SmartLabs 2487S Users Manual

Quick-Start Guide

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KeypadLinc™ - INSTEON® 6-Button Keypad Controller
with On/Off Switch (Dual-Band)

Model: 2487S

Introduction

Control lights and other non-dimmable devices at the touch of
a button. Send commands to KeypadLinc from an INSTEON

Controller. Or conveniently control other Linked INSTEON
devices by using the buttons on KeypadLinc. Supports voltages
from 120 to 277V, as well as 50 / 60Hz auto-detect. KeypadLinc
also works as an INSTEON signal repeater and can be used to
bridge the power phases in your home (like an Access Point,
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Preparation

Installation should be performed only by a qualified electrician or
by a homeowner who is familiar and comfortable with electrical
circuitry. If you have any questions regarding installation, we
suggest consulting an electrician. If you have any questions
regarding setup, contact the INSTEON Gold Support Line.

Tools Needed

• Phillips and standard screwdrivers

• Wire cutter / stripper

• Voltage tester to identify wires inside the junction box

Secondary

Scene

buttons

Dedicated On/Off

Scene buttons

(load-controlling)

Wallplate

(sold separately)

Set button (push)

Air gap (pull)

Installation

1) At the circuit breaker or fuse panel, disable the circuit

supplying power to the fixture

2) Remove the wallplate from the switch you are replacing.

Then unscrew the switch itself and pull it out from the
junction box.

3) Disconnect the wires from the switch you are replacing and

ensure you have ½ inch of bare wire on the ends

4) To correctly identify the LINE, LOAD, and NEUTRAL wires,

enable power to the switch from the circuit breaker or fuse
panel, use a line voltage meter, then turn the breaker off
again. See Figure 1 to properly connect your wires to
KeypadLinc.

5) Ensure that all wire connectors are firmly attached and that

there is no exposed copper except for the GROUND wire

6) Orient KeypadLinc with the Set button at the bottom, gently

place it into the junction box, and then screw it into place

7) Enable power to the switch from the circuit breaker or fuse

panel

8) Test that KeypadLinc is working properly by turning the load

on and off from KeypadLinc

9) Reinstall the wallplate

Figure 1

Using KeypadLinc

Each of the KeypadLinc buttons is considered a “Scene button”, meaning you can use any of the buttons on KeypadLinc to
create INSTEON scenes. Each button will control its own scene, only sending commands to devices Linked specifically to
that button.

• Tap the desired Scene button to activate the scene

• Tap the desired Scene button to deactivate the scene

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The button’s LED should turn on solid and its Responders should respond appropriately

The button’s LED should turn off and its Responders should respond appropriately

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free from defects in material & workmanship & will pe rform in substantial conformity with its Owner 's Manual. Warranty shall not apply to defec ts caused by
misuse or neglect.
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Quick-Start Guide KeypadLinc 6-Button On/Off Switch (Dual-Band)

Using KeypadLinc as a Controller

1) At the Responder, set it to the state you wish to activate from KeypadLinc

2) Set KeypadLinc to Linking Mode* by pressing & holding the Scene button you wish to Link until it beeps (10 seconds)

3) Press & hold the Responder’s Set button for 3 seconds

4) Confirm that Linking was successful by tapping the button you just Linked to on KeypadLinc on, and then off

The Scene button’s LED should begin blinking

KeypadLinc should double-beep and the Scene button’s LED should stop blinking

The Responder should respond appropriately

Using KeypadLinc as a Responder

1) Set the Controller to Linking Mode*. (For most Controllers, press & hold an On or Scene button for 10 seconds or the Set
button for 3 seconds.)

2) Press & hold the Scene button on KeypadLinc that you would like to control until it double-beeps (10 seconds). If you
wish to control the load attached to KeypadLinc, press & hold the On button until it double-beeps (3 seconds) instead.

3) Confirm that Linking was successful by tapping the button you just Linked to on the Controller

The Scene button’s LED should flash once, and then turn on solid. If you used the Set button, the LED will follow the
state of the load attached to KeypadLinc (On or Off)

KeypadLinc should respond appropriately

Using KeypadLinc to Bridge Phases

KeypadLinc can help bridge the phases in your home and allow RF-only devices access to power line-only devices. For the
best INSTEON network performance, it is recommended that you install at least two dual-band INSTEON devices. Search for
dual-band INSTEON devices at: www.smarthome.com/dualband.

Use the following procedure to test that the phases have been bridged:

1) Install additional

2) Start Phase Bridging Detection Mode* by tapping the Set button on KeypadLinc 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 the Set button on KeypadLinc to exit Phase Bridging Detection Mode

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KeypadLinc should begin beeping and its LED should be solid
The load may turn on or flash

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

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

• Follow steps 2 and 3 with the other dual-band devices to see if they are bridging the phases

• Move a dual-band device to another location until it exhibits the desired LED behavior

KeypadLinc should stop beeping

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FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference that may be received or that may cause undesired operation. The digital
circuitry of this device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential
installations. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause such interference, which
can be verified by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to eliminate the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Re-orient or re-locate the receiving antenna of the device experiencing the interference.

• Increase the distance between this device and the receiver.

• Connect the device to an AC outlet on a circuit different from the one that supplies power to the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

WARNING! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

*Setup Modes will automatically time out after 4 minutes

dual-band INSTEON devices if they aren’t already installed

Industry Canada
Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorise aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit
pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.

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Smarthome Limited Warranty – Smarthome warr ants to original consumer of this product for a per iod of 2 years from date of purchase, this product will b e
free from defects in material & workmanship & will pe rform in substantial conformity with its Owner 's Manual. Warranty shall not apply to defec ts caused by
misuse or neglect.
U.S. Patent No. 7,345,998, International patents pending © Copyright 201 0
Smarthome, 16542 Millikan Ave., Ir vine, CA 92606, 800-762-7845