INSTEON SwitchLinc 2476ST Owner's Manual

SwitchLinc™ Timer

INSTEON® Countdown Wall Switch Timer (Non­Dimming)

Model : 2476ST

SwitchLinc Timer Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT SWITCHLINC TIMER...................................................................................................................... 3

Key SwitchLinc Timer Features................................................................................................................. 3

What is Included with SwitchLinc Timer....................................................................................................3

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

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

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

Preparing to Install SwitchLinc Timer ........................................................................................................ 4

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

Installing SwitchLinc Timer........................................................................................................................6

Installing SwitchLinc Timer in a Multi-Way Circuit..................................................................................... 7

USING SWITCHLINC TIMER.....................................................................................................................12

Using the Paddle ..................................................................................................................................... 12

Using the Air Gap .................................................................................................................................... 12

CONTROLLING INSTEON RESPONDERS FROM SWITCHLINC TIMER............................................... 13

Linking SwitchLinc Timer to an INSTEON Responder............................................................................ 13

Unlinking an INSTEON Responder from SwitchLinc Timer .................................................................... 13

CONTROLLING SWITCHLINC TIMER FROM AN INSTEON CONTROLLER.........................................14

Linking an INSTEON Controller to SwitchLinc Timer.............................................................................. 14

Unlinking SwitchLinc Timer from an INSTEON Controller ...................................................................... 14

CREATING INSTEON SCENES ................................................................................................................14

ADVANCED FEATURES ........................................................................................................................... 15

Multi-Linking and Multi-Unlinking............................................................................................................. 15

Cross-Linking INSTEON Devices............................................................................................................16

Disabling/Enabling the One-Minute Warning .......................................................................................... 17

Dimming/Brightening the Status LED...................................................................................................... 17

Restoring Power to SwitchLinc Timer .....................................................................................................17

Resetting SwitchLinc Timer to its Factory Default Settings.....................................................................18

X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 18

Setting the X10 Address.......................................................................................................................... 18

Removing the X10 Address..................................................................................................................... 18

COLOR OPTIONS FOR SWITCHLINC TIMER ......................................................................................... 19

Changing the Paddle and LED Colors ....................................................................................................19

ABOUT INSTEON ......................................................................................................................................20

Using Dual-Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your Network.............................................................20

Important Note about INSTEON Networks; Split Single-Phase vs. 3-Phase Installation .......................20

Further Enhancing Reliability ..................................................................................................................21

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ...................................................................................................................... 21

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................21

SPECIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATION, AND WARRANTY ........................................................................ 23

Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................23

Certification.............................................................................................................................................. 23

Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................................................23

SwitchLinc Timer Owner’s Manual

ABOUT SWITCHLINC TIMER

SwitchLinc Timer presents you with an elegant and stylish way to control a wired-in light in your home at
the touch of a button. Its internal timer counts down 15 minutes (or an hour for each subsequent tap of
the paddle top) to turn itself off automatically. Send commands from a Controller to activate the load and
its programmed timer. Or use SwitchLinc to remotely control other INSTEON devices.

Status LED &

brightness indicator

Paddle top
(On/Bright)

Trim frame

Paddle bottom

(Off/Dim)

Wallplate

(sold separately)

Set button (push)

Air gap (pull)

Key SwitchLinc Timer Features

• Once installed, setup is easy – Links to other INSTEON devices in minutes

• Controls standard, wired-in incandescent lighting and inductive loads up to 480 Watts, 15 Amps

•

Local timer can be set for 15 minutes and increased in increments of one hour

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

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

• LED bar shows provides a gentle nightlight when the load is off

• Paddle and trim frame colors are changeable to almond, black, brown, gray, ivory, light almond, or

white with optional kits

• White LED bar color is changeable to amber, blue, green, red, or frosted white with optional kits

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

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

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

• Two-year warranty

What is Included with SwitchLinc Timer

• SwitchLinc Timer – INSTEON Countdown Wall Switch Timer (Non-Dimming)

• 2 x Mounting screws

• 3 x Wire nuts

• Quick-Start Guide

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WHAT IS INSTEON?

Since its inception in 2005, INSTEON has become a best-selling home-control networking technology,
offering more reliability and flexibility than any other home management system on the market. INSTEON
systems are simple, reliable, and affordable. Simple, because each device takes mere minutes to install.
Reliable, because every INSTEON device works as a network repeater, ensuring your commands will not
be lost. Affordable, because INSTEON can be integrated into any number of devices easily and at a very
low cost. An INSTEON home grows in value with each added INSTEON device, making life more
convenient, safe, and fun.

How Does INSTEON Work?

What makes INSTEON the most reliable home automation network is its dual-mesh network. INSTEON
devices use both radio frequency (RF) signals and the home’s existing wiring to talk to each other. In an
INSTEON network, every INSTEON device also acts as a repeater, receiving and sending every
message to all other devices in the network. So by integrating more INSTEON devices you will strengthen
the network and ensure no commands will be lost.

No central controller or networking setup is required with an INSTEON network. Simply install your
devices and then use a series of button presses or taps to Link your devices together. Throughout this
Owner’s Manual, you may see the terms “Controller” or “Responder”. These generic INSTEON terms
refer to the components of an INSTEON scene, and are used on a scene-by-scene basis.

• Controller – sends INSTEON commands to other devices

• Responder – reacts to commands sent out by another INSTEON device

An INSTEON device may act as a Controller, Responder, or sometimes both.

INSTEON networks are also extremely secure. Each INSTEON device is assigned a unique INSTEON
ID, so unless neighbors or would-be hackers have access to your particular device’s INSTEON ID, they
won’t be able to control your home, even if they are using similar products.

INSTALLATION

Tools You Will Need

• Screwdrivers (both Flathead and Phillips)

• Voltage tester

• Wire cutter / stripper

Preparing to Install SwitchLinc Timer

CAUTION

Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.

SwitchLinc 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.
SwitchLinc is not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase.
Attempting to use SwitchLinc on non-approved power lines may have hazardous consequences.

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

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

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

• Connect only copper or copper-clad wire to SwitchLinc

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

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

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

IMPORTANT!

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

INSTEON Gold Support Line

800-762-7845

Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home

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

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

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

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

• GROUND - bare copper wire

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

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

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

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

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

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Installing SwitchLinc Timer

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 wallplate from the switch you are replacing. Then, unscrew the switch itself 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 and then strip ½ inch of insulation off the
ends.

4) If you are installing SwitchLinc 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, and GROUND wires on
SwitchLinc. Be sure you have correctly identified the wires in the switch junction box before
connecting them. See Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home.

Wiring Diagram

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

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

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

6) Gently place SwitchLinc into the junction box, orienting the unit with the LED bar on the left, and
screw into place

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

The SwitchLinc Status LED will turn on

8) Test that SwitchLinc is working properly by turning the load (the light wired to SwitchLinc) on and off
from the paddle

9) Reinstall the wallplate

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Installing SwitchLinc Timer in a Multi-Way Circuit

Understanding Multi-Way Circuits

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 uses two switches to control a load, a 4-way circuit uses three switches, and so
forth. Most homes have one or more 3-way circuits, with two switches located in hallways, stairwells, or
two different entrances to a room. Less commonly found are circuits that are 4-way or above.

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

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

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