2486D Manual

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

Key KeypadLinc Dimmer Switch Features

Congratulations on purchasing the INSTEON KeypadLinc Dimmer Switch. With its elegant look, smooth touch, and convenient secondary buttons, you can not only control the lights that you wire it to, but you can remotely control all kinds of other INSTEON and X10 devices in your home to match your lifestyle, all from the same switch. Besides controlling other devices, KeypadLinc itself can be remotely operated from other INSTEON or X10 Controllers, including other KeypadLinc modules.

Key KeypadLinc Dimmer Switch Features

After installation, setup is easy – links to controlled devices and other controllers in minutes
Controls all standard incandescent lamps, up to a total load of 600 watts
Dedicated load-controlling buttons, and easily changed from/to 6-button or 8-button
Changes brightness at 32 Ramp Rates
Dimmable to 32 brightness levels
Responds to commands from X10 Controllers and sends X10 commands to X10 devices
Wires in like a standard wall switch (but also requires a NEUTRAL connection)
Supports “virtual” 3-, 4-, or more-way circuits with multiple KeypadLinc modules
Capable of operating in X10 or INSTEON mode only, or hybrid mode which sends/receives both X10 and INSTEON signals
Can trigger other KeypadLinc preset scenes
Warranted for 2 years

Tools You Will Need

A flathead screwdriver to remove the faceplate from the switch junction box
A Phillips screwdriver for the screws that hold the INSTEON device in its junction box
A wire cutter and stripper if the switch you are replacing requires you to cut the wires to remove them
A small Phillips screwdriver if you will be changing the color of the trim frame and paddle

A Helpful Tool – Voltmeter or Voltage Tester

During the installation of INSTEON devices, it may be necessary to identify the wires inside the junction box. Knowing for sure which wire is the LINE (sometimes called HOT) can reduce the guesswork when installing a single switch, and it is absolutely necessary when working with multi-way lighting circuits. A voltmeter is ideal for this application. Many of the digital models can also read current so you can measure how much power is being drawn by the switch’s load.

A simpler measurement tool, available at most home improvement centers, is a voltage sensor. This device, often costing less than $20, can sense voltage when placed near a wire. The tip of the voltage sensor can tell if voltage is on the wire without touching the bare copper conductor or breaking the insulation. When using these tools, be certain to read and understand the safety instructions. Often when these tools are used, the power to the circuit will need to be turned on. When working around live electrical wires, take your time and concentrate on the task.

Preparing to Install KeypadLinc Dimmer Switch

CAUTION!

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

KeypadLinc Dimmer Switch is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations in the United States, or the Canadian Electrical Code an local regulations in Canada. Use indoors only. KeypadLinc is not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use KeypadLinc on non-approved power lines may have hazardous consequences.

Prior to installing KeypadLinc, please review the entire installation procedure, and take the following precautions:

Don't use KeypadLinc to control an electrical outlet, because non-dimmable or inductive loads may be plugged into it
KeypadLinc may feel warm during operation. The amount of heat generated is within approved limits and poses no hazards. To minimize heat buildup, ensure that the area surrounding the rear of your device has adequate ventilation by clearing away excess insulation.
For use indoors or in a properly insulated and weatherproof electrical box only
Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are installing the KeypadLinc in. Installing KeypadLinc with the power on will expose you to dangerous voltages.
KeypadLinc requires a small amount of power to operate, which it receives from a connection to the NEUTRAL electrical wire (usually white). If you are replacing a standard mechanical switch with KeypadLinc, the switch you are replacing will normally not have a connection to the NEUTRAL wire. However, most junction boxes will contain a NEUTRAL wire that you can connect KeypadLinc to. If your junction box does not contain a NEUTRAL wire, please call Smarthome Tech Support at 1-800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846) or consult an electrician.
Connect only copper or copper-clad wire to KeypadLinc
Don't use KeypadLinc to control low-voltage lighting, fluorescent light, or motors. These are inductive loads, which KeypadLinc may not be designed to control. Use a non-dimming INSTEON On/Off (relay) switch instead.
To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, use KeypadLinc to control 110V 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 On/Off (relay) switch. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING AN INDUCTIVE LOAD.
Each INSTEON device is assigned a unique INSTEON ID, which is printed on a label on the front of the module. It is recommended that you prepare a list of all the INSTEON modules you are installing, including their INSTEON ID and their location (e.g. 01.F7.G5, Mike’s Bedroom light). It is only necessary to know the INSTEON ID if you will be using optional automation software (such as SmartLabs HouseLinc) to program and control your devices. However, it will be helpful to have a list of your devices, should you choose to use automation software later. Creating a list prior to installation will prevent you from needing to re-open all the junction boxes and fixtures to determine the INSTEON IDs later.

IMPORTANT!

If you are not knowledgeable about and comfortable with electrical circuitry, you should have a qualified electrician install KeypadLinc for you. If you have any questions, please consult an electrician or call:

Smarthome Tech Support

1-800-SMARTHOME

(800-762-7846)

Changing to 6-Button or 8-Button Plate

In the 6-button mode, the 6-button plate provides a dedicated load On button at the top of the switch, a dedicated load Off button at the bottom, and 4 programmable secondary buttons between the On and Off buttons.
In 8-button mode, the 8-button plate provides a dedicated load On/Off button in the top left-most position of the switch, and 7 programmable secondary buttons.

Attach the change-out plate to the switch body by aligning the tabs and snap into place.

Note:

For proper operation, KeypadLinc must be programmed to operate in 6-button or 8-button mode, corresponding to whichever plate is attached. See Configure For 6 or 8-Button Operation.

Button Nomenclature

Since KeypadLinc has removable/replaceable button labels, it can become confusing when trying to refer to a specific button of the 6 available (or 8 buttons when the 8-button key plate is installed). Refer to the following diagrams for button “names”.

