INSTEON 2634-222 User Manual

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On/Off Outdoor Module
Owner’s Manual
2634-222
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About On/Off Outdoor Module ................................................................................................................................... 3
Features and Benefits ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Before Installation ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Using On/Off Outdoor Module ................................................................................................................................... 5
Local Control Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 5
LED Activity ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Adjust Local Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 5
LED On or Off ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Blink on Traffic ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Programming Lock .................................................................................................................................................... 5
INSTEON Setup ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
INSTEON Controllers, Responders and Links .......................................................................................................... 6
Make On/Off Outdoor Module a Responder ............................................................................................................. 6
Make On/Off Outdoor Module a Controller ............................................................................................................... 6
Groups ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Scenes ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Remove On/Off Outdoor Module as a Responder .................................................................................................... 7
Remove On/Off Outdoor Module as a Controller ...................................................................................................... 8
Load Sensing............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Enable Load Sensing ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Disable Load Sensing ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Phase Bridge Detect Beacon/RF Range Test ......................................................................................................... 12
Factory Reset .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Certification and Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Certification.............................................................................................................................................................. 13
FCC and Industry Canada Compliance Statement ................................................................................................. 13
ETL/UL Warning (Safety Warning) .......................................................................................................................... 13
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
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In the Box
Optional Accessories
On/Off Outdoor Module
Mini Remote
Quick Start Guide
INSTEON Hub
Status
Outlet
Set

About On/Off Outdoor Module

On/Off Outdoor Module is a simp le way to remotely control any plug-in device, in or outside your home, at the touch of a button. Send comm ands to On/O ff Outdoor M odule from any INSTEON controller, or l ink it to other IN STEON devices as a controller.
button
LED

Features and Benefits

- 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 enabled and disabled
- Stores setup state in memory so settings aren’t lost during power outages
- Two-year warranty
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Before Installation

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference. On/Off Outdoor Module is intended for ins tallation in accordance with the National El ect ri c Code and local regulations in the United States or the
Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada. On/Off Outdoor Module is not designed nor approved for us e on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attem pting to use On/Off
Outdoor Module on non-approved power lines may have hazardous consequences.
Prior to installing On/Off Outdoor Module, please review the entire installation procedure and take the following precautions:
- Be sure On/Off Outdoor Module is connect ed to a 3-prong A C outlet t hat inc ludes a Ground Fault Circuit I nterrupt (GFCI) f eature. If On/Of f Outdoor Module is plugged into an outlet without GFCI protection, make sure there is a GFCI device upstream (at another outlet closer to the electrical panel or a GFCI circuit breaker).
- Test your GFCI protection each time On/Off Out door Module is plugged in, as well as on a m onthly basis. To test your GFCI protection, make sure On/Off Outdoor Module is plugged i n and the connected load is on. Then, push the TEST but ton on the GFCI outlet or circuit breaker. This unit must stop operating. Wait about 5 seconds and then push the RESET button on the GFCI outlet or circuit breaker. On/Off Outdoor Module will begin receiving electricity and the connected load will turn on. If the GF CI circuit does not perform in this manner, there may be an electrical malfunction, inc reasing the probability of el ectric shock. Disconnect the power unt il the problem has been corrected. Please see the instructions that came with your GFCI device for specific testing proc edures. When in doubt of the GFCI device’s abi lity t o detect a ground fault, replace the GFCI device.
- Don’t bury On/Off Outdoor Module, any electrical c able, or component connected to it. A buried power cord m ay result in electrocution if improper cables are used or if digging occurs over the cable.
- Don’t allow vegetation to grow on or around On/Off Outdoor Module
- Don’t install On/Off Outdoor Module in a manner that allows water to accumulate around it
- If an extension cord is used, the cord must be properly grounded. Be sure t he extension cord is of adequate capacity to provi de power to your load. A “light-duty” 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 On/Off Outdoor Module. The case is sealed and can’t be opened. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
- Don’t use On/Off Outdoor Module to control devices that preserve, maintain, or contribute to human or animal safety or life support
- Don’t plug On/Off Outdoor Module into an outlet controlled by a switch because if the switch is inadvertently turned off, On/ Off Outdoor Module won’t have power
- Don’t plug On/Off Outdoor Module into a filtered power strip or AC line filter
- Be sure the device’s built-in switch is in the on position
- Don’t exceed the load rating of On/Off Outdoor Module. Check and add up all the electrical devi c es 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
IMPORTANT! If you have any difficulties or questions, consult an electrician. If you have any questions, call the INSTEON Support Line at 866-243-8022.

