INSTEON®
LampLinc
INSTEON Lamp Dimmer
For models:
#2456D2 LampLinc Dimmer
#2456D3 LampLinc Dimmer
two prong
with ground pin
INSTEON LampLinc Dimmer User’s Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT INSTEON LAMPLINC DIMMER .....................................................................................................3
What is INSTEON?.................................................................................................................................... 3
Key LampLinc Dimmer Features...............................................................................................................3
HOW TO INSTALL LAMPLINC DIMMER.................................................................................................... 4
LampLinc Dimmer Installation Tips ...........................................................................................................4
Installing LampLinc Dimmer ...................................................................................................................... 5
HOW TO SET UP LAMPLINC DIMMER ......................................................................................................6
Linking LampLinc Dimmer to an INSTEON Controller .............................................................................. 6
Unlinking LampLinc Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller ......................................................................7
HOW TO SET UP ON-LEVELS AND RAMP RATES..................................................................................8
Setting the On-Level (Optional).................................................................................................................8
Setting the Ramp Rate and the On-Level (Optional) ................................................................................8
Creating an INSTEON Scene.................................................................................................................... 9
ADVANCED FEATURES OF LAMPLINC DIMMER..................................................................................10
Restoring Power to LampLinc Dimmer.................................................................................................... 10
Resetting LampLinc Dimmer to Its Factory Default Settings................................................................... 10
X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ...............................................................................................................11
Setting the X10 Primary Address ............................................................................................................11
Removing the X10 Primary Address ....................................................................................................... 11
Enabling or Disabling Local Control ........................................................................................................11
Setting the X10 On-Level for the X10 Primary Address..........................................................................11
Enabling X10 Resume Dim .....................................................................................................................12
Setting the X10 Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address ...................................................................... 12
ADVANCED X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS.......................................................................................... 13
Remotely Setting the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address.................................................................13
Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address .............................................................13
About X10 Scene Address Programming................................................................................................ 14
Remotely Setting an X10 Scene Address and On-Level ........................................................................14
Remotely Removing an X10 Scene Address ..........................................................................................14
Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for an X10 Scene Address.................................................................15
ABOUT INSTEON ......................................................................................................................................16
Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable........................................................................... 16
Further Enhancing Reliability ..................................................................................................................16
Using Smarthome’s Access Point to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network ................................................16
About INSTEON and X10........................................................................................................................ 17
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................18
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................20
LampLinc Dimmer Specifications ............................................................................................................ 20
Certification.............................................................................................................................................. 21
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................................................21
INSTEON LampLinc Dimmer User’s Guide
O
Outlet
ABOUT INSTEON LAMPLINC DIMMER
Congratulations on purchasing the INSTEON LampLinc Lamp Dimmer. Your new LampLinc Dimmer
allows you to dim and remotely control any lamp in your home at the touch of a button.
Pass-through
utlet
SET Button
Controlled
Status LED
What is INSTEON?
INSTEON is a simple, reliable, and affordable breakthrough in home control. Simple, because Plug-nTap™ setup is a breeze, and there are no wires to add – INSTEON uses existing powerline wiring as well
as radio-frequency for communication. Reliable, because every INSTEON device is a two-way repeater.
And affordable, not just because of low cost, but because INSTEON also works with legacy X10 devices.
An INSTEON home grows in value with every INSTEON device you add, making life more convenient,
safe and fun.
Key LampLinc Dimmer Features
• Setup is easy – LampLinc Dimmer installs in minutes
• Controls all standard incandescent lamps, up to 300 watts
• Dims lamps to 32 brightness levels
• Changes brightness at 32 ramp rates
• Responds to commands from X10 controllers
• Has a pass-through receptacle on the front so you don’t lose an outlet
• Shows INSTEON activity with a white status LED
• Stores setup state in memory, even while unplugged
• Warranted for two years
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HOW TO INSTALL LAMPLINC DIMMER
Caution
Read and understand these instructions before installing, and retain them for future reference.
LampLinc Dimmer 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. LampLinc Dimmer is
not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use LampLinc
Dimmer on non-approved powerlines may have hazardous consequences.
To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, use LampLinc Dimmer 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, DO NOT use LampLinc
Dimmer’s dimming capabilities or else use a non-dimming INSTEON module. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS
ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING AN INDUCTIVE LOAD.
LampLinc Dimmer Installation Tips
• Don’t plug LampLinc Dimmer into an outlet controlled by a switch, because if the switch is
inadvertently turned off, LampLinc Dimmer won’t have power.
• Don’t use LampLinc Dimmer to control low-voltage lighting, fluorescent lights, or motors. These are
inductive loads, which LampLinc Dimmer is not designed to control. Use a Smarthome
ApplianceLinc™ instead.
• Don’t plug LampLinc Dimmer into a filtered power strip or AC line filter.
• Be sure the lamp you want to control is working and that the manual switch on the lamp itself is in the
ON position.
• If the lamp being controlled by LampLinc Dimmer already has its own built in dimmer, turn that
dimmer to full on and allow LampLinc Dimmer to control the lamp’s brightness.
