INSTEON 2456S3E User Manual

ApplianceLinc

Model :

2456SE

INSTEON® Outdoor Plug-In Applianc e On/Off Module

ApplianceLinc Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOU T APP L IANCELI N C ........................................................................................................................... 3

Key ApplianceLinc Features ...................................................................................................................... 3

What is Included with ApplianceLinc ......................................................................................................... 3

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

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

Preparing to Install ApplianceLinc ............................................................................................................. 5

Installing ApplianceLinc ............................................................................................................................. 6

USING APPLIANCELINC ............................................................................................................................. 7

LED and Beeper Activity ............................................................................................................................ 7

CONTROLLING APPLIANCELINC FROM AN INSTEON CONTROLLER ................................................ 8

Linking an INSTEON Controller to ApplianceLinc ..................................................................................... 8

Unlinking ApplianceLinc from an INSTEON Controller ............................................................................. 8

CREATING INSTEON SCENES................................................................................................................... 8

ADVANCED FEATURES ............................................................................................................................. 9

Enabling/Disabling Lo ad Sens in g .............................................................................................................. 9

Restoring Power to ApplianceLinc ............................................................................................................ 9

Resetting ApplianceLinc to its Factory Default Settings ............................................................................ 9

X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 10

Setting the X10 Primary Address ............................................................................................................ 10

Removing the X10 Primary Address ....................................................................................................... 10

ADVANCED X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS .......................................................................................... 11

Remotely Setting an X10 Scene Address ............................................................................................... 11

Remotely Removing an X10 Scene Address .......................................................................................... 11

ABOUT INSTEON ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Using Dual-Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your Network ............................................................. 12

Important Note about INSTEON Networks; Split Single-Phase vs. 3-Phase Installation........................ 12

Further Enhancing Reliability .................................................................................................................. 12

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ...................................................................................................................... 12

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................ 13

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

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

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

Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 14

ApplianceLinc Owner’s Manual

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Status LED

Set button

ABOUT APPLIANCELINC

ApplianceLinc present s you with an elegant and s tylish way to rem otely control any pl ug-in device in and
outside your home at the touch of a button. Send commands to ApplianceLinc from any INSTEON
Controller.

Key ApplianceLinc Features

• Installs and Links to other INSTEON devices in minutes

• Controls standard incandescent loads up to 1800 Watts and inductive loads up to 15 Amps

• Weatherproof to withstand harsh outdoor conditions

• Indicates INSTEON setup mode activity and operational states with a dual-color Status LED and

beeper

• Load Sensing easily disabled and re-enabled

• Responds to commands from X10 controllers

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

• Two-year warranty

What is Included with ApplianceLinc

• ApplianceLinc – INSTEON Outdoor Plug-In Appliance On/Off Module

• Quick-Start Guide

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WHAT IS INSTEON?

Since its inception in 2005, INSTEON has become a best-selling home-control networking technolog y,
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 install.
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 ensure no commands will be lost.

No central controller or networking setup is required with an INSTEON network. Simply install your
devices and th en use a series of button presses or taps to Link your devices together. 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 acces s 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 ApplianceLinc

CAUTION

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

regulations in the United States or the Canadian Ele ctrical Code and local regulations in Canada. Use
indoors only. ApplianceLinc is not designed nor approved for use on po wer lines other than 120V 6 0Hz,
single phase. Attempting to use ApplianceLinc on non-approved power lines may have hazardous
consequences.

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

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

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

• Be sure the device’s built-in switch is in the on position

• Be sure ApplianceLinc is connected to a 3-prong AC outlet that incl udes a Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupt (GFCI) f eature. If Applianc eLinc is plugged into an o utlet w ithout GF CI prot ection, m ake
sure there is a GFCI d evice upstream (at another ou tlet closer to the electric al panel or a GFCI
circuit breaker).

• Test your GFCI protection eac h time ApplianceLinc is plugged in, as well as on a mont hly basis.
To test your GFCI pro tection, make sure Appl ianceLinc is plugged in and the connected load is
on. Then, push the TEST button on the GFCI outlet or circuit breaker. This unit must stop
operating. Wait abo ut 5 seconds and the n push the RESET button on the GFCI outlet or circuit
breaker. Appliance Linc will begin receiving e lectricity and the con nected load will turn on. If the
GFCI circuit does not p erform in this manner , there may be an e lectrical malfunction , increasing
the probability of electric shock. Disconnect the power until the problem has been corrected.
Please see the instructions that came with your GFCI device for specific testing procedures.
When in doubt of the GFCI device’s ability to detect a ground fault, replace the GFCI device.

• Don’t bury Appliance Linc , a n y elec tric a l cabl e, or component connected to it. A bur ied p ower cord
may result in electrocution if improper cables are used or if digging occurs over the cable.

• Don’t allow vegetation to grow on or around ApplianceLinc

• Don’t install ApplianceLinc in a manner that allows water to accumulate around it

• Don’t exceed the load rating of ApplianceLinc. Check and add up all the electrical devices that will

be attached and make sure the total does not exceed 15 Amps.

• Don’t use any electrical cord or extension cord that is damaged or in poor condition

• If an extension cord is used, the cord must be properly grounded. Be sure the extension cord is of

adequate capacity to provi de power to your load. A “light-dut y” or “medium-duty” extension c ord
may cause a voltage drop, which will cause overheating of the cable, plug, or socket.

• Don’t attempt to open ApplianceLinc. The case is sealed and can’t be opened. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.

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

If you have any questions, please call:

INSTEON Gold Support Line

800-762-7845

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