INSTEON 2477S User Manual
SwitchLinc™ On/Off (Dual-Band)
INSTEON® Remote Control Switch
Owner’s Manual (#2477Sxx)
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SwitchLinc On/Off – Features and Benefits ............................................................................................. 3
Features..................................................................................................................................................... 3
What’s in the Box? ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Identifying the Electrical Wires in Your Home ........................................................................................... 4
Tools Needed ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Installing SwitchLinc in Circuits with 1 Switch ........................................................................................... 5
Installing SwitchLinc in Circuits with 2 Switches/3-W ay Circuit ................................................................. 8
Using SwitchLinc ........................................................................................................................................ 8
LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Using SwitchLinc ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
INSTEON Controllers, Responders and Links .......................................................................................... 8
Making SwitchLinc an INSTEON Responder ............................................................................................ 8
Making SwitchLinc an INSTEON Controller (Adding a Responder).......................................................... 9
Groups (Synchronizing Devices) ............................................................................................................... 9
Scenes ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Removing SwitchLinc as an INSTEON Responder ................................................................................ 10
Removing SwitchLinc as an INSTEON Controller (Removing a Responder) ......................................... 11
Adding Multiple Responders ................................................................................................................... 11
Removing Multiple Responders .............................................................................................................. 11
Changing LED Brightness ....................................................................................................................... 12
Error Blinking ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Air Gap (Removing Power)...................................................................................................................... 12
Using SwitchLinc LED as an INSTEON Traffic Indicator ........................................................................ 12
Factory Reset .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Phase Detect Beacon ................................................................................................................................ 12
X10 Setup ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Adding X10 Address ................................................................................................................................ 13
Removing X10 Address ........................................................................................................................... 13
Other X10 Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Change Paddle and LED Colors .............................................................................................................. 14
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Certification and Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 18
Certification .............................................................................................................................................. 18
FCC and Industry Canada Compliance Statement ................................................................................. 18
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Limitations ............................................................................................................................................ 18
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In the Box
Tools Needed
Optional Accessories
SwitchLinc On/Off
Slotted and Phillips screwdrivers
INSTEON app
Quick Start Guide
Wire cutter/stripper
SmartLinc Hub
2 screws and 4 wire nuts
Voltage meter
Setup LED
Set button (push)
On LED
Tap for On
Tap for Off
Off LED
About SwitchLinc On/Off Dual-Band
Features and Benefits
• Controls virtually all load types
• Can be remotely controlled from any INSTEON controller
• 100-277VAC capable (can be used to control 277V commercial lighting circuits)
• 17A resistive capacity (100-277VAC)
• 1,800 Watt incandescent capacity (100-277VAC)
• 1 HP motor (at 120VAC only)
• 10A ballast (100-277VAC)
• 50/60 Hz electric ity automaticall y detected
• Beeper and dual-color LED for easy setup and linking.
• Dimmable status LED acts as a nightlight when switch is off
• Responds to and sends X10 commands
• Wires in like a standard wall switch (neutral connection required)
• Supports SwitchLinc wireless 3-way and 4-way circuits
• Two-year warranty
Air Gap (pull out)
What’s in the Box?
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electrical circuitry, have a qualified electrician install the product for you.
Cautions and Warnings
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.
This product 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. This product is not designed or approved for
use on power lines other than single-phase voltages between 100V and 277V, 50/60Hz. Attempting to use this product on nonapproved powerlines may have hazardous consequences.
Recommended installation practices:
• Use only indoors or in an outdoor-rated box.
• Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit into which you are installing this
product. Installing this product with the power on will expose you to dangerous voltages.
• The wires connecting SwitchLinc to the incoming power must be protected by a fuse or circuit breaker of 20A or less.
• Connect using only copper or copper-clad wire.
• This product may feel warm during operation. The amount of heat generated is within approved limits and poses no
hazards. To minimize heat buildup, ensure the area surrounding the rear of this product is as clear of clutter as possible.
• To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use this product to control loads in
excess of the specified maximum(s) or install in locations with electricity specifications which are outside of the product’s
specifications. If this device supports dimming, please note that dimming an inductive load—such as a fan or transformer—
could damage the dimmer, the load-bearing devic e or bot h. If the manufact urer of the load-bearing devi c e does not
recommend dimming, use a non-dimming INSTEON on/off switch. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH
DIMMING AN INDUCTIVE LOAD.
Identifying the Electrical Wires in Your Home
• Line – usually black, may also be called Hot, Live or Power, carries 100-277VAC electrici t y into the wall box.
• Neutral – usually a white wire bundle, commonly daisy-chained from box to box.
• Load – usually black, from a separate cable jacket.
• Ground – Bare copper wire or metal fixture (if grounded).
If installing in a commercial application, please follow standard commercial wiring practices.
IMPORTANT!