Installing KeypadLinc

At the circuit breaker or fuse panel, disconnect the power for all of the circuits in the switch junction box. Verify that the power is off by trying to turn on the lights controlled by the switches.
Remove the faceplate from the switch junction box, and then unscrew the switch you are replacing and pull it out from the junction box
Disconnect the wires from the switch you are replacing. If the wires cannot be detached by unscrewing them, cut the wires where they enter the switch, then strip ½” of insulation off the ends.
If you are installing KeypadLinc into a standard 2-way circuit (where only one switch controls the load), follow the diagram below to identify and connect the LINE, LOAD, NEUTRAL, and GROUND wires. If the colors of the wires do not match the diagram, be sure you have identified the wires correctly before connecting them.
If you are installing KeypadLinc into a multi-way circuit (where more than one switch controls the load), follow the instructions in the section Installing KeypadLinc in a Multi-Way Circuit, to identify and connect the LINE, TRAVELER, NEUTRAL, and GROUND wires
After you have connected all of the wires, ensure that all of the wire connectors are firmly attached and that there is no exposed copper except for the GROUND wire
Orienting KeypadLinc with the Set button on the bottom, gently place it into the junction box, and then screw it into place
Enable power to the switch from the circuit breaker or fuse panel
After the Set button illuminates, verify KeypadLinc is working properly by turning the light on and off
Reinstall the trim plate

NOTE: The NEUTRAL wire will not normally be connected to the switch you are replacing. If there is no NEUTRAL wire in the junction box (KeypadLinc will not function without a NEUTRAL), please consult an electrician or call:
Smarthome Tech Support
1-800-SMARTHOME
(800-762-7846)

Installing KeypadLinc in a Multi-Way Circuit

Understanding Multi-Way Circuits

If more than one switch controls a single set of lights (called a "load"), the switches are part of a multi-way circuit. A 3-way circuit uses two switches to control a load, a 4-way circuit uses three switches, and so forth. Most homes have one or more 3-way circuits, with two switches located in hallways, stairwells, or two different entrances to a room. Less commonly found are circuits that are 4-way or above.

You can use KeypadLinc to replace switches in multi-way circuits that are already wired in, or you can use them to create virtual multi-way circuits where there is no existing wiring.

Here is how a wired-in 3-way circuit (with two switches) works:

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 is shown in one position in the upper box and in the other position below.

To learn more about multi-way circuits, go to Google.com or another search engine on the Internet and enter the search terms "3-way switch" or "4-way switch."

Using KeypadLinc in Virtual Multi-Way Circuits

In a virtual multi-way circuit, only one KeypadLinc, called the KeypadLinc Primary, actually controls the load in the multi-way circuit. Any additional KeypadLinc switches, called KeypadLinc Secondaries, are not connected to the load, but only to the power line (by being wired to the LINE and NEUTRAL). All of the KeypadLinc switches can communicate with one another using INSTEON networking on the power line. After wiring in the KeypadLinc switches, you create the virtual multi-way circuit by setting up all of the KeypadLinc switches to control each other (see Cross-Linking More Than One KeypadLinc). The diagram below shows how you convert a wired-in 3-way circuit into a virtual 3-way circuit using two KeypadLinc switches. Step-by-step instructions for wiring in the KeypadLinc switches are in the next section.

Notice that one of the TRAVELER wires (TRAVELER 1, the red one) is not used, so you will cap it off at both ends with a wire nut
- The other TRAVELER (TRAVELER 2, the black one) you will convert to a LINE wire. In the junction box where the KeypadLinc Secondary is, connect TRAVELER 2 to the existing LINE and also to the KeypadLinc Secondary’s LINE wire. In the other junction box at the other end, you will connect TRAVELER 2 to the KeypadLinc Primary’s LINE wire.
The KeypadLinc Primary’s LOAD wire gets connected to the actual lights that are being controlled
The LOAD wire for any KeypadLinc Secondaries that you will be installing will not be connected to anything, so cap those LOAD wires off with a wire nut
All KeypadLinc switches, whether they are Primaries or Secondaries, must be connected to NEUTRAL and to GROUND. You may notice that the switches you are replacing will not normally have a connection to NEUTRAL. If there is no NEUTRAL wire in the junction box (KeypadLinc will not function without a NEUTRAL), please consult an electrician or call Smarthome Tech Support, 1-800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846).

Step-by-Step Instructions For Installing Multi-Way KeypadLinc Switches

When replacing a 3-way mechanical switch, each switch will have three wires connected to it from the wall box. Four-way or greater circuits will have four wires connected to the switches in the center of the circuit. For this tutorial, we will follow the most commonly used wire colors for homes in North America.

Find the LINE wire. Your first task is to find out which switch junction box is the one where the electricity comes into the circuit. This box will contain the LINE wire (sometimes called HOT).
- Disable power at the circuit breaker panel
- Pull all the switches in the multi-way circuit out of their junction boxes. Each switch should have three wires connected to it. If the circuit is a 4-way or greater, some of the switches will have four wires.
- Disconnect the wires from the old switches. If the wires cannot be detached by unscrewing them, cut the wires where they enter the switch, then strip ½ inch of insulation off the ends.
- Making sure that none of the wires are touching anything and that no one is around the wall boxes, turn the electricity back on
- Using a voltmeter or voltage sensor, individually test each wire for voltage. When you measure 120 Volts AC, that wire is the LINE wire (usually black).
- The other two wires (usually black and red) are the TRAVELERS and go to the next junction box. TRAVELER wires are usually in the same cable sheath.
- Turn off the electricity to resume installing the new KeypadLinc switches

Step 1

Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary’s LINE Wire. The KeypadLinc that will be the Secondary goes in the junction box where you found the LINE wire. Connect the black LINE wire that you found, the black TRAVELER, and the black LINE wire on the KeypadLinc all together with a single wire nut.

Step 2

Cap the other TRAVELER wire. The other TRAVELER wire (usually red) will not be used, so put a wire nut on the end of it.

Step 3

Cap the red LOAD wire from the KeypadLinc Secondary. Put a wire nut on the end of the KeypadLinc Secondary’s LOAD wire to ensure that it won’t connect to anything.

Step 4

Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary’s NEUTRAL Wire. Locate the group of NEUTRAL wires (usually white) in the rear of the box. The old switch should not have been connected to the NEUTRAL wires, but the KeypadLinc requires this connection in order to draw a small amount of power for itself (KeypadLinc will not function without a NEUTRAL). Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary’s white NEUTRAL wire to the other NEUTRAL wires with a wire nut.

Step 5

Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary’s GROUND Wire. Connect the bare copper GROUND wire to the other GROUND wires in the junction box.

Step 6

Install Additional KeypadLinc Secondaries. If you have a 4-way or greater switching circuit, see Special Treatment for 4- or More-Way Circuits at the end of this section.
Identify the Wires for the KeypadLinc Primary. The KeypadLinc Primary is the KeypadLinc that will actually control the load. In the remaining junction box where you will install the KeypadLinc Primary, find the wire that carries power from the switch to the lights. This wire, called the LOAD wire, is commonly red.
In the same junction box, there will also be the two TRAVELER wires from the first box, often both in the same cable sheath. Identify the TRAVELER wire (black) that you connected the LINE wire to in the first junction box.

If you’re not sure which is the TRAVELER wire connected to the LINE wire, you can use the same method described in step 1 to find it. Turn on the power (taking the same precautions), and use a voltmeter to find the wire with 120 Volts AC on it. This wire is the TRAVELER wire that you connected to the LINE wire in the first junction box.

