SmartLabs 2474DWH Users Manual

March 6, 2012

On-Line Owner’s Manual Containing

Cautionary FCC & IC Statements

Wireless Remote Control AC Dimmer

INSTEON SwitchLinc 2-Wire Dimmer Model: 2474DWH

SMART Wall Dimmer 2-Wire Model: 4742A3

FCC ID: SBP2474DWH IC: 5202A-2474DWH

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Product Requirements Document...........................................................................................................1

Installation................................................................................................................................................5

Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home..........................................................................................5

Installation ..............................................................................................................................................6

Local Control............................................................................................................................................ 7

Setup Local Settings................................................................................................................................7

Local On-Level........................................................................................................................................7

Local Ramp Rate....................................................................................................................................7

Change LED Brightness (or turn it off)....................................................................................................8

INSTEON Setup........................................................................................................................................8

INSTEON Controllers, Responders and Links........................................................................................8

Make SwitchLinc a Responder................................................................................................................8

Make SwitchLinc a Controller..................................................................................................................9

Groups (keeps devices synchronized)....................................................................................................9

Scenes....................................................................................................................................................9

Add Multiple Responders......................................................................................................................10

Stop SwitchLinc from Responding to an INSTEON Controller..............................................................10

Stop SwitchLinc from Controlling an INSTEON Responder..................................................................10

Stop SwitchLinc from Controlling Multiple INSTEON Responders........................................................10

Factory Reset.......................................................................................................................................11

Changing the Paddle and LED Colors..................................................................................................12

Specifications.........................................................................................................................................13

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................15

Certification and Warranty.....................................................................................................................16

Certification...........................................................................................................................................16

FCC & Industry Canada Compliance Statement...................................................................................16

ETL / UL Warning (Safety Warning)......................................................................................................16

Limited Warranty...................................................................................................................................16

About SwitchLinc 2-Wire Dimmer.........................................................................................................17

Features & Benefits................................................................................................................................ 17

Product Requirements...........................................................................................................................19

This specification covers only information that is not already covered in the m an ual or its specification

table above...........................................................................................................................................19

Competitive Information........................................................................................................................19

Suggested Implementation in HouseLinc..............................................................................................19

Firmware Description.............................................................................................................................20

INSTEON Commands Supported.........................................................................................................20

Memory Map.........................................................................................................................................31

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Installation

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.
This product 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. This product is not designed or approved for use
on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use this product on non-approved power lines may have
hazardous consequences.

Recommended installation practices:

- Use only indoors or in an outdoor rated box

- Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are installing this product into.
Installing this product with the power on will expose you to dangerous voltages.

- Connect using only copper or copper-clad wire

- This product may feel warm during operation. The amount of heat generated is within approved limits and poses no hazards.
To minimize heat buildup, ensure the area surrounding the rear of this product is as clear of clutter as possible.

- Each INSTEON product is assigned a unique INSTEON ID, which is printed on the product’s label.

- To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use this product to control loads in excess
of the specified maximum(s) or, install in locations with electricity specifications which are outside of the product’s
specifications. If this device supports dimming, please note that dimming an inductive load, such as a fan or transformer,
could cause damage to the dimmer, the load bearing device, or both. If the manufacturer of the load device does not
recommend dimming, use a non-dimming INSTEON on/off switch. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH
DIMMING AN INDUCTIVE LOAD.

Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home

- Line - usually Black, may also be called HOT, LIVE or Power, carries 120VAC/60Hz electricity into the wall box

- Neutral - usually White commonly daisy chained from box to box usually appearing as a White wire bundle

- Load – usually Black from a separate cable jacket

- Ground - Bare wire or metal fixture (if grounded)

IMPORTANT!
If you have any difficulties or questions, consult an electrician. If you are not knowledgeable about, and comfortable with electrical

circuitry, you should have a qualified electrician install the product for you.

In the Box Tools Needed Optional Accessories

SwitchLinc 2-Wire Dimmer Slotted screwdriver RemoteLinc 2

Three wire nuts Phillips screwdriver SmartLinc

Quick Start Guide Wire cutter / stripper

Voltage Meter

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Installation

1) At electrical panel, turn off circuit breaker(s) feeding wall box (verify that power is off)

2) Remove wallplate and unscrew the switch you are replacing and gently pull out

3) Disconnect wires from switch

4) Turn breaker on

5) Use a voltage meter to identify the line and load wires which connected to the switch

6) Identify ground

7) Turn breaker back off

8) Connect wires

SwitchLinc Wire Wall Box Wire (common colors)

Bare copper Ground (bare copper, green wire or green screw)

Red Light / load (red or blue)

Black Line (black)

9) Gently place SwitchLinc into wall box, oriented with the LED bar on left and screw into place

10) Turn breaker on

Light will turn on
LED turns white and indicates brightness of light

11) Verify SwitchLinc is working properly by turning the light on and off

12) Reinstall the wallplate

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If the wires cannot be detached by unscrewing them, cut the wires wh er e t hey enter the switch, then strip ½” of insulation off the ends

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