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ApplianceLinc™ - INSTEON® Outdoor Plug-in On/Off Appliance On/Off Module
(Model: 2456S3E)

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ABOUT APPLIANCELINC

What is INSTEON?
Key ApplianceLinc Features

HOW TO INSTALL APPLIANCELINC

Preparing to Install ApplianceLinc
Installing ApplianceLinc

HOW TO SET UP APPLIANCELINC TO BE CONTROLLED BY AN INSTEON CONTROLLER

Linking ApplianceLinc to an INSTEON Controller
Unlinking ApplianceLinc from an INSTEON Controller

HOW TO CREATE AN INSTEON SCENE

Creating an INSTEON Scene

HOW TO USE APPLIANCELINC

Setup Summary

ADVANCED FEATURES OF APPLIANCELINC

Multi-Linking and Multi-Unlinking
Restoring Power to ApplianceLinc
Resetting ApplianceLinc to Its Factory Default Settings
Enabling / Disabling Load Sensing on ApplianceLinc

X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS

Setting the X10 Address
Removing the X10 Address

ABOUT INSTEON

Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable
Further Enhancing Reliability
Using Dual-Band INSTEON Products to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network
About INSTEON and X10

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting ApplianceLinc

SPECIFICATIONS

ApplianceLinc Specifications
Certification
Limited Warranty


What is INSTEON?

Since its inception in 2005, INSTEON® has become the best-selling wireless home-control networking technology, offering more reliability and flexibility than any other home management system on the market. Developed by SmartLabs®, INSTEON technology relies on its dual-mesh network to send signals both through the air (RF, or radio frequency) and over the existing electrical wires (power line) in the home.

Reliable
With every INSTEON device being a repeater (see how this works), the signal gets stronger with every INSTEON device you add to your home, giving you unsurpassed reliability. In addition, each INSTEON message contains error detection, so lights turning on accidentally will virtually never happen.

Fast
Other home automation networks have a noticeable delay when turning on a light or activating an appliance. INSTEON messages get through in less than 0.05 seconds - faster than the human eye can detect, so there are not visible delays. Activate an INSTEON switch and the lights turn on instantly.

X10 Ready
If you've already started putting together an X10 home control network, INSTEON's backward compatibility with X10 devices provides a painless upgrade path to an INSTEON network for the ultimate home automation system. Get the reliability and speed you need without scrapping your existing X10 network.

Affordable
While other home automation systems extend into the thousands of dollars to install and implement, a complete INSTEON system costs a fraction of its competitors. INSTEON can be integrated into any number of products easily and at a very low cost, so it will impact your life a whole lot more than it will impact your wallet.

Common Applications:

  • Scene and remote control lighting
  • Security alarm interfaces and sensors
  • Home sensors (e.g., water, humidity, temperature)
  • Access control (e.g., door locks)
  • Heating and cooling (HVAC) control and management
  • Audio-video control
  • Appliance management
  • Energy savings

How INSTEON Works

What makes INSTEON the most reliable home automation network is its dual-mesh network. INSTEON devices use both radio frequency signals and the home's existing wiring to talk to each other. Every message is confirmed as it is received, and if any errors are detected, the message is automatically resent.

Unlike all other mesh networks, INSTEON's mesh netowrk has every INSTEON device acting as a repeater -- receiving and sending every message to all other devices in the network. So instead of stressing the network by adding more INSTEON devices, you actually strengthen it (see how this works). Other mesh networks use router tables, and only those products involved in routing the signal act as repeaters - resulting in a less reliable network.

No central controller or networking setup is required. Once your module is installed, just use a series of button presses or taps to Link your devices together. INSTEON devices can act as a Controller, Responder or both!

Most importantly, INSTEON networks are 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.

Technology Comparison

  • INSTEON: Moderately priced, highly reliable dual-mesh RF & power line technology
  • UPB: Expensive single-band technology
  • X10: Inexpensive but lacks the robustness, flexibility and reliability required by home-control applications
  • ZigBee & Z-Wave: Single-band (RF-only) wireless networks that require a network controller

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Key ApplianceLinc Features

Congratulations on purchasing the INSTEON Outdoor Plug-In On/Off Appliance Module. Your new ApplianceLinc allows you to remotely control devices outside your home at the touch of a button.

