Smarthome ICON, 2856D2, 2856D2B User Manual

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ICON Lamp Dimmer
Lamp Dimmer Module with INSTEON Technology
For model(s): #2856D2/2856D2B ICON Lamp Dimmer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT ICON LAMP DIMMER.....................................................................................................................3
What is INSTEON?.................................................................................................................................... 3
Key ICON Lamp Dimmer Features ...........................................................................................................3
HOW TO INSTALL ICON LAMP DIMMER ..................................................................................................4
ICON Lamp Dimmer Installation Tips........................................................................................................4
Installing ICON Lamp Dimmer................................................................................................................... 4
HOW TO SET UP ICON LAMP DIMMER ....................................................................................................5
Linking ICON Lamp Dimmer to an INSTEON Controller........................................................................... 5
Unlinking ICON Lamp Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller ................................................................... 6
HOW TO SET UP ON-LEVELS (Optional).................................................................................................. 7
CREATING AN INSTEON SCENE............................................................................................................... 8
ADVANCED FEATURES OF ICON LAMP DIMMER .................................................................................. 9
Restoring Power to ICON Lamp Dimmer ..................................................................................................9
Resetting ICON Lamp Dimmer to Its Factory Default Settings ................................................................. 9
X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 10
Setting the X10 Primary Address ............................................................................................................ 10
Removing the X10 Primary Address .......................................................................................................10
Enabling or Disabling Local Control ........................................................................................................10
Setting the X10 On-Level for the X10 Primary Address..........................................................................10
Enabling X10 Resume Dim ..................................................................................................................... 11
ADVANCED X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS.......................................................................................... 12
Remotely Setting the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address................................................................. 12
ABOUT INSTEON ......................................................................................................................................13
Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable........................................................................... 13
Further Enhancing Reliability ..................................................................................................................13
Using Access Points To Upgrade Your INSTEON Network.................................................................... 13
About INSTEON and X10........................................................................................................................ 14
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................15
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 17
ICON Lamp Dimmer Specifications......................................................................................................... 17
Certification.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................................................18
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ABOUT ICON LAMP DIMMER
Congratulations on purchasing the ICON Lamp Dimmer. Your new ICON Lamp Dimmer allows you to dim and remotely control any lamp in your home at the touch of a button.
SET Button
Controlled
Status LED
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 ICON Lamp Dimmer Features
Setup is easy – ICON Lamp Dimmer installs in minutes
Controls all standard incandescent lamps, up to 150 watts
Dims lamps to 32 brightness levels
Responds to commands from X10 controllers
Shows INSTEON activity with a green status LED
Stores setup state in memory, even while unplugged
Warranted for one year
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HOW TO INSTALL ICON LAMP DIMMER
Caution
Read and understand these instructions before installing, and retain them for future reference.
ICON Lamp Dimmer 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. ICON Lamp Dimmer is not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use ICON Lamp Dimmer on non-approved powerlines may have hazardous consequences.
To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, use ICON Lamp Dimmer to control 110V incandescent lamps only. Dimming an inductive load, such as a fan or transformer, could cause damage to the dimmer, the load device, or both. If the manufacturer of the load device does not recommend dimming, DO NOT use ICON Lamp Dimmer’s dimming capabilities or else use a non-dimming INSTEON module. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING AN INDUCTIVE LOAD.
ICON Lamp Dimmer Installation Tips
Don’t plug ICON Lamp Dimmer into an outlet controlled by a switch, because if the switch is inadvertently turned off, ICON Lamp Dimmer won’t have power.
Don’t use ICON Lamp Dimmer to control low-voltage lighting, fluorescent lights, or motors. These are inductive loads, which ICON Lamp Dimmer is not designed to control. Use an ICON Appliance Adapter instead.
Don’t plug ICON Lamp Dimmer into a filtered power strip or AC line filter.
Be sure the lamp you want to control is working and that the manual switch on the lamp itself is in the
ON position.
If the lamp being controlled by ICON Lamp Dimmer already has its own built in dimmer, turn that dimmer to full on and allow ICON Lamp Dimmer to control the lamp’s brightness.
Installing ICON Lamp Dimmer
1. For best INSTEON Network performance, be sure you have properly installed at least two Access Points.
2. Plug ICON Lamp Dimmer into an unswitched wall receptacle. The green Status LED on the side will illuminate steadily.
3. Plug the lamp you want to control into the controlled outlet on the bottom of ICON Lamp Dimmer.
4. The lamp you plugged in will turn on. If the lamp does not turn on, turn it on manually using the switch on the lamp itself.
