Setting the X10 Primary Address............................................................................................................18
Removing the X10 Primary Address.......................................................................................................18
HOW TO USE SWITCHLINC TIMER.........................................................................................................19
Using the Paddle.....................................................................................................................................19
Congratulations on purchasing the INSTEON™ SwitchLinc™ Timer. With its elegant look, smooth touch,
and stylish LED Bar, you can not only control the lights that you wire it to, but you can add remote control
to all kinds of other INSTEON and X10 devices in your home to match your lifestyle. Besides controlling
other devices, SwitchLinc Timer can itself be remotely operated from other INSTEON or X10 Controllers,
including other SwitchLincs. When controlling the SwitchLinc Timer locally, an internal timer counts down
15 minutes or an hour for each subsequent tap to turn itself off automatically.
LED Ba
Status
Indicato
Trim Frame
Paddle Top
ON
Paddle Bottom
OFF
Faceplate
SET Button (push)
What is INSTEON?
INSTEON is a simple, reliable, and affordable breakthrough in home control. Simple, because Plug-nTap™ setup is a breeze, and there are no wires to add – INSTEON uses existing powerline wiring as well
as radio-frequency for communication. Reliable, because every INSTEON device is a two-way repeater.
And affordable, not just because of low cost, but because INSTEON also works with legacy X10 devices.
An INSTEON home grows in value with every INSTEON device you add, making life more convenient,
safe and fun.
Key SwitchLinc Timer Features
• All the features of the SwitchLinc V2 Relay - 2476S, plus local timer control
• Same button turns on the switch and activates the timer
• After installation, setup is easy – links to controlled devices and other controllers in minutes
• Controls all standard incandescent lamps and inductive loads, up to 480 watts 13 amps
• LED indicators for ON and OFF states
• Paddle and Trim Frame colors are changeable to almond, black, brown, or gray with optional kit
(comes in white with ivory kit included)
• White LED Bar color is changeable to green, blue, amber, or red with optional kit
• Responds to commands from X10 controllers and sends X10 commands to X10 devices
• Wires in like a standard wall switch (but also requires a NEUTRAL connection)
• Supports “virtual” 3-, 4-, or more-way circuits with multiple SwitchLincs
• Warranted for two years
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Caution
Read and understand these instructions before installing, and retain them for future reference.
SwitchLinc Timer 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 Timer is
not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use SwitchLinc
Timer on non-approved powerlines may have hazardous consequences.
Connect only copper or copper-clad wire to SwitchLinc Timer. Before installing, disconnect power at the circuit breake
or remove the circuit’s fuse to avoid shock or possible damage to SwitchLinc Timer. It is recommended that a qualified
electrician perform this installation.
Proper installation of at least two SignaLinc™ RF Signal Enhancers is required
prior to installing and using other INSTEON devices.
ools You Will Need
T
• A flat screwdriver to rem
• A Phillips screwdriver for the screws that hold SwitchLinc Timer in the ju
• A wire cutter and stripper if the switch you are replacing requires you to cut the wires
ove the faceplate from the switch junction box.
nction box.
to remove them.
• A small Phillips screwdriver if you will be changing the color of the trim frame and paddle.
A Helpful Tool – Voltmeter or Voltage Tester
During the installation of Switch the junction box. Knowing foLinc Timer, it may be necessary to identify the wires inside
sure which wire is the LINE (sometimes called HOT) can reduce the guesswork when installing a single switch, and it is
absolutely necessary when working with multi-way lighting circuits. A voltmeter is ideal for this application. Many of the
digital models can also read current so you can measure how much power is being drawn by the switch’s load.
simpler measurement tool, available at most home improvement centers, is a voltage sensor. This device, often
costing less than $20, can sense voltage when placed near a wire. The tip of the voltage sensor can tell if voltage is on
the wire without touching the bare copper conductor or breaking the insulation.
When using these tools, be certain to read and understand the safety instructions. Often when these tools are used, the
power to the circuit will need to be turned on. When working around live electrical wires, take your time and concentrate
on the task.
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Preparing to Install SwitchLinc Timer
IMPORTANT!
If you are not knowledgeable about and comfortable with electrical circuitry, you should have a
qualified electrician install SwitchLinc Timer for you. If you have any questions, please consult an
electrician or call
Smarthome Tech Support
800-SMARTHOME
(800-762-7846)
Before installing SwitchLinc Timer, please familiarize yourself with the following and take the necessary
precautions listed here:
• Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are
installing SwitchLinc Timer in. Installing SwitchLinc Timer with the power on will expose you to
dangerous voltages.
• SwitchLinc Timer 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 Timer, the switch you are replacing will normally not have a connection to the neutral wire.
However, most junction boxes will contain a NEUTRAL wire that you can connect SwitchLinc Timer
to. If your junction box does not contain a neutral wire, please call SmartHome Tech Support at 800SMARTHOME (800-762-7846), or consult an electrician..
• SwitchLinc Timer 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 Timer has adequate ventilation by clearing away excess insulation.
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Installing SwitchLinc Timer
1. For best INSTEON Network performance, be sure you have properly installed at least two SignaLinc
RF Signal Enhancers.
2. At the circuit breaker or fuse panel, disconnect the power for all of the circuits in the switch junction
box. Verify that power is off by trying to turn on the lights controlled by the switches.
3. Remove the faceplate from the switch junction box, then unscrew the switch you are replacing and
pull it out from the junction box.
4. 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, then strip ½” of insulation off the ends.
5. If you are installing SwitchLinc Timer into a standard two-way circuit (where only one switch controls
the load), follow the diagram below to identify and connect the LINE, LOAD, NEUTRAL, and
GROUND wires. If the colors of the wires do not match the diagram, be sure you have identified the
wires correctly before connecting them.
