Smarthome 2473S User Manual
OutletLinc™
INSTEON® Remote Control Outlet
Model : 2473S
OutletLinc Owner’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT OUTLETLINC..................................................................................................................................3
Key OutletLinc Features............................................................................................................................ 3
What is Included with OutletLinc ............................................................................................................... 3
WHAT IS INSTEON?....................................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................4
Tools You Will Need..................................................................................................................................4
Preparing to Install OutletLinc ................................................................................................................... 5
Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home............................................................................................ 6
Installing OutletLinc ................................................................................................................................... 6
USING OUTLETLINC...................................................................................................................................6
CONTROLLING OUTLETLINC FROM AN INSTEON CONTROLER.........................................................7
Linking an INSTEON Controller to OutletLinc ........................................................................................... 7
Unlinking OutletLinc from an INSTEON Controller ...................................................................................7
CREATING INSTEON SCENES ..................................................................................................................7
ADVANCED FEATURES ............................................................................................................................. 8
Enabling / Disabling Load Sensing............................................................................................................ 8
Restoring Power to OutletLinc................................................................................................................... 9
Resetting OutletLinc to its Factory Default Settings..................................................................................9
X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 10
Setting the X10 Primary Address ............................................................................................................ 10
Removing the X10 Primary Address .......................................................................................................10
About X10 Scene Address Programming................................................................................................11
Remotely Setting an X10 Scene Address ............................................................................................... 11
Remotely Removing an X10 Scene Address .......................................................................................... 11
ABOUT INSTEON ......................................................................................................................................12
Using Dual-Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your Network.............................................................12
Important Note about INSTEON Networks; Split Single-Phase vs. 3-Phase Installation .......................12
Further Enhancing Reliability ..................................................................................................................12
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ...................................................................................................................... 12
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................13
SPECIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATION, AND WARRANTY ........................................................................ 14
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................14
Certification.............................................................................................................................................. 14
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................................................14
OutletLinc Owner’s Manual
ABOUT OUTLETLINC
OutletLinc presents you with an elegant, stylish, and unobtrusive way to add remote control capabilities to
any plug-in devices or appliances.
Status LED
Controlled
outlet
Set button
Wallplate
(sold separately)
Uncontrolled
outlet
Key OutletLinc Features
• Once installed, setup is easy – Links to other INSTEON devices in minutes
• Controls standard incandescent lamps up to 480 Watts and inductive loads up to 15 Amps
• Top outlet is INSTEON-controlled, bottom outlet is always on
• Set button also doubles as an On/Off button for added convenience
• Indicates INSTEON setup mode activity with a Status LED
• Load Sensing easily enabled and disabled
• Stores setup state in memory so settings aren’t lost during power outages
• Wires into standard J-boxes (requires a NEUTRAL connection)
• Two-year warranty
What is Included with OutletLinc
• OutletLinc – INSTEON Remote Control Outlet
• Three (3) 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
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Preparing to Install OutletLinc
CAUTION
Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.
OutletLinc 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.
OutletLinc is not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase.
Attempting to use OutletLinc on non-approved power lines may have hazardous consequences.
Prior to installing OutletLinc, please review the entire installation procedure and take the following
precautions:
• Use indoors or in a properly insulated and weatherproof electrical box only
• Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are
installing OutletLinc in. Installing OutletLinc with the power on will expose you to dangerous
voltages.
• Connect only copper or copper-clad wire to OutletLinc
• OutletLinc 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 OutletLinc has adequate ventilation by clearing away excess insulation.
• OutletLinc 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 outlet with
OutletLinc, the outlet 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 OutletLinc
to. If the junction box does not contain a NEUTRAL wire, please contact the INSTEON Gold
Support Line or consult an electrician.
• Each OutletLinc 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.
• Don’t stack INSTEON devices together by plugging them into one another. Stacked devices may
overheat and stop functioning. Also avoid using the top outlet on OutletLinc for other heatgenerating power supplies.
IMPORTANT!
If you are not knowledgeable about and comfortable with electrical circuitry, you should have a qualified
electrician install OutletLinc for you. If you have any questions, please consult an electrician or call:
INSTEON Gold Support Line
800-762-7845
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