INSTEON TimerLinc 2456S3T Owner's Manual

TimerLinc™

INSTEON® Plug-In Timer

Model : 2456S3T

TimerLinc Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT TIMERLINC.....................................................................................................................................3

Key TimerLinc Features ............................................................................................................................ 3

What is Included with TimerLinc................................................................................................................ 3

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

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

Preparing to Install TimerLinc.................................................................................................................... 4

Installing TimerLinc....................................................................................................................................5

SETTING UP TIMERLINC............................................................................................................................ 5

Setting the Clock .......................................................................................................................................5

Setting the Date.........................................................................................................................................6

Setting Daylight Saving Time .................................................................................................................... 6

CONTROLLING INSTEON RESPONDERS FROM TIMERLINC................................................................ 7

Linking TimerLinc to an INSTEON Responder..........................................................................................7

Unlinking an INSTEON Responder from TimerLinc.................................................................................. 7

CONTROLLING TIMERLINC FROM AN INSTEON CONTROLLER.......................................................... 8

Linking an INSTEON Controller to TimerLinc............................................................................................8

Unlinking TimerLinc from an INSTEON Controller.................................................................................... 8

CREATING INSTEON SCENES ..................................................................................................................8

SETTING UP TIMERS .................................................................................................................................. 9

Adding a Timer to TimerLinc ..................................................................................................................... 9

Removing a Timer from TimerLinc .......................................................................................................... 11

ADVANCED FEATURES ........................................................................................................................... 12

Enabling/Disabling Load Sensing............................................................................................................ 12

Restoring Power to TimerLinc ................................................................................................................. 12

Resetting TimerLinc to its Factory Default Settings ................................................................................12

X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 13

Setting the X10 Primary Address ............................................................................................................ 13

Removing the X10 Primary Address ....................................................................................................... 13

ADVANCED X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS.......................................................................................... 14

Remotely Setting an X10 Scene Address ............................................................................................... 14

Remotely Removing an X10 Scene Address .......................................................................................... 14

ABOUT INSTEON ......................................................................................................................................15

Using Dual-Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your Network.............................................................15

Important Note about INSTEON Networks; Split Single-Phase vs. 3-Phase Installation .......................15

Further Enhancing Reliability ..................................................................................................................15

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ...................................................................................................................... 15

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................16

SPECIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATION, AND WARRANTY ........................................................................ 17

Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................17

Certification.............................................................................................................................................. 17

Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................................................18

TimerLinc Owner’s Manual

ABOUT TIMERLINC

TimerLinc allows you to set On and Off timers for your INSTEON devices without the need for a computer
or software. TimerLinc features 28 independent programs – daily, week and weekend settings, and a
random timer variance for security. Or use TimerLinc as a regular plug-in on/off module, allowing any
lamp or plug-in appliance to be controlled by another INSTEON device.

LCD screen

Set button

Status LED

Outlet

Key TimerLinc Features

• Installs and Links to other INSTEON devices in minutes

• Controls standard incandescent loads up to 480 Watts and inductive loads up to 15 Amps

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

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

• Completely customizable – choose which days of the week your timers will run

• Supports up to 28 independent timers (14 On and 14 Off)

• Built-in security feature can be enabled to activate timers randomly within a 1-hour period of

programmed time

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

• Two-year warranty

What is Included with TimerLinc

• TimerLinc – INSTEON Plug-In Timer

• Backup battery

• 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

Preparing to Install TimerLinc

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

• Don’t plug TimerLinc into an outlet controlled by a switch because if the switch is inadvertently turned

off, TimerLinc won’t have power

• Don’t plug TimerLinc into a filtered power strip or AC line filter

• Be sure the device you want to control is working and that the device’s built-in switch is in the on

position

• Don’t use TimerLinc to control devices that preserve, maintain, or contribute to human or animal safety
or life support

If you have any questions, please call:

INSTEON Gold Support Line

800-762-7845

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Installing TimerLinc

HINT: You can program the clock or date and set timers before installing TimerLinc. Just keep in mind
that TimerLinc will not be able to power its connected device (also called the load) or communicate with
INSTEON devices when not plugged into your home’s AC power.

1) If you are using TimerLinc as a remote timer only, skip
to step 2.

Plug the load into the outlet on the bottom of TimerLinc
(if the load has a built-in switch, make sure it is in the on
position)

2) Plug TimerLinc into an unswitched wall outlet

3) If the load does not turn on, tap the On/Off button on
TimerLinc

The load will turn on

The TimerLinc LCD will read “Active”

SETTING UP TIMERLINC

For convenience, the TimerLinc clock and date can be set with TimerLinc unplugged from your home’s
AC power. However, make sure the battery isolation tab is removed to engage the battery. While
TimerLinc is unplugged it will not be able to power its load or communicate with other INSTEON devices.

Setting the Clock

1) Tap the Mode + button until TimerLinc reads “SET
CLOCK”

2) Press & hold the Set - or Set + button. Release when
you are close to the accurate time.

For the first several seconds, the minutes will
increase by increments of one. Then, minutes will
increase by 10 and then hours will increase by one.

3) Tap the Set - and + buttons until you achieve the
accurate time

4) Tap the Mode - or + to return to Ready Mode

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Setting the Date

1) Tap the Mode + button until TimerLinc reads “SET
DATE”

The month digits will begin blinking

2) Tap the Set - and + buttons until you achieve the
current month

3) Tap the OK button

The month digits will stop blinking

The day digits will begin blinking

4) Tap the Set - and + buttons until you achieve the
current day

5) Tap the OK button

The day digits will stop blinking

The year digits will begin blinking

6) Tap the Set – and + buttons until you achieve the current year

7) Tap the Mode - or + to return to Ready Mode

The year digits will stop blinking

Setting Daylight Saving Time

This feature determines whether TimerLinc will automatically adjust its clock for US Daylight Savings
Time (DST):

• AUTO – automatically adjusts for DST

• MANUAL - does not adjust for DST

1) Tap the Mode + button until TimerLinc reads “SET DST”

The DST setting will begin blinking

2) Tap the OK button until you achieve the desired DST
setting

3) Tap the Mode - or + to return to Ready Mode

The DST setting will stop blinking

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