Make sure the power is turned off again before proceeding.

Connect the KeypadLinc Primary’s LINE Wire. Use a wire nut to connect the TRAVELER wire (usually black) that you identified as connected to the LINE wire to the KeypadLinc Primary’s black LINE wire.

Step 9

Cap the other TRAVELER wire. The other TRAVELER wire (usually red) will not be used, so put a wire nut on the end of it.

Step 10

Connect the KeypadLinc Primary’s LOAD Wire. Use a wire nut to connect the LOAD wire (usually red) to the KeypadLinc Primary’s red LOAD wire.

Step 11

Connect the KeypadLinc Primary’s NEUTRAL and GROUND Wires. Follow the same instructions as before in Steps 5 and 6 for the KeypadLinc Secondary.
Complete installation. Return to Installing KeypadLinc and continue on from step 6.

Special Treatment for 4- or More-Way Circuits

If your lighting circuit includes more than two switches controlling a single set of lights, those extra switches will have four wires connected to them. Two of the wires are TRAVELERS from the preceding switch and the other two are TRAVELERS to the next switch in the chain. You will be converting the black TRAVELER wires to LINE wires and replacing the old 4-wire switches with KeypadLinc Secondaries.

Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary’s LINE Wire. Use a wire nut to connect both black TRAVELER wires to the KeypadLinc Primary’s black LINE wire.
Cap the two Unused TRAVELERS. The other two TRAVELER wires (usually red) will not be used, so put wire nuts on the ends of them.
Cap the red LOAD wire from the KeypadLinc Secondary. Put a wire nut on the end of the KeypadLinc Secondary’s LOAD wire to ensure that it won’t connect to anything.
Connect the KeypadLinc Secondary’s NEUTRAL and GROUND Wires. Use the same instructions given previously in Steps 5 and 6, above.

Configure For 6 or 8-Button Operation

To Change From 6-Button Plate to an 8-Button Plate

Replace the 6-button plate with the 8-button
Gently pull the Set button out as far as it will go
Wait 10 seconds
While simultaneously holding the On/Off (upper left-most) button and the H button (refer to Button Nomenclature), carefully press the Set button back in, flush with the trim frame
Once the Set button is pushed in, continue holding the On/Off button and H buttons for 2 seconds, and then release

Some models may beep to confirm configuration

Your KeypadLinc is now operating in 8-button mode.

To Change From 8-Button to a 6-Button Plate

Replace the 8-button plate with the 6-button
Gently pull the Set button out as far as it will go
Wait 10 seconds
While simultaneously holding the On and Off buttons, carefully push the Set button back in, flush with the trim frame
Once the Set button is pushed in, continue holding the On and Off buttons for 2 seconds, then release

Some models may beep to confirm configuration

Your KeypadLinc is now operating in 6-button mode

NOTE

Use caution when pushing in the Set button. If you push in the Set button too far or hold the button down too long, you will perform a factory reset.

Using the KeypadLinc Buttons

Each of the KeypadLinc buttons is considered a "scene button", meaning you can use any of the buttons on KeypadLinc to create INSTEON scenes. Each button will control its own scene, only sending commands to devices Linked specifically to that button. Dimmable Responders may behave differently, depending on whether you tap, double-tap, or press & hold a button to activate/deactivate a scene. Non-dimming Responders will only turn full-on or full-off, no matter what method you use.

NOTE: The light wired to KeypadLinc can only be controlled by using the dedicated On/Off buttons. If you wish to include the light wired to KeypadLinc in a scene, you must use the dedicated On/Off button.

When the LED of the button is on, the scene has been activated, or turned on.
When the LED of the button is off, the scene has been deactivated, or turned off.

Activating/Deactivating Scenes with the KeypadLinc buttons:

Tap to activate

Dimmable Responders will go to whatever On-Level they were programmed for, at whatever Ramp Rate they were set for

Non-dimming Responders will immediately go full-on

Tap to deactivate

Dimmable Responders will go full-off at whatever Ramp Rate they were set for

Non-dimming Responders will immediately go full-off

Double-Tap to activate

Responders (both dimming and non-dimming) will go full-on

Double-Tap to deactivate

Responders (both dimming and non-dimming) will immediately go full-off

Press & hold to activate

Dimming Responders will begin to brighten, unless they are already at full-bright

Non-dimming Responders will not be affected

When you release the button, the Responders will stop going brighter.

Once the scene is activated, pressing & holding the button will toggle between brightening and dimming the Responders. Non-dimmable Responders will not be affected.

Using the Air Gap

The "air gap" can be useful for replacing bulbs or any other time you want the controlled circuit to be unpowered without turning off the circuit breaker.

To disable power, pull the Set button at the bottom of the switch out as far as it will go (about 1/8 inch). This will open the mechanical contacts and will remove all power from the INSTEON device and the load that it controls until the Set button is pushed back in. However, because the INSTEON device's settings are stored in non-volatile memory, setup information will not be lost when the unit is unpowered.

To restore power, tap the air gap back into place, until its top is even with the trim frame.

BE CAREFUL: If you press the Set button in too far, you might inadvertently reset the INSTEON device to its factory default settings. Make sure to only push the Set button down so that it is flush with the trim frame.

Changing KeypadLinc Buttons

The KeypadLinc buttons may be changed so you can customize its appearance.

While we encourage you to customize KeypadLinc, please be gentle in removing the keys. The buttons on KeypadLinc require extra special care in removing the keycaps. Using a small, flat edged screwdriver, ONLY pry up on the sides of the keys from the middle of the keypad (as shown below). Make sure you are centered on the key as there is a small "lip" to pull up on located there.

Should any damage occur to KeypadLinc during the labeling, please contact Smarthome Tech Support @ 1-800-SMARTHOME, (800-762-7846), and we will be happy to replace your frame.

Linking KeypadLinc to Control an INSTEON Device

To use KeypadLinc to control other INSTEON devices, follow these steps to Link KeypadLinc and the Responder together. Refer to your Responder's Owner's Manual for more detail instructions on how to properly install the Responder and Link it to KeypadLinc.