6. If you are installing SwitchLinc Timer into a multi-way circuit (where more than one switch controls
the same load), follow the instructions in the section Installing SwitchLinc Timer in a Multi-Way Circuit, below, to identify and connect the LINE, TRAVELER, NEUTRAL, and GROUND wires.
Main Panel
LINE
Usually Black
LINE
Black
GROUND
Bare Coppe
GROUND
Bare Copper
NEUTRAL
Usually White
LOAD
Usually Red or Blue
LOAD
Red
Non-Dimming
NEUTRAL
White
Load or
Appliance
NOTE
The NEUTRAL wire will not
normally be connected to the
switch you are replacing. If there is
no NEUTRAL wire in the junction
box, please consult an electrician
or call
SmartHome Tech Support
800-SMARTHOME
120 VAC
7. After you have connected all of the wires, ensure that all of the wire connectors are firmly attached
and that there is no exposed copper except for the GROUND wire.
8. Orient SwitchLinc Timer with the LED Bar at the left, gently place it into the junction box, then screw it
into place.
9. Turn the circuit breaker back on or re-install the fuse.
10. After the bottom LED in the LED Bar comes on, test that SwitchLinc Timer is working properly by
turning the light on and off.
11. Reinstall the faceplate.
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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.
You can use SwitchLinc Relays to replace switches in multi-way circuits that are already wired in, or you
can use them to create virtual multi-way circuits where there is no existing wiring.
Here is how a wired-in three-way circuit (with two switches) works:
LINE
Black*
Switch 1
TRAVELER 1
Red* or Blue*
TRAVELER 2
Black*
Switch 2
LOAD
*
Non-Dimming
Load or
Appliance
NOTE
Wire colors
marked with a *
are the usual
colors and may
differ in some
homes.
NEUTRAL
White*
Main Panel
wes added in the
Aired-in four- or more-way circuit (with three or more switches) has additional switch
middle of the circuit. In the diagram below, the additional switch is shown in one position in the upper box
and in the other position below.
Main Panel
LINE
Black*
Switch 1
Switch 3+
NEUTRAL
White*
Switch 2
LOAD
*
Non-Dimming
Load or
Appliance
o learn more multi-way circuits, go to Google.com or another search engine on the Internet and
Tabout
enter the search terms “three-way switch” or “four-way switch.”
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Using SwitchLinc Timers in Virtual Multi-Way Circuits
In a virtual multi-way circuit, only one SwitchLinc, called the SwitchLinc Primary, actually controls the
LOAD in the multi-way circuit. Any additional SwitchLinc, called SwitchLinc Secondaries, are not
connected to the LOAD, but only to the powerline (by being wired to the LINE and NEUTRAL). All of the
SwitchLinc can communicate with one another using INSTEON networking on the powerline. After wiring
in the SwitchLinc, you create the virtual multi-way circuit by setting up all of the SwitchLinc to control each
other (see HOW TO SET UP SWITCHLINC TIMER TO REMOTELY CONTROL AN INSTEON DEVI CE,
below).
To use the timer functions, the SwitchLinc Timer V2 must be connected as the SwitchLinc Primary.
The diagram below shows how you convert a wired-in three-way circuit into a virtual three-way circuit
using two SwitchLinc Timers. Step-by-step instructions for wiring in the SwitchLinc Timers are in the next
section.
TRAVELER 1
LINE
Black*
LINE
Black
GROUND
Bare Coppe
GROUND
Bare Copper
Red* or Blue*
TRAVELER 2
Black*
LOAD
Red
NEUTRAL
White
LINE
Black
GROUND
Bare Coppe
LOAD
Red* or Blue*
LOAD
Red
NEUTRAL
White
Non-Dimming
Load or
Appliance
NOTE
Wire colors
marked with a *
are the usual
colors and may
differ in some
homes.
Main Panel
SwitchLinc
Secondary
NEUTRAL
White*
SwitchLinc
Primary
otice that one of the TRAVELER wires (number 1, the red one) is not used, so you will cap it off at both
N
ends with a wire nut.
The other TRAVELER
(number 2, the black one) you will convert to a LINE wire. In the junction box
where the SwitchLinc Secondary is, connect TRAVELER 2 to the existing LINE and also to the
SwitchLinc Secondary’s LINE wire. In the other junction box at the other end, you will connect
TRAVELER 2 to the SwitchLinc Primary’s LINE wire.
The SwitchLinc Primary’s LOAD wire gets connected t
The LOAD wire for any SwitchLinc Secondaries that you will be installing will not be conne
o the actual lights that are being controlled.
cted to
anything, so cap those LOAD wires off with a wire nut.
All SwitchLinc, whether they are Primaries or Secon
daries, must be connected to NEUTRAL and to
GROUND. Note that the switches you are replacing will not normally have a connection to NEUTRAL. If
there is no NEUTRAL wire in the junction box, please consult an electrician or call SmartHome Tech
Support, 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846).
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Step-by-Step Instructions for Installing Multi-Way SwitchLinc Timers
When replacing a three-way mechanical switch, each switch will have three wires connected to it from the
wall box. Four-way or greater circuits will have four wires connected to the switches in the center of the
circuit. For this tutorial, we will follow the most commonly used wire colors for homes in North America.
