In-LineLinc Relay
Owners Manual
INSTEON® In-LineLinc On/Off, Dual-Band (#2475SDB)
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About In-LineLinc Relay ............................................................................................................................. 3
Features & Benefits .................................................................................................................................... 3
What’s in the Box? ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home ............................................................................................ 4
Tools You Will Need .................................................................................................................................. 4
Installing In-LineLinc .................................................................................................................................. 4
INSTEON Scenes ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Adding In-LineLinc to a Scene as a Responder ........................................................................................ 6
Removing In-LineLinc from a Scene as a Responder ............................................................................... 6
Advanced Features ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Using In-LineLinc as a Phase Bridge (Phase Bridging Detection Mode) .................................................. 7
Restoring Power to In-LineLinc ................................................................................................................. 7
Resetting In-LineLinc to its Factory Default Settings ................................................................................ 8
X10 Programming ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Certification and Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 11
Certification .............................................................................................................................................. 11
FCC & Industry Canada Compliance Statement ..................................................................................... 11
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Limitations ............................................................................................................................................ 12
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Set button
Off button
On button
LED
About In-LineLinc Relay
In-LineLinc can be inst a lled in-line for lighting fixtures, providing INSTEON control to individual fixtures.
Additionally, In-LineLinc eliminates the need for a conventional light switch – reducing “switch sprawl”
common to automation projects. You can also use In-LineLinc as an INSTEON signal repeater and phase
bridger (like an Access Point, #2443). In-LineLinc Relay Dual-Band supports voltages from 120 to 277V,
and loads up to 20 Amps, making it the perfect energy saving, wireless controller for commercial building
automation systems.
Features & Benefits
• Once installed, setup is easy – links to other INSTEON devices in minutes
• Controls resistive and inductive loads up to 20 Amps or incandescent loads up to 1800 Watts
• Status LED and beeper shows INSTEON setup mode activity
• Communicates simultaneously over both radio frequency (RF) and the power line
• Acts as an access point for RF-only INSTEON devices
• 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
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LineLinc for you. If you have any questions, please consult an electrician or call: 800-762-7845
What’s in the Box?
In-LineLinc
Four (4) wire nuts
Quick-Start Guide
Installation
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.
In-LineLinc 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. In-LineLinc is not designed nor approved for use on
power lines other than 120VAC-277VAC 60Hz. Attempting to use In-LineLinc on non-approved power lines may have hazardous
• Use only indoors or in outdoor rated box
• Be sure that you have turned off the ci rcuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are ins talling In-LineLinc in.
Installing In-LineLinc with the power on will expose you to dangerous voltages.
• Connect only copper or copper-cl ad wire to In-LineLinc
• In-LineLinc 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 In-LineLinc is as clear of clutter as
possible.
• Each In-LineLinc is assigned a unique INSTEON ID, which is printed on the device’s label.
• To reduce the risk of overheating and pos sible damage to other equipm ent, use In-LineLinc to control no more than 20
Amps (1800 Watts of incandescent) at 110VAC-277VAC.
• You will need a flathead screwdriver, a philips head screwdriver and a voltage meter to install In-LineLinc
consequences.
Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home
To install In-LineLinc, you will need to identify the following four wires:
• LINE - usually black, may also be called HOT or LIVE, carries 110-277VAC electricity to the load
• NEUTRAL - usually white
• GROUND - bare copper wire or metal fixture (if grounded)
If you are having difficulties identifying wires, consult an electrician to help you.
IMPORTANT!
If you are not knowledgeable about, and c om fortable with, electrical circuitry, you should have a qualified electrician install In-
Tools You Will Need
• Screwdrivers (both Flathead and Phillips)
• Voltage tester
• Wire cutter / stripper
• Probe that is non-conductive to press the Set button
Installing In-LineLinc
1) Be sure to write down the INSTEON ID and location of the fixture you’ll be controlling (e.g., 01.F7.G5,
Mike’s bedroom light)
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Wiring Diagram
NOTE: Home’s wire color and wire location may vary
2) At the circuit breaker or fuse panel, disable the circuit supplying power to the fixture, and then verify
the power is off
3) Remove the wallplate from the fixture you’ll be replacing. Then, unscrew the fixture itself and pull it
out from the junction box.
4) Disconnect the wires from the fixture you will be controlling and ensure that you have ½ inch of bare
wire on the ends.
5) See the diagram below to identify and connect the LINE, LOAD, NEUTRAL, and GROUND wires on
In-LineLinc. Be sure you have correctly identified the wires in the junction box before connecting
them.