The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:

Set KeypadLinc to Linking Mode by pressing & holding the desired button until the unit beeps (about 10 seconds)

The LED behind the button will begin blinking

If KeypadLinc is a dimmer model, it will flash the light it is wired to once
You will have 4 minutes to complete steps 2 and 3 before Linking Mode automatically times out.
Be careful - Any accidental button press will exit Linking Mode early.
At the Responder you wish to control from KeypadLinc, set it to the state you wish to activate from KeypadLinc (turn it on if you wish it to be on, or off if you wish it to be off when KeypadLinc activates the scene).
- If the Responder is a multi-scene device (such as another KeypadLinc), tap the Scene button you wish to control until its LED illuminates
Press & hold the Responder's Set button for 3 seconds, then release

Most Responders will beep once, then double-beep when the Link has been established

If your Responder is a dimmer, it will flash the controlled light twice and the light wired to KeypadLinc will flash once

KeypadLinc will double-beep and its LED will stop blinking and turn on solid
Test that the Responder is working as expected by pressing the button you just Linked on KeypadLinc
If you wish to Link additional devices to KeypadLinc, either repeat steps 1-4, or see Multi-Linking and Multi-Unlinking

Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc

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

The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:

Set KeypadLinc to Linking Mode by pressing & holding the button you wish to Unlink until the unit beeps (about 10 seconds)

The LED behind the button will begin blinking

If KeypadLinc is a dimmer model, it will flash the light wired it is wired to once
Set KeypadLinc to Unlinking Mode by pressing & holding the button you wish to Unlink until the unit beeps again (about another 10 seconds)

The LED behind the button will continue blinking

If KeypadLinc is a dimmer model, it will flash the light wired to it once
You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before Unlinking Mode automatically times out.
Follow the same method that you used to Link your INSTEON device to Unlink it. (On most INSTEON devices, you just push an On button for 10 seconds or a Set button for 3 seconds.)

Most Responders will beep once, then double-beep when Unlinking has been established

If your Responder is a dimmer, it will flash the controlled light twice and the light wired to KeypadLinc will flash once

KeypadLinc will double-beep and its LED will stop blinking and turn on solid
Test that KeypadLinc no longer controls the Responder by pressing the button you just Unlinked on KeypadLinc

Linking KeypadLinc to an INSTEON Controller

To use KeypadLinc as an INSTEON Responder, follow these steps to Link KeypadLinc and an INSTEON Controller device together. Refer to your Controller's Owner's Manual for more detailed instructions on how to properly install it and Link it to KeypadLinc.

The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:

Set your 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 complete the next step before Linking Mode automatically times out.
Press & hold the KeypadLinc button that is being controlled until the unit double-beeps (about 10 seconds)

The button's LED will flash once, and then turn on solid

If KeypadLinc is a dimmer model, it will flash the light it is wired to twice
Test that Linking was successful by pressing the On/Off buttons you just Linked on the Controller

Unlinking KeypadLinc from an INSTEON Controller

If you are no longer going to use a KeypadLinc 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 KeypadLinc, thus slowing down your system. Refer to your Controller's Owner's Manual for more detailed instructions.

The following will work for the most common INSTEON devices:

Set your INSTEON Controller to Unlinking Mode. (For most Controllers, you just press & hold an Off 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.
Press & hold the KeypadLinc button that is being controlled until the unit double-beeps (about 10 seconds)

The button's LED will flash once, and then turn on solid

If KeypadLinc is a dimmer model, it will flash the light it is wired to twice
Test that KeypadLinc no longer responds by pressing the On/Off buttons on the Controller you just Unlinked

About On-Levels and Ramp Rates

The On-Level is the brightness that the light you are controlling 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 sets the time it will take for the light 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 seconds to ramp between full-on and full-off. The default is 0.1 seconds (or 0.5 seconds for SwitchLinc models only).

On-Levels and Ramp Rates may be activated in two ways:

Locally, by tapping the On/Off button on the device itself (SwitchLinc paddle, ToggleLinc toggle, KeypadLinc button, etc.)
Remotely, by tapping the On/Off button on a Linked Controller

A single INSTEON device is capable of storing multiple On-Levels and Ramp Rates. If you'd like, you can Link different On-Levels or Ramp Rates for each Controller (or each button if it is a multi-scene Controller).

You establish an On-Level and Ramp Rate by first setting them up and then locking them in. Setting an On-Level and setting a Ramp Rate are always done the same way, but locking them in is different, depending on what you want the On-Level and Ramp Rates to apply to.

You can set up an On-Level or Ramp Rate in any order, (but it is recommended to set up the Ramp Rate first). When you do the lock-in, the currently set On-Level and Ramp Rate are locked in together.

Setting the On-Level

The On-Level is the brightness that the light you are controlling will go to when you turn it on. The On-Level is adjustable from off to 100% brightness. The default is 100%.

To set your dimmer's On-Level:

Use either the local buttons on your INSTEON dimmer or a Linked INSTEON Controller to adjust the light to the desired brightness
- Press & hold the On button on the INSTEON dimmer or Controller to brighten the light. Release at the desired brightness.
- Press & hold the Off button on the INSTEON dimmer or Controller to dim the connected light. Release at the desired brightness.
Once the desired brightness had been achieved, tap the Set button on your dimmer once

The controlled light will flash once

(Some INSTEON models will beep once)
The local On-Level has now been set. If you would like to set up a Controller to set your dimmer to the above On-Level, proceed to step 4.
Choose the desired button on your INSTEON Controller and Link it to your INSTEON dimmer (see the Controller's Owner's Manual)
Test the On-Level settings by pressing the On/Off buttons on your INSTEON dimmer or Controller

If you are setting an On-Level to a new device for the first time, you will need to set the On-Level twice.
Dimmable INSTEON devices are programmed to lock in at full-brightness the very first time an On-Level is set. After the initial On-Level setup, you will be able to lock in the On-Level at any brightness level.

NOTE:
If the INSTEON dimmer 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 the INSTEON dimmer into Linking Mode.
Linking Mode will time out after 4 minutes of inactivity. To manually exit Linking Mode, tap any button except the Set button.

Setting the Ramp Rate

The Ramp Rate sets the time it will take for the light 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 seconds (or 0.5 seconds for SwitchLinc models only).

To set your dimmer's Ramp Rate:

Use either the local buttons on your INSTEON dimmer or an INSTEON Controller to adjust the Ramp Rate of your light

Press & hold the On button on the INSTEON dimmer or Controller to brighten the light. The brighter the light is during this step, the faster the Ramp Rate will be.
Press & hold the Off button on the INSTEON dimmer or Controller to dim the light. The dimmer the light is during this step, the slower the Ramp Rate will be.

The following table gives the approximate relationship between the brightness you set 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%	2.0
39-48%	2.0
26-35%	4.5
13-23%	6.5
1-10%	8.5
1%	9.0

Once the desired Ramp Rate has been achieved, tap the Set button on your dimmer twice quickly

The controlled light will flash once

(Some INSTEON models will beep)
The local Ramp Rate has now been set. To set up a Controller to control your dimmer with the above Ramp Rate, proceed to step 4.
Choose the desired button on your Controller and Link it to your INSTEON dimmer (see the Controller's Owner's Manual)

Test the Ramp Rate settings by pressing the On/Off buttons on your
INSTEON dimmer or Controller

NOTE: If the light is ramping to less than full brightness, then the time it will take will be proportionately less. For instance, if the light is going to be half brightness, the time it will take for a given Ramp Rate will be halved.