1. Find the LINE wire. Your first task is to find out which
switch junction box is the one where the electricity comes
into the circuit. This box will contain the LINE wire
(sometimes called HOT).
a. Turn off the electricity at the circuit breaker panel.
b. Pull all the switches in the multi-way circuit out of their
junction boxes. Each switch should have three wires
connected to it. If the circuit is a four-way or greater,
some of the switches will have four wires.
c. Disconnect the wires from the old switches. If the wires cannot be detached by unscrewing them,
cut the wires where they enter the switch, then strip ½ inch of insulation off the ends.
d. Making sure that none of the wires are touching anything and that no one is around the wall
boxes, turn the electricity back on.
e. Using a voltmeter or voltage sensor, individually test each wire for voltage. When you measure
120 Volts AC, that wire is the LINE wire. LINE wires are usually black.
f. The other two wires, usually black and red, are the TRAVELERS and go to the next junction box.
TRAVELER wires are usually in the same cable sheath.
g. Turn off the electricity to resume installing the new SwitchLinc Timers.
2. Connect the SwitchLinc Secondary’s LINE Wire. The
SwitchLinc that will be the Secondary goes in the junction
box where you found the LINE wire. Connect the black LINE
wire that you found, the black TRAVELER, and the Black
LINE wire on SwitchLinc all together with a single wire nut.
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3. Cap the other TRAVELER wire. The other TRAVELER wire, usually red, will not be used, so put a
wire nut on the end of it.
4. Cap Secondary.
5.
the red LOAD wire from the SwitchLinc
Put a wire nut on the end of the SwitchLinc Secondary’s
LOA
D wire to ensure that it won’t connect to anything.
Connect the SwitchLinc Secondary’s NEUTRAL Wire.
Locate the group of NEUTRAL wires, usually white, in th
rear of the box. The old switch should not have been
connected to the NEUTRAL wires, but SwitchLinc Timer
requires this connection in order to draw a small amount of
power for itself. Connect SwitchLinc Secondary’s white
NEUTRAL wire to the other NEUTRAL wires with a wire nut.
e
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6. Connect the SwitchLinc Secondary’s GROUND Wire.
Connect the bare copper GROUND wire to the other
GROUND wires in the junction box.
7. ve a four-way or greater switching circuit, see
Install Additional SwitchLinc Secondaries. If you ha
Special Treatment for Four- or More-Way Circuits at the end of this section.
. Identify the Wires for the SwitchLinc Primary. The SwitchLinc Primary is the SwitchLinc that will
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actually control the LOAD. Use the SwitchLinc Timer here to use the built-in timer features. In the
remaining junction box where you will install the SwitchLinc Primary, find the wire that carries power
from the switch to the lights. This wire, called the LOAD wire, is commonly red.
In the same junction box, there will also be the two TRAVELER wires from the first box, often both in
the same cable sheath. Identify the one TRAVELER wire (black) that you connected the LINE wire to
in the first junction box.
If you’re not sure which is the TRAVELER wire connected to the LINE wire, you can use the same
method described earlier to find it. Turn on the power (taking the same precautions), and use a
voltmeter to find the wire with 120 Volts AC on it. This wi
connected to the LINE wire in the first junction box.
Make sure the power is turned off again before proceeding.
9.
Connect the SwitchLinc Primary’s LINE Wire. Use a wire
nut to connect the TRAVELER wire, usually black, that you
identified as connected to the LINE wire to the SwitchLinc
Primary’s black LINE wire. To use th e timer functions, use
your SwitchLinc Timer V2 as the Primary.
re is the TRAVELER wire that you
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10. Cap the other TRAVELER wire. The other TRAVELER
wire, usually red, will not be used, so put a wire nut on the
end of it.
11. Connect the SwitchLinc Primary’s LOAD Wire. Use a
wire nut to connect the LOAD wire, usually red, to the
SwitchLinc Primary’s red LOAD wire.
12. Follow the same instructions
Connect the SwitchLinc Primary’s NEUTRAL and GROUND Wires.
as before in Steps 5 and 6 for the SwitchLinc Secondary.
13. ue on with step 7.
Return to the installation instructions on page 6 and contin
Special Trea
If your lightin
witches will have four wires connected to them. Two of the wires are TRAVELERS from the preceding
s
witch and the other two are TRAVELERS to the next switch in the chain. You will be converting the
s
black T
econdaries.
S
. Connect the SwitchLinc Secondary’s LINE Wire. Use a wire nut to connect both black
1
TRAVELER wires to the SwitchLinc Primary’s black LINE wire.
tment for Four- or More-Way Circuits
g circuit includes more than two switches controlling a single set of lights, those extra
RAVELER wires to LINE wires and replacing the old four-wire switches with SwitchLinc
. Cap the Two Unused TRAVELERS. The other two TRAVELER wires, usually red, will not be used,
2
so put wire nuts on the ends of them.
. Cap the red LOAD wire from the SwitchLinc Secondary. Put a wire nut on the end of the
3
SwitchLinc Secondary’s LOAD wire to ensure that it won’t connect to anything.
4. Connect the SwitchLinc Secondary’s NEUTRAL and GROUND Wires. Use the same instructions
given previously in Steps 5 and 6.
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HOREMOTELY CONTROL AN W TO SET UP SWITCHLINC TIMER TO
INSTEON DEVICE
Linking SwitchLinc Timer to a Controlled INSTEON Device
To use SwitchLin
ontrolled INSTEON Device together. Refer to your INSTEON Device’s User’s Guide for detailed
c
structions on how to properly install it and link it to SwitchLinc Timer. The following will work for the
in
ost common INSTEON Devices.
m
. Set SwitchLinc Timer to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the Paddle
1
Top for 10 seconds until the top LED in the LED Bar begins blinking slowly
and the controlled light flashes. Don’t let up too soon – 10 seconds is a
pretty long time!
. Select your INSTEON Device from the list below and follow the linking method for that Device. You
2
have about 4 minutes to perform this step before SwitchLinc Timer’s Linking Mode times out
automatically.
c Timer as an INSTEON Controller, follow these steps to link SwitchLinc Timer and a
BE CAREFUL
Any paddle press will exit Linking Mode early.