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Key ApplianceLinc Outdoor Features

  • Weatherproof to withstand harsh outdoor conditions
  • Setup is easy - ApplianceLinc installs in minutes
  • Controls all standard appliances, up to 15 amps, and incandescent lights, up to 400 watts
  • Shows INSTEON and X10 activity with a dual-color Status LED and beeper
  • Responds to commands from X10 Controllers
  • Stores setup state and Link information memory, even while unplugged
  • Local Load Sensing easily disabled and re-enabled
  • Warranted for 2 years, upgradeable to 7 years

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Preparing to Install ApplianceLinc

CAUTION!

Read and understand these instructions before installing, and retain them for future reference.

ApplianceLinc Outdoor 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. ApplianceLinc is not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use ApplianceLinc on non-approved power lines may have hazardous consequences.


Prior to installing ApplianceLinc, please review the entire installation procedure, and take the following precautions to avoid risk of possible injury or death due to electrocution:

  • Do not plug ApplianceLinc into a filtered power strip or AC filter
  • Be sure ApplianceLinc is connected to a 3-prong AC outlet that includes a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) feature. If ApplianceLinc is plugged into an outlet without GFCI protection, make sure there is a GFCI device upstream (at another outlet closer to the electrical panel or a GFCI circuit breaker).
  • Test your GFCI protection each time ApplianceLinc is plugged in, as well as on a monthly basis. To test your GFCI protection, make sure ApplianceLinc is plugged in and the connected Load is on. Then, push the TEST button on the GFCI outlet or circuit breaker. The unit must stop operating. Wait about 5 seconds, and then push the RESET button on the GFCI outlet or circuit breaker. ApplianceLinc will begin receiving electricity and the connected Load will turn on. If the GFCI circuit does not perform in this manner, there may be an electrical malfunction, increasing the possibility of electric shock. Disconnect the power until the problem has been corrected. Please see the instructions that came with your GFCI device for specific testing procedures. When in doubt of the GFCI device's ability to detect a ground fault, replace the GFCI device.
  • Do not use ApplianceLinc to control devices that preserve, maintain or contribute to human or animal safety or life support
  • Do not bury ApplianceLinc, any electrical cable or component connected to it. A buried power cord may result in electrocution if improper cables are used or if digging occurs over the cable.
  • Do not allow vegetation to grow on or around ApplianceLinc
  • Do not install ApplianceLinc in a manner that allows water to accumulate around the unit
  • Do not exceed the Load rating of ApplianceLinc. Check and add up all the electrical devices that will be attached and make sure the total does not exceed 15 amps.
  • Do not use any electrical cord or extension that is damaged or in poor condition
  • If an extension cord is used, the cord must be properly grounded. Be sure the extension cord is of adequate capacity to provide power to your Load. A "light-duty" or "medium-duty" extension cord may cause a voltage drop, which will cause overheating of the cable, plug or socket.
  • Do not attempt to open ApplianceLinc. The ApplianceLinc case is sealed and can't be opened. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

IMPORTANT!

If you have any questions, please call:

Smarthome Tech Support
1-800-SMARTHOME
(800-762-7846)

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Installing ApplianceLinc

  1. Plug the appliance you want to control into the outlet on the bottom of ApplianceLinc

  2. Plug ApplianceLinc into an unswitched wall receptacle
    The Status LED will turn on solid green
    The controlled appliance will turn on. If the controlled appliance does not turn on, press the Set button on ApplianceLinc
  1. Allow ApplianceLinc to hang down from the wall receptacle so its outlet is facing down (see Figure 1)
Figure 1
Figure 1


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      Linking ApplianceLinc to an INSTEON Controller

      To use ApplianceLinc Outdoor as a Responder to an INSTEON Controller, follow these steps to Link ApplianceLinc and the Controller together. Refer to your Controller's Owner's Manual for detailed instructions on how to properly install and Link it to AppplianceLinc.

