INSTEON LampLinc 2456D3 User manual

LampLinc™
INSTEON®Plug-In Lamp Dimmer Module, 3-Pin
Model : 2456D3

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
CONTROLLING LAMPLINC FROM AN INSTEON CONTROLLER........................................................... 6
Linking an INSTEON Controller to LampLinc............................................................................................ 6
Unlinking LampLinc from an INSTEON Controller .................................................................................... 6
ON-LEVELS AND RAMP RATES................................................................................................................ 6
Setting the On-Level.................................................................................................................................. 7
Setting the Ramp Rate .............................................................................................................................. 7
CREATING INSTEON SCENES .................................................................................................................. 7
ADVANCED FEATURES ............................................................................................................................. 8
Enabling/Disabling Load Sensing.............................................................................................................. 8
Restoring Power to LampLinc ................................................................................................................... 8
Resetting LampLinc to its Factory Default Settings .................................................................................. 8
X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ................................................................................................................. 9
Setting the X10 Primary Address .............................................................................................................. 9
Removing the X10 Primary Address ......................................................................................................... 9
Setting the X10 On-Level and X10 Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address .......................................... 9
Enabling/Disabling X10 Resume Dim ....................................................................................................... 9
ADVANCED X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS.......................................................................................... 10
Remotely Setting the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address................................................................. 10
Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address ............................................................. 10
About the Advanced X10 Programming Options .................................................................................... 10
Remotely Setting the On-Level for an X10 Scene Address .................................................................... 11
Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for an X10 Scene Address................................................................. 11
Remotely Removing an X10 Scene Address .......................................................................................... 11
ABOUT INSTEON ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Using Dual-Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your Network............................................................. 12
Important Note about INSTEON Networks; Split Single-Phase vs. 3-Phase Installation ....................... 12
Further Enhancing Reliability .................................................................................................................. 12
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ...................................................................................................................... 12
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................13
SPECIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATION, AND WARRANTY ........................................................................ 14
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Certification.............................................................................................................................................. 14
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 14

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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 any INSTEON
Controller.
Status LED
Set button
Pass-through outlet
Controlled outlet
Key LampLinc Features
•Installs and Links to other INSTEON devices in minutes
•Controls standard incandescent lighting devices up to 300 Watts
•Indicates INSTEON setup mode activity with a Status LED
•Dims the load up to 32 brightness levels
•Changes brightness at 32 Ramp Rates
•Load Sensing easily disabled and re-enabled
•Pass-through outlet so you won’t lose an outlet
•Responds to commands from X10 controllers
•Stores setup state in memory so settings aren’t lost during power outages
•Two-year warranty
What is Included with LampLinc
•LampLinc – INSTEON Plug-in Lamp Dimmer Module, 3-Pin
•Quick-Start Guide

LampLinc Owner’s Manual
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
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•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 stack INSTEON home automation devices together by plugging them into one another.
Stacked modules may overheat and stop functioning.
•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
Installing LampLinc
1) Plug the lamp/device (also called the load) you want to control into the
outlet on the bottom of LampLinc
2) Plug LampLinc into an unswitched wall outlet
The LampLinc Status LED and the load should turn on
3) If the load does not turn on, turn it on manually using the built-in switch
4) OPTIONAL: You can use the pass-through outlet on the front of
LampLinc as you would an ordinary uncontrolled wall outlet. However,
do not plug another home automation product into this outlet.
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.
To control the load, you will need to Link LampLinc to an INSTEON Controller. You will not be able to
control the load from the LampLinc unit itself. See your Controller’s Owner’s Manual for detailed
instructions on how to control LampLinc.
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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) 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.
2) Press & hold the Set button on LampLinc for 3 seconds
The LampLinc Status LED should flash twice and then turn on solid
The load should flash twice
3) Confirm that Linking was successful by pressing the button you just Linked to on the Controller
LampLinc should 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 for 3 seconds
The LampLinc Status LED should flash twice and then turn on solid
The load should flash twice
3) Confirm that Unlinking was successful by tapping the button you just Unlinked from on the Controller
LampLinc should no long respond
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 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.