Installation

1) Plug appliance/device (also called the load) you want to control into On/Off Outdoor Module outlet
2) Plug On/Off Outdoor Module into unswitched wall outlet
Status LED will turn on solid green The load will turn on. (If load does not turn on, tap Set button.)
3) Allow On/Off Outdoor Module to hang down from outlet (see image)
Note: After completing installation, you will not be able to use the load’s built-in switch to control the load, unless you have enabled Load Sensing. See Load Sensing
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Connected load/responders
Tap
Double-tap
LED
LED
Status/Setup Mode
Solid green
Load is on
Solid red
Load is off
Blinking green
Linking mode
Blinking red
Unlinking mode

Using On/Off Outdoor Modul e

Local Control Operation

Set Button
On/Off
On/Off
(instant)
Green/
Red

LED Activity

Adjust Local Settings

LED On or Off

Default = On This setting is only adjustable via software or a central controller. When enabled, LED On will cause the LED to be
green when the Load is on and Red when the load is off.

Blink on Traffic

Default = enabled This setting is only adjustable via software or a central controller. On/Off Outdoor Module LED will blink green for
INSTEON traffic and if it detects noise that could disrupt communication.

Programming Lock

Default = disabled This setting is only adjustable via software or a central controller. When enabled, Programming Lock will disable the
set button so that a user can not adjust settings or modify links. This is typically used in commercial or installer applications.
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Controller
Responder
Link

INSTEON Setup

Some products have subtle differences in their setup procedures. Please refer to the other devices’ owner’s manuals for details.

INSTEON Controller s, R es pon der s and Li nk s

Let’s define a few terms.
The INSTEON “transmitter” is called a controller
The INSTEON “receiver” is called a responder
The association between the controller and responder is called a link
Note that a link is one way. If you wish to have control “the other way,” simply add a link “the other way.”

Make On/Off Outdoor Module a Responder

1) Press and hold controller set button until it beeps
Controller LED will start blinking You will have four minutes to complete the next steps before linking mode times out
2) Use On/Off Module set button to adjust load to desired state (on or off)
3) Press and hold On/Off Outdoor Module set button until it double-beeps
Controller will double-beep and its LED will stop blinking
4) Test link by tapping controller button on and off
Lamp connected to On/Off O utdoor Mod ul e will respond appropriately
Note:
- The link just created is one way. See Make On/Off Outdoor Module a Controller or Groups
to add another
link to keep the two products in sync.
- If you wish the load to be off when link is activated—such as for an “all off” scene—turn off the load in step
#2.

Make On/Off Outdoor Module a Con tr ol l er

1) Press and hold On/Off Module set button until it beeps
On/Off Module LED will start blinking green
2) Adjust responder to desired brightness state (such as on, 50% or even off)
3) Press and hold responder set button until it double-beeps
On/Off Module LED will stop blinking
4) Test by tapping On/Off Module set button to turn on/off
Responder will respond appropriately
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Groups

Devices in a group share all the same settings (e.g., on-level, ramp rate). This keeps all group members synchronized. Every device in a group is both a controller of, and responder to, all the other devices. The most common example of a group is a 3-way lighting circuit (2 switches). For simplicity, we will assume that the desired group level is on.
The following steps will create a virtual 3-way circuit including device “A” and device “B”:
1) Turn A and B on
2) Press and hold A set button until it beeps
A status LED will start blinking green
3) Press and hold B set button until it double-beeps
A will double-beep and its LED will stop blinking
4) Press and hold B set button until it beeps
B LED will start blinking green
5) Press and hold A set butto n until it double-beeps
B will double-beep and its LED will stop blinking
6) Test by turning load on and off from A and then B
The load(s) and both A and B LEDs will remain in synch