6) After you have connected all the wires, ensure that the wire connectors are firmly attached and that
there is no exposed copper except for the GROUND wire
7) Prior to reinstalling the fixture, turn on circuit breaker supplying power to the fixture
8) Use the On and Off buttons on In-LineLinc to test that it is controlling the load
9) Link In-LineLinc to the desired INSTEON devices. See
Responder.
10) Gently place In-LineLinc into the junction box, making sure nothing could accidentally press any of
the buttons on its face
11) Reinstall the fixture
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Adding In-LineLinc to a Scene as a
INSTEON Scenes
Scene Definition: One or more INSTEON devices that respond to an INSTEON controller. When the
scene is activated (turned “on”), all devices return to the states they were at when the scene was
programmed.
Adding In-LineLinc to a Scene as a Responder
1) Use the On and Off button on In-LineLinc to set the load to the s tate you wish to activate from the
controller (turn it on if you wish it to be on when the controller activates the scene, etc.)
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2) Press & hold the scene controller button until it beeps
3) Press & hold the Set button on In-LineLinc until it double-beeps
In-LineLinc's Status LED will flash once and then turn on steady
Controller will (Beep)-(Beep)
2
and its LED will stop blinking
4) Confirm that scene addition was successful by tapping On then Off on the controller’s scene button
The In-LineLinc will respond appropriately
Removing In-LineLinc from a Scene as a Responder
If you are going to discontinue using In-LineLinc, it is very important that you remove it from all of its
scene controllers. Otherwise, the controllers will retry commands repetitively, creating network delays.
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1) Press & hold the controller’s scene button until controller beeps
2) Press & hold the controller’s scene button until controller beeps again
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3) Press & hold the Set button on In-LineLinc until it double-beeps
The In-LineLinc Status LED will flash once and th en turn on bright if the load i f off or dim if the
load is on
4) Confirm that Unlinking was successful by tapping the button you just Unlinked from on the controller
In-LineLinc will no longer respond
1
If the controller does not have a beeper, wait until its LED begins blinking
2
Most models
3
For devices without beepers hold until its LED begins blinking (this may take 10+ seconds)
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Advanced Features
Using In-LineLinc as a Phase Bridge (Phase Bridging Detection Mode)
In-LineLinc automat ical l y bridges the elec tric al phases in your hom e (via communications with dual-band
devices on the “other phase”). Use the following procedure to confirm that phases are bridged via InLineLinc:
1) Start Phase Bridging Detection Mode by tapping the Set button on In-LineLinc four times quickly
In-LineLinc will begin (Beeping)
Other dual-band devices' LEDs will illuminate at 100% brightness
2) Check the LED behavior of the “other” dual-band devices
- If the “other” dual-band device is blinking green
i. it is within range and not on the same phase, proceed to next Step
- If they are not blinking green
i. Try moving the “other” device, check other dual-band devices or begin
3) Tap In-LineLinc’s Set Button
5
test from a different initiator
4
In-LineLinc will stop beeping and LED returns to previous state
Other devices’ LEDs will stop blinking
Restoring Power to In-LineLinc
In-LineLinc stores all of its settings, such as links to other INST EON devices, with non-volatile memory.
Because settings are saved in this non-volatile memory, they will not be lost in the event of a power
failure.
In the event of a power loss In-LineLinc will automatic ally return the load to the state it had before power
was interrupted.
4
Or is simply blinking for single colored LEDs. If the “other” dual-band device is a KeypadLinc Dual-Band, the 4 middle LEDs will blink.
5
Or are not blinking at all for single colored LEDs. If the “other” dual-band device is a KeypadLinc, any LEDs that are on will go to full bright.
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Resetting In-LineLinc to its Factory Default Settings
The factory reset proced ur e c lears al l set t ings f r om In-LineLinc, including INSTEON links, X 10 addres s es ,
etc.
Option 1
1) If possible, remove all scene memberships prior to performing the factory reset.
2) Press & hold the Set button on In-LineLinc until it beeps
LED will blink
3) Press & hold the In-LineLinc’s Set button until it beeps again
In-LineLinc’s L ED w i ll bl ink
4) Double-tap the Set button, then immediately press & hold it until the long beep stops
In-LineLinc’s LED will turn off
In-LineLinc will emit a long ((((((Beep))))))
Option 2 – two people required
1) If possible, remove all scene memberships prior to performing the factory reset.