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Setting the On-Level
1) Use a Linked Controller to adjust the load to the desired brightness
2) Once the desired brightness has been achieved, tap the Set button on LampLinc
The load should flash once
3) Choose the desired button on the Controller and Link to LampLinc. See Linking an INSTEON Controller to
LampLinc.
4) Test the On-Level settings by pressing the button you just Linked to on the Controller
LampLinc should respond appropriately
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 paddle top or bottom.
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 a Linked Controller to set the brightness to a brighter level for a faster Ramp Rate or dimmer for a slower
Ramp Rate. 100% bright 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 have reached the desired brightness (Ramp Rate), double-tap the Set button on LampLinc
The load should flash once
3) Choose the desired button on the Controller and Link to LampLinc. See Linking an INSTEON Controller to
LampLinc.
4) Confirm the Ramp Rate settings by pressing the button you just Linked to on the Controller
LampLinc should respond appropriately
NOTE:
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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
Enabling/Disabling Load Sensing
Load Sensing allows you to manually turn 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.
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 for 3 seconds
The LampLinc Status LED should begin blinking
2) Double-tap the Set button on LampLinc
The LampLinc Status LED should stop blinking and turn on solid
3) Test that Load Sensing has been disabled by turning the load on and off from its built-in switch
The load should not respond
Enable Load Sensing
1) Press & hold the Set button on LampLinc for 3 seconds
The LampLinc Status LED should begin blinking
2) Triple-tap the Set button on LampLinc
The LampLinc Status LED should stop blinking and turn on solid
3) Test that Load Sensing has been enabled by turning the load on and off from its built-in switch
The load should turn on and off
Restoring Power to LampLinc
LampLinc stores all of its settings, such as Links to other INSTEON devices, On-Levels/Ramp Rates, etc.,
with non-volatile memory. Because settings are saved in this non-volatile memory, they will not be lost in
the event of a power failure.
In the event of a power loss LampLinc will automatically return the load to the brightness level it had
before power was interrupted.
Resetting LampLinc to its Factory Default Settings
The factory reset procedure can be used to clear the LampLinc memory of all INSTEON Links,
programmed On-Levels and Ramp Rates, X10 addresses, etc.
1) If you are using a Controller to control LampLinc, be sure to Unlink it from the Controller. See
Unlinking LampLinc from an INSTEON Controller.
2) Unplug LampLinc for about 10 seconds
3) While holding down the Set button on LampLinc, plug it back in, making sure not to let go of the Set
button
4) Continue to hold down the Set button for 3 seconds and then release
The LampLinc Status LED should flash once and then turn off
After a few seconds, the Status LED and the load should turn on
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X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
LampLinc is X10 ready, meaning that it can respond to X10 commands from X10 controllers. However, to operate
LampLinc in X10 mode, you must first set up an X10 address. As it ships from the factory or after a factory reset
procedure, LampLinc will not have an X10 address set up.
Setting the X10 Primary Address
1) Set LampLinc to Linking Mode by pressing & holding the Set button for 3 seconds
The LampLinc Status LED should begin blinking
The load should flash once
You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before Linking Mode automatically times out.
2) Using an X10 controller, send the X10 address you want to assign and the ON command three times
For example, to assign the address A1, you would send “A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON.”
3) Once LampLinc has received the sequence, it should exit Linking Mode
The LampLinc Status LED should flash twice and then turn on solid
The load should flash twice
Removing the X10 Primary Address
If you are no longer going to control LampLinc with an X10 address, it is very important that you Unlink it. Otherwise,
LampLinc will still respond to X10 commands and may cause LampLinc to turn on by itself.
1) Set LampLinc to Linking Mode by pressing & holding the Set button for 3 seconds
The LampLinc Status LED should begin blinking
The load should flash once
2) Set LampLinc to Unlinking Mode by pressing & holding the Set button for 3 seconds
The LampLinc Status LED should continue blinking
The load should flash once
You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before Unlinking Mode automatically times out.
3) Using an X10 controller, send the X10 address you wish to remove and the ON command three times
For example, to remove the address A1, you would send “A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON”.