A. A SwitchLinc Relay – Press and hold the SwitchLinc Relay’s Paddle Top for 10
seconds, then release. To confirm linking, the SwitchLinc Relay will blink the top
LED in its LED Bar and flash the light that it is wired to.
B. LampLinc™ V2 Dimmer – Press and hold the SET Button on the side of
LampLinc V2 Dimmer for 3 seconds, then release. To confirm linking, LampLinc
V2 Dimmer will blink its Status LED and flash the lamp that it is controlling.
C. ApplianceLinc™ V2 – Press and hold the SET Button
ApplianceLinc V2 for 3 seconds, then release. To confirm linking, ApplianceLinc
V2 will blink its Status LED.
D. KeypadLinc™ V2 – Press and hold the ON Button at the top of KeypadLinc V2
for 10 seconds, then release. To confirm linking, KeypadLinc V2 will blink the
ON Button and flash the light that it is wired to.
E. Other INSTEON Devices – See the INSTEON Device’s User’s Guide.
3. Go back to the SwitchLinc Timer that you placed in Linking Mode. If linking was successful, the top
LED in its LED Bar will not be blinking but will remain steadily on.
4. Test that your INSTEON Device is working as expected by pressing the Paddle Top and Paddle
Bottom.
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Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc Timer
If you are no longer going to use an INSTEON Device that has previously been linked to SwitchLin
Timer, it is very important th
intended for the unused INSTEON Device
1. Set SwitchLinc Timer to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the Padd
the top LED in the LED Bar begins blinking slowly and the controlled ligh
2. Set SwitchLinc Timer to Unlinking Mode by pressing and holding the Paddle Topagain for 10
seconds until the controlled light flashes again.
3. Follow the same method given
most INSTEON Devices, you just push an ON Button for 10 seconds or a SE
4. g was successful, the top
Go back to the SwitchLinc Timer that you placed in Unlinking Mode. If linkin
LED in its LED Bar will not be blinking but will remain steadily on.
reating an INSTEON Scene
C
STEON Scenes let you activate moods with the press of just one button. INSTEON
INdramatic lighting
s are very eaN Device to SwitchLinc Timer. Then,
Scene
hen you press either the Paddle Top or Paddle Bottom on SwitchLinc Timer, all of the INSTEON
w
evices linked in the scene will respond as a group. You can link multiple INSTEON Devices to multiple
D
of INSTEON Controllers. These devices will not respond to the timer functions, but will respond as
expected from any other SwitchLinc Relay.
To
add an additional INSTEON Device to a scene controlled by SwitchLinc Timer, simply follow the same
proc
edure as above in Linking SwitchLinc Timer to a Controlled INSTEON Device. To remove an
INSTEON Device fro
sy to set up – just link more than one INSTEO
m a scene, see Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc Timer.
at you unlink it, because otherwise SwitchLinc Timer will retry any commands
, thus slowing down your system.
le Top for 10 seconds until
t flashes.
above that you used to link your INSTEON Device to unlink it. On
T Button for 3 seconds.
c
TIP
You can avoid hav
Device in a scene by p
1. Set SwitchLinc Timer to Scene Setup Mode by
pressing holding the Paddle Top for 10
seconds, then
bottom of the pa
LED in the LED Ba
2. Follow the linking
On most INSTEOconds or a SET Button for 3
seconds. SwitchLinc Timer will flash its controlled light to confirm linking, and the top LED in its
LED Bar will continue to blink slowly.
3. On some INSTevels o
Ramp Rates at this time.
4. Continue Steps 2 and 3 for any additional INSTEON Devices you want to link to the scene.
.5 When you are finished linking INSTEON Devices to SwitchLinc Timer, complete Scene Setup b
pressing the Paddle Top (actually, any button press will terminate Scene Setup). The top LED in
SwitchLinc Timer’s LED Bar will stop blinking and remain steadily on. You have about 4 minutes
of inactivity before SwitchLinc Timer’s Scene Setup Mode times out automatically.
ing to hold SwitchLinc Timer’s Paddle Top down for 10 seconds for each INSTEON
lacing SwitchLinc Timer in Scene Setup Mode, also called Multilink Mode.
and
pressing the SET Button at the
ddle. SwitchLinc Relay’s top
r will blink slowly.
method given above for the INSTEON Device you want to include in the scene.
N Devices, you just push an ON Button for 10 se
EON Devices, you may be able to set up additional features, such as On-L
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HOW TO SET UP SWITCHLINC TIMER TO BE REMOTELY
CONTROLLED BY AN INSTEON CONTROLLER
Linking an INSTEON Controller to SwitchLinc Timer
To remotely control SwitchLinc Timer using another INSTEON Controller, follow these steps to link
SwitchLinc Timer and the INSTEON Controller together. Refer to your INSTEON Controller’s User’s
de for detailed instructions on how to properly inGuistall it and link it to SwitchLinc Timer. The following
will work for the most common INSTEON Controllers.
1.
Select your INSTEON Controller from the list below and follow the method shown to put it into
Linking Mode.
A. A SwitchLinc V2 Relay – Press and hold
for 10 seco
SwitchLinc
the top LED in its LED Bar.
B. ControLinc™ V2 Tabletop Controller – Choose the ON/OFF Button Pair you
want to use for controlling SwitchLinc Timer. Press and hold the ON Button
of the pair for 10 seconds. To confirm that it is in Linking Mode, ControLinc
V2’s Status LED will begin blinking.
C. KeypadLinc™ V2 – Choose the ON Button you want to use for contro
SwitchLinc Timer. Press and hold the ON Button for 10 seconds. To confirm
that it is in Linking Mode, V2 will flash the light that it is wired to
once and begin blinkingN Button that you pushed.