      The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:

      1. Set your INSTEON Controller to Linking Mode. (For most Controllers, you just press & hold an On or Scene button for 10 seconds, or a 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 ApplianceLinc until the unit double-beeps (about 3 seconds)
        The ApplianceLinc Status LED will turn on solid green

      3. Test that Linking was successful by pressing the On/Off buttons you just Linked on your Controller
        • When your appliance is on, the ApplianceLinc Status LED will turn on solid green
        • When your appliance is off, the ApplianceLinc Status LED will turn on solid red
      4. If you wish to Link another ApplianceLinc to the same Controller, either repeat steps 1-3, or see Multi-Linking and Multi-Unlinking


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      Unlinking ApplianceLinc from an INSTEON Controller

      If you are no longer going to use an ApplianceLinc that has been previously Linked to an INSTEON Controller, it is very important that you Unlink it. Otherwise, the Controller will retry any commands intended for the unused device, thus slowing down your system. Refer to your INSTEON Controller's Owner's Manual for more detailed instructions.

      The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:

      1. Set your Controller to Unlinking Mode. (For most Controllers, you just press & hold an Off or Scene button for 10 seconds twice, or a 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 ApplianceLinc until the unit double-beeps (about 3 seconds)
        The Status LED will flash green, then turn on solid green if the appliance is on, or solid red if the appliance is off

      3. Test that ApplianceLinc no longer responds by pressing the On/Off buttons you just Unlinked on your Controller


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      Creating an INSTEON Scene

      INSTEON scenes let you activate dramatic lighting moods with the press of just one button. For example, you can set all your lights in a scene to dim to 50%, or turn certain lights on while turning others off, all with one tap on a Controller.

      INSTEON scenes are very easy to set up - just Link more than one INSTEON Responder to the same On/Off or Scene button pair on an INSTEON Controller. Then, when you press 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 your Controller (see your device's Owner's Manual for instructions on how to Link the device to a Controller). Or, save time and create multiple Links by Multi-Linking.

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      Setup Summary



      LED Activity

      • LED will be solid green when the controlled light is on
      • LED will be solid red when the controlled light is off
      • LED will blink green when in Linking Mode
      • LED will blink red when in Unlinking Mode


      LED Activity Unit Status
      Solid green Light is on
      Solid red Light is off
      Blinking green Linking Mode
      Blinking red Unlinking Mode



      Tapping the Set Button

      If the unit is in a setup mode, Tap the Set button once to exit the setup mode.

      Beeper Activity

      • A single beep can mean:
      • The unit has entered into a setup mode or moved into the subsequent setup mode (see LED activity above)
      • If the Set button was tapped, the unit has exited setup mode
      • Feature was programmed (i.e., On-Level, Ramp Rate)
      • A double-beep confirms that a Link has been established - unit will exit current setup mode
      • Long beep means the unit has timed out of the current setup mode


      Beeper Activity Unit Status
      Single beep Enter setup mode or moved to the subsequent setup mode
      Exit setup mode (if Set button was tapped)
      Feature was programmed
      Double-beep Link established - unit will exit setup mode
      Long beep Timed out of setup mode

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      Multi-Linking and Multi-Unlinking

      Multi-Linking

      Multi-Linking Mode allows you to Link multiple INSTEON devices to a single Controller, one after the other. Once in Multi-Linking Mode, you can Link any number of Responders without having to press & hold the Controller's On button for 10 seconds for each Responder. Using Multi-Linking Mode is the fastest way to create an INSTEON scene.

      The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:

      1. At the Controller, press & hold the desired On or Scene button for about 10 seconds

      2. Tap the same On or Scene button again
        Multi-Linking Mode will automatically time out after 4 minutes of inactivity.

      3. For each of the Responders you wish to control, set the light to the state you wish to activate from the Controller (turn it on if you wish it to be on, or off if you wish it to be off when the Controller activates the scene)
        • If the Responder is a multi-scene device (e.g., KeypadLinc), tap the Scene button to illuminate the LED. (If you wish the Responder's scene to turn off, tap the Scene button again to turn the LED off, then proceed to the next step.)

      4. One at a time, press & hold each of the Responder's Set buttons for about 5 seconds

      5. After you have Linked all the desired Responders, tap the Controller's Set button to exit Multi-Linking Mode

      6. Test that your INSTEON scene is working by pressing the On/Off buttons on the Controller you just Linked

      Multi-Unlinking

      Multi-Unlinking Mode can be used to quickly remove devices from an INSTEON scene. You may remove as many of the Linked Responders from the scene as you would like.

