INSTEON 2411T User Manual

IRLinc Transmitter

Model : 2411T

INSTEON® to IR Converter

IRLinc Transmitter Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT IRLINC TRANSMITTER ................................................................................................................. 3

Key IRLinc Transmitter Features ............................................................................................................... 3

What is Included with IRLinc Transmitter .................................................................................................. 3

WHAT IS INSTEON? .................................................................................................................................... 4

INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................ 5

Preparing to Install IRLinc Transmitter ...................................................................................................... 5

Installing IRLinc Transmitter ...................................................................................................................... 6

USING IRLINC TRANSMITTER ................................................................................................................... 6

CONTROLLING IRLINC TRANSMITTER FROM AN INSTEON CONTROLLER ....................................... 7

Linking an INSTEON Controller to IRLinc Transmitter .............................................................................. 7

Unlinking IRLinc from an INSTEON Controller.......................................................................................... 7

CREATING AN INSTEON SCENE ............................................................................................................... 7

ADVANCED FEATURES ............................................................................................................................. 8

Restoring Power to IRLinc Transmitter ..................................................................................................... 8

Resetting IRLinc Transmitter to its Factory Default Settings ..................................................................... 8

X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ................................................................................................................. 8

Setting the X10 Address ............................................................................................................................ 8

Removing the X10 Address ....................................................................................................................... 8

ABOUT INSTEON ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Using Dual-Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your Network ............................................................... 9

Important Note about INSTEON Networks; Split Single-Phase vs. 3-Phase Installa tion .......................... 9

Further Enhancing Reliability .................................................................................................................... 9

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ........................................................................................................................ 9

Tutorial Videos ........................................................................................................................................... 9

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................ 10

Troubleshooting During Setup ................................................................................................................. 10

Troubleshooting After Setup .................................................................................................................... 11

IRLINC TRANSMITTER IR COMPATIBILITY ............................................................................................ 12

Compatible Devices ................................................................................................................................. 12

Incompatible Devices .............................................................................................................................. 13

SPECIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATION, AND WARRANTY ........................................................................ 14

Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 14

Certification .............................................................................................................................................. 14

Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 15

IRLinc Transmitter Owner’s Manual

Pass-through

Set button

Status LED

IR emitters

IR emitter plug

IR emitter jack

IR sensor

ABOUT IRLINC TRANSMITTER

With IRLinc Transmitter, you can convert INSTEON commands from any INSTEON Controller to IR
commands for controlling audio/visual (A/V) devices. You can set up macros to send several IR
commands from a s ingle press of a button. IR Linc is c ompatibl e with almost every IR comm and, allowing
you to control your TV, stereo, and much more from your INSTEON devices.

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Key IRLinc Transmitter Features

• Installs and Links to other INSTEON devices in minutes

• Conveniently learns IR commands directly from your existing remotes

• Macro support – control several devices from a single button press

• Compatible with most IR-controlled devices and X10 controllers

• Sleek black finish blends in with your A/V equipment

• Indicates INSTEON setup mode activity and operational states with a Status LED and beeper

• Stores setup state in memory so settings aren’t lost during power outages

• Two-year warranty

What is Included with IRLinc Transmitter

• IRLinc Transmitter – INSTEON to IR Converter

• Dual stick-on IR emitters (9 feet)

• Quick-Start Guide

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WHAT IS INSTEON?

Since its inception in 2005, INSTEON has becom e a best-selling home-control networking technology,
offering more reliability and flexibility than any other home management system on the market. INSTEON
systems are sim ple, reliable, a nd affor dable. Simple, because each device tak es mere minutes to insta ll.
Reliable, because ever y INST EON dev ice work s as a network repeater, e nsurin g your c omm ands will not
be lost. Affordable, bec ause INST EON can be int egrated i nto any num ber of devic es easil y and at a very
low cost. An INSTEON home grows in value with each added INSTEON device, making life more
convenient, safe, and fun.

How Does INSTEON Work?

What makes INST EON the most reliable hom e automation network is its dual-mesh net work. INSTEON
devices use both radio frequenc y (RF) signals and the hom e’s existing wiring to talk to each other. In an
INSTEON network, every INSTEON device also acts as a repeater, receiving and sending every
message to all other devices in the network. So by integrating more INSTEON devices you will strengthen
the network and ensur e no c ommands will be lost.

No central controller or networking setup is required with an INSTEON network. Simply install your
devices and then use a s eries of button presses or taps to Link your devices toget her. Throughout this
Owner’s Manual, you may see the terms “Controller” or “Responder”. These generic INSTEON terms
refer to the components of an INSTEON scene, and are used on a scene-by-scene basis.

• Controller – sends INSTEON commands to other devices

• Responder – reacts to commands sent out by another INSTEON device

An INSTEON device may act as a Controller, Responder, or sometimes both.
INSTEON network s are also extremely secure. Each INSTEON device is assigned a unique INSTEON

ID, so unless neighbors or would-be hackers have acc ess to your particular device’s INST EON ID, they
won’t be able to control your home, even if they are using similar products.

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INSTALLATION

Preparing to Install IRLinc Transmitter

CAUTION

Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.
IRLinc is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations in the

United States or the Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada. Use indoors only. IRLinc is not
designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use IRLinc
on non-approved power lines may have hazardous consequences.

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

• Use indoors or in a properly insulated and weatherproof electrical box only

• Don’t plug IRLinc into an outlet controlled by a switch because if the switch is inadvertently turned off,

IRLinc won’t have power

• Don’t plug IRLinc into a filtered power strip or AC filter

• Be sure that the device you want to control is working and that the device’s built-in switch is in the on

position

• Don’t stack INSTEON home auto mation devices together by plugging them into each other. Stacked
devices may overheat and stop func tioning. Also avoid using the pass-through outlets on INSTEON
devices for other heat-generating power supplies.

• Don’t use IRLinc to control devices that preserve, maintain, or contribute to human or animal safety or
life support

• Be careful where emitters are plugged in if you plan on using the included IR emitters on a device
other than IRLinc. Some similar jacks may have higher voltages than the emitter can handle. If an
emitter is plugged into the probe jack, it will be destroyed instantly.

• The IRLinc IR emitter jack is designed for use with single/dual IR emitters or blasters and is not
compatible with IR repeating systems through a direct connection. For use with these systems, it is
recommended to install a sensor compatible with the desired IR repeating system in range/sight of an
emitter or blaster connected to the IRLinc IR emitter jack.

• For control of more than two IR devices, it is recommended to use an IR blaster located in sight of all
your equipment

Tips for using the included IR emitters:

• Some plasma TVs and compact f luorescent lights may produce IR noise that could interfere with the
equipment’s IR sensor. Covering the outside of the emitter with black electrical tape may help.

• If the emitter falls off the equipment, clean the sensor area with an alc ohol-based cleaner and reapply
the sensor

• If the foam adhesive doesn’t stick well, apply a very small drop of glue and reapply

• IR emitters need to be in direct contact with the equipment’s IR sensor window for best results.

Operation may be intermittent if the emitter is just a few inches away from the window.

• An extension cable (up to 300 feet) may be used betw een the emitter and the equipment. A two or
three conductor cable with male and female 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plugs is ideal.

If you have any questions, please call:

INSTEON Gold Support Line

800-762-7845

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