4) Once LampLinc has received the sequence, it should exit Linking Mode
The LampLinc Status LED should flash twice and then turn on solid
The load should flash twice
Setting the X10 On-Level and X10 Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address
When an X10 controller sends an X10 ON or X10 OFF command to LampLinc’s Primary Address, the local On-Level
and Ramp Rate apply. In other words, LampLinc should act the same way as it would if you manually tapped the
switch.
See Setting the On-Level or Setting the Ramp Rate for instructions on setting up the local On-Level and Ramp Rate
NOTE: If you want an X10 On-Level or Ramp Rate other than the local values, you can set up one or more X10
scene addresses as described in Remotely Setting the On-Level for an X10 Scene Address and Remotely Setting the
Ramp Rate for the X10 Scene Address.
Enabling/Disabling X10 Resume Dim
If X10 Resume Dim is enabled, LampLinc will remember the last brightness level to which it was set. Then, when an
X10 ON command is received from an X10 controller, the load will go to the remembered brightness, rather than to
the X10 On-Level.
To enable X10 Resume Dim, set up a local On-Level of off (or zero). To disable X10 Resume Dime, set up a local
On-Level of anything but off. See Setting the On-Level for instructions on setting up the local On-Level.
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ADVANCED X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
Remotely Setting the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address
1) Using an X10 controller, send the CLEAR sequence:
O16 N16 M16 P16 M16
2) Send the X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code)
3) Use the buttons on a Linked Controller to adjust the load to the desired brightness level. If you skip
this step, the current On-Level will be used.
4) Send the following X10 address sequence to lock in the new On-Level:
P16 N16 M16 O16 M16
Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address
NOTE: If you use this method for setting the Ramp Rate, you can achieve Ramp Rates ranging from 0.1
seconds to ~8 minutes, 30 seconds (versus 0.1 to 9 seconds).
1) Using an X10 controller, send the CLEAR sequence:
O16 N16 M16 P16 M16
2) Send the X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code)
3) Use the buttons on a Linked Controller to adjust the load to the desired Ramp Rate (brighter is faster,
dimmer is slower). 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
4) Send the following x10 address sequence to lock in the new Ramp Rate:
O16 P16 N16 M16 O16
About the Advanced X10 Programming Options
LampLinc can be a member of up to 255 X10 scenes. An X10 scene address is just another X10 address
like the X10 Primary Address. When an X10 ON command is sent to an X10 scene address, every X10
device with that address will turn on to its independent On-Level at its independent Ramp Rate (if a
dimmable device). Sending an X10 OFF command to an X10 scene address will turn off all devices that
are members of that X10 scene, each at its independent Ramp Rate. X10 devices will react to DIM and
BRIGHT commands after the X10 scene address is sent (if the device is a dimmer). However, they will
ignore ALL ON and ALL OFF commands for the X10 scene address.
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Remotely Setting the On-Level for an X10 Scene Address
1) Using an X10 controller, send the CLEAR sequence:
O16 N16 M16 P16 M16
2) Use the buttons on a Linked Controller to adjust the load to the desired brightness level. If you skip
this step, the current On-Level will be used. A scene can trigger LampLinc to go off by setting the On-
Level to 0%, or off.
3) Send the following X10 address sequence:
M16 N16 O16 P16
4) Send the desired X10 scene address (house code and unit code) to lock in the new On-Level and
X10 scene address
Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for an X10 Scene Address
1) Using an X10 controller, send the CLEAR sequence:
O16 N16 M16 P16 M16
2) Send the LampLinc’s X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code)
3) Use the buttons on a Linked Controller to adjust the load to the desired Ramp Rate (brighter is
faster, dimmer is slower). The following table gives the approximate relationship between the
brightness level 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
4) Send the following X10 sequence:
O16 P16 N16 M16 O16
5) Send the desired X10 scene address (house code and unit code) to lock in the new On-Level and
X10 scene address
Remotely Removing an X10 Scene Address
1) Using an X10 controller, send the CLEAR sequence:
O16 N16 M16 P16 M16
2) Send the LampLinc’s X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code)
3) Send an X10 ON or OFF command
4) Send the following X10 address sequence:
O16 P16 M16 N16
5) Send the X10 scene address you wish to remove (house code and unit code)
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ABOUT INSTEON
Using Dual-Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your Network
What are phases?