• Each INSTEON product is assigned a unique INSTEON I.D., which is printed on the product’s label. Please take note of
each product’s I.D. for future reference.
• If you have any difficulties or questions, consult an electrician. If you are not knowledgeable about or comfortable with
Tools Needed
• Flathead screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver
• Wire cutter/stripper • Voltage meter
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Installation
SwitchLinc Wire
Wall Box Wires
Ground
green screw)
Neutral
(commonly white)
Load
(connected to light)
Line
(120V to Ground)
Installation – Circuit with 1 Switch (a.k.a. 2way circuit)
1) At electrical panel, turn off circuit breaker(s) and/or
remove fuse(s) feeding wall box. Verify that the power is
off before continuing
2) Remove wallplate from the switch. Unscrew switch and
gently pull out
3) Disconnect wires from switch
4) Turn on power
5) Use a voltage meter to identify the line and load wires
connected to the switch
6) Identify neutral and ground wires
7) Turn off power
8) Connect wires as per table/diagram (confirm firm attachments with no exposed wire)
9) With LEDs on left, gently place SwitchLinc into wall box and screw into place
10) Turn on power
SwitchLinc and its connected load will turn on
11) Verify SwitchLinc is working properly by tapping Switc hLinc on and off
SwitchLinc and its connected load will turn on and off
12) Reinstall wallplate
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Installation – Circuit with 2 Switches (a.k.a. 3-way circuit)
Circuits with 2 switches are called 3-way circuits. Both switches in a 3-way circuit need to be replaced by
SwitchLincs (and/or other INSTEON devices).
1) Turn off circuit breaker(s) and/or remove fuse(s) feeding wall boxes (verify that power is off)
2) Pull both switches from their wall boxes (each switch will have no less than 3 wires)
3) Remove wires from existing switches
4) Make sure wires are safely separated from each other and turn power back on
5) Using a voltage meter measure each wire to ground in both boxes until you find the single wire
supplying 120V (line)
a. We will now refer to that location as Box 1
b. The other box will have the load wire. That will be Box 2
6) Turn power back off
In Box 1 (Line box)
7) Connect bare SwitchLinc ground to bare ground wire or ground screw in wall box
8) Connect SwitchL in c white wire to neutral wire(s) in
wall box (usually white)
9) Using a wire nut, cap SwitchLinc red wire.
10) Connect SwitchLinc black wire to Line w ir e in w al l
Bare copper
box (usually black) along with one traveler wire
running between boxes. (pr ef er abl y black ) Note
color of this traveler – it will carry 120V/line voltage
White
to Box 2.
11) Cap unused traveler
Red
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If the wires cannot be detached by unscrewing them, cut the wires where they enter the switch, then strip ½” of insulation off the ends
Black
(commonly bare
copper, green wire or
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In Box 2 (Load box)
12) Connect SwitchLinc bare wire to bare ground wire or
ground screw in wall box
13) Connect SwitchLinc white wire to neutral wire(s) in wall
box (usually white)
14) Connect SwitchLinc red wire to load wire
15) Connect SwitchLinc black wire to same color traveler
from Box 1 carrying Line (usually black)
16) Cap unused traveler wire
17) With LEDs on left, gently place SwitchLincs into their
wall boxes and screw in place
18) Turn power back on
SwitchLincs and connected load will turn on (only
SwitchLinc in Box 2 will operate load)
19) Add both SwitchLincs to a group. See “Groups”
20) Verify both SwitchLincs are working properly by
tapping on and off on each SwitchLinc
Both SwitchLincs and the connected load will
remain in synch
21) Reinstall wallplates
Installation – Circuit with 3 (or more) Switches
Circuits with 3 or more switches are called 4-way (or 5-way, etc.) All switches in 3-way/4-way circuits
need to be replaced by INSTEON devices.
1) Turn off circuit breaker(s) and/or remove fuse(s) feeding wall boxes (verify that power is off)
2) Pull all three switches from their wall boxes (4-way (and higher) switches have 3 or 4 wires)
3) Remove wires from existing switches
4) Make sure wires are safely separated from each other and turn power back on
5) Using a voltage meter measure each wire to ground in all three boxes until you find the single wire
supplying 120V (line)
a. We will now refer to that location as Box 1
b. The location having 2 sets of matching pairs of wires will be Box 2 (i.e. 2 reds and 2 blacks, or
other matching colors). These are 2 travelers from Box 1 and 2 travelers leading to Box 3
c. The last box will have the load w ire. That will be Box 3
6) Turn power back off
In Box 1 (Line box)
7) Connect SwitchLinc bare wire to
ground
8) Connect SwitchL inc w hite wire to
neutral
9) Cap SwitchLinc red wire
10) Connect SwitchLinc black wire to line
plus one traveler (preferably black)
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