INSTEON LampLinc 2457D2 User manual

LampLinc™
INSTEON®Plug-In Lamp Dimmer Module, 2-Pin
Model : 2457D2 (Dual-Band)
2457D2X (Single-Band)

LampLinc Owner’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT LAMPLINC...................................................................................................................................... 3
Key LampLinc Features............................................................................................................................. 3
What is Included with LampLinc................................................................................................................ 3
WHAT IS INSTEON?.................................................................................................................................... 4
INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................ 4
Preparing to Install LampLinc.................................................................................................................... 4
Installing LampLinc.................................................................................................................................... 5
USING LAMPLINC ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Using the Buttons ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Status LED and Beeper Activity ................................................................................................................ 5
ON-LEVELS AND RAMP RATES................................................................................................................ 6
Setting the On-Level.................................................................................................................................. 6
Setting the Ramp Rate .............................................................................................................................. 7
CONTROLLING INSTEON RESPONDERS FROM LAMPLINC ................................................................. 8
Linking LampLinc to an INSTEON Responder.......................................................................................... 8
Unlinking an INSTEON Responder from LampLinc .................................................................................. 8
CONTROLLING LAMPLINC FROM AN INSTEON CONTROLLER........................................................... 9
Linking an INSTEON Controller to LampLinc............................................................................................ 9
Unlinking LampLinc from an INSTEON Controller .................................................................................... 9
CREATING INSTEON SCENES .................................................................................................................. 9
ADVANCED FEATURES ........................................................................................................................... 10
Using LampLinc as a Phase Bridger (for LampLinc (Dual-Band) only) .................................................. 10
Enabling/Disabling Load Sensing............................................................................................................ 10
Multi-Linking and Multi-Unlinking............................................................................................................. 11
Cross-Linking INSTEON Devices............................................................................................................ 12
Restoring Power to LampLinc ................................................................................................................. 13
Resetting LampLinc to its Factory Default Settings ................................................................................ 13
X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 14
Setting the X10 Address.......................................................................................................................... 14
Removing the X10 Address..................................................................................................................... 14
ABOUT INSTEON ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Using Dual-Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your Network............................................................. 15
Important Note about INSTEON Networks; Split Single-Phase vs. 3-Phase Installation ....................... 15
Further Enhancing Reliability .................................................................................................................. 15
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ...................................................................................................................... 15
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................16
SPECIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATION, AND WARRANTY ........................................................................ 18
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Certification.............................................................................................................................................. 18
FCC & Industry Canada Compliance Statement..................................................................................... 18
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 19

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ABOUT LAMPLINC
LampLinc presents you with an elegant and stylish way to dim and remotely control any lamp or other
plug-in device in your home at the touch of a button. Send commands to LampLinc from an INSTEON
Controller. Or conveniently control other Linked INSTEON devices by using the buttons on the side of
LampLinc. The Load Sensing feature can control Linked INSTEON devices by turning the device on and
off from its built-in switch.
Status LED
Set button
Down button
Up button Outlet
Key LampLinc Features
Feature 2457D2 (Dual-Band) 2457D2X
Installs and Links to other INSTEON devices in
minutes X X
Controls all standard incandescent lamps and other
plug-in devices up to 300 Watts X X
Responds to and controls other INSTEON devices as
well as X10 devices X X
Indicates INSTEON setup mode activity and
operational states with a dual-color Status LED and
beeper
X X
Dims the load up to 32 brightness levels X X
Changes brightness at 32 Ramp Rates X X
Load Sensing easily disabled and re-enabled X X
Communicates simultaneously over both radio
frequency (RF) and the power line X
Acts as an access point for INSTEON RF-only devices X
Stores setup state in memory so settings aren’t lost
during power outages X X
Two-year warranty X X
What is Included with LampLinc
•LampLinc – INSTEON Plug-In Lamp Dimmer Module (Dual-Band), 2-Pin or LampLinc – INSTEON
Plug-In Lamp Dimmer Module, 2-Pin
•Quick-Start Guide

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WHAT IS INSTEON?
Since its inception in 2005, INSTEON has become a best-selling home-control networking technology, offering more
reliability and flexibility than any other home management system on the market. INSTEON systems are simple, reliable,
and affordable. Simple, because each device takes mere minutes to install. Reliable, because every INSTEON device works
as a network repeater, ensuring your commands will not be lost. Affordable, because INSTEON can be integrated into any
number of devices easily and at a very low cost. An INSTEON home grows in value with each added INSTEON device,
making life more convenient, safe, and fun.
How Does INSTEON Work?
What makes INSTEON the most reliable home automation network is its dual-mesh network. INSTEON devices use both
radio frequency (RF) signals and the home’s existing wiring to talk to each other. In an INSTEON network, every INSTEON
device also acts as a repeater, receiving and sending every message to all other devices in the network. So by integrating
more INSTEON devices you will strengthen the network and ensure no commands will be lost.
