SmartLabs 2440 Users Manual
INSTEON
RemoteLinc
INSTEON-compatible
Wireless Handheld Controller
For models:
#2440 RemoteLinc Handheld Controller
INSTEON-compatible RemoteLinc User’s Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT REMOTELINC................................................................................................................................. 3
What is INSTEON?.................................................................................................................................... 3
Key RemoteLinc Features.........................................................................................................................3
HOW TO INSTALL REMOTELINC .............................................................................................................. 4
RemoteLinc Installation ............................................................................................................................. 4
HOW TO SET UP REMOTELINC ................................................................................................................5
Linking RemoteLinc to an INSTEON Device.............................................................................................5
Unlinking One INSTEON Device from RemoteLinc ..................................................................................6
Creating an INSTEON Scene.................................................................................................................... 6
ADVANCED FEATURES OF REMOTELINC .............................................................................................. 7
Resetting One ON/OFF Button to Its Factory Default Settings ................................................................. 7
Resetting RemoteLinc to Its Factory Default Settings............................................................................... 7
Turning the Audio Beeper On and Off.......................................................................................................8
Turning the Status LED On and Off ..........................................................................................................8
Stuck Button Feature.................................................................................................................................8
SETUP SUMMARY....................................................................................................................................... 9
HOW TO USE REMOTELINC ....................................................................................................................10
Using RemoteLinc’s Buttons ................................................................................................................... 10
Using the ON and OFF Buttons ..............................................................................................................10
Using the ALL ON and ALL OFF Buttons................................................................................................11
Using the BRIGHT and DIM Buttons.......................................................................................................12
ABOUT INSTEON ......................................................................................................................................13
Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable........................................................................... 13
Further Enhancing Reliability ..................................................................................................................13
Using SmartLab’s AccessPoint to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network ....................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................14
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 16
RemoteLinc Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 16
FCC Compliance Statement.................................................................................................................... 17
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................................................18
INSTEON-compatible RemoteLinc User’s Guide
ABOUT REMOTELINC
Congratulations on purchasing the INSTEON™ RemoteLinc™ Handheld Controller. RemoteLinc allows
you to use the power of INSTEON to control your home with the convenience of a handheld wireless
controller.
Customizable Label Insert
Status LED
Dedicated
DIM/BRIGHT buttons
6 ON/OFF Buttons
Simultaneously control
all linked devices
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. And reliable, because every INSTEON device is a two-way
repeater. An INSTEON home grows in value with every INSTEON device you add, making life more
convenient, safe and fun.
Key RemoteLinc Features
• Six individual on/off buttons, plus dedicated DIM, BRIGHT, ALL ON and ALL OFF buttons.
• Setup is easy – install four AAA batteries (included), link RemoteLinc buttons to devices with simple
button taps, and you’re up and running.
• Shows command transmission activity with status LED
• Stores setup state in memory, even with batteries removed.
• Smart circuitry detects abnormally long button presses (like those ocurring when remote falls between
couch cushions) and puts RemoteLinc into sleep mode, preserving battery life.
• Warranted for two years
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HOW TO INSTALL REMOTELINC
Proper installation of at least two INSTEON™ AccessPoints (#2443) is required
prior to installing and using RemoteLinc.
RemoteLinc Installation
• Remove battery compartment door from rear of RemoteLinc. Observe polarity markings, and install
four AAA batteies accordingly. Replace battery compartment door.
• Use alkaline batteries, or high quality rechargeable batteries. A fully charged set of alkaline batteries
will provide approximately 1500-2000 functional button presses under normal circumstances.
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HOW TO SET UP REMOTELINC
Linking RemoteLinc to an INSTEON Device
To control an INSTEON Device using RemoteLinc, follow these steps to link RemoteLinc and the
INSTEON Device together. Refer to your INSTEON Device’s User’s Guide for detailed instructions on
how to properly install it and link it to RemoteLinc. The following will work for the most common
INSTEON Devices.
1. Choose the ON/OFF Button on RemoteLinc that you want to use for controlling your INSTEON
Device. There are 6 ON/OFF Button Pairs, labeled Channel 1 through Channel 6. You can link
multiple INSTEON Devices to a single ON/OFF Button.
2. Set RemoteLinc to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the ON side of the
button for 10 seconds until the Status LED begins blinking.
3. Select your INSTEON Device from the list below and follow the linking method for that Device. You
have about 4 minutes to perform this step before RemoteLinc’s Linking Mode times out automatically.
A. 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 also the light that it is
controlling.
B. ApplianceLinc™ V2 – Press and hold the SET Button on the side of
ApplianceLinc V2 for 3 seconds, then release. To confirm linking,
ApplianceLinc V2 will blink its Status LED.
C. SwitchLinc™ V2 Dimmer – Press and hold SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer’s Paddle
Top for 10 seconds, then release. To confirm linking, SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer
will blink the top LED in its LED Bar and also the light that it is wired to.
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
light that it is controlling.
E. Other INSTEON Devices – See the INSTEON Device’s User’s Guide.
4. When your INSTEON Device is successfully linked, RemoteLinc will beep, and its Status LED will
stop blinking.
5. Test that your INSTEON Device is working as expected by pressing the ON and OFF Buttons that
you linked to.
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Unlinking One INSTEON Device from RemoteLinc
If you are no longer going to use an INSTEON Device that has previously been linked to RemoteLinc, it is
very important that you unlink it, otherwise the INSTEON network will retry any commands intended for
the unused INSTEON Device, thus slowing down your system.
1. Using the ON/OFF Button that you already linked your INSTEON Device to, set RemoteLinc to
Unlinking Mode by pressing and holding the ON side of the button for 10 seconds until the Status
LED begins blinking, then release the button.
2. Immediately press the same ON button again for 10 seconds.
3. Follow the same method given above that you used to link your INSTEON Device to unlink it. On
most INSTEON Devices, you just push a SET Button for 3 seconds.
4. When your INSTEON device is successfully unlinked, RemoteLinc will beep, and its Status LED will
stop blinking
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 Device to an ON/OFF Button on
RemoteLinc. Then, when you press either the ON or the OFF Button on RemoteLinc, all of the INSTEON
Devices linked in the scene will respond as a group. You can link multiple INSTEON Devices to multiple
of INSTEON Controllers.
To add an additional INSTEON Device to a scene controlled by an ON/OFF Button on RemoteLinc,
simply follow the same procedure as above in Linking RemoteLinc to an INSTEON Device. To remove
an INSTEON Device from a scene, see Unlinking One INSTEON Device from RemoteLinc.
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You can avoid having to hold RemoteLinc’s ON Button down for 10 seconds for each INSTEON
Device in a scene by placing RemoteLinc in Scene Setup Mode, also called Multilink Mode.
1. Set the RemoteLinc to Scene Setup Mode for the ON/OFF Button Pair you want to use for
controlling the scene by pressing and holding the desired ON Button for 10 seconds, then tapping
the same ON Button again. RemoteLinc’s Status LED will blink.
2. Follow the linking method given above for the INSTEON Device you want to include in the scene.
On most INSTEON Devices, you just push a SET Button for 3 seconds. RemoteLinc will beep to
confirm linking, and its Status LED will continue to blink slowly.
3. On some INSTEON Devices, you may be able to set up additional features, such as On-Levels or
Fade 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 the desired ON/OFF Button, complete Scene
Setup by pressing the ON Button. RemoteLinc’s Status LED will stop blinking and remain
steadily on. You have about 4 minutes of inactivity before RemoteLinc’s Scene Setup Mode times
out automatically.
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