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HOW TO SET UP ICON LAMP DIMMER
Linking ICON Lamp Dimmer to an INSTEON Controller
1. Select your INSTEON Controller from the list below and follow the method shown to put it into Linking Mode.
A. ICON Dimmer Switch – Press and hold ICON Dimmer Switch’s Paddle Top for 10
seconds, then release. To confirm that it is in Linking Mode, ICON Dimmer Switch will flash the light that it is wired to once and begin blinking its LED.
B. ICON Tabletop Controller – Choose the ON/OFF Button Pair you want to use for
controlling ICON Lamp Dimmer. Press and hold the ON Button of the pair for 10 seconds. To confirm that it is in Linking Mode, ICON Tabletop Controller’s Status LED will begin blinking.
C. ICON Keypad Dimmer – Choose the ON Button you want to use for controlling ICON
Lamp Dimmer. Press and hold the ON Button for 10 seconds. To confirm that it is in Linking Mode, ICON Keypad Dimmer will flash the light that it is wired to once and begin blinking the ON Button that you pushed.
D. Other INSTEON Controllers – See the INSTEON Controller’s User’s Guide.
2. Press and hold the black SET Button on ICON Lamp Dimmer for 3 seconds. Both the lamp you are controlling and ICON Lamp Dimmer’s Status LED will blink to confirm linking. Depending on the INSTEON Controller, you have about 4 minutes to perform this step before Linking Mode times out automatically.
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Unlinking ICON Lamp Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller
If you are no longer going to use an ICON Lamp Dimmer that has previously been linked to an INSTEON Controller, it is very important that you unlink it, because otherwise the controller will retry any commands intended for the unused module, thus slowing down your system.
1. Select your INSTEON Controller from the list below and follow the method shown to put it into Unlinking Mode.
A. ICON Dimmer Switch – Press and hold ICON Dimmer Switch’s Paddle Top for 10
seconds TWICE. To confirm that it is in Unlinking Mode, ICON Dimmer Switch will flash the light that it is wired to once for each paddle press and begin blinking its LED.
B. ICON Tabletop Controller – Press and hold the OFF Button of the ON/OFF Button
Pair you used for controlling ICON Lamp Dimmer for 10 seconds. To confirm that it is in Unlinking Mode, ICON Tabletop Controller’s Status LED will begin blinking.
C. ICON Keypad Dimmer– Press and hold for 10 seconds the Button you used for
controlling ICON Lamp Dimmer, then press and hold the same Button for 10 seconds again. To confirm that it is in Unlinking Mode, ICON Keypad Dimmer will flash the light that it is wired to once and begin blinking the ON Button that you pushed.
D. Other INSTEON Controllers – See the INSTEON Controller’s User’s Guide.
2. Press and hold the black SET Button on ICON Lamp Dimmer for 3 seconds. Both the lamp you are controlling and ICON Lamp Dimmer’s Status LED will blink to confirm unlinking. Depending on the INSTEON Controller, you have about 4 minutes to perform this step before Unlinking Mode times out automatically.
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HOW TO SET UP ON-LEVELS (Optional)
The On-Level is the brightness that the lamp you are controlling will go to when you turn it on using an INSTEON Controller. The On-Level is adjustable from OFF to 100% brightness. The default is 100%.
1. Using the ON/OFF Button Pair that you already linked ICON Lamp Dimmer to, set the INSTEON Controller to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the ON Button of the pair for 10 seconds.
2. Using the BRIGHT or DIM Buttons on the INSTEON Controller, adjust the brightness of the lamp you are controlling to the desired On-Level and tap the SET Button on ICON Lamp Dimmer ONCE.
3. Press and hold the black SET Button on ICON Lamp Dimmer for 3 seconds. Both the lamp you are controlling and ICON Lamp Dimmer’s Status LED will blink to confirm the On-Level setting.
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CREATING AN INSTEON SCENE
INSTEON Scenes let you activate dramatic lighting moods with the press of just one button. INSTEON Scenes are very easy to set up – just link more than one INSTEON module to an ON/OFF Button Pair on an INSTEON Controller. Then, when you press either the ON or the OFF Button on the INSTEON Controller, all of the INSTEON modules linked in the scene will respond as a group. You can link multiple ICON Lamp Dimmers or other INSTEON modules to multiple INSTEON Controllers.