No central controller or networking setup is required with an INSTEON network. Simply install your devices and then use a
series of button presses or taps to Link your devices together. Throughout this Owner’s Manual, you may see the terms
“Controller” or “Responder”. These generic INSTEON terms refer to the components of an INSTEON scene, and are used
on a scene-by-scene basis.
•Controller – sends INSTEON commands to other devices
•Responder – reacts to commands sent out by another INSTEON device
An INSTEON device may act as a Controller, Responder, or sometimes both.
INSTEON networks are also extremely secure. Each INSTEON device is assigned a unique INSTEON ID, so unless
neighbors or would-be hackers have access to your particular device’s INSTEON ID, they won’t be able to control your
home, even if they are using similar products.
INSTALLATION
Preparing to Install LampLinc
CAUTION
Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.
LampLinc 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. LampLinc is not designed nor approved
for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use LampLinc on non-approved power lines may
have hazardous consequences.
Prior to installing LampLinc, please review the entire installation procedure and take the following precautions:
•Use indoors or in a properly insulated and weatherproof electrical box only
•Don’t plug LampLinc into an outlet controlled by a switch because if the switch is inadvertently turned off,
LampLinc won’t have power
•Don’t plug LampLinc into a filtered power strip or AC line filter
•Be sure the device you want to control is working and that the device’s built-in switch is in the on position
•If the lamp being controlled by LampLinc already has its own built-in dimmer, turn that dimmer to full-on and allow
LampLinc to control the lamp’s brightness
•To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, use LampLinc to control 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 ApplianceLinc (#2456S) instead.
•Don’t use LampLinc to control devices that preserve, maintain, or contribute to human or animal safety or life
support
If you have any questions, please call:
INSTEON Gold Support Line
800-762-7845
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Installing LampLinc
1) Plug the lamp/device (the load) you want to control into the outlet on LampLinc
2) Plug LampLinc into an unswitched wall outlet
The load may turn on
If the LampLinc Status LED is solid green, installation is complete
If the Status LED is solid red, tap the Up button
The LampLinc Status LED will turn on solid green and the load will turn on
3) If the load does not turn on, turn it on manually using the switch on the load itself
NOTE: After completing installation, you will not be able to use the load’s built-in switch to control the load unless
Load Sensing is enabled. See Enabling/Disabling Load Sensing.
USING LAMPLINC
Using the Buttons
The LampLinc buttons will control the load and any Linked Responders. LampLinc or the Responders will behave
differently depending on whether you tap, double-tap, or hold down the buttons.
Button Tap Double-tap Press & hold
Up Ramp to On-Level Full-bright instantly Brighten until released
Down Ramp to Off Full-off instantly Dim until released
Status LED and Beeper Activity
Status LED Activity
Status LED Activity LampLinc Status/Setup Mode
Load is on
Solid green
Phase Bridging Detection Mode has been initiated
Solid red Load is off
Linking Mode
Blinking green Phases have been bridged (if used as a secondary device
during Phase Bridging Detection Mode)
Blinking red Unlinking Mode
Double-blinking green Multi-Linking Mode
Double-blinking red Multi-Unlinking Mode
Tapping the Set Button
If LampLinc is in a setup mode, tap the Set button to exit the setup mode and return to normal operation.
Beeper Activity
Beeper Activity LampLinc Status
Entered setup mode or moved to the subsequent setup mode
Exited setup mode (if Set button was tapped)
Single beep
Feature was programmed (e.g., On-Level, Ramp Rate)
Double beep Link established – LampLinc will exit setup mode
Long beep Timed out of setup mode
Continuous beep (once per second) Initiated Phase Bridging Detection Mode
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ON-LEVELS AND RAMP RATES
The On-Level is the brightness that the load will go to when you turn it on. The On-Level is adjustable
from off to 100% brightness. The default is 100%.
The Ramp Rate is the amount of time it will take the load to go from full-off to full-on or from full-on to full-
off. The Ramp Rate is adjustable from 0.1 to 9 seconds to ramp between full-on and full-off and vice
versa. The default is 0.1 seconds.
You can set up a local On-Level/Ramp Rate, which is activated by tapping the buttons on LampLinc. Or
set up remote On-Levels/Ramp Rates that are activated when you tap an On/Off or Scene button on a
Linked Controller. A single LampLinc is capable of storing different On-Levels and Ramp Rates for each
Linked Controller (or each button if it is a multi-scene Controller).
On-Levels and Ramp Rates are locked in separately and can be set up in any order. When you do the
lock-in, the most recently set On-Level and Ramp Rate are locked in together.