• Don’t stack LampLinc, ApplianceLinc, or PowerLinc™ modules together by plugging them into each
other. Stacked modules may overheat and stop functioning.
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Installing LampLinc Dimmer
1. For best INSTEON Network performance, be sure you have properly installed at least two Access
Points.
2. Plug LampLinc Dimmer into an unswitched wall receptacle. The white Status
LED on the side will illuminate steadily.
3. Plug the lamp you want to control into the controlled outlet on the bottom of
LampLinc Dimmer.
4. The lamp you plugged in will turn on. If the lamp does not turn on, turn it on
manually using the switch on the lamp itself.
5. You can use the pass-through outlet on the front of LampLinc Dimmer as you would an ordinary
uncontrolled wall outlet.
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HOW TO SET UP LAMPLINC DIMMER
Linking LampLinc Dimmer to an INSTEON Controller
1. Select your INSTEON Controller from the list below and follow the method shown to put it into
Linking Mode.
A. SwitchLinc™ Dimmer – Press and hold SwitchLinc Dimmer’s Paddle Top
for 10 seconds, then release. To confirm that it is in Linking Mode,
SwitchLinc Dimmer will flash the light that it is wired to once and begin
blinking the top LED in its LED Bar.
B. ControLinc™ Tabletop Controller – Choose the ON/OFF Button Pair you
want to use for controlling LampLinc Dimmer. Press and hold the ON
Button of the pair for 10 seconds. To confirm that it is in Linking Mode,
ControLinc’s Status LED will begin blinking.
C. KeypadLinc™ – Choose the ON Button you want to use for controlling
LampLinc Dimmer. Press and hold the ON Button for 10 seconds. To
confirm that it is in Linking Mode, KeypadLinc will flash the light that it is
wired to once and begin blinking the ON Button that you pushed.
D. Other INSTEON Controllers – See the INSTEON Controller’s User’s
Guide.
2. Press and hold the black SET Button on LampLinc Dimmer for 3 seconds. Both the lamp you are
controlling and LampLinc Dimmer’s Status LED will blink to confirm linking. Depending on the
INSTEON Controller, you have about 4 minutes to perform this step before Linking Mode times out
automatically.
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Unlinking LampLinc Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller
If you are no longer going to use a LampLinc Dimmer that has previously been linked to an INSTEON
Controller, it is very important that you unlink it, because otherwise the controller will retry any commands
intended for the unused module, thus slowing down your system.
1. Select your INSTEON Controller from the list below and follow the method shown to put it into
Unlinking Mode.
A. SwitchLinc Dimmer – Press and hold SwitchLinc Dimmer’s Paddle Top for
10 seconds TWICE. To confirm that it is in Unlinking Mode, SwitchLinc
Dimmer will flash the light that it is wired to once for each paddle press and
begin blinking the top LED in its LED Bar.
B. ControLinc™ Tabletop Controller – Press and hold the OFF Button of the
ON/OFF Button Pair you used for controlling LampLinc Dimmer for 10
seconds. To confirm that it is in Unlinking Mode, ControLinc’s Status LED will
begin blinking.
C. KeypadLinc™ – Press and hold for 10 seconds the Button you used for
controlling LampLinc Dimmer, then press and hold the same Button for 10
seconds again. To confirm that it is in Unlinking Mode, KeypadLinc will flash
the light that it is wired to once and begin blinking the ON Button that you
pushed.
D. Other INSTEON Controllers – See the INSTEON Controller’s User’s Guide.
2. Press and hold the black SET Button on LampLinc Dimmer for 3 seconds. Both the lamp you are
controlling and LampLinc Dimmer’s Status LED will blink to confirm unlinking. Depending on the
INSTEON Controller, you have about 4 minutes to perform this step before Unlinking Mode times out
automatically.
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HOW TO SET UP ON-LEVELS AND RAMP RATES
Setting the On-Level (Optional)
The On-Level is the brightness that the lamp you are controlling will go to when you turn it on using an
INSTEON Controller. The On-Level is adjustable from OFF to 100% brightness. The default is 100%.
Skip this section if you will be setting the Ramp Rate.
1. Using the ON/OFF Button Pair that you already linked LampLinc Dimmer to, set the INSTEON
Controller to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the ON Button of the pair for 10 seconds.
2. Using the BRIGHT or DIM Buttons on the INSTEON Controller, adjust the brightness of the lamp
you are controlling to the desired On-Level and tap the SET Button on LampLinc Dimmer ONCE.
3. Press and hold the black SET Button on LampLinc Dimmer for 3 seconds. Both the lamp you are
controlling and LampLinc Dimmer’s Status LED will blink to confirm the On-Level setting.
Setting the Ramp Rate and the On-Level (Optional)
The Ramp Rate sets the time it will take for the lamp you are controlling to go from OFF to the On-Level
brightness, or from the On-Level brightness to OFF. This time is adjustable from 0.1 to 9 seconds to
ramp between full-ON and full-OFF. The default is 0.5 second.
1. Using the ON/OFF Button Pair that you already linked LampLinc Dimmer to, set the INSTEON
Controller to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the ON Button of the pair for 10 seconds.