To add an additional ICON Lamp Dimmer to a scene controlled by an ON/OFF Button Pair on an INSTEON Controller, simply follow the same procedure that you used for linking the first ICON Lamp Dimmer. See Linking ICON Lamp Dimmer to an INSTEON Controller, above. To adjust the On-Level by itself, see HOW TO SET UP ON-LEVELS To remove an ICON Lamp Dimmer from a scene, see Unlinking ICON Lamp Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller.
TIP
With some INSTEON Controllers, you can avoid having to hold a button down for 10 seconds for each setup step by placing the Controller in Scene Setup Mode, also called Multilink Mode. Refer to your INSTEON Controller’s User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to set it to Scene Setup Mode. The following will work for an ICON Tabletop Controller.
1. Set the ICON Tabletop Controller to Scene Setup Mode for the ON/OFF Button Pair you want to
use for controlling the scene by pressing and holding the ON Button of the pair for 10 seconds, then tapping the same ON Button again. ICON Tabletop Controller’s Status LED will blink slowly.
2. Press and hold the black SET Button on ICON Lamp Dimmer for 3 seconds. The lamp you are
controlling will blink to confirm linking. ICON Tabletop Controller will beep to confirm linking, and its Status LED will continue to blink slowly.
3. If you want to adjust the On-Level, you can do so by following the steps above in the section HOW TO SET UP ON-LEVELS (don’t press the On-Button for 10 seconds when adjusting On- Level while you’re in Scene Setup Mode).
4. Continue Steps 2 and 3 for any additional INSTEON modules you want to link to the scene.
5. When you are finished linking INSTEON modules to the desired ON/OFF Button, complete Scene Setup by pressing the ON Button. ICON Tabletop Controller’s Status LED will stop blinking and remain steadily on. You have about 4 minutes of inactivity before Scene Setup Mode times out automatically.
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ADVANCED FEATURES OF ICON LAMP DIMMER
Restoring Power to ICON Lamp Dimmer
ICON Lamp Dimmer stores all of its settings in memory, even when unplugged. In the event of a power loss, ICON Lamp Dimmer will automatically return the lamp being controlled to the brightness level it had before the power was interrupted. Similarly, if ICON Lamp Dimmer is plugged into an outlet controlled by a wall switch and you turn the switch off, ICON Lamp Dimmer will turn the lamp back on to its prior brightness when you turn the wall switch back on.
Resetting ICON Lamp Dimmer to Its Factory Default Settings
The factory reset procedure can be used to clear ICON Lamp Dimmer’s memory and restore its factory default settings. This procedure will clear the unit of all INSTEON Links, any programmed On-Levels or the X10 Primary Address.
1. Before resetting a ICON Lamp Dimmer that has been linked to an INSTEON Controller, be sure to unlink it from the Controller first. See Unlinking ICON Lamp Dimmer from an INSTEON Controller, above.
2. Unplug ICON Lamp Dimmer for about 10 seconds.
3. While holding down the black SET Button on ICON Lamp Dimmer, plug ICON Lamp Dimmer back in.
4. After plugging ICON Lamp Dimmer back in, continue to hold down the black SET Button for 3 seconds.
5. Release the black SET Button.
6. After several seconds, ICON Lamp Dimmer’s Status LED will turn on and the lamp you plugged in will come on to full brightness, indicating that the factory reset is complete. ICON Lamp Dimmer is now reset to all the default settings and ready for fresh programming and use.
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X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
ICON Lamp Dimmer is backward-compatible with X10, meaning that it can respond to X10 commands from an X10 Controller. However, to operate ICON Lamp Dimmer in X10 mode, you must first set up an X10 Primary Address. As It ships from the factory, or after a factory reset procedure, ICON Lamp Dimmer will have no X10 Primary Address set up.
Setting the X10 Primary Address
You must do this before ICON Lamp Dimmer will respond to X10 commands. You can use any of
the 256 possible X10 addresses for the X10 Primary Address.
1. Press and hold the black SET Button on ICON Lamp Dimmer for 3 seconds. The green Status LED will begin flashing and the lamp you are controlling will blink to confirm that you are setting up an X10 Primary Address.
2. Use an X10 Controller to send an X10 ON command THREE TIMES (e.g. A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON). You have about 30 seconds to perform this step before setup mode expires. (NOTE: If you send an X10 OFF command during this step, Local Control will be disabled. See the next section for an explanation.)
3. Once ICON Lamp Dimmer has received the X10 Address and X10 ON or X10 OFF THREE TIMES, the Status LED on ICON Lamp Dimmer will stop flashing and the X10 Primary Address will be set.