D. Other INSTEON Controllers – See the INSTEON Controller’s User’s Guid
2. Pe SwitchLinc Timer that is
ress and hold the Paddle Top for 10 seconds on th
be SwitchLinc Timer will blink the top LED
eing controlled. To confirm linking, th
in its LED Bar and flash the light that it is wired to. Depending on the INSTEON
Controller, you have about 4 minutes to perform this step before Linking Mode
times out automatically.
nds, then release. To confirm that it is in Linking Mode, the
Relay will flash the light that it is wired to once and begin blinking
KeypadLinc
the O
the SwitchLinc Relay’s Paddle Top
lling
e.
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Unlinking SwitchLinc Timer from an INSTEON Controller
If you are no longer going to control a SwitchLinc Timer with an INSTEON Controller, it is very importa
that you unlink it, because otherwise the controller will retry any com
SwitchLinc Timer, thus slowing down your system.
1. Select your INSTEON Controller from the list below and foll
Unlinking Mode.
A. A Second SwitchLinc V2 Relay – Follow the instructions in the section
Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc Timer, above.
(Briefly, press and hold th
seconds twice.)
B. ControLinc™ V2 Tabletop Controller – Press and hold the OFF Button of
the ON/OFF Button Pair you used for controlling SwitchLinc Timer for 10
seconds. To confirm that it is in Unlinking Mode, ControLinc V2’s Status LED
will begin blinking.
C. KeypadLinc™ V2 – Press and hold for 10 seconds the ON Button you used
for controlling SwitchLinc Timer, then press and hold the same ON Button for
10 seconds again. To confirm that it is in Unlinking Mode, KeypadLinc V2 will
flash the light that it is wired to once
pushed.
e Second SwitchLinc Timer’s Paddle Top for 10
and begin blinking the ON Button that you
mands intended for the unused
ow the method shown to put it into
nt
D.
Other INSTEON Controllers – See the INSTEON Controller’s User’s Guide.
2. h
Press and hold t
that is being contro
the top LED in its LED Bar and also the light that it is wired to. Depending
on the INSTEON Controller, you have about 4 minutes to perform this step
before Unlinking Mode times out automatically.
e Paddle Top for 10 seconds on the SwitchLinc Timer
lled. To confirm unlinking, the SwitchLinc Timer will blink
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ADVANCED FEATURES OF SWITCHLINC TIMER
Restoring Power to SwitchLinc Timer
SwitchLinc Timer stores all of its settings in non-volatile memory, so they are not lost even when power is
removed. In the event of a power loss, SwitchLinc Timer will automatically return the load being
controlled to the state it had before the power was interrupted.
Resetting SwitchL
The factory reset procedu
default settings. This pro
Primary Address or X10 Sc
1. Before resetting a SwitchLinc Timer that has been linked to an INSTEON Controller, be sure to unlink
it from the Controlle
2. If you are using Switch
unlink those Devices
SwitchLinc Timer, abov
Press and hold the Paddle Top for 10 seconds -- then release.
3.
Tap the SET Button all th
4.
5. Push the SET Button a
6. A few seconds after yo
ON, indicating that theset is complete. SwitchLinc Timer is now reset to all the default
settings and ready for fresh programming and use.
Note: Unless they have been unlinked, INSTEON Devices that have been previously linked to
SwitchLinc Timer will still respond to paddle presses, even after a factory reset. The reason is
that the INSTEON Devices themselves have not been unlinked from SwitchL
procedure Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc Tim
individual INSTEON Devices.
inc Timer to Its Factory Default Settings
re can be used to clear SwitchLinc Timer’s memory and restore its factory
cedure will clear the unit of all INSTEON Links, and any programmed X10
ene Addresses.
r first. See Unlinking SwitchLinc Timer from an INSTEON Controller, above.
Linc Timer to control any INSTEON Devices other than the light it is wired to,
from SwitchLinc Timer. See Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from
e.
e way in -- then release.
ll the way in and hold for 10 seconds -- then release.
u let up on the SET button, SwitchLinc Timer will turn the light it is wired to fully
factory re
NOTE
inc Timer. Follow the
er, above, to unlink
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X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
SwitchLinc Timer is backward-compatible with X10, meaning that it can respond to X10 commands from
an X10 Controller and it can send X10 commands to X10 devices. However, to operate SwitchLinc Timer in X10 mode, you must first set up an X10 Primary Address. As It ships from the factory, or
after a factory reset procedure, SwitchLinc Timer will have no X10 Primary Address set up.
Setting the X10 Primary Address
You must do this before SwitchLinc Timer will respond to X10 commands. You can use any of the
256 possible X10 addresses for the X10 Prim
1. Set SwitchLinc Timer to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the Paddle Top for 10 seconds until
the top LED in the LED Bar begins blinking slowly and the controlled light flashes.
2. Using an X10 Controller, send the X10 Primary Address you want to set up three times. You have
about 4 minutes to perform this step before SwitchLinc Timer’s Linking Mode times out automatically.
3. s received the X10 Address three times, SwitchLinc Timer will confirm that
Once SwitchLinc Timer ha
it has set its Primary X10 Address by blinking the top LED
is wired to.
ary Address.
in its LED Bar and flashing the light that it
Removing the X10 Primary Address
1. Set SwitchLinc Timer to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the Paddle Top for 10 seconds until
the top LED in the LED Bar begins blinking slowly and the controlled light flashes.
2. sing and holding the Paddle Topagain for 10
Set SwitchLinc Timer to Unlinking Mode by pres
seconds until the controlled light flashes again.