BE CAREFUL
If the controlled light flashes twice or you heard two beeps, you didn’t double-press the Set button fast enough, and the INSTEON dimmer's On-Level was actually set up twice. Reset the correct On-Level and try the Ramp Rate setting again.

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.

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:

At the Controller, press & hold the desired On or Scene button for about 10 seconds
Tap the same On or Scene button again
Multi-Linking Mode will automatically time out after 4 minutes of inactivity.
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.)
One at a time, press & hold each of the Responder's Set buttons for about 5 seconds
- If your Responder is a dimmable device, set the Ramp Rate and On-Level. See Setting the Ramp Rate and/or Setting the On-Level.
After you have Linked all the desired Responders, tap the Controller's Set button to exit Multi-Linking Mode
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:

At the Controller, press & hold the Off or Scene button you wish to Unlink for about 10 seconds
Press & hold the same button on the Controller for another 10 seconds
Tap the same button

You will have 4 minutes of inactivity before Multi-Unlinking Mode automatically times out.
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
After you have Unlinked the desired Responders, tap the Controller's Set button to exit Multi-Unlinking Mode
Test that you have removed the desired devices from the INSTEON scene by pressing the On/Off buttons on the Controller you just Unlinked

Cross-Linking More Than One INSTEON Device

Cross-Linking in a 3-Way Circuit

Cross-Linking switches allows you to track the on/off status of the load on all Linked INSTEON switches. For this example we will use a primary switch controlling the load and one secondary in a virtual 3-way. They will be referred to as: Primary Switch (load-controlling) and Secondary Switch.

Link Primary Switch to Secondary Switch (using Primary Switch as the Controller)
Cross-Link Secondary Switch to Primary Switch (using Secondary Switch as the Controller)

Upon successful completion, each switch in the above scenario will now track the on/off status on the LED of the other switches it has been Cross-Linked to.

Cross-Linking in a Multi-Way Circuit Using Multi-Link Mode

When you have more than two switches controlling a single light, you can use a feature called Multi-Linking to Link one switch to multiple others in one step. But remember, for Cross-Linking, all non-load-controlling switches need to be Linked to the load-Controlling switch in a complete Link (meaning the load-controlling switch to the controlled switch, then from the controlled switch to the load-controlling switch).

For this example, we will use a primary switch controlling the load and two secondary switches in a virtual 4-way. They will be referred to as: Primary Switch (load-controlling), Secondary Switch 1, and Secondary Switch 2.

Press & hold the Primary Switch in the on position for about 10 seconds
Tap the Primary Switch Set button
You can now Link Primary Switch to your remaining switches. Go to Secondary Switch, and press & hold it in the on position for about 10 seconds
Repeat step 3 for each additional switch
NOTE: Because you are Linking more than one switch to Primary Switch, the Primary Switch LED will not stop blinking until all other switches are Linked and the circuit is complete.
To complete the circuit, tap the Primary Switch On button once

To finish the Multi-Linking process between all your switches, you must repeat steps 1 through 5, using each secondary switch as the starter switch.

Upon successful completion, each switch in the above scenario will now track the on/off status on the LED of the other switches it has been Cross-Linked to.

NOTE:

These instructions are universal to all INSTEON devices. However, responses of the individual devices may vary, depending on the revision of the product (i.e., LED color, beeper, etc.). Refer to each device’s Owner’s Manual for specific responses during Linking procedures.

Restoring Power to KeypadLinc Dimmer Switch

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.

Resetting KeypadLinc to Its Factory Default Settings

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

Before resetting a KeypadLinc that has been Linked to an INSTEON Controller, be sure to Unlink it from the Controller first. See Unlinking KeypadLinc from an INSTEON Controller.
If you are using KeypadLinc to control any INSTEON devices other than the light it is wired to, Unlink those devices from KeypadLinc. See Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc.
Gently pull the Set button at the bottom of the keypad out as far as it will go (about 1/8"). This "air gap" removes all power to KeypadLinc.

The KeypadLinc LEDs and the light it is wired to will turn off
Wait 10 seconds, and then push the Set button all the way down until the unit beeps (about 3 seconds), then release

A few seconds after you release the Set button, KeypadLinc will double-beep and its LED will turn on solid

If KeypadLinc is a dimmer model, it turn on the light it is wired to
Factory reset is now complete. KeypadLinc has been reset to all the factory default settings and is ready for fresh programming and use.

NOTE: Unless they have been Unlinked, INSTEON devices that have been previously Linked to KeypadLinc will still respond to button presses, even after a factory reset. The reason is that the INSTEON devices themselves have not been Unlinked from the KeypadLinc. See Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc.

Toggle Mode

Toggle Mode Rev 1.5+

You can change any button, except the load buttons (On/Off) to be:

Toggle (Default)…sends on and off toggling between the two

Non-Toggle Off….sends off every time the button is pressed

Non-toggle On……sends on every time the button is pressed

To move between these three options:

Press & hold the selected button about 10 seconds, until the LED flashes
Press & hold the selected button for another 10 seconds, until the LED flashes again
Press & hold the selected button, for a third 10 seconds, until the LED goes solid

The function will rotate through Toggle - Non-Toggle Off - Non-Toggle On

An Example: You want button D to always turn its group on.

Press & hold button D for 10 seconds

LEDs will start blinking and go to full bright

Press & hold button D for 10 seconds a 2nd time
Press & hold button D for 10 seconds a third time

KeypadLinc LEDs will stop blinking (The button is now non-toggle Off)

Press & hold button D for 10 seconds

LEDs will start blinking and go to full bright

Press & hold button D for 10 seconds a 2nd time
Press & hold button D for 10 seconds a 3rd time

KeypadLinc LEDs will stop blinking

The button is now non-toggle on and will send ON to its group every time it is pressed.

Toggle Mode On/Off

You can change any button, except the load buttons (On/Off) to be:

Toggle (Default)…sends on and off toggling between the two

Non-Toggle Off….sends off every time the button is pressed

Non-toggle On……sends on every time the button is pressed

To move between these three options:

Press & hold the selected button for about 10 seconds, until the unit beeps
Press & hold the selected button for a second time, until the unit beeps again
Press & hold the selected button for a third time, until the unit beeps yet again

The function will rotate through Toggle - Non-Toggle Off - Non-Toggle On

An Example: You want button D to always turn its group on.