2) Turn circuit breaker off
3) While Pressing & holding In-LineLinc’s Set button, have a friend turn the circuit breaker back on
As you continue to press & hold, In-LineLinc will (Beep)
4) Continue to press & hold the Set button for 3 seconds, then release
As soon as you release the Set button, the In-LineLinc LED will turn on solid white and
then dim. After a few seconds, In-LineLinc will (Beep)-(Beep).
X10 Programming
Instructions on setting X10 primary address and scene addresses can be found online:
http://www.smarthome.com/insteon-x10-programming.html
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General
In-LineLinc Relay – INSTEON Remote Control In-Line On/Off
Brand
Smarthome
Manufacturer Product Number
2475SDB
UPC
813922011425
FCC ID
SBP4773
Patent Number
7,345,998 US, International Patents Pending
Warranty
2 Years, Limited
INSTEON
INSTEON ID
1
INSTEON
256 responder groups & 1 controller group
Maximum Scene Links
417
Scene Commands Supported as
Software Configurable
Yes, Always
RF Range
150’ Open air
X10 Support
Yes
X10 Addresses
1 max, unassigned by default
INSTEON Device Category
INSTEON Device Subcategory
INSTEON Product Key (IPK)
Mechanical
Mounting
Colors:
Copper – Earth Ground 12 gauge
Set Button
1
Beeper
Yes
LED
White
Dimensions
2.77" H x 1.75" W x 1.47" D
Weight
120 grams / 0.26 pounds
Operating Environm ent
Indoors
Operating Temperature Range
32-104 F
Specifications
Product Name
Responder
Switch (Dual-Band)
On Off
0x02
0x1F
0x000085
Mounts inside lighting ballast box in the ceiling or in the wall
Wires
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White – Neutral 18 gauge
Black – Hot 12 gauge
Red – Load 12 gauge
Operating Humidity Range
0-85% Relative Humidity
Electrical
120VAC +/- 10%, Split, Single Phase
Frequency
60Hz
Maximum Load
20 Amps;1800 Watts (for incandescent loads)
Load Type(s)
Wired-in incandescent lighting and inductive loads
Retains all settings without power
Yes, all saved in Non-volatile EEPROM
Standby power consumption
< 1 watt
Safety Approved
ETL (Intertek Testing Services)
Certifications
FCC, IC Canada
X10 Features (applies to power line only)
X10 Primary Address
1
X10 Status Response
Supported
X10 Powerline Frequency
120 KHz
X10 Messages Repeated
No
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Make sure the circuit breaker is turned on.
Check the junction box wires to ensure all
exposed.
The controller might have
it.
Add additional INSTEON devices or move around
act as INSTEON network repeaters.
Large appliances, such as
on the power line.
Voltage
240VAC +/- 10%, Single Phase
277VAC +/- 10% T hr ee Phas e
Troubleshooting
The Status LED on InLineLinc is not turning
on and won’t control
the load.
In-LineLinc won’t link
or work with a
controller.
In-LineLinc may not be
getting power.
been reset without
Unlinking In-LineLinc from
The INSTEON signal may
be too weak.
refrigerators or air
conditioners, ma y be
producing electrical noise
connections are tight and no bare wires are
Re-Link In-LineLinc to the controller.
existing INSTEON devices. All INSTEON devices
Install a power line noise filter (#1626-10) to filter
electrical noise and minimize signal attenuation.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Other electrical devices,
the INSTEON signal.
The controller may be
loading down the signal.
Unlink any unused responders from the controller.
eliminate unnecessary links.
Another controller or timer
LineLinc.
The controller can turn
controller.
Temporarily remove power from In-LineLinc,
usually by opening the breaker feeding it.
If the above doesn’t work, perform a factory reset.
Settings.
such as computers,
televisions, or power
strips, may be absorbing
In-LineLinc is taking a
long time to respond
to a controller.
The load turned on by
itself.
off In-LineLinc but InLineLinc does not turn
on when I send an ON
command from the
In-LineLinc is locked
up.
sending commands to a
responder that is no
longer in use. Commands
for the unused responder
are being resent and
could have triggered In-
In-LineLinc may be linked
at its off state.
A surge or excessive
noise on the power line
may have glitched it.
HINT: If you are using home automation software,
you can easily check scene membership and
If the above doesn’t work, perform a factory reset
on the controller.
Perform a factory reset. See Resetting In-LineLinc
to its Factory Default Settings.
Re-link In-LineLinc to the controller, while the load
is on. See Linking an INSTEON Controller to In-
LineLinc.
