INSTEON POWERLINC - INSTEON MODEM User manual
Quick-Start Guide
POWERLINC - INSTEON MODEM
Serial RS-232 and TTL Interface (#2412S)
INSTEON power line interface with RS-232 serial and electronic TTL
communications for full-time software and hardware host applications.
Interface
Port
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Pass-through
Outlet
Key Features
• No background software needed with computer programs
• Straightforward and simplified command set
• Simple to use RS-232 communications
• Direct TTL connection for hardware devices
• Stores over 417 INSTEON Links in 32Kb of non-volatile memory
• Uncontrolled feed-through AC outlet other electrical devices
• Able to supply unregulated 12VDC power (300 mA max) for a host device
Connector Specifications
Pin 1: RS232 to PC pin 2 (Rx)
Pin 2: Unregulated +12VDC output, maximum 300mA
Pin 3: TTL Output (from PLM)
Pin 6: TTL Input (from PLM)
Pin 7: Common ground
Pin 8: RS232 from PC pin 3 (Tx)
Pins 4&5: Not connected
Power-up Behavior
Communications
The RS-232 Serial communications to the Power Line Modem (PLM) are:
For developers and programmers interested in learning more about the the PowerLinc, information on the PowerLinc Modem
Developer Kit can be found at: http://www.smarthome.com/insteon/sdk2600s.html
Note: each byte sent to the Power Line Modem will be echoed back to the host.
Power Line Modem
plug-in Jack
LED On Steady PLM detected an external EEPROM for storage of database links.
LED blinks six
times
PLM has not detected an external EEPROM and will use the internal EEPROM of the processor chip.
LED is Off While being plugged in, the user pressed and held the SET button for 10 seconds causing the PLM to perform
a factory reset. At the conclusion of the reset, the PLM’s LED will operate like one of the two modes above.
19,200 baud 8 data bits No parity 1 stop bit
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Serial and TTL Interface (#2412S)
Quick-Start Guide
POWERLINC - INSTEON MODEM
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Tips for Using Power Line Modem
• Do not plug Power Line Modem into a power strip or AC line filter.
• Some computers and their accessories can absorb Power Line Carrier (PLC) signals off the power lines.
Since Power Line Modem will be so close to the computer, the power strip for the computer should be
filtered. Use Smarthome’s FilterLincTM #1626 on the computer’s power strip to keep the Power Line
Modem’s signals from getting absorbed by the computer equipment.
• Don't plug other PLC transmitters into the same outlet as Power Line Modem. Every PLC transmitter will
absorb the other transmitter's PLC signals when they are not transmitting. In some cases, up to half the
signal can be lost due to nearby transmitters.
• If the computer's serial port is shared with another hardware device (scanner, PDA, etc.) be sure to turn off
that device's program on the PC. If left running, the home automation software will not be able to
communicate to the Power Line Modem.
• To reset the Power Line Modem to its original factory settings, unplug it from the wall outlet and wait 10 seconds. Press and hold
its SET button, plug it back in, continue holding the SET button for 3 seconds and release. After several seconds, the Status LED
will turn on, indicating a reset is complete.
#1626 FilterLincTM
Plug-In Filter
rev. 02-05-2009
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SmartLabs warrants to the original consumer 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 the owner's manual. This warranty shall not apply to defects or errors caused by misuse or neglect.
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