INSTEON 2450 User Manual

INSTEON® I/O Linc

Low Voltage / Contact Closure Interface
Owner’s Manual
2450

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About I/O Linc .............................................................................................................................................. 3

Key I/O Linc Features ................................................................................................................................ 3

What Is Included With I/O Linc .................................................................................................................. 3

What Is Insteon? ............................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Tools You Will Need .................................................................................................................................. 4

Preparing To Install I/O Linc ...................................................................................................................... 4

I/O Linc Screw Terminals .......................................................................................................................... 4

Installing I/O Linc ....................................................................................................................................... 5

Setting Up The I/O Linc Sensor In p u t ....................................................................................................... 5

Linking The I/O Linc Sensor Input To An Insteon Responder ................................................................... 5

Unlinking An Insteon Responder From I/O Linc ........................................................................................ 6

Triggering The I/O Linc Output Relay From Its Sensor Input .................................................................... 7

Setting Up The I/O Linc Output Relay ....................................................................................................... 7

I/O Linc Output Relay Modes .................................................................................................................... 7

Linking An Insteon Controller To Control The I/O Linc Output Relay ....................................................... 9

Setting The I/O Linc Output Relay Mode ................................................................................................. 10

Setting The I/O Linc Momentary Duration ............................................................................................... 11

Unlinking I/O Linc From An Insteon Controller ........................................................................................ 11

Creating An Insteon Scene ...................................................................................................................... 12

Advanced Features ................................................................................................................................... 12

Restoring Power To I/O Linc ................................................................................................................... 12

Resetting I/O Linc To Its Factory Default Settings .................................................................................. 12

X10 Programming Options ....................................................................................................................... 12

Assigning An X10 Address To The I/O Linc Sensor Input ...................................................................... 12

Removing An I/O Linc X10 Address From Its Sensor Input .................................................................... 13

Assigning An X10 Address To The I/O Linc Output Relay ...................................................................... 13

Removing An I/O Linc X10 Address From Its Output Relay ................................................................... 13

About Insteon .................................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

Using Dual-Band Insteon Devices To Upgrade Your Network .................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

Important Note About Insteon Networks; Split Single-Phase Vs. 3-Phase Installation .. Error! Bookmark

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Further Enhancing Reliability .................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Additional Resources ..................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 13

Specifications, Certification, And Warranty ........................................................................................... 14

Specifications ............................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

Certification .............................................................................................................................................. 15

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

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Sensor

Sensor input

3.5mm jack

Screw

terminals

Status LED

Set button

Pass-through outlet

About I/O Linc

I/O Linc allows you to monitor and control an y low volt age de vice ( such as al arm sensor, e lectric door s trik e, etc .) as
part of your INSTEON home automation networ k. With one dr y-contac t sensor inp ut you can c ontrol m an y INST EON
devices throughout the h ouse. Plus, use the built -in single-pole double-t hrow (SPDT) switch to con nect to any low­voltage-powered device for continuous or momentary operation.

Status LED

Key I/O Linc Features

• Installs and links to other INSTEON devices in minutes

• Contains 1 sensor input and 1 output relay (NO/NC)

• Monitors and contro ls pool valves, electric door s trikes, garage doors, a nd more using your INSTEON or X 10

network

• 4 output relay modes allow you to control many different types of devices

• Controls INSTEON lights and appliances using standard sensor

• Indicates INSTEON setup mode activity with a Status LED and be eper

• Two-year warranty

What is Included with I/O Linc

• I/O Linc – INSTEON Low Voltage / Contact Closure Interface

• 1.5mm flathead screwdriver

• Quick-Start Guide

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5V

GND

S

N/C

N/O

COM

5 Volt

Ground

Sense

Normally

Normally Open

Common

Installation

Tools You Will Need

• Sensor wire: 16 – 28 gauge wire fits but 20 – 22 gauge is recommended

Preparing to Install I/O Linc

CAUTION
Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.
I/O Linc is intended for inst allation in accor dance with the Nat ional Electric Cod e and local reg ulations in the United

States or the Canadia n Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada. Use indoor s only. I/O Linc is not designed
nor approved for use on power lines other tha n 120V 60H z. Attem pting to use I/O Linc on non-approved power lines
may have hazardous consequences.

Prior to installing I/O Linc, 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 I/O Linc into an outlet controlled by a switc h because if the switch is i nadvertently turned off , I/O

Linc won’t have power

• Don’t plug I/O Linc into a filtered power strip or AC filter

• Don’t stack INST EON home aut om ation devices toget her b y pluggin g them into e ach oth er. Stac k ed devices

may overheat and stop f unct ioning. Also av oid us ing the pas s-t hrough o utlets on INST EON de vices f or other
heat-generating power supplies.

• Don’t use I/O Linc to control devices tha t preserve, maintain, or cont ribute to human or animal safet y or life
support

• If you are using I/O Linc to control a gara ge door, you shou ld only remotely close a g arage door when you
can be sure it is s afe. Use of safety beam devices can further increase the safet y of remote garage door
control and are usually required by law. Smarthome is not responsible for any damage from proper or
improper functioning of the device(s).

If you have any questions, please call:

INSTEON Support Line

866-243-8022

I/O Linc Screw Terminals

Terminals:

• 5 Volt – Provides 5 Volts @ 10mA (if needed)

• Ground – Used with Sense terminal for detecting sensor status

• Sense – Used with Ground terminal for detecting sensor status

NOTE: Applying more than 5 Volts can damage the I/O Linc sensor input.

• Normally Closed – When the I/O Linc output relay is closed, its Normally Closed and Common terminals are

Closed

connected

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3.5mm

Sensor Screw

• Normally Open – When the I/O Linc outp ut relay is open, its Normally Open and Comm on terminals are
connected

• Common – When the I/O Linc output relay opens and closes, its Common termina l will alternate between
being connected to its Normally Open and Normally Closed terminals

Installing I/O Linc

1) Plug I/O Linc into an unswitched outlet near your sensor

The white I/O Linc Status LED will turn on

2) If using a sensor, connect one of its leads to the I/O Linc Ground terminal and the other to the Sense terminal

The green Sensor Status LED will turn on and off when you open and close the sensor

3) If you are planning to use t he I/O Linc output re lay, it is recomm ended to wait until af ter setting up the I/O Linc

output relay before connecting it. Se e I/O Linc Output Relay Modes.

Setting Up the I/O Linc Sensor Input

You can connect a sensor to the I/O Linc either using the screw terminals or a sensor that utilizes a 3.5mm connection.

Linking the I/O Linc Sensor Input to an INSTEON Responder

Any device that is Linked to I/O Linc (the load) using these instructions will be controlled when:

Sensor

Input

• The I/O Linc connected to the sensor is either opened or closed

• The I/O Linc Set button is tapped

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Terminals