Scenes

Devices in a scene can each have different settings. This provides for advanced scene creation. Software is recommended for scene management.
Example of a scene with 1 controller and On/Off Outdoor Module as a member:
1) Press and hold controller set button until it beeps
Controller LED will start blinking green
2) Tap controller set button
Controller LED will start double-blinking green
3) Use On/Off Module set button to adjust load to desired state (on or off)
4) Press and hold On/Off Outdoor Module set button until it double-beeps
5) For each additional scene member:
a) Adjust member to desired scene brightness b) Press and hold Set button until it double-beeps
6) Tap controller set button
Controller will beep and LED will stop blinking
7) Test by tapping controller button on and off
On/Off Outdoor Module and other scene responders will all respond appropriately

Remove On/Off Outdoor Module as a Responder

If you no longer want a controller button to control On/Off Outdoor Module, follow these directions.
Note: If you ever wish to uninstall On/Off Outdoor Module, it is important that you remove all On/Off Outdoor Module responder links. Otherwise, controllers will repetitively retry commands, creating network delays.
1) Press and hold controller button until it beeps
LED will start blinking green
2) Press and hold controller button until it beeps again
LED will start blinking red
3) Press and hold On/Off Outdoor Module set button until it double-beeps
Controller LED will stop blinking
4) Test by tapping controller button on and off
On/Off Outdoor Module will no longer respond
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Remove On/Off Outdo or Module as a Controller

If you no longer want On/Off Outdoor Module to control another device (or are removing On/Off Outdoor Module from your network) it is important that you follow the instructions below for each responder.
1) Press and hold On/Off Outdoor Module set button until it beeps
LED will start blinking gree n
2) Press and hold On/Off Outdoor Module set button until it beeps again
LED will start blinking red
3) Press and hold responder set button until it double-beeps
On/Off Outdoor Module will double-beep and LED will stop blinking
4) Test by tapping On/Off Outdoor Module on and off
Former responder will not respond

Load Sensing

Load Sensing allows you to control the load plugged into On/Off Outdoor Module from its local switch in addition to any linked controllers. Load Sensing is disabled on On/Off Outdoor Module by default, but you can enable it by following these steps.

Enable Load Sensing

1) Press and hold On/Off Outdoor Module set button until it beeps (3 seconds)
On/Off Outdoor Module Status LED will begin blinking green
2) Triple-tap On/Off Outdoor Module set button. (Be sure to quickly press the set button like clicking a computer mouse.)
On/Off Outdoor Module Status LED will stop blinking and turn on solid green if the load is on or solid red if it is off
3) Test by turning the load on and off from its built-in switch
Load will turn on and off

Disable Load Sensing

1) Press and hold On/Off Outdoor Module set button until it beeps (3 seconds)
On/Off Outdoor Module Status LED will begin blinking green
2) Double-tap On/Off Outdoor Module set button. (Be sure to quickly press the set button like clicking a computer mouse.)
On/Off Outdoor Module Status LED will stop blinking and turn on solid green if the load is on or solid red if it is off
3) Test by turning the load on and off from its built-in switch
Load will not respond
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General
Product name
On/Off Outdoor Module
Brand/manufacturer
INSTEON
Manufacturer product number
2634-222
UPC
813922013375
Warranty
2 years, limited
INSTEON
INSTEON powerline mesh repeater
Yes
INSTEON RF mesh repeater
Yes
INSTEON controller
Yes
INSTEON responder
Yes
Maximum links/scenes
400
Green when load is on, red when load is off Beep on button press
No
Local control
Yes
On
Off
On
Off
Beep
Software configurable
Yes
Up to 150 feet open air* Phase bridge detect beac o n
Yes
X10
N/A
Mechanical
Mounting
Wires
Max Cable Size
Min Cable Size