3. Using an X10 Controller, send any X10 Addre. It does not matter what the X10
Ap
ddress is as long as it is the same one each time. You have about 4 minutes to perform this ste
b
efore SwitchLinc Timer’s Unlinking Mode times out automatically.
4. Ot
nce SwitchLinc Timer has received the X10 Address three times, SwitchLinc Timer will confirm tha
itt
has removed its Primary X10 Address by blinking the top LED in its LED Bar and flashing the ligh
th
at it is wired to.
ss three times
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HOW TO USE SWITCHLINC TIMER
Using the Paddle
1. The Paddle Top makes your load go ON and the Paddle Bottom makes your load go OFF.
2. Press the top of the paddle to turn on the switch and activate the built in timer so it will automatically
turn off in 15 minutes.
3. Tap the on paddle top again and it will stay on for 1 hour. After turning the SwitchLinc V2 Timer on,
each tap to the paddle top will add an additional hour to the timer: two taps equals 2 hours, three taps
equals 3 hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
4. Press and hold the paddle top for about 2 seconds to use the SwitchLinc V2 Timer like a standard
switch - it will stay on until you turn it off. Note: When you use another Insteon device to control the
switch, or use the SwitchLinc v2 Timer to control another INSTEON device, the timer function does
not apply. It will act like a standard SwitchLinc Relay V2.
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COLOR OPTIONS FOR SWITCHLINC TIMER
Paddle and LED Colors are Changeable
You can change the color of SwitchLinc Timer’s LEDs and also its paddle and trim frame to
match the
décor of any room.
Switandard with a white paddle assembly, but with an ivory paddle assembly
tchLinc Timer comes s
included. You can optionally purchase almond (#2400AL), black (#2400BK), brown (#2400BR), or gray
(#2400GY) SwitchLinc Color Change Kits from
t-pipe color change kits for the LEDs are also available from Ligh
Indicator Color Change Kit (#2400L) contains five each of blue, red, green, amber, and clear light-pipes
Ho
w to Change Paddle and LED Colors
Youefore or after SwitchLinc Timer is installed.
can remove the front paddle and trim frame assembly b
uring the changeover process, the power and the load may remain on and operating. There are no
D
erous voltages or unsafe areas under the paddle.
dang
1. If SwitchLinc Timer is already installed in the wall, remove the
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faceplate from the switch junction box.
2. Remove the four Phillips screws that hold the paddle assembly to the
metal frame.
3. Pull the entire paddle frame straight away from the switch. You may
have to wiggle the bottom of the frame to get it free of the bottom SET
Button.
Paddle Assembly and
SwitchLinc body separated
4. Using a flat blade, remove the large light pipe as shown. The light pipe
will snap out of the frame. Do the same for the small light pipe.
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Snap out the light pipes with a
flat tool
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5. Orient the new small light pipe with its protrusion facing toward
the center of the frame and snap it into place. If placed
backwards or reversed, it will not click into place. Refer to t
diagram.
in
he
6. Orient the new large light pipe with the side th
at has the most
protrusions facing toward the center of the frame. Using only
finger pressure, snap the light pipe into the frame.
Installed correctly
Insert the new light pipes with the
protrusions facing the center
Installed incorrectly
7. ht pipes are installed correctly, they will stick straight out from the back of the frame. If
If both lig
installed incorrectly, they will appear to be tilted as shown in the photos.
. Gently place the paddle assembly back onto the front of SwitchLinc Timer. A little force may be
8
necessary to snap the assembly ov er the SET Button. Re install the four screws that you removed in
Step 2.
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ABOUT INSTEON
Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable
TEON messages travel throughout the home via Powerline Car
INSrier (PLC) signals on the existing
se wiring, and also via wireless Radio Frequen
houcy (RF). As the messages make their way to
STEON devices being controlled, they are picked up and retransmitted by all other INSTEON devices
IN
along the wa
dditional INSTEON device helps to support the overall network.
a
o further ensure reliability, every INSTEON device confirms that it hasan
T received a command. If
STEON Controller does not receive this confirmation, it will automatically retransmit the command up to
IN
five times
Further Enhancing Reliability
As signals travel via the powerline or RF throughout the home, they naturally become
weaker the farther they travel. The best way to overcome signals getting weaker is to
increase the coverage of the mesh network by introducing more INSTEON devices.
It is possible that some audio-video products, computers, power strips or other electrical
equipment may attenuate INSTEON signals on the powerline. You can temporarily
unplug suspected devices to test whether the INSTEON signal improves. If it does, then
you can plug in filtersSmarthome that will permanently fix the problem.
y. This method of communicating, called a mesh network, is very reliable because each
.
available from
sing Smarthome’s SignaLinc RF to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network
U
SignaLinc™ RF Signal Enhancers are ideal for improving signal strength
and
network coverage throughout your home. SignaLinc RF acts like
another member of the dual-band mesh network, tying it together by
simultaneously retransmitting INSTEON signals across both radiofreq
uency and the powerline. It also provides an access point for RFonly INSTEON devices, such as handheld controllers.
In addition, two Signa
ignals to travel between the two separate electrical circuits, called
s
owerline phases, found in most homes. Without a reliable method for
p
pling opposite powerline phases, some parts of your home may
cou
ceive INSTEON signals intermittently. With at least one SignaLinc RF
re
lugged into one of the powerline phases, and at least one more
p
ed into the opposite powerline phase, INSTEON powerline signals
plugg
will be strong everywhere in your home.
Linc RFs provide a wireless path for INSTEON
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About INSTEON and X
Possible BoosterLinc Interfer
If you have installed older Smarthome Plug-In BoosterLinc™ X10
BoosterLinc-enabled products, the older BoosterLinc technolog
communications.