      The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:

      1. At the Controller, press & hold the Off or Scene button you wish to Unlink for about 10 seconds

      2. Press & hold the same button on the Controller for another 10 seconds

      3. Tap the same button

        You will have 4 minutes of inactivity before Multi-Unlinking Mode automatically times out.

      4. For each of the Responders you wish to Unlink:
        • If the Responder is a multi-scene device (e.g., KeypadLinc), tap the Scene button you wish to Unlink
        • Press & hold the Responder's Set button for about 5 seconds

      5. After you have Unlinked the desired Responders, tap the Controller's Set button to exit Multi-Unlinking Mode

      6. Test that you have removed the desired devices from the INSTEON scene by pressing the On/Off buttons on the Controller you just Unlinked


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      Restoring Power to ApplianceLinc

      This INSTEON device stores all of its settings in non-volatile memory, so the settings are not lost even when power is removed. In the event of a power loss, this device will automatically return the local load to the level it had before the power was interrupted.

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      Resetting ApplianceLinc to Its Factory Default Settings

      The factory reset procedure can be used to clear the ApplianceLinc memory and restore its factory default settings. This procedure will clear the unit of all INSTEON Links and X10 Addresses.

      1. Before resetting an ApplianceLinc that has been previously Linked to an INSTEON Controller, be sure to Unlink it from the Controller first. See Unlinking ApplianceLinc from an INSTEON Controller.

      2. Unplug ApplianceLinc for about 10 seconds

      3. While holding down the Set button on ApplianceLinc, plug the unit back in, making sure not to let go of the Set button
        ApplianceLinc will beep and the Status LED will turn on solid green

      4. Once ApplianceLinc is plugged in, continue to hold down the Set button for 3 seconds
        ApplianceLinc will flash red, then turn on solid green. A few seconds after you release the Set button, the controlled appliance will turn on.

        Factory reset is complete. ApplianceLinc is now reset to its default settings and is ready for fresh programming and use.


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      Enabling / Disabling Load Sensing on ApplianceLinc

      Load Sensing allows you to manually turn on the light or appliance you plugged into ApplianceLinc by using the switch on the device itself, without sending a command from an INSTEON or X10 controller. When the controlled light or appliance is in the off state (with Load Sensing enabled), ApplianceLinc will "sense" that you are trying to turn on your light or appliance with its built-in switch. When ApplianceLinc "senses" this, it will turn on the controlled light or appliance automatically.

      CAUTION: With Load Sensing enabled, some devices have been known to turn on ApplianceLinc after you have turned it off. Please use this feature with caution.

      • For product versions 2.0 or higher, Load Sensing is disabled by default

      • For product versions 1.4 or earlier, Load Sensing is enabled by default

      If you are unsure which revision your product is, click here for instructions on locating it.

      Disable Load Sensing

      1. Press & hold the Set button on ApplianceLinc for about 3 seconds
        The ApplianceLinc Status LED will begin blinking
        Some versions may beep
      2. Double-tap the Set button on ApplianceLinc
        The ApplianceLinc Status LED will stop blinking and turn on solid
        Some versions may beep again

      Enable Load Sensing

      1. Press & hold the Set button on ApplianceLinc for about 3 seconds
        The ApplianceLinc Status LED will begin blinking
        Some versions may beep
      2. Triple-tap the Set button on ApplianceLinc
        The ApplianceLinc Status LED will stop blinking and turn on solid
        Some versions may beep again

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      Setting the X10 Address

      Most INSTEON devices are X10 ready, meaning that they can respond to X10 commands from any X10 Controller. However, to operate an INSTEON device in X10 mode, you must first set up an X10 Address. As it ships from the factory, or after a factory reset procedure, INSTEON devices will have no X10 Address set up.

      You must do this before any INSTEON device will respond to X10 commands.

      1. Set your INSTEON Controller to Linking Mode. (For most Controllers, you just press an On or Scene button for 10 seconds, or the Set button for 3 seconds.)
        You will have 4 minutes to perform the next step before Linking Mode automatically times out.

      2. Using an X10 Controller, send the X10 Address you want to assign followed by the ON command three times.
        For example, to assign the address A1, you would send “A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON”.

