INSTEON 2490 User manual

PART ONE: Installing Two Signal Enhancer Interfaces
Pass-through
Outlet
Antenna
SET Button
Status LED
Thank you for choosing to make your lighting control simple, afford-
able and reliable.
Your Starter Kit contains:
• 2 Signal Enhancers (SignaLincTM RF #2442)
• 2 Lamp Dimmers (LampLincTM V2 #2456D3)
• 1 Tabletop Controller (ControLincTM V2 #2430)
SStteepp22..Point your Signal Enhancer’s antenna towards the floor or ceiling.
SStteepp66..Look at the sseeccoonnddSignal Enhancer’s Status LED:
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800-SMARTHOME for assistance. If you have tried 5 outlets, go back and move the first Signal
Enhancer to another outlet.
SStteepp55..Point your Signal Enhancer’s antenna towards the floor or ceiling.
SStteepp77..Press and release the SET button on the ffiirrssttSignal Enhancer.
The Status LED on both Signal Enhancers will stop blinking and remain steadily on.
SStteepp33..On the ffiirrssttSignal Enhancer press and hold the SET button for 10 seconds and release.
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complete step 7. If it does not blink, try again and don't let up too soon — 10 seconds is a pretty long time!
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INSTEON is a simple, reliable, and affordable breakthrough in home control. Simple, because Plug-n-TapTM setup is a
breeze, and there are no wires to add — INSTEON uses existing powerline wiring as well as radio frequency for communica-
tion. Reliable, because every INSTEON device is a two-way repeater. An INSTEON home grows in value with every INSTEON
device you add, truly making life more convenient, safe and fun.
Quick-Start Guide
STARTER KIT
For Model : Plug-In Dimmer INSTEON Starter Kit (#2490)
SStteepp11..Plug the ffiirrssttSignal Enhancer into a convenient wall outlet (making
sure you are not plugging it into a switched outlet).
Hint: Away from metal is a good choice.
SStteepp44..Plug the sseeccoonnddSignal Enhancer into another outlet.
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Quick-Start Guide
STARTER KIT
Optional If You Own an X10 Device
Linking the Tabletop Controller to an X10 device
1. On the Tabletop Controller, press and hold the ALL ON and
DIM buttons at the same time for 3 seconds, then
release.
The Tabletop Controller will beep, and the Status LED will
begin to blink once per second.
2. Press and release the ON button you want to use.
The Tabletop Controller will beep.
3. Open the Tabletop Controller cover by lifting it from the
top.
4. Press and release the button that represents the X10
house code (i.e. A, B, etc.) of the device you want to link
to.
The Tabletop Controller will beep.
5. Press and release the button that represents the X10 unit
code (i.e. 1, 2, etc.) of the device you want to link to.
The Tabletop Controller will beep twice, and the Status
LED will remain on.
6. Close the cover.
Unlinking the Tabletop Controller from an X10 device
1. On the Tabletop Controller, press and hold the ALL ON and
DIM buttons at the same time for 3 seconds, then
release.
The Tabletop Controller will beep and the Status LED will
begin to blink once per second.
Giving your Lamp Dimmer an X10 address.
1. Press and hold the Lamp Dimmer’s SET button for 3 sec-
onds, then release.
The Status LED will begin blinking.
2. Send the X10 address followed by an "ON" from any X10
Controller within 30 seconds.
The lamp will blink, and the Status LED will remain on.
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form in substantial conformity to the description of the product in the owner's manual. This warranty shall not apply to defects or errors caused by misuse or neglect.
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2. Press and hold the OFF button for 3 seconds, then
release.
The Tabletop Controller will beep twice and the Status
LED will remain on.
Troubleshooting Tips
•The LED on the first Signal Enhancer I installed is not blinking.
Refer to Part One, Step 3 and press and hold for a longer amount of time. Remember, 10 seconds is a pretty long time!
•I have tried several outlets, and the second Signal Enhancer’s LED is not blinking.
Move the antenna and retry, moving closer to the first Signal Enhancer.
•The LED on the Signal Enhancer is not turning on at all.