Press & hold button D for 10 seconds

LEDs will start blinking and go to full bright and beeps

Press & hold button D for 5 seconds

KeypadLinc will beep again

Press & hold button D for 5 seconds

KeypadLinc will beep and LEDs will stop blinking (The button is now non-toggle Off)

Press & hold button D for 10 seconds

LEDs will start blinking and go to full bright and beeps

Press & hold button D for 5 seconds

KeypadLinc will beep again

Press & hold button D for 5 seconds

KeypadLinc will beep and LEDs will stop blinking

The button is now non-toggle on and will send ON to its group every time it is pressed.

Grouping Buttons

Buttons can be grouped in an interdependent, exclusive-OR fashion, where pressing one button in a group triggers an ON command for the devices/scene assigned to that button. Grouping is helpful when you have multiple devices or scenes, and you’d like to be able to easily cycle through these devices/scenes with an LED indicator of which device/scene is active.

Programming groups is much more involved than most INSTEON device programming. Following are steps for creating a two-button group. When creating groups with more than two buttons, we recommended you contact Smarthome Tech Support for assistance if you have any problems.

For clarity’s sake, the following instructions will refer to the two buttons to be added to a group as button A and button B. The below instructions refer to cross-linking buttons A & B twice. First, cross-link the buttons you want to group, then cross-link the buttons again but with their status LEDs in the off position.

You must first cross-link button A and Button B with LEDs on both buttons on.

Press & hold Button A for 10 seconds to go into Link Mode
Press Button B for 10 seconds to Link
Pause and make sure both buttons' LEDs are on
Next press button B for 10 seconds to go into Link Mode
Press Button A for 10 seconds to Link. These buttons are now cross-linked.

Now when you press either button it turns the other button on or off to mimic its status. Next, cross-link Button A and Button B but from the off position (the status LED should be off on both A and B).

Make sure that both LEDs are off then press & hold button A for 10 seconds to go into Link Mode
Press button B for 10 seconds to Link
Pause and make sure both buttons LEDs are off
Make sure that both LEDs are off, then press & hold button B for 10 seconds to go into Link Mode
Press button A for 10 seconds to Link

The buttons are now grouped together. When you turn one on the other button will turn off.

Variable Backlight Brightness

KeypadLinc button backlighting (LED) can be set to 1 out of a possible 32 brightness levels.

Refer to Button Nomenclature for button "names".

For 6-Button Mode

Simultaneously press & release the A and D buttons

KeypadLinc will beep to start programming mode

Adjust the button brightness by holding down the device's On button to brighten and/or dim

Tap any button on KeypadLinc to exit programming mode

KeypadLinc will beep as it exits programming mode

For 8-Button Mode

Simultaneously press & release the C and F buttons

KeypadLinc will beep to start programming mode

Adjust the button brightness by holding down the device's On button to brighten and/or dim. (For Countdown Timer, use the 2 min. button.)

Tap any button on KeypadLinc to exit programming

KeypadLinc will beep as it exits programming mode

Enabling / Disabling the Beep Mode

The KeypadLinc buttons can be set to Beep Mode, so the unit will beep every time a button is pressed.

(Factory default is off.)

Refer to Button Nomenclature for button "names".

To enable Beep Mode:
For 6-Button Mode

Simultaneously press the B and C buttons. Once the unit beeps, release the buttons.

For 8-Button Mode

Simultaneously press the D and E buttons. Once the unit beeps, release the buttons.

To disable Beep Mode, repeat the above instructions.

Setting the X10 Primary 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 Primary Address. As it ships from the factory, or after a factory reset procedure, INSTEON devices will have no X10 Primary Address set up.

You must do this before your INSTEON device will respond to X10 commands. You can use any of the 256 possible X10 addresses for the X10 Primary Address.

Set your INSTEON device to Linking Mode. (For most devices, you just press & hold an On or Scene button for 10 seconds, or a Set button for 3 seconds.)

The device's LED will begin blinking and the controlled light will flash
You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before Linking Mode automatically times out.
Using an X10 Controller, send the X10 Primary 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".

Once the INSTEON device has received the sequence three times, it will exit Linking Mode.

Removing the X10 Primary 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.

Set your INSTEON device to Unlinking Mode. (For most Controllers you press & hold an On or Scene button for 10 seconds twice or a Set button for 3 seconds twice.)

The device's LED will begin blinking and the controlled light will flash for each 10 second interval
You will have 4 minutes to complete the next step before Unlinking Mode automatically times out.
Using an X10 Controller, send any X10 Address three times. It does not matter what the X10 Address is, as long as it is the same one each time.

Once the INSTEON device has received the Address three times, it will exit Unlinking Mode.

Setting the X10 Ramp Rate and X10 On-Level for the X10 Primary Address

When an X10 Controller sends an X10 ON or X10 OFF command to the INSTEON dimmer’s Primary X10 Address, the local Ramp Rate and local On-Level apply. In other words, the INSTEON dimmer acts the same way as it would if you manually tapped its switch.

See the section Setting the Ramp Rate and/or Setting the On-Level for instructions on setting up the local Ramp Rate and local On-Level.

NOTE: If you want an X10 Ramp Rate and On-Level other than the local values, you can set up one or more X10 Scene Addresses as described in the sections Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for an X10 Scene Address and Remotely Setting the On-Level for an X10 Scene Address.

Enabling and Disabling X10 Resume Dim

If X10 Resume Dim is enabled, the INSTEON dimmer will remember the last brightness level to which it was set. Then, when an X10 ON command is received from an X10 Controller, the light 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 Dim, set up a local On-Level of anything but off. See Setting the On-Level for instructions on setting up the local On-Level.

About the Advanced X10 Programming Options

You can remotely set up X10 Scene Addresses as well as On-Levels and Ramp Rates using an X10 Controller capable of sending an X10 address (house code and unit code) without sending X10 on or off commands. The following procedures in the next few sections will not work with a transmitter that sends the X10 address and an X10 command together. X10 Controllers in which one button is pressed to turn an X10 device on or off WILL NOT WORK.

These procedures all begin by sending the same sequence of five X10 addresses, called the CLEAR Sequence. After you send the CLEAR Sequence, you have about 4 minutes to finish the procedure before automatic timeout.

Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address

If you use this method for setting the Ramp Rate, you can achieve Ramp Rates ranging from 0.1 second to ~8 minutes, 30 seconds. If you use the manual method in the section Setting the Ramp Rate, you can only achieve Ramp Rates ranging from 0.1 second to 9 seconds.

Remotely setting the Ramp Rate has exactly the same effect as manually setting the local Ramp Rate.

Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:

O16

N16

M16

P16

M16

Send the X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code)

Use any Linked Controller to adjust the INSTEON dimmer’s brightness so it corresponds to the Ramp Rate you want in the table below. Brighter is faster. (NOTE: For SwitchLinc models, if you are careful when using the paddle, you can still set one of 32 brightness levels even though there are only 9 LED brightness indicators.)