Specifications

LED
Commands supported as controller
Commands supported as responder
RF range
INSTEON device category
INSTEON device subcategory
Blinks red or green during setup
*Range may vary due to local interference
0x02 switched lighting control
0x38 (US – 915 MHz RF frequency)
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Type A (US) AC Outlet N/A N/A N/A
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Screw On/Off Outdoor Module
None Case color
Dark gray
Set button
Yes
Plastic
UV stabilized polycarbonate
Beeper
Yes
LED
1, Red-Green
2.75"W x 4.32"H x 1.27"D (with 6" lead) Weight
.465lbs (7.2 oz) .21kg
Operating environment
Indoor/outdoor
Rainproof rated
NEMA Type 3R Enclosure
Operating temperature range
-4° to 122° F
-20° to 50° C
Operating humidity range
0 - 90% relative humidity
Electrical
Voltage
120 Volts AC +/- 10%
Frequency
60Hz
Standard appliances up to 15 Amps and incandescent lights up Maximum load
15 Amps; 1800 Watts (for incandescent loads)
Minimum load
None
User replaceable fuse
None
Retains all settings without power
Yes, saved in non-volatil e EE P RO M
Standby power consumption
< 1 watt
Conforms to ANSI/UL Std. 508-2005 FCC ID
SBP26342
connections
Dimensions
Storage temperature range
Load type(s)
70mm W x 110mm H x 32mm D (with 150mm lead)
-4o to 158o F -20o to 70o C
to 1800 watts
Safety approval(s)
Certified to CAN/CSA Std. C22.2 #14-05
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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The controller or might have On/Off Outdoor Module
The controller and On/Off opposite powerline phases
Add additional INSTEON devices or move around existing network repeaters.
Large appliances, such as
the powerline
Other electrical devices, such
signal
signal.
If the above doesn’t work, perform a factory reset on the controller
The controller can turn
the controller
If the above doesn’t work, perform a factory reset. See Factory
Reset.
The load is not being Outdoor Module

Troubleshooting

The Status LED on On/Off Outdoor Module is not turning on and won’t control the load
On/Off Outdoor Module may not be getting power
Make sure On/Off Outdoor Module is not plugged into a switched outlet that is turned off
On/Off Outdoor Module won’t link to or work with a controller
On/Off Outdoor Module is taking a long time to respond to a controller
The load turned on by itself
been reset without unlinking
Outdoor Module may be on
The INSTEON signal may be too weak.
refrigerators or air conditioners, may be producing electrical noise on
as computers, televisions, or power strips, may be absorbing the INSTEON
The controller may be sending commands to a responder that is no longer in use. Commands for the unused responder are being resent and loading down the
Another controller or timer could have triggered On/Off Outdoor Module.
Re-link On/Off Outdoor Module to the controller
Make sure a least one other INSTEON dual-band device is properly installed to bridge the two powerline phases.
INSTEON devices. All INSTEON devices act as INSTEON
Install a power line noise filter (#1626-10) to filter electrical noise and minimize signal attenuation
Unlink any unused responders from the controller. HINT: If you are using home automation software, you can easily check scene membership and eliminate unnecessary links.
Perform a factory reset. See Factory Reset
.
off On/Off Outdoor Module but On/Off Outdoor Module does not turn on when I send an ON command from
On/Off Outdoor Module is locked up
controlled by On/Off
If you have tried these solutions, reviewed this Owner’s Manual, and still cannot resolve an issue you are having with On/Off
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On/Off Outdoor Module may be Linked at its off state.
A surge or excessive noise on the powerline may have glitched it
The load may not be getting power
Outdoor Module, please call INSTEON Support Line at 866-243-8022.
Relink On/Off Outdoor Module to the controller, while the load is on. See Make On/Off Outdoor Module a Responder.
Unplug On/Off Outdoor Module for 10 seconds and then reinstall
Make sure the load’s built-in switch is in the on position
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Phase Bridge Detect Beacon/RF Range Test