Removing the X10 Primary Address
1. Press and hold the black SET Button on ICON Lamp Dimmer for 3 seconds. The green Status LED will begin flashing and the lamp you are controlling will blink to confirm that you are setting up an X10 Primary Address.
2. Press and hold the black SET Button on ICON Lamp Dimmer for 3 seconds again and send any X10 address THREE TIMES (e.g. A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON). The green Status LED will stop flashing and the lamp you are controlling will blink again to confirm that you have removed the X10 Primary Address.
Enabling or Disabling Local Control
Local Control allows you to manually turn on the lamp you plugged into ICON Lamp Dimmer by using the switch on the lamp itself, without sending a command from an X10 or INSTEON Controller. By default, Local Control is enabled. You can disable Local Control by setting the X10 Primary Address using an X10 OFF command in Step 2 above. Remember that if the switch on the lamp itself is turned off, ICON Lamp Dimmer will not be able to control the lamp.
Setting the X10 On-Level for the X10 Primary Address
The X10 On-Level is the brightness that the lamp you are controlling will go to when you turn it on using an X10 Controller. The X10 On-Level can be adjusted from OFF to 100% brightness. The default is 100%
1. Using the BRIGHT, DIM, ON, or OFF Buttons on any Controller, adjust the brightness of the lamp you are controlling to the desired On-Level.
2. Tap the SET Button on ICON Lamp Dimmer ONCE. The lamp you are controlling will blink to confirm the X10 On-Level setting.
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Enabling X10 Resume Dim
If X10 Resume Dim is enabled, ICON Lamp Dimmer will remember the last brightness level to which it was set. Then, when an X10 ON command is received from an X10 Controller, the lamp will go to the remembered brightness, rather than to the X10 On-Level.
To enable X10 Resume Dim, set up an X10 Primary Address On-Level of OFF (or zero). To disable X10 Resume Dim, set up an X10 Primary Address On-Level of anything but OFF.
See the section Setting the X10 On-Level for the X10 Primary Address, above, for instructions (briefly, set the brightness, then tap the SET Button).
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ADVANCED X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
You can remotely set up X10 On-Levels using an X10 Controller capable of sending an X10 address (house code and unit code) without sending X10 ON or OFF commands. The following procedures will not work with a transmitter that sends the X10 address and an X10 command together. X10 Controllers in which one button is pressed to turn an X10 device on or off WILL NOT WORK.
These procedures all begin by sending the same sequence of five X10 addresses, called the CLEAR Sequence. After you send the CLEAR Sequence, you have about 4 minutes to finish the procedure before automatic timeout.
Remotely Setting the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address
The On-Level you set using this method will take effect immediately for the X10 Primary Address, but this On-Level will not take effect for INSTEON until you link (or re-link) ICON Lamp Dimmer with an INSTEON Controller.
1. Using an X10 Controller, send the CLEAR Sequence:
O16 N16 M16 P16 M16
2. Send the X10 Primary Address (house code and unit code).
3. Set the On-Level for the X10 Primary Address by adjusting ICON Lamp Dimmer’s brightness using any Controller. If you skip this step, the current On-Level will be used.
4. Send the following X10 Address sequence to lock in the new On-Level:
P16 N16 M16 O16 M16
5. ICON Lamp Dimmer will flash the lamp it is controlling and blink its Status LED, indicating that the On-Level has been set for the X10 Primary Address.
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ABOUT INSTEON
Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable
INSTEON messages travel throughout the home via Powerline Carrier (PLC) signals on the existing house wiring, and also via wireless Radio Frequency (RF). As the messages make their way to INSTEON devices being controlled, they are picked up and retransmitted by all other INSTEON devices along the way. This method of communicating, called a mesh network, is very reliable because each additional INSTEON device helps to support the overall network.
To further ensure reliability, every INSTEON device confirms that it has received a command. If an INSTEON Controller does not receive this confirmation, it will automatically retransmit the command up to 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 filters available from Smarthome that will permanently fix the problem.
Using Access Points To Upgrade Your INSTEON Network
Access Points are ideal for improving signal strength and network coverage throughout your home. In addition, using two Access Points provides a wireless path for INSTEON signals to travel between the two separate electrical circuits, called powerline phases, found in most homes. Without a reliable method for coupling opposite powerline phases, some parts of your home may receive INSTEON signals intermittently. With at least one Access Point plugged into one of the powerline phases, and at least one more plugged into the opposite powerline phase, INSTEON powerline signals will be strong everywhere in your home.