Setting the On-Level
1) Use the Up and Down buttons on LampLinc to adjust the load to the desired brightness
2) Once the desired brightness has been achieved, tap the Set button on LampLinc
LampLinc will beep and the load will flash once
3) Test the On-Level setting by tapping the Up and Down buttons on LampLinc
LampLinc will respond appropriately
The local On-Level has now been set. If you would like to set up a Controller to set LampLinc to the
programmed On-Level, proceed to Linking an INSTEON Controller to LampLinc and begin from step 2.
NOTE:
If LampLinc is blinking its Status LED, you held the Set button down too long. Holding down the Set
button for 3 seconds is an alternate way to place LampLinc into Linking Mode.
Linking Mode will time out after 4 minutes of inactivity. To manually exit Linking Mode, tap the Up or
Down button.
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Setting the Ramp Rate
NOTE: Setting the Ramp Rate does not change/affect the On-Level brightness.
1) Setting the Ramp Rate is done using the brightness level as an indicator for how fast LampLinc
should ramp. Use the Up and Down buttons on LampLinc to set the brightness to a brighter level for a
faster Ramp Rate or dimmer for a slower Ramp Rate. 100% corresponds to a 0.1-second Ramp Rate
and full-off corresponds to a 9-second Ramp Rate.
The following table gives the approximate relationship between the brightness you set in this step and
the Ramp Rate you get.
Approximate
Brightness Level
Ramp Rate
in seconds
90-100% 0.1
77-87% 0.2
65-74% 0.3
52-61% 0.5
39-48% 2.0
26.35% 4.5
13-23% 6.5
1-10% 8.5
Less than 1% 9.0
NOTE:
If the load is ramping to less than full
brightness, then the time it will take
will be proportionately less. For
instance, if the load is going to half-
brightness, the time it will take for a
given Ramp Rate will be halved.
2) Once you reach the desired brightness (Ramp Rate), double-tap the Set button on LampLinc
LampLinc will beep and the load will flash once
3) Test the Ramp Rate settings by tapping the Up and Down buttons on LampLinc
LampLinc will respond appropriately
The local Ramp Rate has now been set. If you would like to set up a Controller to set LampLinc to the
programmed Ramp Rate, proceed to Linking an INSTEON Controller to LampLinc.
NOTE:
If the load flashes twice or you heard two beeps, you didn’t double-press the Set button fast enough
and the On-Level was actually set up twice. Reset the correct On-Level and try setting the Ramp Rate
again from step 1.
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CONTROLLING INSTEON RESPONDERS FROM LAMPLINC
Linking LampLinc to an INSTEON Responder
To use LampLinc as an INSTEON Controller, follow these steps to Link LampLinc and an INSTEON
Responder (the device you wish to control with LampLinc) together. Refer to the Responder’s Owner’s
Manual for detailed instructions on how to properly install and Link it to LampLinc.
The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:
1) At the Responder, set it to the state you wish to be activated from LampLinc (turn it on if you wish it to
be on or off if you wish it to be off when LampLinc activates the scene, set On-Levels, etc.)
•If the Responder is a multi-scene device, tap the Scene button you wish to control until its
LED is in the desired state (on or off)
BE CAREFUL - Any accidental button presses will exit Linking Mode early.
2) Set LampLinc to Linking Mode by pressing & holding the Set button until it beeps (3 seconds)
The LampLinc Status LED will begin blinking green and the load will flash once
You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before Linking Mode automatically times out.
3) Press & hold the Responder's Set button for 3 seconds
LampLinc will double-beep and its Status LED will stop blinking and turn solid green if the load is
on or solid red if it is off
The load will flash twice
4) Confirm that Linking was successful by tapping the Up and Down buttons on LampLinc
The Responder will respond appropriately
5) If you wish to Link multiple Responders to the same LampLinc, either repeat steps 1-4 with each
Responder or see Multi-Linking and Multi-Unlinking
Unlinking an INSTEON Responder from LampLinc
If you are no longer going to use an INSTEON Responder that has been Linked to LampLinc, it is very
important that you Unlink it. Otherwise, LampLinc will retry any commands repetitively, thus slowing down
the system.
The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:
1) If the Responder is a multi-scene device, tap the Scene button you wish to remove control from until
its LED illuminates
2) Set LampLinc to Linking Mode by pressing & holding the Set button until it beeps (3 seconds)
The LampLinc Status LED will begin blinking green and the load will flash once
3) Set LampLinc to Unlinking Mode by pressing & holding the Set button until it beeps again (3 seconds)
The LampLinc Status LED will begin blinking red and the load will flash once
You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before Unlinking Mode automatically times out.
4) Press & hold the Responder’s Set button for 3 seconds
LampLinc will double-beep and its Status LED will stop blinking and turn on solid green if the load
is on or solid red if it is off
The load will flash twice
5) Confirm that Unlinking was successful by tapping the Up and Down buttons on LampLinc
The Responder will respond appropriately
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CONTROLLING LAMPLINC FROM AN INSTEON CONTROLLER
Linking an INSTEON Controller to LampLinc
To use LampLinc as an INSTEON Responder, follow these steps to Link LampLinc and a Controller
together. Refer to the Controller’s Owner’s Manual for detailed instructions on how to properly install and
Link it to LampLinc.