2. Use the BRIGHT or DIM Buttons on the INSTEON Controller to adjust the Ramp Rate of the lamp
Approximate
Brightness
Level
90-100% 0.1
77-87% 0.2
65-74% 0.3
52-61% 0.5
39-48% 2.0
26-35% 4.5
13-23% 6.5
1-10% 8.5
0% 9.0
you are controlling. Adjust the Ramp Rate to be faster by pressing the BRIGHT Button, or adjust it to
be slower by pressing the DIM Button. The table below gives the approximate relationship between
brightness and Ramp Rate.
3. Tap the SET Button on LampLinc Dimmer TWICE. Both the lamp you are controlling and LampLinc
Dimmer’s Status LED will blink to confirm the Ramp Rate setting.
Ramp
Rate in
Seconds
NOTE
If the lamp is ramping to
less than full brightness,
then the time it will take
will be proportionately
less. For instance, if the
lamp is going to half
brightness, the time it will
take for a given Ramp
Rate will be halved.
4. Using the BRIGHT or DIM Buttons on the INSTEON Controller, adjust the brightness of the lamp
you are controlling to the desired On-Level and tap the SET Button on LampLinc Dimmer ONCE.
5. Press and hold the black SET Button on LampLinc Dimmer for 3 Seconds. Both the lamp you are
controlling and LampLinc Dimmer’s Status LED will blink to confirm the On-Level setting.
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Creating an INSTEON Scene
INSTEON Scenes let you activate dramatic lighting moods with the press of just one button. INSTEON
Scenes are very easy to set up – just link more than one INSTEON module to an ON/OFF Button Pair on
an INSTEON Controller. Then, when you press either the ON or the OFF Button on the INSTEON
Controller, all of the INSTEON modules linked in the scene will respond as a group. You can link multiple
LampLinc Dimmers or other INSTEON modules to multiple INSTEON Controllers.
To add an additional LampLinc Dimmer to a scene controlled by an ON/OFF Button Pair on an INSTEON
Controller, simply follow the same procedure that you used for linking the first LampLinc Dimmer. See
Linking LampLinc Dimmer to an INSTEON Controller, above. To adjust the On-Level by itself, see
Setting the On-Level (Optional), or to adjust both the Ramp Rate and the On-Level, see Setting the Ramp
Rate and the On-Level (Optional). To remove a LampLinc dimmer from a scene, see Unlinking LampLinc
Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller.
TIP
With some INSTEON Controllers, you can avoid having to hold a button down for 10 seconds for each
setup step by placing the Controller in Scene Setup Mode, also called Multilink Mode. Refer to your
INSTEON Controller’s User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to set it to Scene Setup Mode.
The following will work for a Smarthome ControLinc™ Tabletop Controller.
1. Set the ControLinc to Scene Setup Mode for the ON/OFF Button Pair you want to use for
controlling the scene by pressing and holding the ON Button of the pair for 10 seconds, then
tapping the same ON Button again. ControLinc’s Status LED will blink slowly.
2. Press and hold the black SET Button on LampLinc Dimmer for 3 seconds. The lamp you are
controlling will blink to confirm linking. ControLinc will beep to confirm linking, and its Status LED
will continue to blink slowly.
3. If you want to adjust the Ramp Rate or the On-Level, you can do so by following the steps above
in the sections Setting the On-Level (Optional), or Setting the Ramp Rate and the On-Level
(Optional), but without pressing ControLinc’s ON Button for 10 seconds.
4. Continue Steps 2 and 3 for any additional INSTEON modules you want to link to the scene.
5. When you are finished linking INSTEON modules to the desired ON/OFF Button, complete Scene
Setup by pressing the ON Button. ControLinc’s Status LED will stop blinking and remain steadily
on. You have about 4 minutes of inactivity before Scene Setup Mode times out automatically.
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ADVANCED FEATURES OF LAMPLINC DIMMER
Restoring Power to LampLinc Dimmer
LampLinc Dimmer stores all of its settings in memory, even when unplugged. In the event of a power
loss, LampLinc Dimmer will automatically return the lamp being controlled to the brightness level it had
before the power was interrupted. Similarly, if LampLinc Dimmer is plugged into an outlet controlled by a
wall switch and you turn the switch off, LampLinc Dimmer will turn the lamp back on to its prior brightness
when you turn the wall switch back on.
Resetting LampLinc Dimmer to Its Factory Default Settings
The factory reset procedure can be used to clear LampLinc Dimmer’s memory and restore its factory
default settings. This procedure will clear the unit of all INSTEON Links, and any programmed On-Levels,
Ramp Rates, X10 Primary Address, or X10 Scene Addresses.
1. Before resetting a LampLinc Dimmer that has been linked to an INSTEON Controller, be sure to
unlink it from the Controller first. See Unlinking LampLinc Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller,
above.