Brightness Level	Ramp Rate in Seconds
100%	0.1
97%	0.2
94%	0.3
90%	0.5
87%	2.0
84%	4.5
81%	6.5
77%	8.5
74%	19.0
71%	21.5
68%	23.5

Brightness Level	Ramp Rate in Seconds
65%	26
61%	28
58%	30
55%	32
52%	34
48%	38
45%	43
42%	47
39%	60
35%	90
32%	120

Brightness Level	Ramp Rate in Minutes
29%	2.5
26%	3.0
23%	3.5
19%	4.0
16%	4.5
13%	5
10%	6
6%	7
3%	8
0%	9

Send the following X10 Address sequence to lock in the new Ramp Rate:

O16 P16 N16 M16 O16

The INSTEON dimmer will flash its LED and the controlled light

Remotely Setting the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address

This method of setting the On-Level has exactly the same effect as manually setting the local On-Level as explained in Setting the On-Level.

Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:

O16

N16

M16

P16

M16

Send the X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code)

Set the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address by adjusting the INSTEON dimmer’s brightness using its switch or any Controller. If you skip this step, the current On-Level will be used.

Send the following X10 Address sequence to lock in the new On-Level:

P16 N16 M16 O16 M16

The INSTEON dimmer will flash its LED and the controlled light

About X10 Scene Address Programming

This INSTEON device 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 scene-enabled device with that X10 Scene 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 scene-enabled 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.

Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for an X10 Scene Address

The Ramp Rate of each module in each X10 Scene is adjustable. If this setting is not adjusted, the INSTEON dimmer will use the Ramp Rate for its X10 Primary Address.

Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:

O16

N16

M16

P16

M16

Send the the INSTEON dimmer's X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code)

Use any Controller to adjust the INSTEON dimmer’s brightness so it corresponds to the Ramp Rate you want in the table below. Brighter is faster. (NOTE: For SwitchLinc models, if you are careful when using the paddle, you can still set one of 32 brightness levels even though there are only 9 LED brightness indicators.)

Brightness Level	Ramp Rate in Seconds
100%	0.1
97%	0.2
94%	0.3
90%	0.5
87%	2.0
84%	4.5
81%	6.5
77%	8.5
74%	19.0
71%	21.5
68%	23.5

Brightness Level	Ramp Rate in Seconds
65%	26
61%	28
58%	30
55%	32
52%	34
48%	38
45%	43
42%	47
39%	60
35%	90
32%	120

Brightness Level	Ramp Rate in Minutes
29%	2.5
26%	3.0
23%	3.5
19%	4.0
16%	4.5
13%	5
10%	6
6%	7
3%	8
0%	9

Send the following X10 Address sequence:

O16

P16

N16

M16

O16

Send the X10 Scene Address (house code and unit code)

The INSTEON dimmer will flash its LED and the controlled light

Remotely Setting the On-Level for an X10 Scene Address

Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:

O16

N16

M16

P16

M16

Set the On-Level for the X10 Scene Address by adjusting the INSTEON dimmer’s brightness using its switch or any Linked Controller. If you skip this step, the current On-Level will be used. A scene can trigger the INSTEON dimmer to go off by setting the On-Level to 0%.

Send the following X10 Address sequence:

M16

N16

O16

P16

Send the desired X10 Scene Address (house code and unit code) to lock in the new On-Level and X10 Scene Address

The INSTEON dimmer will flash its LED and the controlled light

Remotely Removing an X10 Scene Address

Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:

O16

N16

M16

P16

M16

Send the INSTEON device's X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code)

Send an X10 ON or OFF command
Send the following X10 Address sequence:

O16

P16

M16

N16

Send the X10 Scene Address (house code and unit code) that is to be removed

The INSTEON device will flash its LED and the controlled light

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.

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.

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.

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.

	KeypadLinc^™ 6-Button with Integrated Dimmer (#12073W, #12073WB and #12073WW)
	SwitchLinc^™ Relay 2-Way (#23883 and #23883T)
	ToggleLinc^™ 2-Way Dimmer (#23890) and Switch (#23893)

Note

To disable BoosterLinc X10 Signal Amplification on these products:

Press & hold the Set button
Send the X10 Primary Address
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.

