INSTEON 2484DST6, 2485S User Manual

KeypadLinc Schedule Timer

Model :

2484DST6 (Dimmer)

INSTEON® Keypad Schedule Timer

2485S (On/Off Switch)

KeypadLinc Schedule Timer Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT KEYPADLINC SCHEDULE TIMER ................................................................................................................. 3

Key KeypadLinc Schedule Timer Features ................................................................................................................ 3

What is Included with KeypadLinc Schedule Timer .................................................................................................... 4

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

INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

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

Preparing to Install KeypadLinc Schedule Timer........................................................................................................ 4

Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home ............................................................................................................. 5

Installing KeypadLinc Schedule Timer ....................................................................................................................... 6

Installing KeypadLinc Schedule Timer in a Multi-Way Circuit .................................................................................... 7

USING KEYPADLINC SCHEDULE TIMER ................................................................................................................. 12

Using the Buttons to Control Scenes ....................................................................................................................... 12

Entering Time in KeypadLinc Schedule Timer ......................................................................................................... 12

Setting the Clock in KeypadLinc Schedule Timer..................................................................................................... 13

Programming a Timer in KeypadLinc Schedule Timer ............................................................................................. 13

Using the Air Gap ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

ON-LEVELS AND RAMP RATES (KeypadLinc Dimmer only) ................................................................................. 14

About On-Levels and Ramp Rates ........................................................................................................................... 14

Setting the On-Level on KeypadLinc Dimmer .......................................................................................................... 14

Setting the Ramp Rate on KeypadLinc Dimmer ....................................................................................................... 15

CONTROLLING INSTEON RESPONDERS FROM KEYPADLINC S CHE DULE TIMER ........................................... 16

Linking KeypadLinc Schedule Timer to an INSTEON Responder ............................................................................ 16

Unlinking an INSTEON Responder from KeypadLinc Schedule Timer .................................................................... 16

CONTROLLING KEYPADLINC SCHEDULE TIMER FROM AN INSTEON CONTROLER ........................................ 17

Linking an INSTEON Controller to KeypadLinc Schedule Timer .............................................................................. 17

Unlinking KeypadLinc Schedule Timer from an INSTEON Controller ...................................................................... 17

CREATING INSTEON SCENES .................................................................................................................................. 17

ADVANCED FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................ 18

Multi-Linking and Multi-Unlinking .............................................................................................................................. 18

Cross-Linking INSTEON Devices ............................................................................................................................. 19

Viewing/Editing a Scene’s On/Off Timers ................................................................................................................ 20

Disabling a Scene’s On/Off Timers .......................................................................................................................... 20

Restoring Power to KeypadLinc Schedule Timer ..................................................................................................... 20

Resetting KeypadLinc Schedule Timer to its Factory Default Settings ..................................................................... 21

X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 21

Setting the X10 Address .......................................................................................................................................... 21

Removing the X10 Address...................................................................................................................................... 21

ABOUT INSTEON ....................................................................................................................................................... 22

Using Dual-Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your Network .............................................................................. 22

Important Note about INSTEON Networks; Split Single-Phase vs. 3-Phase Installation .......................................... 22

Further Enhancing Reliability ................................................................................................................................... 22

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ....................................................................................................................................... 22

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................. 23

SPECIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATION, AND WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 25

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................... 25

Certification .............................................................................................................................................................. 25

ETL / UL Warning (Keypa dLi n c Dimmer only ) .......................................................................................................... 25

Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 26

KeypadLinc Schedule Timer Owner’s Manual

Feature

Dimmer

On/Off Switch

After installation, setup is easy – Links to other
INSTEON devices in minutes

Standard

Standard inductive up

480 Watts

Schedules on and off timers for up to five scenes

X

X

Responds to and controls other INSTEON devices as
well as X10 devices

Indicates INSTEON setup mode activity and
operational states with a Status LED and beeper

Dims the load up to 32 brightness levels

X

Changes brightness at 32 Ramp Rates

X

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

Wires into standard J-boxes (requires a NEUTRAL
connection)

Supports “virtual” 3-, 4-, or more-way circuits with
multiple KeypadLincs

Two-year warranty

X

X

Scene buttons

Wallplate

Set button (push)

On/Off buttons

(load controlling)

ABOUT KEYPADLINC SCHEDULE TIMER

KeypadLinc Schedule Timer pres ents you with an el egant and stylish wa y to control a wired-in light and
add timer capabilities to your existing INSTEON devices. Use the bu ttons on KeypadLinc to create and
control customized lighting “scenes” within your home. Or send commands from another INSTEON
device and you’ll be able to conveniently and remotely control KeypadLinc.