2. Unplug LampLinc Dimmer for about 10 seconds.
3. While holding down the black SET Button on LampLinc Dimmer, plug LampLinc Dimmer back in.
4. After plugging LampLinc Dimmer back in, continue to hold down the black SET Button for 3 seconds.
5. Release the black SET Button.
6. After several seconds, LampLinc Dimmer’s Status LED will turn on and the lamp you plugged in will
come on to full brightness, indicating that the factory reset is complete. LampLinc Dimmer is now
reset to all the default settings and ready for fresh programming and use.
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X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
LampLinc Dimmer is backward-compatible with X10, meaning that it can respond to X10 commands from
an X10 Controller. However, to operate LampLinc Dimmer in X10 mode, you must first set up an
X10 Primary Address. As It ships from the factory, or after a factory reset procedure, LampLinc Dimmer
will have no X10 Primary Address set up.
Setting the X10 Primary Address
You must do this before LampLinc Dimmer will respond to X10 commands. You can use any of the
256 possible X10 addresses for the X10 Primary Address.
1. Press and hold the black SET Button on LampLinc Dimmer for 3 seconds. The white Status LED will
begin flashing and the lamp you are controlling will blink to confirm that you are setting up an X10
Primary Address.
2. Use an X10 Controller to send an X10 ON command THREE TIMES (e.g. A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON).
You have about 30 seconds to perform this step before setup mode expires. (NOTE: If you send an
X10 OFF command during this step, Local Control will be disabled. See the next section for an
explanation.)
3. Once LampLinc Dimmer has received the X10 Address and X10 ON or X10 OFF THREE TIMES, the
Status LED on LampLinc Dimmer will stop flashing and the X10 Primary Address will be set.
Removing the X10 Primary Address
1. Press and hold the black SET Button on LampLinc Dimmer for 3 seconds. The white Status LED will
begin flashing and the lamp you are controlling will blink to confirm that you are setting up an X10
Primary Address.
2. Press and hold the black SET Button on LampLinc Dimmer for 3 seconds again and send any X10
address THREE TIMES (e.g. A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON). The white Status LED will stop flashing and the
lamp you are controlling will blink again to confirm that you have removed the X10 Primary Address.
Enabling or Disabling Local Control
Local Control allows you to manually turn on the lamp you plugged into LampLinc Dimmer by using the
switch on the lamp itself, without sending a command from an X10 or INSTEON Controller. By default,
Local Control is enabled. You can disable Local Control by setting the X10 Primary Address using an
X10 OFF command in Step 2 above. Remember that if the switch on the lamp itself is turned off,
LampLinc Dimmer will not be able to control the lamp.
Setting the X10 On-Level for the X10 Primary Address
The X10 On-Level is the brightness that the lamp you are controlling will go to when you turn it on using
an X10 Controller. The X10 On-Level can be adjusted from OFF to 100% brightness. The default is
100%
1. Using the BRIGHT, DIM, ON, or OFF Buttons on any Controller, adjust the brightness of the lamp
you are controlling to the desired On-Level.
2. Tap the SET Button on LampLinc Dimmer ONCE. The lamp you are controlling will blink to confirm
the X10 On-Level setting.
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Enabling X10 Resume Dim
If X10 Resume Dim is enabled, LampLinc Dimmer will remember the last brightness level to which it was
set. Then, when an X10 ON command is received from an X10 Controller, the lamp will go to the
remembered brightness, rather than to the X10 On-Level.
To enable X10 Resume Dim, set up an X10 Primary Address On-Level of OFF (or zero). To disable X10
Resume Dim, set up an X10 Primary Address On-Level of anything but OFF.
See the section Setting the X10 On-Level for the X10 Primary Address, above, for instructions (briefly, set
the brightness, then tap the SET Button).
Setting the X10 Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address
The X10 Ramp Rate sets the time it will take for the lamp you are controlling to go from OFF to the X10
On-Level brightness, or from the X10 On-Level brightness to OFF, when LampLinc Dimmer receives an
X10 ON or X10 OFF command. This time is adjustable from 0.1 to 9 seconds to ramp between full-ON
and full-OFF. The default is 0.1 second.
3. Use the BRIGHT or DIM Buttons on any Controller to adjust the X10 Ramp Rate of the lamp you are
controlling. Adjust the X10 Ramp Rate to be faster by pressing the BRIGHT Button, or adjust it to be
slower by pressing the DIM Button. The table below gives the approximate relationship between
brightness and Ramp Rate.
Approximate
Brightness
Level
90-100% 0.1
77-87% 0.2
65-74% 0.3
52-61% 0.5
39-48% 2.0
26-35% 4.5
13-23% 6.5
1-10% 8.5
0% 9.0
4. Tap the SET Button on LampLinc Dimmer TWICE. The lamp you are controlling will blink to confirm
the X10 Ramp Rate setting.
When adjusting LampLinc Dimmer’s Ramp Rate using an INSTEON Controller, the INSTEON
setting will override any previous X10 Ramp Rate set up for the X10 Primary Address. If you need
separate Ramp Rates for INSTEON and X10, simply set up an additional X10 address, known as
an X10 Scene Address, then set the desired X10 Ramp Rate for that X10 Scene Address. Each
X10 Address can have its own X10 On-Level and X10 Ramp Rate. For detailed instructions on
programming these additional X10 Scene Addresses, please refer to the next section,
ADVANCED X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS.