Plug-In BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, Smarthome #4827, shipped after February 1, 2005, with V3.0
or later firmware, are fully compatible with INSTEON.
The following Plug-In BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters use olde
with INSTEON:
• White BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, #4827, shipped before February 1, 2005, with V2.5 or earlier
firmware
• All Gray BoosterLinc X10 Signal Bo
Try unplugging the older BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters to see if this helps with INSTEO
If it does, please call 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846) for help with replacing your old
X10 Signal Boosters with newer INSTEON-compatible ones.
The following pre-INSTEON SmartHome products have BoosterLinc technology that you
turn off when you set the X10 Address for the product. If turned on, the BoosterLinc te
interfere with INSTEON.
• KeypadLinc™ 6 with Integrated Dimmer,
#12073W, #12073WB and #12073WW
• SwitchLinc™ Relay 2-Way,
#23883 and #23883T
• ToggleLinc™ 2-Way Dimmer,
#23890, and Switch, #23893
10
ence with INSTEON
osters, #4827
Signal Boosters or certain other
y may interfere with INSTEON
r firmware that may cause interference
N interference.
er BoosterLinc
can turn on or
chnology may
NOTE
To disable BoosterLinc X10 S
Amplification on these products:
1. Press a
2. Send th
3. Send a
You can send an X10 ON command in
Step 3 to
feature.
nd hold the SET Button.
e X10 Primary Address.
n X10 OFF command.
re-enable the BoosterLinc
ignal
If you have any of these products and the BoosterLinc feature is turned
Guide or call 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846) for help with turning it of
newer INSTEON BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, which Smarthome can
INSTEON’s Effect on X10
If your existing X10 devices seem to be working less reliably after installing INSTEON devices, remember
that INSTEON devices can absorb X10 signals just as X10 devices do, and that INSTEON devices do not
repeat X10 signals. Installing INSTEON-compatible BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, Smarthome
#4827, or a SignaLinc Plug-In Coupler-Repeater, #4826, can increase X10 signal levels.
Please call 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846) if you have any questions or would like more help.
on, please consult your User’s
f. You may then wish to install
help you with.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The LED Bar on my
SwitchLinc Timer is not
turning on at all and it
won’t control my light.
The switch I’m replacing
only has two wires.
My SwitchLinc Timer is
not receiving signals
from INSTEON or X10
Controllers.
My SwitchLinc Timer is
not linking to or working
with an INSTEON
Controller or Device.
My SwitchLinc Timer
doesn’t alway
to an INSTEON
Controller.
The light turned on by
itself.
SwitchLinc Timer turns
on, but not off, using
another Controller.
s respond
SwitchLinc Timer is not
getting power.
SwitchLinc Timer needs a
NEUTRAL wire in order to
operate.
The SwitchLinc Timer and
the Controller are on opposite
powerline phases.
The Controller is plugged into
a power strip.
Other modules are loading
down the signal.
The INSTEON signal may be
too weak.
The INSTEON Controller
may have been reset w
first unlinking Sw
Timer from it.
Another Controller, a timer, or
stray X10 signals triggered
SwitchLinc Timer.
The load is producing
electrical noise that is
interfering with SwitchLinc
Timer’s reception of
powerline signal.
Make sure the circuit breaker is turned on.
Check junction box wires to ensure all connections are
tight and no bare wires are exposed.
Check the light fixture to ensure all connections are tight
and no bare wires are exposed.
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 SwitchLinc Timer’s white
wire there.
itchLinc
ithout
Make sure t
properly installed to bridge the two powerline phases.
Powerline signals can’t travel through power filters.
Plugging the Controller directly into a wall outlet works
best.
Move the other modules or the Controller to another
outlet.
Add new INSTEON devices or move around existing
INSTEON devices. All INST as EON devices act
INSTEON Network repeaters.
Make su with re you are not experiencing interference
older X10 BoosterLinc technology. Upgrade to
INSTEON BoosterLincs.
Re-link S
Check scene membership and remove any unwanted
links from SwitchLinc Timer, or perform a Factory Reset
to clear it.
Install a signal blocker in your home to keep powerline
X10 signals from neighboring homes from interfering.
Consider not using SwitchLinc Timer in X10 mode.
If the above doesn’t work, perform a Factory Reset.
Install a powerline noise filter like Smarthome’s #4835
between the load and SwitchLinc Timer.
Install additional INSTEON Devices to boost the
INSTEON signal.
Increase the X10 signal strength with an INSTEON-
compatible X10 booster to overcome the powerline
noise.
Remove the X10 Address from the button on your
INSTEON Controller so it doesn’t send both INSTEON
and X10 commands.
wo SignaLinc RF Signal Enhancers are
witchLinc Timer to the INSTEON Controller.
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When I press a button on
my SwitchLinc Timer, it
takes a long time for
other INvices STEON De
it is controlling to
respond.
My SwitchLinc Timer
doesn’t respond to X10
address A1 when I first
set it up.
SwitchLink Timer is
locked up
SwitchLinc Timer is
getting warm to the
touch.
INSTEON SwitchLinc Timer V2 User’s Guide
You may have removed an
INSTEON Device that your
Switc to hLinc Timer is trying
operar is te. SwitchLinc Time
re-trying the missing
INSTEON Device.
Unlike previous
products, SwitchLinc Timer
does not have an X10
Primary Address set up at t
factory.
A surge o
on the powerline
It is normal for wall
controllers to get warm (but
not hot).
X10-only
r excessive noise
If the INSTEON Device is still available, unlink it from
SwitchLinc Timer by following the directions in the
section Unlinking a ControllEON Device from ed INSTSwitchLinc Timer, above.