The majority of single-family homes in North America have two phases (or “legs”) of 110 Volts coming into their
electricity panels. From the panel, they are distributed throughout the home, providing power to outlets and wall
switches. These phases come together in some parts of the home to provide 220 Volts of power to large
appliances, such as an electric oven or pool pump.
Why do I need to bridge these phases?
Single-band power line devices send commands via the home’s electricity, but only on a single phase. If the
command is intended for a device on the opposite phase, there is a good chance the command will go
unnoticed. Installing dual-band INSTEON devices, such as Access Points (#2443), on each phase will allow for
devices to communicate between the two phases via RF.
Dual-band INSTEON devices embody the full potential of a true INSTEON mesh network. Taking the power
line band signal and working in conjunction with the RF band signal, its dual-band function plays out in two
ways:
•Phase bridger – a receiver of commands, reacting to and translating signals sent from one power
phase to the opposite via RF
•Signal repeater – a participant in an INSTEON network, repeating commands intended for other
devices whether those commands are generated from RF or power line-only devices. To ensure
reliability, every INSTEON device confirms that it has received a command. If a Controller does not
receive this confirmation, it will automatically retransmit the command up to five times.
While using at least one dual-band device is required when using an RF-only device, at least two dual-band
devices are recommended in any INSTEON network to ensure reliable communication across two-phase home
wiring systems. For larger applications, it is recommended to install at least one dual-band device for every 750
– 1,000 square feet.
Search for dual-band INSTEON devices at: www.smarthome.com/dualband
Important Note about INSTEON Networks; Split Single-Phase vs. 3-Phase
Installation
For the best INSTEON network performance, be sure you have properly installed at least two dual-band
INSTEON devices. INSTEON has only been officially tested in a split single-phase residential environment but
has been known to work in many 3-phase systems, where three dual-band devices are used (one on each
phase). However, due to the potential complexity of its troubleshooting, the INSTEON Gold Support Line is
unable to support INSTEON in 3-phase environments.
Further Enhancing Reliability
As signals travel via the power line or RF throughout the home, they naturally become weaker the farther they
travel. The best way to overcome weakened signals is to increase the coverage of the mesh network by
introducing more INSTEON devices.
It is possible that some audio-video devices, computers, power strips, or other electrical equipment may
attenuate INSTEON signals on the power line. You can temporarily unplug suspected devices to test whether
the INSTEON signal improves. If it does, then you can plug in filters that will permanently fix the problem.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Find home automation solutions, helpful tips, interactive demos, videos, user forums, and more at the
Smarthome Learning Center: www.smarthome.com/learningcenter.html
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The Status LED on
LampLinc is not turning on.
LampLinc may not be getting
power.
Make sure LampLinc is not plugged into a switched outlet that
is turned off.
The Controller or might have
been reset without Unlinking
LampLinc from it.
Re-Link LampLinc to the Controller.
The Controller or and LampLinc
may be on opposite power line
phases.
Make sure two dual-band INSTEON devices are properly
installed to bridge the two power line phases.
The INSTEON signal may be too
weak.
Add additional INSTEON devices or move around existing
INSTEON devices. All INSTEON devices act as INSTEON
network repeaters.
Large appliances, such as
refrigerators or air conditioners,
may be producing electrical noise
on the power line.
LampLinc won’t Link or work
with a Controller.
Other electrical devices, such as
computers, televisions, or power
strips, may be absorbing the
INSTEON signal.
Install a power line noise filter (#1626-10) to filter electrical
noise and minimize signal attenuation.
Unlink any unused Responders from the Controller.
HINT: If you are using home automation software, you can
easily check scene membership and eliminate unnecessary
Links.
LampLinc is taking a long
time to respond to a
Controller.
The Controller may be sending
commands to a Responder that is
no longer in use. Commands for
the unused Responder are being
resent and loading down the
signal. If the above doesn’t work, perform a factory reset on the
Controller.
The load turned on by itself.
Another Controller, a timer, or
stray X10 signals could have
triggered LampLinc.
Perform a factory reset on LampLinc. See Resetting LampLinc
to its Factory Default Settings.
The bulb filaments are vibrating. Use rough-service, 130 Volt,
or appliance-grade bulbs to reduce the noise.
