Smarthome 2383W, 2383WI, SwitchLinc 2-Way 2383W, SwitchLinc 2-Way 2383WI User Manual

SwitchLinc 2-Way

TM

Remote Control Switch
and Transmitter

For models:
#2383W SwitchLinc 2-Way 5-Amp (White)
#2383I SwitchLinc 2-Way 5-Amp (Ivory)

About SwitchLinc’s Certification

SwitchLinc has been thoroughly tested by ITS ETL SEMKO, a
nationally recognized independent third-party testing
laboratory. Products bearing 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.

Smarthome Limited Warranty

Smarthome 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 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, Smarthome 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 Smarthome'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
ATTN: Receiving Dept.
16542 Millikan Ave
Irvine, CA 92606-5027

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IN NO EVENT SHALL SMARTHOME BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER
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LIMITATION DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PERSONAL INJURY, EVEN
IF SMARTHOME KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Congratulations !

You’ve just purchased the highest quality powerline-controllable wall switch available.
SwitchLinc 2-Way Switch is the world’s first two-way powerline remote control switch. It gives
you remote control of lighting and inductive loads. It is also a transmitter, so it can be used to
control other SwitchLincs, KeypadLincs, and LampLinc modules in lighting “scenes” or to trigger
home automation “events”. It responds to status request signals over the powerline to provide
feedback to a controller that the signal was received and executed. Normally, this is a feature
only found in expensive hardwired lighting systems.

The SwitchLinc 2-Way Switch can also be controlled remotely from a powerline transmitter.
Each SwitchLinc 2-Way Switch can be a member of up to 64 lighting scenes, allowing one
powerline signal to set elegant “mood lighting.” The SwitchLinc’s X10/PLC address is
electronically set; there are no code wheels on the unit to adjust.

SwitchLinc 2-Way Switch is easily installed and programmed. It installs (connects to home
wiring) just like a regular light switch. This makes it ideal for retrofits into existing homes and it
easily installs in new homes, with no special training required.

Key Features

• True rocker action (top = on, bottom = off)

• 2-Way communications

• Scene-ready

• All settings are held in non-volatile memory (no code wheels to set)

• High quality micro switches give the user tactile feedback
when pressed (no mushy feel)

• 8-level LED “Bar” shows if the load is on or off

• Status LED/ Set Button shows powerline activity & facilitates programming

• Wires in just like a standard wall switch (Requires a neutral connection)

Other SwitchLinc Models

SwitchLinc 2-Way 600-Watt Dimmer #2380W/I - (White or Ivory)
SwitchLinc 2-Way 1,000-Watt Dimmer #2381W/I - (White or Ivory)
SwitchLinc Plus Dimmer #2386W/I - (White or Ivory)
SwitchLinc PLC Dimmer #2384W/I - (White or Ivory)
SwitchLinc Switch #2385W/I - (White or Ivory)
SwitchLinc Deluxe Dimmer (No PowerLine Control) #2387W/I - (White or Ivory)
SwitchLinc Multi-Way Companion Switch for 3-Way, 4-Way, & Up circuits #2382W/I - (White/Ivory)

Brightness LED “Bar”

Status LED/Set Button

and Nightlight

Other Smarthome
Products

Your SwitchLinc Switch is
compatible with many of
our other home automation
products. If you need a
more traditional-looking
wall switch, check out the
new ToggleLinc series of
wall switches or the new
SwitchLinc RX, which is
ideal for retrofit
applications where there
isn't a neutral wire at the switch's wall box. The KeypadLinc Wall Mounted Transmitter
allows you to control multiple devices from one location at the press of a single button.
And for plug-in devices, the ApplianceLinc and LampLinc modules will automate just

about anything that plugs in. Please visit the Smarthome web site or contact your
distributor for more information.

