INSTEON 2487S User Manual 2
KeypadLinc On/Off
Owner’s Ma nual
INSTEON® 6-Button Scene Control Keypad, Dual-Band (#2487S)
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ABOUT KEYPADLINC On/Off ..................................................................................................................... 3
Features and Benefits ................................................................................................................................. 4
What’s in the box? ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 5
Helpful Videos ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home ............................................................................................ 5
Tools Needed ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Button Naming ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Installation (for a circuit with only one switch) ........................................................................................... 6
Installation (for a circuit with more than 1 switch) ..................................................................................... 7
Using KeypadLinc in Virtual Multi-Way Circuits ........................................................................................ 8
Step-by-Step Instructions For Installing Multi-Way KeypadLinc Switches ................................................ 9
Special Instructions For Large Multi-Way Circuits................................................................................... 11
USING KEYPADLINC ................................................................................................................................ 13
Button Taps ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Press and Holds ...................................................................................................................................... 13
INSTEON Scenes ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Add KeypadLinc Button to a Scene as a Controller (also known as Linking Mode) ............................... 14
Add KeypadLinc Button to a Scene as a Responder (also known as Responder Setup) ...................... 15
Remove KeypadLinc Button from a Scene as a Responder (also known as Responder Setup) ........... 15
Removing KeypadLinc from a Scene as a Controller (also known as Unlinking Mode) ......................... 15
Air Gap..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Changing a KeypadLinc Button ............................................................................................................... 16
ADVANCED FEATURES ........................................................................................................................... 17
Using KeypadLinc as a Phase Bridge (Phase Bridging Detection Mode) ............................................... 17
Add Multiple Scene Responders at Once (also known as Multi-Linking Mode) ...................................... 17
Remove Multiple Scene Responders at Once (also known as Multi-Unlinking Mode) ........................... 18
Control Groups (also known as Cross-Linking) ....................................................................................... 18
Changing Button Behavior (Toggle / Non-Toggle Mode) ........................................................................ 19
“Radio” Button Groups (only 1 LED of “n” at a time) ............................................................................... 20
Adjust LED Brightness ............................................................................................................................. 20
Turn Button Beep On or Off..................................................................................................................... 20
Power Restore ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Add X10 Address to a Button .................................................................................................................. 21
Remove X10 Address from a Button ....................................................................................................... 21
Advanced X10 Programming................................................................................................................... 21
Factory Reset .......................................................................................................................................... 22
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ............................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................ 22
Certification and Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 24
Certification .............................................................................................................................................. 24
FCC and Industry Canada Compliance Statement ................................................................................. 24
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Limitations ............................................................................................................................................ 24
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ABOUT KEYPADLINC On/Off
KeypadLinc On/Off (Dual-Band) is an elegant relay switch plus scene controller in one. In the 6-button
configuration, the ON and OFF buttons control the connected load (light/appliance). Both the ON/OFF
buttons plus the other 4 buttons can all control their own scene members (other INSTEON devices which
respond to button presses on KeypadLinc). Furthermore, each button on KeypadLinc can itself be a
member of countless scenes (giving you remote control of both the connected load as well as the scene
buttons’ LEDs) from other INSTEON devices. KeypadLinc On/Off Dual-Band supports voltages from 120
to 277V, making it the perfect energy saving, wireless controller for commercial building automation
systems.
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Features and Benefits
• Easy to setup and use
• Integrated 20 amp relay (incandescent loads up to 1800 watts)
• Each button can be a scene controller
• Each button can also be a scene responder
• Each button can control the other buttons on the keypad (as well as remote devices)
• Can support up to 400 scenes
• Multiple buttons can be included in the same scene
• Each button can be configured to:
o Toggle between sending Ons and Offs (default)
o Always send an On (scene trigger mode)
o Always send an Off
• Dimmable LEDs
• Beeper
o Makes setup a breeze
o Can function as a chime module
o Configurable to beep on each button press if desired
• X10 Compatible
• Wires in like standard wall switch (requires a NEUTRAL)
• Supports 3-way, 4-way and up multi-way circuits without traveler wires
• Color change kits available
• LED color change kits available
• 8 button change kit available
• Dual-band for the ultimate in reliability
• Acts as an access point for battery powered devices
• Acts as a phase bridge
• All settings preserved through power failures
• Using software you can lockout local programming to prevent accidental changes
• Two-year warranty
What’s in the box?