      3. Once the INSTEON device has received the preceding sequence three times, it will exit Linking Mode
        The INSTEON device will double-beep

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      Removing the X10 Address

      If you are no longer going to control an INSTEON device with an X10 Address, it is very important that you Unlink it, because otherwise the INSTEON device will respond to the X10 command, and may cause the unit to turn on by itself.

      1. Set your INSTEON Controller to Unlinking Mode. (For most Controllers, you press an On or Scene button for 10 seconds twice, or the Set button for 3 seconds twice.)
        You will have 4 minutes to perform the next step before Unlinking Mode automatically times out.

      2. Using an X10 Controller, send the X10 Address you want to remove, followed by the ON command three times. For example, to remove the address A1, you would send “A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON”.

      3. Once the INSTEON device has received the preceding sequence 3 times, it will exit Unlinking Mode
        The INSTEON device will double-beep

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      Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable

      INSTEON messages travel throughout the home via power line on the existing house wiring, or wirelessly via RF using Access Points or other dual-band products. As the messages make their way to the INSTEON devices being controlled, they are picked up and retransmitted by all other INSTEON devices along the way. This method of communicating, called a mesh network, is very reliable because each additional INSTEON device helps to support the overall network.

      To further ensure reliability, every INSTEON device confirms that it has received a command. If an INSTEON Controller does not receive this confirmation, it will automatically retransmit the command up to five times.

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      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 signals getting weaker is to increase the coverage of the mesh network by introducing more INSTEON devices.

      It is possible that some audio-video products, 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 available from SmartLabs that will permanently fix the problem.

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      Using Dual-Band INSTEON Products to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network

      Dual-band INSTEON products, such as Access Points, are ideal for improving signal strength and network coverage throughout your home. Dual-band products simultaneously transmit INSTEON signals to both power phases in your home (RF and power line). Without a reliable method for coupling opposite power phases some parts of your home may receive signals intermittently. With at least one dual-band product plugged into one of the power phases, and at least one more plugged into the opposite power phase, INSTEON signals will be strong everywhere in your home.

      Dual-band products also translate RF signals into power line signals, allowing communication between RF-only and power line-only INSTEON devices. While only one properly installed dual-band product is needed to translate signals between the two phases, it is recommended to have at least two dual-band products for the best INSTEON network performance.

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      About INSTEON and X10

      Possible BoosterLinc Interference with INSTEON

      If you have installed older SmartLabs Plug-In BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters or certain other BoosterLinc-enabled products, the older BoosterLinc technology may interfere with INSTEON communications. Plug-In BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, SmartLabs (#4827) shipped after February 1, 2005, with V3.0 or later firmware, are fully compatible with INSTEON.

      The following Plug-In BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters use older firmware that may cause interference with INSTEON:

      • White BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters (#4827) shipped before February 1, 2005, with V2.5 or earlier firmware
      • All Gray BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters (#4827)

      Try unplugging the older BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters to see if this helps with INSTEON interference, If it does, please call Smarthome Tech Support at 800-762-7846 for help with replacing your older BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters with newer INSTEON-compatible ones.

      The following pre-INSTEON SmartLabs products have BoosterLinc technology that you can turn on or turn off when you set the X10 Address for the product. If turned on, the BoosterLinc technology may interfere with INSTEON.

      Image:Kpl.JPG KeypadLinc 6-Button with Integrated Dimmer (#12073W, #12073WB and #12073WW)
      Image:SWL.JPG SwitchLinc Relay 2-Way (#23883 and #23883T)
      Image:TLD.JPG ToggleLinc 2-Way Dimmer (#23890) and Switch (#23893)
      Note

      To disable BoosterLinc X10 Signal Amplification on these products:

      1. Press & hold the Set button
      2. Send the X10 Primary Address
      3. Send an X10 OFF command

      You can send an X10 ON command in Step 3 to re-enable the BoosterLinc feature.



      If you have any of these products and the BoosterLinc feature is turned on, please consult your Owner's Manual or call Smarthome Tech support at 800-762-7846 for help with turning it off.
      You may then wish to install newer INSTEON BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, which Smarthome Tech Support can help you with.