Reset SwitchLinc Timer by following the directions in the
section Resetting SwitchLinc Timer to Its Factory Default Settings, above.
Set up an X10 Primary Address by following the
instructions in the section Setting the X10 Primary Address.
he
See Resetting SwitchLinc Timer to Its Factory Default Settings, ab
SwitchLinc Timer will dissipate about 1 Watt per 100
Watts controlled. Using metal junction boxes, removing
insulation around the outside of the box, or controlling a
smaller load can help lessen the heat.
ove.
If you have tried these sseu’re
having with SwitchLinc Ti
•nowledge base at
Search our online kCall our Support De
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SPECIFICATIONS
SwitchLinc Timer V2 Specifications
General
Smarthome Product Number 2476S, INSTEON2 Switch SwitchLinc Timer V
Warranty 2 years
Operation
LED Bar Brightness Indicator
Manual Operation Modes , XINSTEON only 10 only, INSTEON and X10 Combo Mode
Combo Mode Message Order 0, ININSTEON, X1STEON cleanup
Multi-Way Circuit Support
Setup Memory Non-volatile EEPROM
INSTEON Features
INSTEON Addresses 1 hard-coded out of 16,777,216 possible
INSTEON Links 417 out of 16,777,216 possible
INSTEON Powerline Frequency 131.65 KHz
INSTEON Minimum Transmit Level 3.2 V into 5 Ohms
I STEON Minimum Receive Level 1 mVN
I STEON Messages Repeated Yes N
X10 Features
X 0 Primary Address 1 1optional (comes unassigned)
X10 Scene Addresses 255 possible
X10 Status Response Supported
X10 Resume Dim Supported (by setting Local On-Level to zero)
X10 Powerline Frequency 120 KHz
X10 Minimum Transmit Level 3.2 Vpp into 5 Ohms
X10 Minimum Receive Level 10 mVpp nominal
X10 Messages Repeated No
8 White LEDs,
Optional Green, Blue, Amber, or Red with #2401L kit
One SwitchLinc c
-Link any nu
pp
nominal
pp
ontrols load,
mber of SwitchLincs or other INSTEON Controllers Cross
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Mechanical
Paddle Type True rocker action
Paddle and Trim Frame Color
Wire Nuts 5 included
Mounting
Operating Conditions Indoors, 40 to 104°F, up to 85% relative humidity
Dimensions 4.1” H x 1.8” W x 1.2” D
Weight 3.6 oz
Electrical
Supply Voltage 120 Volts AC +/- 10%, 60 Hertz, single phase
Surge Protection MOV rated for 150 Volts
Power Wire Leads
Ground Lead 6”, 18 AWG, stranded, bare copper
Load Types Wired-in incandescent lighting and inductive loads
Maximum Load 480 Watts incandescent, 13A resistive
Minimum Load No minimum load required
Certification Safety tested for use in USA and Canada (ETL #3017581)
White installed, I
Optional A
Mounts in single or multiple-ganged junction box.
Control 200 W less load for each immediately ad
installed.
the imme
center to avoid de-rating.
For example, 600 W load control becomes 400 W with another relay to
diate right or left. Use a triple-gang box with a mechanical switch in the
te) LINE (black), LOAD (red), NEUTRAL (whi
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ertification
INSTEON SwitchLinc Timer V2 User’s Guide
SwitchLimer V2 has been thorouSEMKO, a nationally
reird-party tes
ms that the product has beto and has met the requirements of a
widely renized consensus of U.S athe
manufacturing site has been audited,
pf quarterly factory follow-up in
nc Tighly tested by ITS ETL
cognized independent thting laboratory. The North American ETL Listed
ark signifie
cog
en tested
nd Canadian product safety standards, that
and that the manufacturer has agreed to a
spections to verify continued conformance. rogram o
Limited Warranty
Snts to the original consumeroduct that, for a period of two years from the
eller warrar purchaser of this p
date of purchase, this product will be fm defects in material and workmanship and will perform in
s conformity to the description of the product in this User’s Guide. This warranty shall not apply
ubstantial
torrors caused by misuseo be defective in material or
defects or e or neglect. If the product is found t
wr if the product does ne warranty period, Seller
w it, replace it or refund the purchase price, at its option, upon receipt of the product at the
ill either repair
aostage prepaid, with planation of the defect or
ddress below, p
error. Threplacement, or refs
lispect to this product. Fo the warranty period, call Smarthome
ability with re
cvice to receive an RA# (reage the product (with the
Smarthome, Inc.
ATTN: Receiving Dept.
16542 Millikan Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606-5027
ree fro
ot perform as warran
ted above during thorkmanship, o
proof of the date of purchase and an ex
be the full extent of Seller’und that is provided for above shall
r repair or replacement during
he package) and send the pro
duct, along with A# clearly pri
Limitations
The above warranty is in lieu of and seller disclaims all other warranties, whether oral or written, express
or implied, including and warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied
warranty, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, which may not be
disclaimed or supplanted as provided above shall be limited to the one-year period of the express
warranty above. No other representation or claim of any nature by any person shall be binding upon
seller or modify the terms of the above warranty and disclaimer. In no event shall seller be liable for
special, incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from the possession or use of this product,
including without limitation damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, personal injury, even if
seller knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of damages, in which
case the above limitations and/or exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other legal rights
that may vary from state to state.
INSTEON, Plug-n-Tap, ControLinc, TesterLinc, SignaLinc, LampLinc, ToggleLinc, BoosterLinc, ApplianceLinc, KeypadLinc,
FilterLinc, ProbeLinc, SwitchLinc, TempLinc, IR Linc and SmarthomeLive are trademarks of Smarthome, Inc. INSTEON
networking technology is covered by pending U.S. and foreign patents.