On/Off Outdoor Module automatically bridges the electrical phases in your home (via communications with other dual-band devices on the “other phase”). This is only important in 2-phase homes with powerline-only INSTEON products or buildings with both 2- and 3- phase circuits. The phase bridge detect beacon can also be used as an RF range test to see if your devices are within communication range. You will need at least one other INSTEON dual-band device installed.
1) Quickly tap Set button four times
On/Off Outdoor Module will start beeping once per second LED will turn solid green
2) Check the LED behavior of other dual-band devices
Phase Bridge Detect Beacon
If the other dual-band device is blinking green, it is on the other phase:
Device provides a phase bridge to Micr o mod ul e
If the other dual-band device is blinking red, it is on the same phase:
Device does not provide a phase bridge to Micro module Relocate if necessary (and practical)
If the other dual-band device is not blinking:
Device is not within RF range of Micro module so it do es not prov id e a phase brid ge Relocate if necessary (and practical) or add an additional dual-band device
RF Range Test
RF range test: if LED is blinking:
Device is within RF communication range
RF range test: if LED is not blinking:
Device is not within RF communication range Relocate if necessary (and practical) or add an additional dual-band device
3) Tap Set button
On/Off Outdoor Module will stop beeping
Other device LEDs will stop blinking

Factory Reset

All settings, link s and scenes will be erased.
1) If you are using a controller to control On/Off Outdoor Module, be sure to unlink it from the controller
2) Unplug On/Off Outdoor Module
3) While pressing and holding Set button, plug On/Off Outdoor Module back in. Do not let go of set button.
On/Off Outdoor Module will begin to emit a long beep
Status LED will turn green
4) When long beep stops, release set button
Status LED will flash red and then turn green After a few seconds, load will turn on
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Certification and Warranty

Certification

This product has been thoroughly tested by ITS ETL SEMKO, a nationally recognized independent third-party testing laboratory. The North American ETL Listed mark signifies that the device has been tested to and has met the requirements of a widely recognized consensus of U.S. and Canadian device safety standards, that the manufacturing site has been audited, and that the manufacturer has agreed to a program of quarterly factory follow-up inspections to verify continued conformance.

FCC and Industry Canada Compliance Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
The digital circuitry of this device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interfer en c e will no t occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause such interference, which can be verified by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna of the device experiencing the interference
- Increase the distance between this device and the receiver
- Connect the device to an AC outlet on a circuit different from the one that supplies power to the receiver
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician WARNING: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to opera te the equipment.
ETL/UL Warning (Safety Warning) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not install this device to control a receptacle, a motor-operated appliance,
a fluorescent lighting fixture, or a transformer-supplied appliance. Gradateurs commandant une lampe a filament de tun gstene – afin de reduire le risqué de surchauffe et la possibilite d’endommagement a d’autres materiels, ne pas installer pour commander une prise, un appareil a moteur, une lampe fluorescente ou un appareil alimente par un transformateur.

Limited Warranty

Seller warrants to the original consumer purchaser of this product that, for a period of two years from the date of purchase, this pr od uct will be free from def ects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial conformity to the description of the product in this Owner’s Manual. This warranty shall not apply to defects or errors caused by misuse or neglect. If the product is found to be defective in material or workmanship, or if the product does not perform as warranted above during the warranty period, Seller will either repair it, replace it, or refund the purchase price, at its option, upon receipt of the product at the address below, postage prepaid, with proof of the date of purchase and an explanation of the defect or error. The repair, replacement, or refund that is provided for above shall be the full extent of Seller’s liability with respect to this product. For repair or replacement during the warranty period, call 800-762-7845 with the Mo del # and R evis i on # of th e device to receive an RMA# and send the product, along with all other required materials to:
INSTEON ATTN: Receiving 16542 Millikan Ave. Irvine, CA 92606-5027

Limitations

The above warranty is in lieu of and Seller disclaims all other warranties, whether oral or written, express or implied, including any warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranty, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, which may not be disclaimed or supplanted as provided above shall be limited to the two-year of the express warranty above. No other representation or claim of any nature by any person shall be binding upon Seller or modify the terms of the above warranty and disclaimer. Home automation devices have the risk of failure to operate, incorrect operation, or electrical or mechanical tampering. For optimal use, manually verify the device state. Any home automation device should be viewed as a convenience, but not as a sole method for controlling your home.
In no event shall Seller be liable for special, incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from possession or use of this device, including without limitation damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, personal injury, even if Seller knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of damages, in which case the above limitations and/or exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other legal rights that may vary from state to state.
Protected under U.S. and foreign patents (see www.insteon.com/patents) © Copyright 2013 INSTEON, 16542 Millikan Ave., Irvine, CA 92606, 866-243-8022, www.insteon.com
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