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About INSTEON and X10
Possible BoosterLinc Interference with INSTEON
If you have installed older Smarthome Plug-In BoosterLinc™ X10 Signal Boosters or certain other BoosterLinc-enabled products, the older BoosterLinc technology may interfere with INSTEON 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 older firmware that may cause interference with INSTEON:
Green BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, #4827, shipped before February 1, 2005, with.5 or earlier firmware
All Gray BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, #4827
Try unplugging the older BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters to see if this helps with INSTEON interference. If it does, please call 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846) for help with replacing your older BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters with newer INSTEON-compatible ones.
The following pre-INSTEON Smarthome products have BoosterLinc technology that you can turn on or turn off when you set the X10 Address for the product. If turned on, the BoosterLinc technology may 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
If you have any of these products and the BoosterLinc feature is turned on, please consult your User’s Guide or call 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846) for help with turning it off. You may then wish to install newer INSTEON BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, which Smarthome can help you with.
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 an Access Point, #2443, can increase X10 signal levels.
Please call 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846) if you have any questions or would like more help.
To disable BoosterLinc X10 Signal Amplification on these products:
1. Press and hold the SET Button.
2. Send the X10 Primary Address.
3. Send an X10 OFF command.
You can send an X10 ON command in Step 3 to re-enable the BoosterLinc feature.
NOTE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The Status LED on my ICON Lamp Dimmer is not turning on at all.
My lamp is not being controlled after I’ve linked ICON Lamp Dimmer to a Controller.
My ICON Lamp Dimmer is not receiving signals from INSTEON or X10 Controllers.
My ICON Lamp Dimmer is not linking or responding to an INSTEON Controller.
The lamp does not come on when I manually activate the lamp’s switch.
The load is buzzing when on or dim.
The lamp turned on by itself.
I’m having difficulty performing advanced X10 programming
My lamp turns off if I press the ON Button on my INSTEON Controller, but I can brighten and dim it.
ICON Lamp Dimmer is not getting power.
Your lamp is not getting power.
The ICON Lamp Dimmer and the Controller are on opposite powerline phases.
ICON Lamp Dimmer is plugged into a power strip.
Other modules are loading down the signal.
The INSTEON signal may be too weak.
The Local Control feature may be set to off (during X10 Primary Address setting).
The dimming component inside ICON Lamp Dimmer “chops” the powerline sine wave to reduce the power.
Another Controller, a timer, or stray X10 signals triggered ICON Lamp Dimmer.
The X10 “MNOP” house and unit codes were sent in the wrong order.
The On-Level may be set to fully-off or very dim.
ICON Lamp Dimmer User’s Guide
Make sure ICON Lamp Dimmer is not plugged into a switched outlet that is turned off.
Make sure your lamp is plugged into the outlet labeled Controlled at the bottom of ICON Lamp Dimmer.
Make sure the lamp’s switch is in the ON position.
Make sure two Access Points are properly installed to bridge the two powerline phases.
Powerline signals can’t travel through power filters. Plugging ICON Lamp Dimmer directly into a wall outlet works best.
Move ICON Lamp Dimmer, the other modules, or the Controller to another outlet.
Add new INSTEON devices or move around existing INSTEON devices. All INSTEON devices act as INSTEON Network repeaters.
Make sure you are not experiencing interference with older X10 BoosterLinc technology. Upgrade to INSTEON BoosterLincs.
Try linking your ICON Lamp Dimmer to your INSTEON Controller with both of them plugged into the same outlet. Once linked, move them to the desired locations.
Re-set the X10 Primary Address by sending the house and unit code followed by an X10 ON command.
The bulb filaments are vibrating. Use rough-service, 130-volt, or appliance grade bulbs to reduce the noise.
Run ICON Lamp Dimmer in the “full-on” mode or switch to a non-dimming ICON Appliance Adapter.
Remove any unwanted links from ICON Lamp Dimmer, or perform a Factory Reset to clear it.
Install a powerline signal blocker in your home to keep X10 signals from neighboring homes from interfering. Consider not using ICON Lamp Dimmer in X10 mode.
If the above doesn’t work, perform a Factory Reset.
Don’t hold down the buttons on your X10 controller too long, to avoid duplicate codes being sent.
Re-link ICON Lamp Dimmer at a brighter On-Level.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution
When I try to turn on my lamp, it turns on, then back off.
My lamp doesn’t always respond to my INSTEON Controller.