Ramp
Rate in
Seconds
NOTE
If the lamp is ramping to
less than full brightness,
then the time it will take
will be proportionately
less. For instance, if the
lamp is going to half
brightness, the time it will
take for a given Ramp
Rate will be halved.
NOTE
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ADVANCED X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
You can remotely set up X10 Scene Addresses as well as On-Levels and Ramp Rates using an X10
Controller capable of sending an X10 address (house code and unit code) without sending X10 ON or
OFF commands. The following procedures will not work with a transmitter that sends the X10 address
and an X10 command together. X10 Controllers in which one button is pressed to turn an X10 device on
or off WILL NOT WORK.
These procedures all begin by sending the same sequence of five X10 addresses, called the CLEAR
Sequence. After you send the CLEAR Sequence, you have about 4 minutes to finish the procedure
before automatic timeout.
Remotely Setting the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address
The On-Level you set using this method will take effect immediately for the X10 Primary Address, but this
On-Level will not take effect for INSTEON until you link (or re-link) LampLinc Dimmer with an INSTEON
Controller. Setting the INSTEON On-Level using an INSTEON Controller will not affect this X10 Ramp
Rate.
1. Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:
O16 N16 M16 P16 M16
2. Send the X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code).
3. Set the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address by adjusting LampLinc Dimmer’s brightness using any
Controller. If you skip this step, the current On-Level will be used.
4. Send the following X10 Address sequence to lock in the new On-Level:
P16 N16 M16 O16 M16
5. LampLinc Dimmer will flash the lamp it is controlling and blink its Status LED, indicating that the OnLevel has been set for the X10 Primary Address.
Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for the X10 Primary Address
If you use this method for setting the Ramp Rate, you can achieve Ramp Rates ranging from 0.1 second
to 9 minutes. If you use the manual method in the section HOW TO SET UP ON-LEVELS AND RAMP
RATES above, you can only achieve Ramp Rates ranging from 0.1 second to 9 seconds.
The Ramp Rate you set using this method will take effect immediately for the X10 Primary Address, but
this Ramp Rate will not take effect for INSTEON until you link (or re-link) LampLinc Dimmer with an
INSTEON Controller. If you also set the INSTEON Ramp Rate using an INSTEON Controller, that new
INSTEON Ramp Rate will replace this one.
1. Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:
O16 N16 M16 P16 M16
2. Send the X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code).
3. Use any Controller to adjust LampLinc Dimmer’s brightness so it corresponds to the Ramp Rate you
want in the table below. Brighter is faster.
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Bright-
ness
Level
100% 0.1 65% 26 29% 2.5
97% 0.2 61% 28 26% 3.0
94% 0.3 58% 30 23% 3.5
90% 0.5 55% 32 19% 4.0
87% 2.0 52% 34 16% 4.5
84% 4.5 48% 38 13% 5
81% 6.5 45% 43 10% 6
77% 8.5 42% 47 6% 7
74% 19.0 39% 60 3% 8
71% 21.5 35% 90 0% 9
68% 23.5 32% 120
4. Send the following X10 Address sequence to lock in the new Ramp Rate:
5. LampLinc Dimmer will flash the lamp it is controlling and blink its Status LED, indicating that the
Ramp Rate has been set for the X10 Primary Address.
Ramp
Rate in
Seconds
O16 P16 N16 M16 O16
Bright-
ness
Level
Ramp
Rate in
Seconds
Bright-
ness
Level
Ramp
Rate in
Minutes
About X10 Scene Address Programming
LampLinc Dimmer can be a member of up to 255 X10 Scenes. An X10 Scene Address is just another
X10 address like the X10 Primary Address. When an X10 ON command is sent to an X10 Scene
Address, every X10 Scene-enabled module with that X10 Scene Address will turn on to its independent
On-Level at its independent Ramp Rate. Sending an X10 OFF command to an X10 Scene Address will
turn off all modules that are members of that X10 Scene, each at its independent Ramp Rate. X10
Scene-enabled modules will react to DIM and BRIGHT commands after the X10 Scene Address is sent.
However, they will ignore ALL ON and ALL OFF commands for the X10 Scene Address.
Remotely Setting an X10 Scene Address and On-Level
1. Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:
O16 N16 M16 P16 M16
2. Set the On-Level for the X10 Scene Address by adjusting LampLinc Dimmer’s brightness using any
controller. If you skip this step, the current On-Level will be used. A scene can trigger LampLinc
Dimmer to go off by setting the On-Level to 0%.
3. Send the following X10 Address sequence:
M16 N16 O16 P16
4. Send the desired X10 Scene Address (house code and unit code) to lock in the new On-Level and
X10 Scene Address.
5. LampLinc Dimmer will flash the lamp it is controlling and blink its Status LED, indicating that the X10
Scene Address and On-Level have been set up.
Remotely Removing an X10 Scene Address
1. Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:
O16 N16 M16 P16 M16
2. Send LampLinc Dimmer’s X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code).
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3. Send an X10 ON or OFF command.