(sold separately)

Key KeypadLinc Schedule Timer Features

Load control

X X

incandescent up to

600 Watts

X X
X X

X X

Air gap (pull)

to 13 Amps,

incandescent up to

X X
X X

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What is Included with KeypadLinc Schedule Timer

• 1x - KeypadLinc Schedule Timer – INSTEON Keypad Schedule Timer with Dimmer or On/Off Switch

• 2x - Mounting screws

• 4x - Wire nuts

• 1x - Quick-Start Guide

WHAT IS INSTEON?

Since its inception in 2005, INSTEON has become a best-selling home-control networking technology, offering more
reliability and flexibility than any other home management system on the market. INSTEON systems are simple,
reliable, and affordable. Simple, because each device takes mere minutes to install. Reliable, because every
INSTEON device works as a network repeater, ensuring your commands will not be lost. Affordable, because
INSTEON can be integrated into any number of devices easily 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 INSTEON the most reliable home automation network is its dual-mesh network. INSTEON devices use
both radio frequency (RF) signals and the home’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 t hen
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 networks are also extremely secure. Each INSTEON device is assigned a unique INSTEON ID, so unless

neighbors or would-be hackers have access to your particular device’s INSTEON ID, they won’t be able to control
your home, even if they are using similar products.

INSTALLATION

Tools You Will Need

• Screwdrivers (both Flathead and Phillips)

• Voltage tester

• Wire cutter / stripper

Preparing to Install KeypadLinc Schedule Timer

CAUTION

Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.
KeypadLinc 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. KeypadLinc is n ot
designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use KeypadLinc on
non-approved power lines may have hazardou s con sequ en c es.

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

• Use indoors or in a properly insulated and weatherproof electrical box only

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• Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are installing
KeypadLinc in. Installing KeypadLinc with the power on will expose you to dangerous voltages.

• Connect only copper or copper-clad wire to KeypadLinc

• KeypadLinc 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 KeypadLinc has
adequate ventilation by clearing away excess insulation.

• KeypadLinc requires a small amount of power to operate, which it receives from a connection to the
NEUTRAL electrical wire (usually white). If you are replacing a standard mechanical switch with KeypadLinc,
the switch you are replacing may not normally have a connection to the NEUTRAL wire. However, most
junction boxes will contain a NEUTRAL wire that you can connect KeypadLinc to. If the junction box does
not contain a NEUTRAL wire, please contact the INSTEON Gold Support Line or consult an electrician.

• Each KeypadLinc is assigned a unique INSTEON ID, which is printed on the device’s label. It is
recommended that you prepare a list of all the devices you are installing, including their INSTEON ID and
their location (e.g., 01.F7.G5, Mike’s bedroom light). It is only necessary to know the INSTEON IDs if you
will be using optional automation software (such as Smarthome’s HouseLinc) to program and control your
devices. However, it will be helpful to have a list of your devices, should you choose to use automation
software later. Creating a list prior to installation will prevent you from needing to re-open all the junction
boxes and fixtures to determine the INSTEON IDs.

• Don’t use KeypadLinc to control an electrical outlet because non-dimmable or inductive loads may be
plugged into it

Additional KeypadLinc Dimmer precautions

• KeypadLinc can be mounted in a single or multiple-ganged junction box. However, KeypadLinc will control
200W less for each immediately adjacent dimmer installed. For example, a 600W load control will become
400W when another dimmer is installed to the immediate right or left. Use a triple-gang box with a non­dimming INSTEON on/off switch in the center to avoid de-rating the load control.

• To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, use KeypadLinc to control 110V
incandescent lamps only. Dimming an inductive load, such as a fan or transformer, could cause damage to
the dimmer, the load device, or both. If the manufacturer of the load device does not recommend dimming,
use a non-dimming INSTEON on/off switch. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING
AN INDUCTIVE LOAD.

IMPORTANT!

If you are not knowledgeable about and comfortable with electrical circuitry, you should have a qualified electrician
install KeypadLinc for you. If you have any questions, please consult an electrician or call:

INSTEON Gold Support Line

800-762-7845

Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home

To install KeypadLinc, you will need to identify the following four wires:

• LINE - usually black, may also be called HOT or LIVE, carries electricity into the switch

• LOAD - usually black, red, or blue, carries electricity away from the switch and to the load

• NEUTRAL - usually white, may not previously be connected to mechanical switches

• GROUND - bare copper wire

You can usually identify the wires based on color. If you are unable to distinguish the wires by color alone (LI NE a nd
LOAD wires are often the same color), you will need a voltage tester to find the LINE wire:

1) Be sure no exposed wires are touching anything and then enable power to the switch from the circuit breaker or

fuse panel

2) Use a voltage tester to find the wire that carries 110 – 120 Volts. This is the LINE wire.