The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:
1) Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the load to the desired brightness level
2) Set the Controller to Linking Mode. (For most Controllers, press & hold an On or Scene button for 10
seconds or the Set button for 3 seconds.)
You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before Linking Mode automatically times out.
3) Press & hold the Set button on LampLinc until it double-beeps (3 seconds)
The LampLinc Status LED will flash once and then turn on solid green if the load is on or solid red
if it is off
The load will flash twice
4) Confirm that Linking was successfully by tapping the button you just Linked to on the Controller
LampLinc will respond appropriately
Unlinking LampLinc from an INSTEON Controller
If you are going to discontinue using LampLinc, it is very important that you Unlink it from any Linked
Controllers. Otherwise, the Controllers will retry any commands repetitively, thus slowing down the
system.
The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:
1) Set the Controller to Unlinking Mode. (For most Controllers, press & hold an On or Scene button for
10 seconds twice or the Set button for 3 seconds twice.)
You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before Unlinking Mode automatically times out.
2) Press & hold the Set button on LampLinc until it double-beeps (3 seconds)
The LampLinc Status LED will flash once and then turn on solid green if the load is on or solid red
if it is off
The load will flash twice
3) Confirm that Unlinking was successful by tapping the button you just Unlinked from on the Controller
LampLinc will respond appropriately
CREATING INSTEON SCENES
INSTEON scenes let you activate dramatic lighting moods with the tap of just one button. For example,
you can set all the lights in a scene to dim to 50% or turn certain lights on while turning others off, all with
the tap of a button on a Controller.
INSTEON scenes are very easy to set up – just Link more than one Responder to the same On/Off or
Scene button on a Controller. Then, when you tap any of the Linked buttons on the Controller, all of the
INSTEON devices Linked in the scene will respond as a group.
To set up an INSTEON scene, you can individually Link each device to a Controller. Or save time and
create multiple Links at once (see Multi-Linking and Multi-Unlinking).
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ADVANCED FEATURES
Using LampLinc as a Phase Bridger (for LampLinc (Dual-Band) only)
Use the following procedure to test that the phases have been bridged:
1) Install additional dual-band INSTEON devices if they aren’t already installed
2) Start Phase Bridging Detection Mode by tapping the Set button on LampLinc four times quickly
LampLinc will begin beeping continuously and the Status LED will be solid green
Depending on its current state, the load may turn on or flash once
Phase Bridging Detection Mode will time out after 4 minutes of inactivity.
3) Check the LED behavior of your other dual-band devices to see if they are on the opposite phase
If at least one of your other dual-band device LEDs is blinking green or is bright solid white or blue, the
device is on the opposite phase. Continue to step 4.
If none of your dual-band devices exhibit the behavior above, they are on the same electrical phase.
Try one or both of the following:
•Move a dual-band device to another location until it exhibits the desired behavior
•Follow steps 2 and 3 with your other dual-band devices to see if they are bridging the phases
4) Tap the Set button on LampLinc to exit Phase Bridging Detection Mode
LampLinc will stop beeping and the Status LED will remain solid green if the load is on or turn solid red
if it is off
Enabling/Disabling Load Sensing
Load Sensing allows you to manually turn on the load plugged into LampLinc by using the switch on the load
itself, without sending a command from an INSTEON or X10 controller. When the load is in the off state (with
Load Sensing enabled), LampLinc will “sense” that you are trying to turn it on with its built-in switch. When
LampLinc senses this, it will turn on the load automatically.
If LampLinc is used to control other INSTEON devices, those devices will also respond appropriately when the
load is turned on with its built-in switch.
CAUTION: With Load Sensing enabled, some lamps have been known to turn on LampLinc after you have
turned it off. Please use this feature with caution.
By default, Load Sensing is enabled on LampLinc.
Disable Load Sensing
1) Press & hold the Set button on LampLinc until it beeps (3 seconds)
The LampLinc Status LED will begin blinking green
2) Double-tap the Set button on LampLinc
LampLinc will beep and its Status LED will stop blinking and turn on solid green if the load is on or solid
red if it is off
3) Test that Load Sensing has been disabled by turning the load on and off from its built-in switch
The load will not respond
Enable Load Sensing
1) Press & hold the Set button on LampLinc until it beeps (3 seconds)
The LampLinc Status LED will begin blinking green
2) Triple-tap the Set button on LampLinc
LampLinc will beep and its Status LED will stop blinking and turn on solid green if the load is on or solid
red if it is off
3) Test that Load Sensing has been enabled by turning the load on and off from its built-in switch
The load will turn on and off