4. Send the following X10 Address sequence:
O16 P16 M16 N16
5. Send the X10 Scene Address (house code and unit code) that is to be removed.
6. LampLinc Dimmer will flash the lamp it is controlling and blink its Status LED, indicating that the X10
Scene Address has been removed.
Remotely Setting the Ramp Rate for an X10 Scene Address
The Ramp Rate of each module in each X10 Scene is adjustable. If this setting is not adjusted, LampLinc
Dimmer will use the Ramp Rate for its X10 Primary Address.
1. Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:
O16 N16 M16 P16 M16
2. Send LampLinc Dimmer's X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code).
3. Use any controller to adjust LampLinc Dimmer’s brightness so it corresponds to the Ramp Rate you
want in the table below. Brighter is faster.
Bright-
ness
Level
100% 0.1 65% 26 29% 2.5
97% 0.2 61% 28 26% 3.0
94% 0.3 58% 30 23% 3.5
90% 0.5 55% 32 19% 4.0
87% 2.0 52% 34 16% 4.5
84% 4.5 48% 38 13% 5
81% 6.5 45% 43 10% 6
77% 8.5 42% 47 6% 7
74% 19.0 39% 60 3% 8
71% 21.5 35% 90 0% 9
68% 23.5 32% 120
4. Send the following X10 Address sequence:
5. Send the X10 Scene Address (house code and unit code).
6. LampLinc Dimmer will flash the lamp it is controlling and blink its Status LED, indicating that the new
Ramp Rate has been set for the X10 Scene Address.
Ramp
Rate in
Seconds
N16 O16 P16 M16
Bright-
ness
Level
Ramp
Rate in
Seconds
Bright-
ness
Level
Ramp
Rate in
Minutes
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INSTEON LampLinc Dimmer User’s Guide
ABOUT INSTEON
Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable
INSTEON messages travel throughout the home via Powerline Carrier (PLC) signals on the existing
house wiring, and also via wireless Radio Frequency (RF). As the messages make their way to
INSTEON devices being controlled, they are picked up and retransmitted by all other INSTEON devices
along the way. This method of communicating, called a mesh network, is very reliable because each
additional INSTEON device helps to support the overall network.
To further ensure reliability, every INSTEON device confirms that it has received a command. If an
INSTEON Controller does not receive this confirmation, it will automatically retransmit the command up to
five times.
Further Enhancing Reliability
As signals travel via the powerline or RF throughout the home, they naturally become
weaker the farther they travel. The best way to overcome signals getting weaker is to
increase the coverage of the mesh network by introducing more INSTEON devices.
It is possible that some audio-video products, computers, power strips or other electrical
equipment may attenuate INSTEON signals on the powerline. You can temporarily
unplug suspected devices to test whether the INSTEON signal improves. If it does, then
you can plug in filters available from Smarthome that will permanently fix the problem.
Using Smarthome’s Access Points to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network
Access Points are ideal for improving signal strength and network coverage throughout your home. In
addition, two Access Points provide a wireless path for INSTEON signals to travel between the two
separate electrical circuits, called powerline phases, found in most homes. Without a reliable method for
coupling opposite powerline phases, some parts of your home may receive INSTEON signals
intermittently. With at least one Access Point plugged into one of the powerline phases, and at least one
more plugged into the opposite powerline phase, INSTEON powerline signals will be strong everywhere
in your home.
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INSTEON LampLinc Dimmer User’s Guide
About INSTEON and X10
Possible BoosterLinc Interference with INSTEON
If you have installed older Smarthome Plug-In BoosterLinc™ X10 Signal Boosters or certain other
BoosterLinc-enabled products, the older BoosterLinc technology may interfere with INSTEON
communications.
Plug-In BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, Smarthome #4827, shipped after February 1, 2005, with V3.0
or later firmware, are fully compatible with INSTEON.
The following Plug-In BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters use older firmware that may cause interference
with INSTEON:
• White BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, #4827, shipped before February 1, 2005, with.5 or earlier
firmware
• All Gray BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, #4827
Try unplugging the older BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters to see if this helps with INSTEON interference.
If it does, please call 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846) for help with replacing your older BoosterLinc
X10 Signal Boosters with newer INSTEON-compatible ones.
The following pre-INSTEON SmartHome products have BoosterLinc technology that you can turn on or
turn off when you set the X10 Address for the product. If turned on, the BoosterLinc technology may
interfere with INSTEON.
• KeypadLinc™ 6 with
Integrated Dimmer,
#12073W, #12073WB
and #12073WW
• SwitchLinc™ Relay 2-Way,
#23883 and #23883T
• ToggleLinc™ 2-Way Dimmer,
#23890, and Switch, #23893
If you have any of these products and the BoosterLinc feature is turned on, please consult your User’s
Guide or call 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846) for help with turning it off. You may then wish to install
newer INSTEON BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, which Smarthome can help you with.