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Specifications

• Load types: Permanently installed incandescent, inductive, and
fluorescent

• Operation: Triac (12-amp Rated)

• Maximum load: 600 watts / 5 Amps

• Input power: 120 VAC, 60 Hz

• Connections (16 AWG): Black (to line), Red (to load), White (to neutral, required)
Yellow (to optional Multi-way Companion Switches, 2382)

• Addresses: 1 PLC (X-10) Base (Primary) Address of 256 possible
Up to 64 PLC (X-10) Scene Addresses of 255 possible

• Maximum SwitchLincs

per gang box: 4

• Maximum number of 10 (with more than 5, a PLC amplified

SwitchLincs per circuit: coupler-repeater is highly recommended)

• Minimum load: No minimum load required

• Operating temperature range: 40OF to 104OF

• Minimum PLC transmit level: 2V

• Minimum PLC receive level: 10mV

• Maximum PLC signal rejection: 200mV

• Mounting: Mounts in single or multiple-ganged J-box (200W of load
control is lost on 600W SwitchLinc for each immediately
adjacent switch installation; e.g., 600W load control becomes
400W with a switch to the immediate right or left. To avoid
downgrading load control, use a triple-gang box.

• Status indicator: Green LED

• On indicator: 8 Green LEDs (only the top and bottom LEDs will illuminate)

• Dimensions: Front Bracket Main Body
(Width) 1.73” 1.74”
(Height) 4.14” 2.71”
(Depth) 1.73” 1.40”

• Weight 4.0 oz

• Safety tested for use in the U.S. and Canada

Invest in better Home
Automation Products

Unlike most electric items, many PLC­based products haven't changed much
over the years.

We, here at Smarthome, were disappointed with the quality
and robustness of the current crop of products. Our Marketing
and Customer Service teams surveyed our customers, like you,
and our engineers have invented new and better wall switches
and plug-in modules. We include more features, higher load
handling, and better signal sensitivity for a superior user
experience. While in some cases, they cost more; we hope
you'll agree that not having to replace a dead module every
couple years is worth the added expense and reduced
aggravation. Please visit a retailer or distributor for the
complete line of automation products from Smarthome Design.

KeypadLinc 6 with

450W integrated

dimmer

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CAUTION!!

Read and understand these instructions before installing.

• This device 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.

• For indoor use only.

• Connect only copper or copper-clad wire to this device.

• Before installing, disconnect power at circuit breaker or remove fuse to avoid shock or
damage to the control.

• It is recommended that a qualified electrician perform this installation.

• Retain these instructions for future reference.

Dimming an inductive load (such as a ceiling fan) below the minimum voltage set by the
manufacturer of the load device could cause damage to the load device from overheating.
If the manufacturer of the load device does not recommend dimming, DO NOT use
SwitchLinc 2-Way dinner with that device (use SwitchLinc 2-Way 5-Amp Switch #2383W/I
or 5-Amp Switch #2385W/I). USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING

AN INDUCTIVE LOAD.

Gradateurs commandant une lampe a filament de tungstene - afin de reduire le risque of
surchauffee et la possibilite d'endommagement a d'autres materiels, ne pas installer pour
commander une prise, un appareil a monteur, une lampe fluorescente ou un appareil
alimente par un transformateur.

Quick Start Instructions DEFAULT

Setting the 1. Press and hold the Set Button for 3 A-1
Primary Address seconds (the LED will begin blinking

and the load will come on)

2. Send the desired address from any
transmitter within 30 seconds

(see page 6 for more detailed instructions)

Factory Reset 1. Gently pull the Set Button out

to remove power for 5 seconds

2. Push and hold in the Set Button Resets to
for 5 seconds, then release default

3. When the LED Indicator comes on, settings
the SwitchLinc is reset

(see page 9 for more detailed instructions)

Programming a Scene 1. Transmit the “clear” sequence:

2. Activate the switch by turning it on

3. Send the following command sequence:

4.Transmit the desired scene address

(house and unit code) to lock-in the new scene.