3) Once you have identified the LINE wire, be sure to disable power at the circuit breaker before resuming

installation

If you are having difficulties identifying wires, consult an electrician to help you.

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Wiring Diagram

NOTE: Home’s wire color and wire location may vary

Installing KeypadLinc Schedule Timer

1) At the circuit breaker or fu se panel, disconnec t the power for a ll of the circuits in the switch junct ion
box. Verify that the power is off by trying to turn on the lights controlled by the switches.

2) Remove the wallplate from the switch you are rep lac ing. T hen, uns c rew th e sw itch its elf and pu ll it out
from the junction box.

3) Disconnect the wires from the switch you are replacing. If the wires cannot be detached by
unscrewing them, c ut the wires wher e the y enter the switc h, and then strip ½ inch of insulation off t he
ends.

4) If you are installing KeypadLinc into a standard 2-way circuit (where only one switch controls the
load), follow the diagram below to identify and connect the LINE, LOAD, N EUTRAL, and GROUND
wires on KeypadLinc. Be s ure you have corr ectl y identif ied the wires in the s witch junction box bef ore
connecting them. See Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home.

If you are installing KeypadLinc into a multi-way circuit (where more than one switch controls the
load), see Installing KeypadLinc Schedule Timer in a Multi-Way Circuit.

5) After you have connected all of the wires, ensure that the wire connec tor s are firmly attached and that
there is no exposed copper except for the GROUND wire

6) Gently place KeypadLinc into the junction box, orienting the unit with the Set button on the bottom,
and screw into place

7) Enable power to the switch from the circuit breaker or fuse panel

8) Test that KeypadLinc is wo rking properly by tapping its On and Off buttons

9) Reinstall the wallplate

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Installing KeypadLinc Schedule Timer in a Multi-Way Circuit

Understanding Multi-Way Circuits

If more than one switch controls a single set of lights (called a loa d), the switche s are part of a multi -way
circuit. A 3-wa y circuit uses two switches to control a load, a 4-way circuit uses three switches, and so
forth. Most homes have one or more 3-way circuits, with two switches located in hallways, stair wells, or
two different entrances to a room. Less commonly found are circuits that are 4-way or above.

Here is how a typical wired-in 3-way circuit (with two switches) works:

A wired-in 4- or more-way circuit (with three or more switches) has additional switches added in the
middle of the circuit. In the 4-way diagram below, the additional switch (Switch 3+) is shown in two
different positions, since wiring can vary from home to home.

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KeypadLinc

KeypadLinc

Using KeypadLinc Schedule Timer in Virtual Multi-Way Circuits

Once KeypadLincs have been installed , you can create a virtual multi-way circuit to control a single load .
Rather than connect each switch directly to the load, virtual multi-ways use INSTEON messaging to
control the load. Two components make up a virtual multi-way circuit:

• KeypadLinc Primary – wired directly to the load

• KeypadLinc Secondaries – other KeypadLincs in the circuit, but not wired to the load

The diagram below shows how to wire a 3-way circuit with tw o KeypadLincs. After the KeypadLincs have
been wired-in, you create a virt ual multi-way by Cross-Linking each of the desired KeypadLincs to one
another (see Cross-Linking INSTEON Devices).

NOTE: Actual location of the wires on KeypadLinc may differ with device revision or model.

Secondary

• The KeypadLinc Primary’s LOAD wire gets connected to the actual load that is being controlled

• The LOAD wire for any KeypadLinc Secondaries will not be connected to anything, so cap those

LOAD wires off with a wire nut

• Notice that one of the TRAVELER wires (TRAVELER 1, the re d one) is n ot used, so you will c ap it of f
at both ends with a wire nut. T he other TRA VELER (T RAVELER 2, the blac k one) you will co nvert to
a LINE wire. In the junct ion box where the KeypadLinc Secon dary is, connect TRAVELER 2 to th e
existing LINE and also t o th e KeypadLinc Secondary’s LINE wir e. In t he j unc ti on b ox at t he ot her en d,
you will connect TRAVELER 2 to the KeypadLinc Primary’s LINE wire.

Primary

• All KeypadLincs, whether they are Primaries or Sec ondaries , m ust be connec ted to N EUTRAL a nd to
GROUND. Note that the sw itches you are r epl acin g will not normally have a connection to N EUT R AL.
If there is no NEUTRAL wire in the junc tion box, pleas e consult an electrician or call INST EON Gold
Support Line at 800-762-7845.

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