Make sure you are not on a switched outlet.
•My lamp is not being controlled by the Tabletop Controller.
1. Make sure your lamp is plugged into the outlet labeled “Controlled” at the bottom of the Lamp Dimmer.
2. Make sure the lamp switch is in the ON position.
•The LED on the Tabletop Controller is not turning on.
Make sure you are not on a switched outlet.
•The LED on the Tabletop Controller will not flash and enter into setup mode.
Press and hold for a longer amount of time. Remember, 10 seconds is a pretty long time!
•The LED on the Tabletop Controller is still flashing after enrolling a Lamp Dimmer.
You may be in Scene Setup (multilink) mode. Tap the ON button to take it out of this mode.
•Factory Reset Instructions — Lamp Dimmer.
Unplug the Lamp Dimmer for about 10 seconds. While holding down the SET Button on the Lamp Dimmer, plug it in and continue to
hold down the SET Button for 3 seconds. Release the SET Button. After several seconds, the Status LED will illuminate steadily, indicating
that reset is complete.
•Factory Reset Instructions — Tabletop Controller.
Unplug the Tabletop Controller for about 10 seconds. While holding down the BRIGHT button on the Tabletop Controller, plug it in. Release the
BRIGHT button. After several seconds, the Status LED will illuminate steadily, indicating that reset is complete.
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ON/OFF
Buttons
ALL ON/ALL OFF Buttons
BRIGHT/DIM
Buttons
Status LED
Quick-Start Guide
STARTER KIT
PART TWO: Installing Your Lamp Dimmers
SStteepp11..Plug your lamp into the outlet at the bboottttoommof the Lamp Dimmer (labeled "Controlled").
SStteepp22..Plug your Lamp Dimmer into a wall outlet.
SStteepp33..If lamp is off, ttuurrnniittoonn.
SStteepp22..On your Tabletop Controller pprreessssaannddhhoollddthe ON button of your
choice for 10 seconds until the LED begins blinking slowly -- then
release.
Your Tabletop Controller is now in setup mode. You now have 4 full
minutes to complete Step 3.
SStteepp33..Return to your Lamp Dimmer and pprreessssaannddhhoollddthe SET button
for 3 seconds until the lamp blinks or turns on -- then release.
The Tabletop Controller will beep, and the LED will stop blinking.
PART THREE: Controlling Your Lamp with the Tabletop Controller
SStteepp11..Plug the Tabletop Controller into a wall outlet.
Pass-through Outlet
Controlled
Outlet
SET Button
Status LED
SStteepp44..Return to your Tabletop Controller and test your lamp by pressing the ON and OFF buttons.
Congratulations! You can now control your lighting with your Tabletop Controller,
and your home is INSTEON-enabled.
HINTS
• Do not use an outlet controlled by
a switch
• Be sure to leave the lamp's local
switch in the on position
• Use to control incandescent bulbs
only.
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Quick-Start Guide
STARTER KIT
Using your Tabletop Controller*
Five sets of ON/OFF buttons are used to control your devices.
•TTaappthe ON button to turn your lamp on.
•TTaappthe OFF button to turn your lamp off.
•PPrreessssaannddhhoollddthe ON button to brighten your lamp.
•PPrreessssaannddhhoollddthe OFF button to dim your lamp.
ALL ON and ALL OFF buttons control all of your lamps.
•TTaappthe ALL ON button to turn on all lamps.
•TTaappthe ALL OFF button to turn off all lamps.
BRIGHT and DIM buttons control the brightness level of the lamps linked to the last ON/OFF button pressed.
•PPrreessssaannddhhoollddthe BRIGHT button to brighten your lamp.
•PPrreessssaannddhhoollddthe DIM button to dim your lamp.
* For detailed instructions on how to operate all the features of your tabletop controller, please refer to the User’s
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Using your Lamp Dimmer’s Advanced Features*
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The On-Level is the brightness that the lamp you are controlling will go to when you turn it on using an INSTEON Controller. The
On-Level is adjustable from OFF to 100% brightness. The default is 100%.
The Ramp Rate sets the time it will take for the lamp 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.
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