INSTEON’s Effect on X10
If your existing X10 devices seem to be working less reliably after installing INSTEON devices, remember
that INSTEON devices can absorb X10 signals just as X10 devices do, and that INSTEON devices do not
repeat X10 signals. Installing INSTEON-compatible BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, Smarthome
#4827, or a Access Point, #2443, can increase X10 signal levels.
To disable BoosterLinc X10 Signal
Amplification on these products:
1. Press and hold the SET Button.
2. Send the X10 Primary Address.
3. Send an X10 OFF command.
You can send an X10 ON command in
Step 3 to re-enable the BoosterLinc
feature.
NOTE
Please call 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846) if you have any questions or would like more help.
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INSTEON LampLinc Dimmer User’s Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The Status LED on my
LampLinc Dimmer is not
turning on at all.
My lamp is not being
controlled after I’ve
linked LampLinc Dimmer
to a Controller.
My LampLinc Dimmer is
not receiving signals
from INSTEON or X10
Controllers.
My LampLinc Dimmer is
not linking or responding
to an INSTEON
Controller.
The lamp does not
appear to turn on or off
when a signal is sent.
The lamp does not come
on when I manually
activate the lamp’s
switch.
The load is buzzing
when on or dim.
The lamp turned on by
itself.
I’m having difficulty
performing advanced
X10 programming
My lamp only turns off
even if I press the ON
Button on my INSTEON
Controller, but I can
brighten and dim it.
LampLinc Dimmer is not
getting power.
Your lamp is not getting
power.
The LampLinc Dimmer and
the Controller are on opposite
powerline phases.
LampLinc Dimmer is plugged
into a power strip.
Other modules are loading
down the signal.
The INSTEON signal may be
too weak.
The Ramp Rate may be set
too slow.
The Local Control feature
may be set to off (during X10
Primary Address setting).
The dimming component
inside LampLinc Dimmer
“chops” the powerline sine
wave to reduce the power.
Another Controller, a timer, or
stray X10 signals triggered
LampLinc Dimmer.
The X10 “MNOP” house and
unit codes were sent in the
wrong order.
The On-Level may be set to
fully-off or very dim.
Make sure LampLinc Dimmer is not plugged into a
switched outlet that is turned off.
Make sure your lamp is plugged into the outlet labeled
Controlled at the bottom of LampLinc Dimmer.
Make sure the lamp’s switch is in the ON position.
Make sure two Access Points are properly installed to
bridge the two powerline phases.
Powerline signals can’t travel through power filters.
Plugging LampLinc Dimmer directly into a wall outlet
works best.
Move LampLinc Dimmer, the other modules, or the
Controller to another outlet.
Add new INSTEON devices or move around existing
INSTEON devices. All INSTEON devices act as
INSTEON Network repeaters.
Make sure you are not experiencing interference with
older X10 BoosterLinc technology. Upgrade to
INSTEON BoosterLincs.
Try linking your LampLinc Dimmer to your INSTEON
Controller with both of them plugged into the same
outlet. Once linked, move them to the desired locations.
Set a shorter Ramp Rate.
Re-set the X10 Primary Address by sending the house
and unit code followed by an X10 ON command.
The bulb filaments are vibrating. Use rough-service,
130-volt, or appliance grade bulbs to reduce the noise.
Run LampLinc dimmer in the “full-on” mode or switch to
a non-dimming ApplianceLinc.
Check scene membership and remove any unwanted
links from LampLinc Dimmer, or perform a Factory
Reset to clear it.
Install a powerline signal blocker in your home to keep
X10 signals from neighboring homes from interfering.
Consider not using LampLinc Dimmer in X10 mode.
If the above doesn’t work, perform a Factory Reset.
Don’t hold down the buttons on your X10 controller too
long, to avoid duplicate codes being sent.
Re-link LampLinc Dimmer at a brighter On-Level.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution
When I try to turn on my
lamp, it turns on, then
back off.
My lamp doesn’t always
respond to my INSTEON
Controller.
When I press a button on
my INSTEON Controller,
it takes a long time for
my LampLinc Dimmer to
respond.
When I tap the SET
Button on my LampLinc
Dimmer, the lamp I am
controlling flashes.
My LampLinc Dimmer
doesn’t respond to X10
address A1 when I first
set it up.
I can’t get my LampLinc
Dimmer to change its
INSTEON Ramp Rate.
LampLinc Dimmer is
locked up.
My two-prong LampLinc
Dimmer does not fit in
my wall outlet.
INSTEON LampLinc Dimmer User’s Guide
LampLinc Dimmer may be
set up with an INSTEON OnLevel at a high brightness
and an X10 Primary or Scene
Address On-Level at a low
brightness.
The INSTEON Controller
may have been reset without
first unlinking LampLinc
Dimmer from it.
You may have removed an
INSTEON Device that your
INSTEON Controller is trying
to operate. The INSTEON
Controller is re-trying the
missing INSTEON Device.
Tapping the SET Button sets
the current brightness as the
X10 Primary Address OnLevel. The lamp flashes to
acknowledge the X10 OnLevel setting.
Unlike previous X10-only
LampLincs, LampLinc
Dimmer does not have an
X10 Primary Address set up
at the factory.