      How INSTEON Effects X10

      If your existing X10 devices seem to be working less reliably after installing INSTEON devices, remember that INSTEON devices can absorb X10 signals just as X10 devices do, and that INSTEON devices do not repeat X10 signals. Installing INSTEON-compatible BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters (#4827), or a SignaLinc Plug-In Coupler-Repeater (#4826), can increase X10 signal levels.
      Please call Smarthome Tech Support at 800-762-7846 if you have any questions or would like more help.

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      Troubleshooting ApplianceLinc

      Problem
      Possible Cause
      Solution
      The Status LED on ApplianceLinc is not turning on at all. ApplianceLinc is not getting power. Make sure ApplianceLinc is not plugged into a switched outlet that is turned off.
      My light or appliance is not being controlled after I've Linked ApplianceLinc to a Controller. Your light or appliance is not getting power. Make sure the light or appliance's switch is in the on position.
      ApplianceLinc is not receiving signals from INSTEON or X10 Controllers. ApplianceLinc and the Controller are on opposite power phases. Make sure two Access Points are properly installed to bridge the two power line phases.
      ApplianceLinc is plugged into a power strip. Power line signals can't travel through power filters. Plugging ApplianceLinc directly into a wall outlet works best.
      Other modules are loading down the signal. Move ApplianceLinc, the other modules or the Controller to another outlet.
      ApplianceLinc is not Linking or responding to an INSTEON Controller. There might be signal loss between the units. Add additional INSTEON devices or move around existing INSTEON devices. All INSTEON devices act as INSTEON network repeaters.
      Make sure you are not experiencing interference with older X10 BoosterLinc technology. Upgrade to INSTEON BoosterLinc modules.
      Tap the Set button on ApplianceLinc once, then press & hold the Set button for 3 seconds to attempt re-Linking. If it is still not working, try Linking ApplianceLinc to your Controller with both of them plugged into the same outlet. Once Linked, move them to the desired locations.
      The device turned on by itself. Another Controller, a timer, or stray X10 signals triggered ApplianceLinc. Check scene membership and remove any unwanted Links from ApplianceLinc, or perform a factory reset to clear it.
      The local control circuit may have been triggered. Install a power line signal blocker in your home to keep X10 signals from neighboring homes from interfering. Consider not using ApplianceLinc in X10 mode.
      Disable Load Sensing. See Enabling / Disabling Load Sensing on ApplianceLinc.
      If the above doesn't work, perform a factory reset.
      My light or appliance doesn't always respond to my INSTEON Controller. The INSTEON Controller may have been reset without first Unlinking ApplianceLinc from it. Re-link ApplianceLinc to the INSTEON Controller.
      When I press a button on my INSTEON Controller, it takes a long time for ApplianceLinc to respond. You may have removed an INSTEON device that your INSTEON Controller is trying to operate. The INSTEON Controller is retrying the missing device. Replace any removed modules to allow communication. Unlink if you don't want that module to be part of the scene.
      ApplianceLinc doesn't respond to X10 Address A1 when I first set it up. Unlink previous X10-only ApplianceLinc modules, ApplianceLinc does not have an X10 Address set up at the factory. Set up an X10 Address. See Setting the X10 Address.
      ApplianceLinc is locked up. A surge or excessive noise on the power line may have caused the problem. Unplug ApplianceLinc for 10 seconds and reinstall.
      If the above doesn't work, perform a factory reset. See Resetting ApplianceLinc to Its Factory Default Settings.
      My Controller can turn off ApplianceLinc, but ApplianceLinc does not turn on when I send an ON command from my Controller. ApplianceLinc may be Linked at its off state. Re-Link ApplianceLinc to your Controller, while the light or appliance is on. See Linking at Off.


      If you have tried these solutions, reviewed this Owner's Manual, and still cannot resolve an issue you are having with ApplianceLinc, please:

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      ApplianceLinc Specifications

      See ApplianceLinc - INSTEON Outdoor Plug-In On / Off Appliance Module Specifications on Smarthome.com.

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      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 product has been tested to and has met the requirements of a widely recognized consensus of U.S and Canadian product 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.
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      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 SmartLabs customer service to receive a RA # (return authorization number), properly package the product (with the RA# clearly printed on the outside of the package) and send the product, along with all other required materials, to:

      SmartLabs, 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 and 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 one-year period 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. In no event shall seller be liable for special, incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from the possession or use of this product, 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

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