc
Dimmer’s LED will blink slowly.
2. Follow the linking method given above for the INSTEON Device you want to include in the scene.
On most INSTEON Devices, you just push an ON Button for 10 seconds or a SET Button for 3
seconds. KeypadLinc Dimmer will flash its controlled light to confirm linking, and the LED will
continue to blink slowly.
3. On some INSTEON Devices, you may be able to set up additional features, such as On-Levels or
Ramp Rates at this time.
4. Continue Steps 2 and 3 for any additional INSTEON Devices you want to link to the scene.
5. When you are finished linking INSTEON Devices to KeypadLinc Dimmer, complete Scene Setup
by pressing the ON Button (actually, any button press will terminate Scene Setup). The
KeypadLinc Dimmer’s LED will stop blinking and remain steadily on. You have about 4 minutes of
inactivity before KeypadLinc Dimmer’s Scene Setup Mode times out automatically.

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HOW TO SET UP KEYPADLINC DIMMER TO BE REMOTELY
CONTROLLED BY AN INSTEON CONTROLLER
Linking an INSTEON Controller to KeypadLinc Dimmer
To remotely control KeypadLinc Dimmer using another INSTEON Controller, follow these steps to link
KeypadLinc Dimmer and the INSTEON Controller together. Refer to your INSTEON Controller’s User’s
Guide for detailed instructions on how to properly install it and link it to KeypadLinc Dimmer. The
following will work for the most common INSTEON Controllers.
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 the Second KeypadLinc Dimmer’s Paddle
Top for 10 seconds, then release. To confirm that it is in Linking Mode, the
SwitchLinc Dimmer will flash the light that it is wired to once and begin blinking the
top LED in its LED Bar.
B. ControLinc™Tabletop Controller – Choose the ON/OFF Button Pair you want to
use for controlling KeypadLinc Dimmer. Press and hold the ON Button of the pair
for 10 seconds. To confirm that it is in Linking Mode, ControLinc’s Status LED will
begin blinking.
C. Other KeypadLinc™– Choose the button you want to use for controlling
KeypadLinc Dimmer. Press and hold the desired button for 10 seconds. To confirm
that it is in Linking Mode, KeypadLinc will flash the light that it is wired to once and
begin blinking the button that you pushed.
D. Other INSTEON Controllers – See the INSTEON Controller’s User’s Guide.
2. Press and hold the On Button for 10 seconds on the KeypadLinc
Dimmer that is being controlled. To confirm linking, the
KeypadLinc Dimmer will blink its LED and flash the light that it is
wired to. Depending on the INSTEON Controller, you have about
4 minutes to perform this step before Linking Mode times out
automatically.
NOTE
When a KeypadLinc Dimmer secondary button is linked, its LED backlight will
toggle on and off to reflect the current state of the device or scene. This
functionality is not available for the primary on/off buttons of KeypadLinc Dimmer.

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Unlinking KeypadLinc Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller
If you are no longer going to control a KeypadLinc Dimmer with an INSTEON Controller, it is very
important that you unlink it, because otherwise the controller will retry any commands intended for the
unused KeypadLinc Dimmer, 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.
A. A SwitchLinc Dimmer – Follow the instructions in the section Unlinking a Controlled
INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc Dimmer, above. (Briefly, press and hold the
SwitchLinc Dimmer’s Paddle Top for 10 seconds twice.)
B. ControLinc™Tabletop Controller – Press and hold the OFF Button of the ON/OFF
Button Pair you used for controlling KeypadLinc Dimmer for 10 seconds. To confirm
that it is in Unlinking Mode, ControLinc’s Status LED will begin blinking.
C. KeypadLinc™– Press and hold for 10 seconds the button you used for controlling
KeypadLinc Dimmer, then press and hold the same button for 10 seconds again. To
confirm that it is in Unlinking Mode, KeypadLinc will flash the light that it is wired to
once and begin blinking the button that you pushed.
D. Other INSTEON Controllers – See the INSTEON Controller’s User’s Guide.
2. Press and hold the On Button for 10 seconds on the KeypadLinc
Dimmer that is being controlled. To confirm unlinking, the
KeypadLinc Dimmer will blink its LED and also the light that it is
wired to. Depending on the INSTEON Controller, you have about 4
minutes to perform this step before Unlinking Mode times out
automatically.

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HOW TO SET UP ON-LEVELS AND RAMP RATES
Setting the On-Level
1. Hold down KeypadLinc Dimmer’s On\Off Button(s) to adjust the brightness of the controlled light to
the desired On-Level.
2. Press the SET Button at the bottom of the switch.
3. KeypadLinc Dimmer will flash the controlled light once to confirm the On-Level setting.
Setting the On-Level and Ramp Rates (Optional)
The On-Level is the brightness that the light you are controlling will go to when you turn it on. The On-
Level is adjustable from 3% to 100% brightness. The default is 100%.
The Ramp Rate sets the time it will take for the light you are controlling to go from OFF to the On-Level
brightness, or from the On-Level brightness to OFF. This time is adjustable from 0.1 to 9 seconds to
ramp between full-ON and full-OFF. The default is 0.1 second.
KeypadLinc Dimmer can store multiple On-Levels and Ramp Rates in its memory.
Local On-Level and Ramp Rate values apply when you tap the On Button or Off Button on KeypadLinc
Dimmer itself.
Remote-Controlled On-Level and Ramp Rate values apply when another INSTEON Controller tells
KeypadLinc Dimmer to turn on or turn off. KeypadLinc Dimmer stores separate On-Levels and Ramp
Rates for each button on each Controller that it is linked to. These On-Levels and Ramp Rates can all be
the same, or they can be different.
You establish an On-Level and Ramp Rate by first setting them up and then locking them in. Setting an
On-Level and setting a Ramp Rate are always done the same way, but locking them in is different,
depending on what you want the On-Level and Ramp Rates to apply to.
You can set up an On-Level or Ramp Rate in any order. When you do the lock-in, the currently-set On-
Level and Ramp Rate are locked in together.
CAUTION
If you hold the SET button for more than three seconds you may accidentally put KeypadLinc
Dimmer into linking mode (pressing and holding the SET button is an alternate way to activate
linking mode). If you find yourself in this situation, exit linking mode by simply pressing the ON
button once.