INSTEON 2472D User Manual
OutletLinc Dimmer
Owner’s Ma nual
INSTEON® Remote Control Dimmer Outlet (Dual-Band) (#2472D)
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About OutletLinc Dimmer
LED
Uncontrolled
outlet
Set button
Controlled
The award-winning OutletLinc Dimmer is the most elegant remote-control lamp dimmer in the world. The
top outlet gives you INSTEON remote and automatic control of dimmable lamps up to 300 watts. The
bottom outlet is a standard, always-on 15 amp receptacle. Because OutletLinc is dual-band, it also acts
as an Access Point for battery-powered INSTEON devices, as well as a wireless electrical p has e br idge.
Plus, it comes with the Outlet Dimmer Key, a razor-thin piece that fits over lamp plugs and prevents nondimmable loads from being plugged into—and possibly damaging—the remote-controlled top outlet.
outlet
“Always On”
Features and Benefits
• Elegant, built-in, clean and professional look for remotely controlling lamps
• One remotely-controllabl e outlet and one standard (alwa ys on) outlet with a total load capac ity of 15
Amps
• Remote-controlled outlet handles incandescent lamps up to 300W
• Tamper-resistant: ETL-tested s hutter m echanism for protecti on against improper objec t insertion and
electric shock. Conforms to NEC Article 406.11
• Load sense enabled on remote-controlled outlet (manually switching load on/off will turn outlet on/off)
• Auto-off temperature sensor
• Dual-band: communicates simultaneously over both radio frequency (RF) and the powerline
• Functions as an Access Point for RF-only devices
• Functions as an electric al phase bridge
• Local on/off control via Set button
• Remotely controls other INSTEON devices
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• X10 compatible
dimming INSTEON on/off switch. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH
install OutletLinc for you. If you have any questions, please consult an electrician or call 800-762-7845.
• Beeper and dual-color LED for easy setup
• 32 brightness levels and ramp rates
• All settings saved in non-volatile memory, even through power outages
• Wires into standard J-box exactly the same as a standard outlet
• Comes with the innovative Outlet Dimmer Key
• Two-year warranty
What’s in the Box?
• OutletLinc Dimmer
• Outlet Dimmer Key
• Three wire nuts
• Quick Start Guide
Installation
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.
OutletLinc is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations in the United States or t he
Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada. Use indoors only. OutletLinc is not designed nor approved for use on
power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use OutletLinc on non-approved power lines may have hazardous
consequences.
• Use only indoors or in an outdoor-rated box
• Be sure that you have turned off t he circuit breaker or removed the fuse for t he circuit you are installing OutletLinc in.
Installing OutletLinc with the power on will expose you to dangerous voltages.
• Connect only copper or copper-cl ad wire to OutletLinc
• OutletLinc 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 OutletLinc is as clear of clutter as
possible.
• Each OutletLinc is assigned a unique INSTEON ID, which is printed on the device’s label.
• To reduce the risk of overheating and possible dam age to other equipment, use OutletLinc’s dimmer outl et to control no
more than 300 Watts of 110VAC incandescent lamps only. Dimming an inductive load, such as a fan or transformer, c ould
cause damage to the dimmer, the load bearing device, or both. If the manufacturer of the load device does not
recommend dimming, use a nonDIMMING AN INDUCTIVE LOAD.
• You will need a flathead screwdriver, a Philips screwdriver and a voltage meter to install OutletLinc Dimmer
Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home
To install OutletLinc, you will need to identify the following four wires:
• Line - usually black, may also be called Hot or Live, carries 110VAC electricit y into the outlet
• Neutral - usually white
• Ground - bare copper wire or metal fixture (if grounded)
If you are having difficulties identifying wires, consult an electrician to help you.
IMPORTANT: If you are not knowledgeable about or and comfortable with elect rical circuit ry, you should have a qualified electric ian
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Magnet
1) Turn off the circuit breaker (or remove fuse) supplying power to the outlet location.
2) Remove the existing wallplate from the outlet you are replacing. Then, unscrew the outlet itself and
pull it out from the junction box.
3) Disconnect the wires from the outlet you are replacing. If the wires cannot be detached by unscrewing
them, cut the wires where they enter the switch and then strip ½” of insulation off the ends.
4) Twist together the bare copper OutletLinc wire to the Ground wire with a wire nut.
5) Twist together the white OutletLinc wire to the Neutral wire with a wire nut.
6) Twist the black OutletLinc wire to the Line wire with a wire nut.
7) Ensure all connections are solid with no exposed copper (other than Ground).
8) Carefully inst a ll and screw OutletLinc into electrical box, then install Decora trim-plate.
9) Turn circuit breaker back on.
OutletLinc LED will blink red for about 1 minute then turn solid red.
10) Slip the OutletLinc Dimmer Key over the prongs of
your lamp’s plug so the circular magnet protrusion
faces the lamp’s plug.
11) Plug lamp into top outlet on OutletLinc.
The lamp will turn on and the OutletLinc LED will
turn on green.
12) If the lamp does not turn on, turn it on manually using
the lamp’s switch.
13) Tap OutletLinc’s Set button.
Lamp will turn off (if on) and on (if off).
LED will be green when lamp is on and red when it is off.
(faces plug)
Local Control and Status
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