See Resetting In-LineLinc to its Factory Default
If you have tried these solutions, reviewed this Installation and Programming Guide, and still cannot
resolve an issue you are having with In-LineLinc, please call:
The INSTEON Gold Support Line
800-762-7845
Certification and Warranty
Certification
This product h as been t horoug hly test ed by ITS ETL S EMKO, a nati onally r ecogni zed inde pendent third-part y testi ng labo ratory. T he No rth Ameri can
ETL Listed mark signifies that the device has been tes ted to an d has met the requi rements o f a widel y recogni zed conse nsus of U.S . and Ca nadian
device safety sta ndards, t hat th e manu facturing s ite has b een audi ted, an d that th e manuf acture r has agr eed to a program of quart erly factory foll owup inspections to verify continued conformance.
FCC & Industry Canada Compliance Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210 (Rev. 8). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le present appareil e st c o nf orm e a u x CNR d' Ind us tri e C a na da appli c ables aux appareils r adio exempts de lic enc e. L ' e xploi tation est autorise aux deux
conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
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The digital circuitr y of this devic e has been t ested an d found to com ply with the l imits for a Cl ass B digit al device, pu rsuant to P art 15.10 7 and 15.109
of the FCC Rules. Thes e limits ar e designe d to provide r easonable protectio n against ha rmful interf erence in resi dential inst allations. T his equipm ent
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to ra dio and televisi on reception. Ho wever, there is n o guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal lation. If this device
does cause such inte rference, which c an be verified by turni ng the device off and on, the user is enco uraged to elim inate the interference b y one or
more of the following measures:
- Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna of the device experiencing the interference
- Increase the distance between this device and the receiver
- Connect the device to an AC outlet on a circuit different from the one that supplies power to the receiver
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
WARNING: Chang es or m odificati ons t o this device not expr essly ap proved by th e part y responsi ble for compli ance c ould voi d the us er’s a uthorit y to
operate the equipment.
Limited Warranty
Seller warrants to the original c onsumer purch aser of this p roduct that, for a period of two years from the dat e of purchase, this product will be free
from defects in mate rial and workmanship a nd will perform in substan tial conformity to the descri ption of the product in thi s Owner’s Manual. This
warranty shall not appl y to defec ts or errors caus ed by misuse o r neglect. If the product is f ound to be defective in material or workmanshi p, or if the
product does not perform as warr anted above during the warranty period, S eller will either repair i t, replace it, or refund the purchase price, at i ts
option, upon receip t of the p roduct at t he addr ess belo w, pos tage p repai d, with pr oof of th e date of purcha se and a n e xplana tion of th e defec t or e rror.
The repair, replacem ent, or refund that is provided for abov e shall be the full extent of Seller’s lia bility with respect to this product . For repair or
replacement durin g the war ra nty period, call the INSTEON Gol d Su pp ort Line at 800-762-7845 with the Model # and R evis io n # of the device to receive
an RMA# and send the product, along with all other required materials to:
Smarthome
ATTN: Receiving
16542 Millikan Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606-5027
Limitations
The above warrant y is in lieu of and Seller discl aims all other warranties, w hether oral or written, express or implied, including any warr anty or
merchantability or fitness for a p articular pur pose. Any implie d warranty, incl uding any warra nty of mercha ntability or fit ness for a partic ular purpose,
which may not be di sclaim ed o r su ppla nted as prov ided above sh all be l imited to t he two-year of the express warranty abov e. No other repr esentat ion
or claim of any nature by any person shall be binding upon Seller or modify the terms of the above warranty and disclaimer.
Home automation devices have the risk of failure to operate, incorrect operation, or electrical or mechanical tampering. For optimal use, manually verify
the device state. Any home automation device should be viewed as a convenience, but not as a sole method for controlling your home.
In no event shall Seller be liable f or special, inci dental, conseque ntial, or other dam ages resulting f rom possession or use of this device, i ncluding
without limitation damage to prop ert y a nd, to t he e xt ent p erm i tte d by law, personal injury, even if Sel le r knew or should h ave k nown of the possibi lity of
such damages. Som e st at es d o n ot all ow limitations on how l on g an im pl i ed w arr an t y last s an d/o r th e e xcl us io n o r l im it ation of d amages, in which case
the above limitations and/or exclus io ns m ay not apply to you. You may also have other legal rig hts t ha t ma y vary fr om state to st ate.
U.S Patent No. 7,345,998, International patents pending
© Copyright 2011 Smarthome, 16542 Millikan Ave., Irvine, CA 92606, 800-762-7845, www.smarthome.com
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