The load is buzzing when
on or dim.
The dimming component inside
LampLinc “chops” the power line
sine wave to reduce the power. Run LampLinc in the full-on mode or switch to a non-dimming
INSTEON on/off switch.
The load only turns off when
I tap a button on the
Controller but I can brighten
or dim it.
The On-Level may be set to very
dim or fully-off.
Re-Link LampLinc to the Controller at a brighter On-Level. See
Linking an INSTEON Controller to LampLinc.
The load doesn’t appear to
turn on right away.
The Ramp Rate may be set too
slow. Set a shorter Ramp Rate. See Setting the Ramp Rate.
Unplug LampLinc for 10 seconds and reinstall.
LampLinc is locked up. A surge or excessive noise on the
power line may have glitched it. If the above doesn’t work, perform a factory reset. See
Resetting LampLinc to its Factory Default Settings.
The lamp does not turn on
when I manually activate the
lamp’s switch.
The Load Sensing feature may
be set to off.
Re-enable Load Sensing. See Enabling/Disabling Load
Sensing.
The load is not being
controlled by LampLinc.
The load may not be getting
power. Make sure the load’s manual switch is in the on position.
The LEDs controlled by
LampLinc do not turn off
completely when I send an
OFF command.
You might be using a low-wattage
LED. Since LEDs don’t take a lot
of power, the trickle-charge that
runs through LampLinc may be
enough to power the bulb.
Add to the load with more LEDs or higher wattage bulbs –
generally higher than a 5 Watt load.
If you have tried these solutions, reviewed this Owner’s Manual, and still cannot resolve an issue you are having with LampLinc,
please call:
INSTEON Gold Support Line
800-762-7845
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LampLinc Owner’s Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATION, AND WARRANTY
Specifications
View specifications for LampLinc at: www.smarthome.com/2456D3.html
Certification
This product has been thoroughly tested by ITS ETL SEMKO, a nationally recognized independent third-party testing
laboratory. The North American ETL Listed mark signifies that the device has been tested to and has met the
requirements of a widely recognized consensus of U.S. and Canadian device safety standards, that the
manufacturing site has been audited, and that the manufacturer has agreed to a program of quarterly factory follow-
up inspections to verify continued conformance.
Limited Warranty
Seller warrants to the original consumer purchaser of this product that, for a period of two years from the date of
purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial
conformity to the description of the product in this Owner’s Manual. This warranty shall not apply to defects or errors
caused by misuse or neglect. If the product is found to be defective in material or workmanship, or if the product does
not perform as warranted above during the warranty period, Seller will either repair it, replace it, or refund the
purchase price, at its option, upon receipt of the product at the address below, postage prepaid, with proof of the date
of purchase and an explanation of the defect or error. The repair, replacement, or refund that is provided for above
shall be the full extent of Seller’s liability with respect to this product. For repair or replacement during the warranty
period, call the INSTEON Gold Support Line at 800-762-7845 with the Model # and Revision # of the device to
receive an RMA# and send the product, along with all other required materials to:
Smarthome, Inc.
ATTN: Receiving Dept.
16542 Millikan Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606-5027
Limitations
The above warranty is in lieu of and Seller disclaims all other warranties, whether oral or written, express or implied,
including any warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranty, including any
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, which may not be disclaimed or supplanted as provided
above shall be limited to the two-year of the express warranty above. No other representation or claim of any nature
by any person shall be binding upon Seller or modify the terms of the above warranty and disclaimer.
Home automation devices have the risk of failure to operate, incorrect operation, or electrical or mechanical
tampering. For optimal use, manually verify the device state. Any home automation device should be viewed as a
convenience, but not as a sole method for controlling your home.
In no event shall Seller be liable for special, incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from possession or
use of this device, including without limitation damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, personal injury,
even if Seller knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of damages, in which case the above limitations
and/or exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other legal rights that may vary from state to state.
INSTEON Technology Patent
U.S Patent No. 7,345,998, International patents pending
© Copyright 2011
Smarthome, 16542 Millikan Ave., Irvine, CA 92606, 800-762-7845, www.smarthome.com
Rev 04-28-2011