SmartLabs 22342 User Manual

Quick Start Guide

Insteon® USB Interface Modem (Dual-Band)
Model: 2234-222

Status LED

Insteon Modem Features

 Expanded operation to 100-240VAC and 50/60Hz.
 Increased Insteon links storage from ~1000 to ~4,000 links with faster read/writes
 Uses the same communication protocol and structure to match earlier models
 Updated all processors with increased memory space and speed
 Beefed up electronics to reduce failures due to AC-mains electrical spikes,

noise and heat from poorly ventilated install locations

 New and smaller enclosure that matches other Insteon plug-in products
 Increased powerline transmitting signaling levels and robustness
 New RF circuit with higher sensitivity components and calibrated antenna circuit
 Changed USB translator circuit from FDTI to Microchip with built-in Windows

support and hassle-free use with Mac OSs

USB jack

USB jack

Set button

Set button

Install Insteon Modem

1) Ensure Insteon Modem is not plugged into your computer

2) Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load,

3) Plug Insteon Modem into an AC wall outlet

4) Plug square end of included USB cable into Insteon Modem’s USB jack

5) Plug rectangular end of cable into an available USB port on your PC

Your PC will detect new hardware and download the supporting drivers from the Internet.
You can also visit http://www.insteon.com/support to download the drivers directly
Insteon Modem is now ready

Tips for Using Insteon Modem

 Do not use a USB cable longer than 10’ (6’ or less is recommended)
 NEVER plug Insteon Modem into a power strip or AC line filter
 Use only one Insteon Modem per computer
 Do not place near large metal objects, such as refrigerators or TVs
 Some computers and their accessories can absorb Insteon Carrier (PLC) signals off the powerlines. Since Insteon Modem will

be close to the computer, the power strip for the computer should be filtered. Use an Insteon FilterLinc (#1626-10) on the
computer’s power strip to keep Insteon Modem signals from getting absorbed by the computer equipment

 To reset Insteon Modem to its original factory settings, unplug from wall outlet and wait 10 seconds. Press and hold Set button;

while continuing to press and hold, plug back in. A long beep will sound; continue holding Set button until beep stops, then
release.

After several seconds, status LED will turn on to indicate reset is complete

Use Insteon Modem as a Phase Bridge

1) Install additional dual-band Insteon devices if they are not already installed

2) Start Phase Detection Mode by tapping the Set button on Insteon Modem four times quickly

3) Check the LED behavior of the other dual-band devices to see if they are on the opposite phase

4) Tap Insteon Modem Set button

Insteon Modem will begin beeping and status LED will turn on solid green

If at least one of the dual-band device LEDs is blinking green or is bright solid white or blue, the device is on the opposite
phase. Continue on to step 4.

If none of the dual-band devices exhibit the behavior above, they are on the same electrical phase. Try the following:

 Follow steps 2 and 3 with the other dual-band devices to see if they are exhibiting the desired LED behavior
 Move a dual-band device to another location until it exhibits the desired LED behavior

Insteon Modem will stop beeping

Owner’s Manual and Tech Support

Owner’s Manual and current Quick Start Guide: http://www.insteon.com/support

Call: Insteon Support Line at 800-762-7845

2234-222 rev. 10/9/2019 3:07 PM / See Owner’s Manual for Warranty Information.
Protected under U.S. and foreign patents (see www.insteon.com)
© Copyright 2019 INSTEON, 1621 Alton Parkway, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92606, 800-762-7845

Quick Start Guide

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Insteon® Serial Interface Modem (Dual-Band)
Model: 2234-223

Insteon Modem Features

 Expanded operation to 100-240VAC and 50/60Hz.
 Increased Insteon links storage from ~1000 to ~4,000 links with faster read/writes
 Uses the same communication protocol and structure to match earlier models
 Updated all processors with increased memory space and speed
 Beefed up electronics to reduce failures due to AC-mains electrical spikes,

noise and heat from poorly ventilated install locations

 New and smaller enclosure that matches other Insteon plug-in products
 Increased powerline transmitting signaling levels and robustness
 New RF circuit with higher sensitivity components and calibrated antenna circuit
 Supplies 5VDC capable of powering single-board computers like ISY™ controllers
 Added fast TVS surge suppression on the Serial port to prevent static damage

Install Insteon Modem

1) Ensure Insteon Modem is not plugged into your computer

2) Plug clear end of included DB-9 serial cable into Modem’s RS-232 interface port

3) Plug black end of cable into an available serial port on your PC

4) Plug Insteon Modem into an AC wall outlet

Insteon Modem is now ready

Connector Specifications Communications

Pin 1: RS232 to PC pin 2 (Rx)
Pin 2: +5VDC (1A)
Pins 3 - 6: Not connected
Pin 7: Common ground
Pin 8: RS232 from PC pin 3 (Tx)

Tips for Using Insteon Modem

 Never plug Insteon Modem into a power strip or AC line filter
 Use only one Insteon Modem per computer
 Do not place near large metal objects, such as refrigerators or TVs
 Some computers and their accessories can absorb Powerline Carrier (PLC) signals off the powerlines. Since Insteon Modem

will be close to the computer, the power strip for the computer should be filtered. Use an Insteon FilterLinc (#1626-10) on the
computer’s power strip to keep Insteon Modem signals from getting absorbed by the computer equipment

 If computer’s serial port is shared with another hardware device (scanner, PDA, etc.) be sure to turn off that device’s program

on the PC. If left running, the home automation software will not be able to communicate with Insteon Modem.

 To reset to its original settings, unplug the modem from the wall outlet & wait 10 seconds. Press & hold the Set button; while

continuing to press and hold, plug back in. A long beep will sound; continue holding Set button until beep stops, then release.

After several seconds, status LED will turn on to indicate reset is complete

Use Insteon Modem as a Phase Bridge

1) Install additional dual-band Insteon devices if they are not already installed

2) Start Phase Detection Mode by tapping the Set button on Insteon Modem four times quickly

3) Check the LED behavior of the other dual-band devices to see if they are on the opposite phase

4) Tap Insteon Modem Set button

Insteon Modem will begin beeping and status LED will turn on solid green

If at least one of the dual-band device LEDs is blinking green or is bright solid white or blue, the device is on the opposite
phase. Continue on to step 4.

If none of the dual-band devices exhibit the behavior above, they are on the same electrical phase. Try the following:

 Follow steps 2 and 3 with the other dual-band devices to see if they are exhibiting the desired LED behavior
 Move a dual-band device to another location until it exhibits the desired LED behavior

Insteon Modem will stop beeping

Owner’s Manual and Tech Support

Owner’s Manual and current Quick Start Guide: http://www.insteon.com/support

Call: Insteon Support Line at 800-762-7845

2234-223 Rev. 10/9/2019 3:36 PM / See Owner’s Manual for Warranty Information.
Protected under U.S. and foreign patents (see www.insteon.com)
© Copyright 2019 Insteon, 1621 Alton Parkway, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92606, 800-762-7845

RS-232

Interface

The RS 232 serial communications to Modem are:

19,200 baud 8 data bits No parity 1 stop bit

NOTE: each byte sent to Insteon Modem will be
echoed back to the host.

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