You didn’t set the On-Level
after setting the Ramp Rate.
You double-pressed the SET
Button too quickly or too
slowly.
A surge or excessive noise
on the powerline may have
glitched it.
The polarized prongs are not
compatible with older AC
outlets.
Remove the X10 Primary Address or X10 Scene
Address from LampLinc Dimmer.
Remove the X10 Address from the button on your
INSTEON Controller so it doesn’t send both INSTEON
and X10 commands.
Re-link LampLinc Dimmer to the INSTEON Controller.
Unlink the missing INSTEON Device(s) by following the
directions in your INSTEON Controller’s User’s Guide.
If you do this inadvertently, set the X10 Primary Address
On-Level brightness to whatever you want using any
Controller, then tap the SET Button again.
If you are not using LampLinc Dimmer in X10 mode, this
setting will be ignored.
Set up an X10 Primary Address by following the
instructions in the section X10 PROGRAMMING
OPTIONS.
Try again, following the instructions in the section
Setting the Ramp Rate and the On-Level (Optional).
Unplug LampLinc Dimmer for 10 seconds and reinstall.
If the above doesn’t work, perform a Factory Reset.
LampLinc Dimmer’s prongs are polarized so that it may
only be inserted one way into a receptacle. If your
home’s outlets are over 40 years old, replacing the outlet
with a modern one will allow LampLinc Dimmer and
many other modern devices to be used safely. DO NOT
defeat this safety feature.
If you have tried these solutions, reviewed this User’s Guide, and still cannot resolve an issue you’re
having with LampLinc Dimmer, please:
• Call: Tech. Support @ 1-800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846).
• Contact Us Online: http://www.smarthome.com/contactus.html
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INSTEON LampLinc Dimmer User’s Guide
SPECIFICATIONS
LampLinc Dimmer Specifications
General
Smarthome Product Number 2456D2, INSTEON LampLinc Lamp Dimmer, 2-prong
Warranty 2 years
Operation
Status LED White
On-Levels 32
Ramp Rate
(full-ON to full-OFF)
Local Control Load sensing (can be disabled)
Setup Memory Non-volatile EEPROM
INSTEON Features
INSTEON Addresses 1 hard-coded out of 16,777,216 possible
INSTEON Links 417 out of 16,777,216 possible
INSTEON Powerline Frequency 131.65 KHz
INSTEON Minimum Transmit Level 3.2 Vpp into 5 Ohms
INSTEON Minimum Receive Level 1 mVpp nominal
INSTEON Messages Repeated Yes
X10 Features
X10 Primary Address 1 optional (comes unassigned)
X10 Scene Addresses 255 possible
X10 Status Response Supported
X10 Resume Dim Supported (by setting X10 Primary Address On-Level to zero)
X10 Powerline Frequency 120 KHz
X10 Minimum Transmit Level 3.2 Vpp into 5 Ohms
X10 Minimum Receive Level 10 mVpp nominal
X10 Messages Repeated No
Mechanical
Operating Conditions Indoors, 32 to 122°F, up to 85% relative humidity
Dimensions 4.0” H x 2.5” W x 1.5” D
Weight 5 oz
Electrical
Supply Voltage 120 Volts AC +/- 10%, 60 Hertz, single phase
Surge Protection MOV rated for 150 Volts
Power Plug 3-pin grounded (2456D3), 2-pin polarized (2456D2)
Pass-through Outlet 3-pin grounded (2456D3), 2-pin polarized (2456D2)
Controlled Outlet 3-pin grounded (2456D3), 2-pin polarized (2456D2)
Load Types Plug-in incandescent lighting devices
Maximum Load 300 Watts
Minimum Load 25 watts (for Local Control load sensing)
Certification Safety tested for use in USA and Canada (ETL #3017581)
2456D3, INSTEON LampLinc Lamp Dimmer, 3-prong
0.125 to 9 seconds if programmed locally,
0.125 seconds to 9 minutes if programmed remotely
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INSTEON LampLinc Dimmer User’s Guide
Certification
LampLinc Dimmer 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 product has been tested to and has met the requirements of a
widely recognized consensus of U.S and Canadian product 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.
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 product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in
substantial conformity to the description of the product in this User’s Guide. 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 Smarthome
customer service to receive an RA# (return authorization number), properly package the product (with the
RA# clearly printed on the outside of the package) and send the product, along with all other required
materials, to:
Smarthome, Inc.
ATTN: Receiving Dept.
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 and 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 one-year period 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. In no event shall seller be liable for
special, incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from the possession or use of this product,
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.
INSTEON, Plug-n-Tap, ControLinc, TesterLinc, LampLinc, ToggleLinc, BoosterLinc, ApplianceLinc, KeypadLinc, FilterLinc,
ProbeLinc, SwitchLinc, TempLinc, IR Linc and SmarthomeLive are trademarks of Smarthome, Inc. INSTEON networking
technology is covered by pending U.S. and foreign patents.
© Copyright 2005 Smarthome, Inc., 16542 Millikan Ave., Irvine, CA 92606-5027,
800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846), www.smarthome.com
Rev 06-25-2009
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