Page 3 - SwitchLinc Dimmer – Features and Benefits; Features; Quick setup links to other INSTEON devices in minutes
Page 3 of 21 2476D - Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM SwitchLinc Dimmer – Features and Benefits Congratulations on purchasing the high-quality INSTEON SwitchLinc Dimmer Switch. W ith its elegant look, smooth touch and stylish LED bar, you can not only control the lights you wire to it, but you can add remote ...
Page 4 - SwitchLinc Dimmer; Installing SwitchLinc; CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS; Tools Needed; Flathead screwdriver; Installing SwitchLinc in a Typical 2-Way Circuit
Page 4 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM What’s in the Box? - SwitchLinc Dimmer - Quick Start Guide - Two (2) mounting screws - Four (4) wire nuts Installing SwitchLinc CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference. This product is int...
Page 5 - Enable power to the switch from the circuit breaker or fuse panel; Understanding Multi-Way Circuits
Page 5 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM 5) Ensure that all wire connectors are firmly attached and that there is no exposed copper except for the ground wire 6) Orient SwitchLinc with the LED bar at the left, gently place it into the wall box and screw it into place 7) Enable power to the switch from th...
Page 6 - Using SwitchLinc in Virtual Multi-Way Circuits
Page 6 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM A wired-in 4- 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 (Switch 3+) is shown in two different positions, since wiring can vary from home to home. To lea...
Page 7 - Installing Multi-Way SwitchLinc Modules; Special Treatment for 4- or More-Way Circuits
Page 7 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM • Notice that the red traveler wires are not used, so they are capped off at both ends with wire nuts o The black traveler wire (traveler 2) is converted to a line wire o In SwitchLinc Secondary wall box, connect traveler 2 to the existing line wire and to SwitchL...
Page 8 - Make sure the electricity is turned off before proceeding
Page 8 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM 13) In the wall box where you will install SwitchLinc Primary, identify the load wire (usually red). This is the wire that carries power from the switch to the load. 14) Identify the black traveler wire. If you are unsure, repeat steps 3-6 to measure the voltage a...
Page 9 - Using SwitchLinc; Paddle; Air Gap
Page 9 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM 1) Connect SwitchLinc Secondary black line wire to the wall box black traveler wire with a wire nut 2) Cap the two unused traveler wires (usually red) with wire nuts 3) Cap SwitchLinc Secondary red load wire with a wire nut 4) Connect SwitchLinc Primary white neut...
Page 10 - Ramp Rate; Brightness Level; SwitchLinc will beep.; Programming SwitchLinc as Part of an INSTEON Network
Page 10 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM Ramp Rate The local ramp rate is the time it takes for SwitchLinc to reach 100% brightness (from off) when controlled at the paddle. The default ramp rate is 0.5 seconds, but it is adjustable from instant-on to 9 seconds (using Set button) or up to 8 minutes (wit...
Page 11 - Make SwitchLinc a Controller; ) Press and hold the responder’s Set button for 3 seconds; Remove SwitchLinc as a Controller; ) Press and hold the responder Set button for 3 seconds; Make SwitchLinc a Responder
Page 11 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM Make SwitchLinc a Controller Follow the steps below to link SwitchLinc as a controller of another INSTEON device. 1) Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps (about 3 seconds) Status LED will blink green You will have 4 minutes to complete the next ste...
Page 12 - Controller LED will blink; Scenes; Using SwitchLinc in an X10 Network; Add an X10 Address; command; Remove an X10 Address
Page 12 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM 1) Press and hold the controller Set or scene button until it beeps and/or LED blinks (about 3 seconds) Controller LED will blink 2) Press and hold the controller Set or scene button until it beeps and/or LED blinks again Controller LED will continue blinking You...
Page 13 - three times; Advanced X10 Programming; Advanced Features; Make SwitchLinc a Controller of Multiple Responders
Page 13 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM SwitchLinc status LED will blink 2) Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps again SwitchLinc status LED will continue blinking You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before unlinking mode times out 3) Using an X10 controller, send the X10 a...
Page 14 - Change LED Brightness Levels; SwitchLinc status LED will blink green; Factory Reset; SwitchLinc will begin to emit a long beep
Page 14 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM 1) Link SwitchLinc as a controller of another INSTEON device. (See Make SwitchLinc a Controller .) 2) Link the same INSTEON device as a controller of SwitchLinc. ( See Make SwitchLinc a Responder .) 3) Test the group by controlling the load from SwitchLinc Dimmer...
Page 15 - Change Paddle and LED Colors; frosted white, four color
Page 15 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM Change Paddle and LED Colors You can swap out the included white LEDs and/or front paddle and trim frame assembly with a color-change kit before or after SwitchLinc is installed. During the changeover process, power and load may remain on and operating. There are...
Page 16 - Additional Resources; Specifications
Page 16 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM in Figure 5, below right). Figure 4: LED light pipes correctly installed Figure 5: LED light pipes incorrectly installed 9) Gently place the paddle assembly onto front of SwitchLinc. A little force may be necessary to snap the assembly over the Set button. Reinst...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting; Problem; dual-band INSTEON products
Page 18 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM Certifications Safety tested for use in USA and Canada (ETL #3017581) Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The LED bar on SwitchLinc is not turning on at all and SwitchLinc won't control my light SwitchLinc is not getting power Make sure the circuit br...
Page 19 - both INSTEON and X10 commands
Page 19 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM both INSTEON and X10 commands My light only turns off when I tap the paddle top on SwitchLinc, but I can brighten and dim it You may have removed an INSTEON device that your SwitchLinc is trying to operate SwitchLinc is retrying the missing INSTEON device If the ...
Page 20 - Changing
Page 20 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM • GE 15 Amp Combination Arc Fault Breaker #THQL1115AFP2 • Murray 2-Pole Combination Type Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter #MP215AFCP There might be loose connections within your home’s wiring Install a powerline noise filter (such as a FilterLinc) between the output...
Page 21 - Certification and Warranty
Page 21 of 21 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:15 AM Certification and Warranty 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 ...