INSTEON 2413U User Manual

Quick Start Guide

USB jack

Status LED

Set button

PowerLinc ModemTM – INSTEON® USB Interface (Dual-Band)
Model: 2413U

Install PowerLinc Modem

1) Ensure PowerLinc Modem is not plugged into your computer

2) Go to http://ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

3) Open and run the downloaded driver file

4) Plug PowerLinc Modem into an AC wall outlet

5) Plug square end of included USB cable into PowerLinc Modem’s USB jack

6) Plug rectangular end of cable into an available USB port on your PC

Tips for Using PowerLinc Modem

• Do not use a USB cable longer than 10’ (6’ or less is recommended)

• Do not plug PowerLinc Modem into a power strip or AC line filter

• Use only one PowerLinc Modem per computer

• Do not place near large metal objects, such as refrigerators or TVs

• Some computers and their accessories can absorb PowerLinc Carrier (PLC) signals off the powerlines. Since PowerLinc

Modem will be close to the computer, the power strip for the computer should be filtered. Use an INSTEON FilterLinc (#1626-

10) on the computer’s power strip to keep PowerLinc Modem signals from getting absorbed by the computer equipment

• If computer’s serial port is shared with another hardware device (scanner, PDA, etc.) be sure to turn off that device’s program
on the PC. If left running, the home automation software will not be able to communicate with PowerLinc Modem.

• To reset PowerLinc Modem to its original factory settings, unplug from wall outlet and wait 10 seconds. Press and hold Set
button; while continuing to press and hold, plug back in. A long beep will sound; continue holding Set button until beep stops,
then release.

After several seconds, status LED will turn on to indicate reset is complete

Use PowerLinc Modem as a Phase Bridge

1) Install additional dual-band INSTEON devices if they are not already installed

2) Start Phase Detection Mode by tapping the Set button on PowerLinc Modem four times quickly

3) Check the LED behavior of the other dual-band devices to see if they are on the opposite phase

4) Tap PowerLinc Modem Set button

Owner’s Manual and Tech Support

Owner’s Manual and current Quick Start Guide: http://www.insteon.com/support

Call: INSTEON Support Line at 800-762-7845

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15.Operati on is subject to two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful i nterference, and (2) this device must accept any interf erence that may be received or
that may cause undesired operation. The digital c ircuitry of this device has been tested and found to comply with t he limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protecti on against harmful interference in residenti al installations. This equipment generat es, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmf ul interference to radio and television recepti on. However, there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this devi ce does
cause such interference, which can be verifi ed by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to eliminate the int erference by one or more of the following measure s:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of t he device experiencing the interference.

• Increase the distance between this device and the receiv er.

• Connect the device to an AC outlet on a circuit different f rom the one that supplies power to the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tec hnician.

WARNING! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could v oid the user's authority to operate the equipment .

and download the driver file

Under the “VCP Drivers” section, select the Windows .exe file

PC will detect new hardware
PowerLinc Modem is now ready

PowerLinc Modem will begin beeping and status LED will turn on solid green

If at least one of the dual-band device LEDs is blinking green or is bright solid white or blue, the device is on the opposite
phase. Continue on to step 4.

If none of the dual-band devices exhibit the behavior above, they are on the same electrical phase. Try the following:

• Follow steps 2 and 3 with the other dual-band devices to see if they are exhibiting the desired LED behavior

• Move a dual-band device to another location until it exhibits the desired LED behavior

PowerLinc Modem will stop beeping

2413U Rev. 7/20/2012 10:53 AM / See Owner’s Manual for Warranty Information.
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