(see pages 6 & 7 for more detailed instructions)

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O16 N16 M16 P16 M16

M16 N16 O16 P16

Troubleshooting & Technical Support

Possible Cause

SwitchLinc was triggered by a
scene

It is normal for triac-based wall
switches to get warm

SwitchLinc may be in Program
Disable mode

SwitchLinc may not be “activated”
(has not been manipulated within
the last 4 minutes)

SwitchLinc may be in Disable
PLC Transmit mode

Other X10 transmitters are
loading down the circuit

Make sure the SwitchLinc can
transmit

Surge in power line

SwitchLinc is in system off position
Incomplete (open) wire

connection in wall box
Incomplete (open) wire

connection at fixture
The 2383 SwitchLinc Switch

does not have the ability to dim
or send dim signals

SwitchLinc needs a neutral wire
in order to operate.

The CLEAR or SET commands
were not sent in the correct order

Check the Status LED/Set Button
Move the transmitter to another

outlet

The triac inside the SwitchLinc
needs to turn off the electricity to
the load 120 times per second to
‘listen’ for X10 signals. This
causes the electricity going to the
load to be slight choppy.

The load is producing electrical
noise and it is interfering with
SwitchLinc’s reception of X10
signals

Solution

Check scene membership and remove unwanted
scenes from SwitchLinc, or perform a Factory
Reset to reset SwitchLinc to factory defaults
Install an X10 Signal Blocker for the home

SwitchLinc will dissipate 1-watt per 100 watts
controlled. Using metal junction boxes, removing
insulation around the outside of the box, or using a
small load can help lessen the heat

Re-enable Program mode or perform a Factory
Reset to reset SwitchLinc to factory defaults

Manually turn SwitchLinc ON or OFF or send its
X10 address during Step 2 of programming

Re-enable PLC Transmit mode or perform a Factory
Reset to reset SwitchLinc to defaults

Install a coupler-repeater (see page 10 for more
info)

The similar-looking SwitchLinc Plus and PLC
switches can’t transmit
Reset SwitchLinc by pulling out the Set Button for a
minute and then pressing it in

Press in the Set Button/Status LED
Check wall box wires to ensure all connections are

tight and no bare wires are exposed
Check fixture to ensure all connections are tight

and no bare wires are exposed
If you load can be dimmed without damaging it,

consider using the 2380 SwitchLinc 2-Way

Dimmer

Look in the rear of the junction box for a group of
white wires all tied together with a wire nut. Those
are the neutral wires; connect the SwitchLinc’s
white wire there

Don’t hold down the buttons too long, it may send
duplicate codes (i.e. two O16 codes)

It will blink when there is any X10 activity on the line
SwitchLinc needs at least 10mV of signal strength

for reliable operation, (50mV is better),a amplifier
or a signal bridge may be needed (see pg.10)
The bulbs filaments are vibrating. Using rough
service, 130-volt, or appliance grade bulbs will
reduce the noise

Consider using a SwitchLinc Relay. These models
have a hard contact relay and don’t contribute to a
noisy load.

Install a noise filter like Smarthome #4835 between
the load and the SwitchLinc or increase the signal
strength with a coupler-repeater to overcome the
line noise

Problem

Light controlled by
SwitchLinc turned
itself ON

The switch is getting
too warm to the touch

SwitchLinc will not take
programming of a
scene.

SwitchLinc is not
transmitting (will not
control a scene)

SwitchLinc is locked up

LED is not visible and
or SwitchLinc is not
controlling the light

SwitchLinc is unable to
brighten or dim other
modules

Existing switch only has
two wires

Difficulty setting scenes
with a maxi-controller

SwitchLinc is not
receiving signals

The load is buzzing
when on

SwitchLinc turns on, but
not off by X10 control

If these solutions have been tried, the manual has been reviewed and you still cannot
resolve an issue you’re having with the SwitchLinc;

• Search our on-line knowledge base at: http://smarthome.custhelp.com

• E-mail [e-mail]

• Call our Technical Support Dept. at 949-221-9200

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