Troubleshooting KeypadLinc Dimmer Switch

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
The LED bar on KeypadLinc is not turning on at all and it won't control my light.	KeypadLinc is not getting power.	Make sure the circuit breaker is turned on.
		Make sure the Air Gap (Set button) is not pulled out.
		Check junction box wires to ensure all connections are tight and no bare wires are exposed.
		Check the light fixture to ensure all connections are tight and no bare wires are exposed.
The switch I'm replacing only has 2 wires.	KeypadLinc needs a NEUTRAL wire in order to operate.	Look in the rear of the junction box for a group of white wires all tied together with a wire nut. Those are the NEUTRAL wires. Connect the white KeypadLinc wire there.
KeypadLinc is not receiving signals from INSTEON or X10 Controllers.	KeypadLinc and the Controller are on opposite power line phases.	Make sure 2 Access Points are properly installed to bridge the 2 power line phases.
	The Controller is plugged into a power strip.	Power line signals can't travel through power filters. Plugging the Controller directly into a wall outlet works best.
	Other modules are loading down the signal.	Move the other modules or the Controller to another outlet.
KeypadLinc is not Linking to or working with an INSTEON Controller or device.	The INSTEON signal may be too weak.	Add new INSTEON devices or move around existing INSTEON devices. All INSTEON devices act as INSTEON network repeaters.
	The INSTEON signal may be too weak.	Make sure you are not experiencing interference with older X10 BoosterLinc technology. Upgrade to INSTEON BoosterLinc modules.
KeypadLinc doesn't always respond to an INSTEON Controller.	The INSTEON Controller may have been reset without first Unlinking KeypadLinc from it.	Re-link KeypadLinc to the INSTEON Controller. See Linking KeypadLinc to an INSTEON Controller.
The light turned on by itself.	Another Controller, a timer, or stray X10 signals triggered KeypadLinc.	Check scene membership and remove any unwanted Links from KeypadLinc, or perform a factory reset to clear it. See Resetting KeypadLinc to Its Factory Default Settings.
		Install a power line signal blocker in your home to keep X10 signals from neighboring homes from interfering. Consider not using KeypadLincin X10 mode.
		If the above doesn't work, perform a factory reset. See Resetting KeypadLinc to Its Factory Default Settings.
The controlled light does not appear to turn on or off right away.	The Ramp Rate may be set too slow.	Set a shorter Ramp Rate. See Setting the Ramp Rate.
KeypadLinc turns on, but not off, using another Controller.	The load is producing electrical noise that is interfering with the KeypadLinc reception of power line signal.	Install a power line noise filter like SmartLabs #4835 between the Load and KeypadLinc.
		Install additional INSTEON devices to boost the INSTEON signal.
		Increase the X10 signal strength with an INSTEON-compatible X10 booster to overcome the power line noise.
My light only turns off when I tap the paddle top on KeypadLinc, but I can brighten and dim it.	The On-Level may be set to fully-off or very dim.	Set a brighter On-Level. See Setting the On-Level.
When I try to turn on my light with another Controller, the light turns on, then back off.	KeypadLinc may be set up with an INSTEON On-Level at a high brightness and an X10 Primary or Scene Address On-Level at a low brightness.	Remove the X10 Primary Address or X10 Scene Address from KeypadLinc. See Removing the X10 Primary Address or Remotely Removing an X10 Scene Address.
		Remove the X10 Address from the button on your INSTEON Controller so it doesn't send both INSTEON and X10 commands.
When I press a button on KeypadLinc, it takes a long time for other INSTEON devices it is controlling to respond.	You may have removed an INSTEON device that KeypadLinc is trying to operate. KeypadLinc is retrying the missing INSTEON device.	If the INSTEON device is still available, Unlink it from KeypadLinc. See Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc.
		Reset KeypadLinc by following the directions in Resetting KeypadLinc to Its Factory Default Settings.
KeypadLinc doesn't respond to X10 address A1 when I first set it up.	Unlike previous X10-only products, KeypadLinc does not have an X10 Primary Address set up at the factory.	Set up an X10 Primary Address. See Setting the X10 Primary Address.
I'm having difficulty performing advanced X10 programming.	The X10 "MNOP" house and unit codes were sent in the wrong order.	Don’t hold down the buttons on your X10 controller too long, to avoid duplicate codes being sent.
The load is buzzing when on or dim.	The dimming component inside KeypadLinc "chops" the power line sine wave to reduce the power.	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.		Run KeypadLinc in the "full-on" mode or switch to a non-dimming KeypadLinc On/Off (relay) Switch.
KeypadLinc is locked up.	A surge or excessive noise on the power line may have glitched it.	Pull the Set button on KeypadLinc all the way out for 10 seconds to air-gap it, then push it back in without pushing it all the way down.
KeypadLinc is locked up.		If the above doesn't work, see Resetting KeypadLinc to Its Factory Default Settings.
KeypadLinc is getting warm to the touch.	It is normal for wall dimmers to get warm (but not hot).	KeypadLinc will dissipate about 1 Watt per 100 Watts controlled. Using metal junction boxes, removing insulation around the outside of the box, or controlling a smaller load can help lessen the heat.
KeypadLinc can turn off my Responder, but nothing happens when I send an ON command from KeypadLinc.	Your Responder may be Linked at its off state.	Re-Link your Responder to KeypadLinc, while the responding device is on. See Linking at Off.
My Controller can turn off KeypadLinc, but KeypadLinc does not turn on when I send an ON command from my Controller.	KeypadLinc may be Linked at its off state.	Re-Link KeypadLinc to your Controller, while the light is on. See Linking at Off.
After wiring in KeypadLinc, the unit lets out a continuous beep.	KeypadLinc is issuing an error beep because the unit is wired incorrectly.	Turn off the circuit breaker and try reinstalling KeypadLinc. If you are still experiencing an error beep, consult an electrician to help you install KeypadLinc.

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

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KeypadLinc Dimmer Switch Specifications

See KeypadLinc Dimmer - INSTEON 6-Button Scene Control with Dimmer Specificationson Smarthome.com

Certification

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2486D Manual

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KeypadLinc™ Dimmer - INSTEON® Scene Control Keypad with Dimmer-6 or 8-Button - Rev 5.0+ (Model: 2486D)

What is INSTEON?

How INSTEON Works

Technology Comparison

Key KeypadLinc Dimmer Switch Features

Key KeypadLinc Dimmer Switch Features

Tools You Will Need

A Helpful Tool – Voltmeter or Voltage Tester

Preparing to Install KeypadLinc Dimmer Switch

Changing to 6-Button or 8-Button Plate

Note:

Button Nomenclature

Installing KeypadLinc

Installing KeypadLinc in a Multi-Way Circuit

Understanding Multi-Way Circuits

Using KeypadLinc in Virtual Multi-Way Circuits

Step-by-Step Instructions For Installing Multi-Way KeypadLinc Switches

Special Treatment for 4- or More-Way Circuits

Configure For 6 or 8-Button Operation

To Change From 6-Button Plate to an 8-Button Plate

To Change From 8-Button to a 6-Button Plate

Using the KeypadLinc Buttons

Activating/Deactivating Scenes with the KeypadLinc buttons:

Using the Air Gap

Changing KeypadLinc Buttons

Linking KeypadLinc to Control an INSTEON Device

Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from KeypadLinc

Linking KeypadLinc to an INSTEON Controller

Unlinking KeypadLinc from an INSTEON Controller

About On-Levels and Ramp Rates

Setting the On-Level

To set your dimmer's On-Level:

Setting the Ramp Rate

To set your dimmer's Ramp Rate:

Creating an INSTEON Scene

Multi-Linking and Multi-Unlinking

Multi-Linking

Multi-Unlinking

Cross-Linking More Than One INSTEON Device

Cross-Linking in a 3-Way Circuit

Cross-Linking in a Multi-Way Circuit Using Multi-Link Mode

Restoring Power to KeypadLinc Dimmer Switch

Resetting KeypadLinc to Its Factory Default Settings

Toggle Mode

Toggle Mode Rev 1.5+

Toggle Mode On/Off

Grouping Buttons

Variable Backlight Brightness

Enabling / Disabling the Beep Mode

Setting the X10 Primary Address

Removing the X10 Primary Address

Setting the X10 Ramp Rate and X10 On-Level for the X10 Primary Address

Enabling and Disabling X10 Resume Dim

About the Advanced X10 Programming Options

Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address

Remotely Setting the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address

About X10 Scene Address Programming

Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for an X10 Scene Address

Remotely Setting the On-Level for an X10 Scene Address

Remotely Removing an X10 Scene Address

Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable

Further Enhancing Reliability

Using Dual-Band INSTEON Products to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network

About INSTEON and X10

Possible BoosterLinc Interference with INSTEON

How INSTEON Effects X10

Troubleshooting KeypadLinc Dimmer Switch

KeypadLinc Dimmer Switch Specifications

Certification

Limited Warranty

Limitations

INSTEON Technology Patent

Trademark

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KeypadLinc™ Dimmer - INSTEON® Scene Control Keypad with Dimmer-6 or 8-Button - Rev 5.0+
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