SmartLabs INSTEON SwitchLinc V2 Manuel utilisateur

SwitchLinc V2

Relay

INSTEON On/Off

For models:

#2476S SwitchLinc V2 Relay

™

SwitchLinc V2 Relay User’s Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT SWITCHLINC RELAY.....................................................................................................................4

What is INSTEON?....................................................................................................................................4

Key SwitchLinc Relay Features.................................................................................................................4

HOW TO INSTALL SWITCHLINC RELAY..................................................................................................5

Tools You Will Need..................................................................................................................................5

Preparing to Install SwitchLinc Relay........................................................................................................6

Installing SwitchLinc Relay........................................................................................................................7

Installing SwitchLinc Relay in a Multi-Way Circuit.....................................................................................8

HOW TO SET UP SWITCHLINC RELAY TO REMOTELY CONTROL AN INSTEON DEVICE ..............14

Linking SwitchLinc Relay to a Controlled INSTEON Device...................................................................14

Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SwitchLinc Relay ...........................................................15

Creating an INSTEON Scene..................................................................................................................15

HOW TO SET UP SWITCHLINC RELAY TO BE REMOTELY CONTROLLED BY AN INSTEON

CONTROLLER ...........................................................................................................................................16

Linking an INSTEON Controller to SwitchLinc Relay..............................................................................16

Unlinking SwitchLinc Relay from an INSTEON Controller......................................................................17

HOW TO CROSS-LINK MORE THAN ONE SWITCHLINC Relay............................................................18

Cross-Linking in a 3-Way Circuit.............................................................................................................18

ADVANCED FEATURES OF SWITCHLINC RELAY ................................................................................19

Restoring Power to SwitchLinc Relay .....................................................................................................19

Resetting SwitchLinc Relay to Its Factory Default Settings ....................................................................19

X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ...............................................................................................................20

Setting the X10 Primary Address............................................................................................................20

Removing the X10 Primary Address.......................................................................................................20

ADVANCED X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS..........................................................................................21

About X10 Scene Address Programming................................................................................................21

Remotely Setting an X10 Scene Address...............................................................................................21

Remotely Removing an X10 Scene Address..........................................................................................21

Switching Between Appliance and Lamp Mode......................................................................................22

HOW TO USE SWITCHLINC RELAY........................................................................................................23

Using the Paddle.....................................................................................................................................23

COLOR OPTIONS FOR SWITCHLINC RELAY ........................................................................................24

Paddle and LED Colors are Changeable................................................................................................24

How to Change Paddle and LED Colors.................................................................................................24

ABOUT INSTEON ......................................................................................................................................26

Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable...........................................................................26

Further Enhancing Reliability ..................................................................................................................26

Using SmartLabs’ SignaLinc RF to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network ..................................................26

About INSTEON and X10........................................................................................................................27

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................28

SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................30

SwitchLinc V2 Relay Specifications ........................................................................................................30

Certification..............................................................................................................................................32

Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................................................32

SwitchLinc V2 Relay User’s Guide

ABOUT SWITCHLINC RELAY

Congratulations on purchasing the INSTEON™SwitchLinc™Relay. With its elegant look, smooth touch,

and stylish LED Bar, you can not only control the lights that you wire it to, but you can add remote control

to all kinds of other INSTEON and X10 devices in your home to match your lifestyle. Besides controlling

other devices, SwitchLinc Relay can itself be remotely operated from other INSTEON or X10 Controllers,

including other SwitchLinc Relays.

Trim Frame

Faceplate

LED Ba

Status

Indicato

SET Button (push)

Paddle Top

Paddle Bottom

OFF

What is INSTEON?

INSTEON is a simple, reliable, and affordable breakthrough in home control. Simple, because Plug-n-

Tap™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 SwitchLinc Relay Features

• After installation, setup is easy – links to controlled devices and other controllers in minutes

• Controls all standard incandescent lamps and inductive loads, up to 480 watts 13 amps

• Paddle has true rocker action – top is ON, bottom is OFF

• LED indicators for ON and OFF states

• Paddle and Trim Frame colors are changeable to ivory, almond, black, brown, or gray with optional kit

(comes in white)

• White LED Bar color is changeable to green, blue, amber, or red with optional kit

• Responds to commands from X10 controllers and sends X10 commands to X10 devices

• Wires in like a standard wall switch (but also requires a NEUTRAL connection)

• Supports “virtual” 3-, 4-, or more-way circuits with multiple SwitchLinc Relays

• Warranted for two years

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SwitchLinc V2 Relay User’s Guide

HOW TO INSTALL SWITCHLINC RELAY

ools You Will Need

ove the faceplate from the switch junction box.

nction box.

to remove them.

Caution

Read and understand these instructions before installing, and retain them for future reference.

SwitchLinc Relay 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. SwitchLinc Relay is

not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use SwitchLinc

Relay on non-approved powerlines may have hazardous consequences.

Connect only copper or copper-clad wire to SwitchLinc Relay. Before installing, disconnect power at the circuit breake

or remove the circuit’s fuse to avoid shock or possible damage to SwitchLinc Relay. It is recommended that a qualified

electrician perform this installation.

Proper installation of at least two SignaLinc™RF Signal Enhancers is required

prior to installing and using other INSTEON devices.