• KeypadLinc On/Off – INSTEON 6-Button Scene Control Keypad, Dual-Band
• 4 wire nuts
• 2 mounting screws
• Quick Start Guide
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Accessories
Link
• LINE - usually black, may also be called HOT or LIVE, carries electricity into the outlet
Optional Accessories
Custom Etched and PrePrinted Buttons
Color and 6/8 Button
Change Kits (15)
Blank Buttons
Clear Buttons
LED Color Change Kit
http://www.smarthome.com/_/KeypadLinc/KeypadLinc_Custom_Buttons
/_/2vj/2wf/nav.aspx
http://www.smarthome.com/_/KeypadLinc/KeypadLinc_Change_Kits/_/2
vj/2wb/nav.aspx
http://www.smarthome.com/2401BT10/Blank-10-Button-Set-forKeypadLinc-White/p.aspx
http://www.smarthome.com/2401CLB/6-or-8-Button-Change-Kit-forKeypadLinc-Clear/p.aspx
http://www.smarthome.com/2401L/LED-Color-Change-Kit-forKeypadLinc-4-Color/p.aspx
Helpful Videos
- Linking to a KeypadLinc
- Unlinking from a KeypadLinc
- Changing out the KeypadLinc Buttons
- Adding LED Diffusers to the KeypadLinc
Installation
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
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 not designed nor approved for use on
power lines other than 120VAC or 277VAC 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use KeypadLinc on non-approved po wer lines m ay
• Use only indoors or in an outdoor rated box
• Be sure that you have turned off the c ircuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circ uit 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 is as clear of clutter as
possible.
• Each KeypadLinc is assigned a unique INSTEON ID, which is printed on the device’s label.
• To reduce the risk of overheat ing and possible damage to ot her equipment, use KeypadLinc to c ontrol no more than 20
Amps (1800 Watts of incandescent) at 110VAC or 277VAC.
• You will need a flathead screwdriver, a Philips head screwdriver and a voltage meter to install KeypadLinc
To install KeypadLinc, you will need to identify the following four wires:
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have hazardous consequences.
Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home
• LOAD (Optional) - usually black or red, feeds power to a connected lighting/applianc e fixture.
KeypadLinc for you. If you have any questions, please consult an electrici an or call: 8 66-243-8022
• 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, and comfortable with, electrical circuitry, you should have a qualified electrician install
Tools Needed
- A slotted screwdriver for trim plate
- A Phillips screwdriver for KeypadLinc
- A wire cutter and stripper if the switch you are replacing requires you to cut the wires to remove them
- Voltage Tester - To identify the wires inside the junction box
Button Naming
Throughout this manual, we will use the following naming conventions:
Installation (for a circuit with only one switch)
1) At the circuit breaker or fuse panel, disconnect the power for all of the circuits in the switch junction
box. Verify that the power is off by trying to turn on the lights controlled by the switches.
2) Remove the trimplate from the switch junction box, and then unscrew the switch you are replacing
and pull 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, cut the wires where they enter the switch, then strip ½” of insulation off the 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, NEUTRAL
wires. If the colors of the wires do not match the diagram, be sure you have identified the wires
correctly before connecting them.
5) If you are installing KeypadLinc into a multi-way circuit (where more than one switch controls the
load), follow the instructions in the section Installing KeypadLinc in a Multi-Way Circuit
and connect the LINE, TRAVELER, NEUTRAL, and GROUND wires
1
If there is no NEUTRAL wire in the junction box, please consult an electrician or call: 866-243-8022
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1
, and GROUND
, to identify
6) After you have connected all of the wires, ensure that all of the wire connectors are firmly attached
and that there is no exposed copper except for the GROUND wire
7) Orienting KeypadLinc with the Set button on the bottom, gently place it into the junction box, and
then screw it into place
8) Enable power to the switch from the circuit breaker or fuse panel
9) Verify KeypadLinc is working properly by turning the light on and off
10) Reinstall the trim plate
Installation (for a circuit with more than 1 switch)
If more than one switch controls a single set of lights (called a "load"), the switches are part of a multi-way
circuit. A 3-way circuit (the most common) uses two switches to control the load, a 4-way circuit uses
three switches, and so on.
Here is how a typical wired-in, 3-way circuit (with two switches) works:
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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 diagram below, the additional switch (Switch 3+) is shown in two different positions
since wiring can vary from home to home.
To learn more about multi-way circuits, try Googling the search terms "3-way switch" or "4-way switch."
Using KeypadLinc in Virtual Multi-Way Circuits
By creating virtual, multi-way circuits, you can use KeypadLincs to replace switches in 3-way, 4-way and
higher multi-way circuits that are already wired into your home. Or, you can use them to create multi-way
circuits where there is no existing, multi-way wiring thus saving the hassle and expense of re-wiring.
In a virtual multi-way circuit, only one KeypadLinc, called the Key p ad Linc Pr im ary , actually connects to
the load in the multi-way circuit. Additional Ke ypadLincs, called KeypadLinc Secondaries, are not
connected to the load, but only to power (LINE and NEUTRAL wires). All of the Ke ypadL incs
communicate with the others us ing INST EO N. Af ter wiring in the KeypadLincs, you can create the virtual
multi-way circuit by setting up all of the KeypadLincs (or KeypadLinc and switches) to control each other
(see Control Groups
circuit using a KeypadLinc plus other INSTEON switch or keypad.
). The diagram below shows a previously wired 3-way circuit, now a virtual 3-way
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