When I press a button on my INSTEON Controller, it takes a long time for my ICON Lamp Dimmer to respond.
When I tap the SET Button on my ICON Lamp Dimmer, the lamp I am controlling flashes.
My ICON Lamp Dimmer doesn’t respond to X10 address A1 when I first set it up.
ICON Lamp Dimmer is locked up.
My two-prong ICON Lamp Dimmer does not fit in my wall outlet.
ICON Lamp Dimmer may be set up with an INSTEON On­Level at a high brightness and an X10 Primary On-Level at a low brightness.
The INSTEON Controller may have been reset without first unlinking ICON Lamp Dimmer from it.
You may have removed an INSTEON Device that your INSTEON Controller is trying to operate. The INSTEON Controller is re-trying the missing INSTEON Device.
Tapping the SET Button sets the current brightness as the X10 Primary Address On­Level. The lamp flashes to acknowledge the X10 On­Level setting.
ICON Lamp Dimmer does not have an X10 Primary Address set up at the factory.
A surge or excessive noise on the powerline may have glitched it.
The polarized prongs are not compatible with older AC outlets.
Remove the X10 Primary address from ICON Lamp Dimmer.
Remove the X10 Address from the button on your INSTEON Controller so it doesn’t send both INSTEON and X10 commands.
Re-link ICON Lamp Dimmer to the INSTEON Controller.
Unlink the missing INSTEON Device(s) by following the directions in your INSTEON Controller’s User’s Guide.
If you do this inadvertently, set the X10 Primary Address On-Level brightness to whatever you want using any Controller, then tap the SET Button again.
If you are not using ICON Lamp Dimmer in X10 mode, this setting will be ignored.
Set up an X10 Primary Address by following the instructions in the section X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS.
Unplug ICON Lamp Dimmer for 10 seconds and reinstall.
If the above doesn’t work, perform a Factory Reset.
ICON Lamp Dimmer’s prongs are polarized so that it may only be inserted one way into a receptacle. If your home’s outlets are over 40 years old, replacing the outlet with a modern one will allow ICON Lamp Dimmer and many other modern devices to be used safely. DO NOT defeat this safety feature.
If you have tried these solutions, reviewed this User’s Guide, and still cannot resolve an issue you’re having with ICON Lamp Dimmer, please:
Call: Tech. Support @ 1-800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846)
Contact Us Online: http://www.smarthome.com/contactus.html
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SPECIFICATIONS
ICON Lamp Dimmer Specifications
General
ICON Product Number 2856D2/2856D2B, ICON Lamp Dimmer
Warranty 1 year
Operation
Status LED Green
On-Levels 32
Local Control Load sensing (can be disabled)
Setup Memory Non-volatile EEPROM
INSTEON Features
INSTEON Addresses 1 hard-coded out of 16,777,216 possible
INSTEON Links 30
INSTEON Powerline Frequency 131.65 KHz
INSTEON Minimum Transmit Level 3.2 Vpp into 5 Ohms
INSTEON Minimum Receive Level 1 mVpp nominal
INSTEON Messages Repeated Yes
X10 Features
X10 Primary Address 1 optional (comes unassigned)
X10 Scene Addresses N/A
X10 Status Response Supported
X10 Resume Dim Supported (by setting X10 Primary Address 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
Mechanical
Operating Conditions Indoors, 32 to 122°F, up to 85% relative humidity
Dimensions 4.0” H x 2.5” W x 1.5” D
Weight 5 oz
Electrical
Supply Voltage 120 Volts AC +/- 10%, 60 Hertz, single phase
Surge Protection MOV rated for 150 Volts
Power Plug 2-pin polarized
Controlled Outlet 2-pin polarized
Load Types Plug-in incandescent lighting devices
Maximum Load 150 Watts
Minimum Load 25 watts (for Local Control load sensing)
Certification Safety tested for use in USA and Canada (ETL #3017581)
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ICON Lamp Dimmer User’s Guide
Certification
ICON Lamp Dimmer has been thoroughly tested by ITS ETL SEMKO, a nationally recognized independent third-party testing laboratory. The 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.
Limited Warranty
Seller warrants to the original consumer purchaser of this product that, for a period of one year 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 User’s Guide. 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, Seller 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 Seller’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, Inc. ATTN: Receiving Dept. 16542 Millikan Ave. Irvine, CA 92606-5027
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.
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© Copyright 2005 Smarthome, Inc., 16542 Millikan Ave., Irvine, CA 92606-5027,
800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846), www.smarthome.com
Rev 06-24-2009
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