• A flat screwdriver to rem

• A Phillips screwdriver for the screws that hold SwitchLinc Relay in the ju

• A wire cutter and stripper if the switch you are replacing requires you to cut the wires

• A small Phillips screwdriver if you will be changing the color of the trim frame and paddle.

A Helpful Tool – Voltmeter or Voltage Tester

During the installation of Switch the junction box. Knowing foLinc Relay, it may be necessary to identify the wires inside

sure which wire is the LINE (so talling a single switch, and it ismetimes called HOT) can reduce the guesswork when ins

absolutely necessary when working with multi-way lighting circuits. A voltmeter is ideal for this application. Many of the

digital models can also read current so you can measure how much power is being drawn by the switch’s load.

simpler measurement tool, available at most home improvement centers, is a voltage sensor. This device, often

costing less than $20, can sense voltage when placed near a wire. The tip of the voltage sensor can tell if voltage is on

the wire without touching the bare copper conductor or breaking the insulation.

When using these tools, be certain to read and understand the safety instructions. Often when these tools are used, the

power to the circuit will need to be turned on. When working around live electrical wires, take your time and concentrate

on the task.

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SwitchLinc V2 Relay User’s Guide

Preparing to Install SwitchLinc Relay

IMPORTANT!

If you are not knowledgeable about and comfortable with electrical circuitry, you should have a

qualified electrician install SwitchLinc Relay for you.

dditionally, SwitchLinc Relay requires the

presence of a neutral wire in the installation location. You will not be able to use SwitchLinc Rela

without a neutral wire. If there is no neutral wire available, or if you are unsure if you have a neutral

wire, please contact SmartLabs Tech Support for information and assistance.

SmartLabs Tech Support

866-243-8018

Before installing SwitchLinc Relay, please familiarize yourself with the following and take the necessary

precautions listed here:

• Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are

installing SwitchLinc Relay in. Installing SwitchLinc Relay with the power on will expose you to

dangerous voltages.

• SwitchLinc Relay requires a small amount of power to operate, which it receives from a connection to

the NEUTRAL electrical wire (usually white). If you are replacing a standard mechanical switch with

SwitchLinc Relay, the switch you are replacing will normally not have a connection to the neutral wire.

However, most junction boxes will contain a NEUTRAL wire that you can connect SwitchLinc Relay

to. If your junction box does not contain a neutral wire, please call SmartLabs Tech Support at 866-

243-8018, or consult an electrician.

• SwitchLinc Relay may feel warm during operation. The amount of heat generated is within approved

limits and poses no hazards. To minimize heat buildup, ensure that the area surrounding the rear of

SwitchLinc Relay has adequate ventilation by clearing away excess insulation.

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SwitchLinc V2 Relay User’s Guide

Installing SwitchLinc Relay

1. For best INSTEON Network performance, be sure you have properly installed at least two SignaLinc

RF Signal Enhancers.

2. At the circuit breaker or fuse panel, disconnect the power for all of the circuits in the switch junction

box. Verify that power is off by trying to turn on the lights controlled by the switches.

3. Remove the faceplate from the switch junction box, then unscrew the switch you are replacing and

pull it out from the junction box.

4. Disconnect the wires from the switch you are replacing. If the wires cannot be detached by

unscrewing them, cut the wires where they enter the switch, then strip ½” of insulation off the ends.

5. If you are installing SwitchLinc Relay into a standard two-way circuit (where only one switch controls

the load), follow the diagram below to identify and connect the LINE, LOAD, NEUTRAL, and

GROUND wires. If the colors of the wires do not match the diagram, be sure you have identified the

wires correctly before connecting them.

6. If you are installing SwitchLinc Relay into a multi-way circuit (where more than one switch controls

the same load), follow the instructions in the section Installing SwitchLinc Relay in a Multi-Way

Circuit, below, to identify and connect the LINE, TRAVELER, NEUTRAL, and GROUND wires.

Main Panel

120 VAC

LINE

Usually Black LOAD

Usually Red or Blue

NEUTRAL

Usually White

GROUND

Bare Coppe

LINE

Black

NEUTRAL

White

GROUND

Bare Copper

LOAD

Red

Non-Dimming

Load or

Appliance

NOTE

The NEUTRAL wire will not

normally be connected to the

switch you are replacing. If there is

no NEUTRAL wire in the junction

box (SwitchLinc Relay will no

function without a neutral), please

consult an electrician or call

SmartLabs Tech Support

866-243-8018

7. After you have connected all of the wires, ensure that all of the wire connectors are firmly attached

and that there is no exposed copper except for the GROUND wire.

8. Orient SwitchLinc Relay with the LED Bar at the left, gently place it into the junction box, then screw it

into place.

9. Turn the circuit breaker back on or re-install the fuse.

10. After the bottom LED in the LED Bar comes on, test that SwitchLinc Relay is working properly by

turning the light on and off.

11. Reinstall the faceplate.

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SwitchLinc V2 Relay User’s Guide

Installing SwitchLinc Relay in a Multi-Way Circuit

Understanding Multi-Way Circuits

If more than one switch controls a single set of lights (called a LOAD), the switches are part of a multi-way

circuit. A 3-way circuit uses two switches to control a LOAD, a 4-way circuit uses three switches, and so

forth. Most homes have one or more 3-way circuits, with two switches located in hallways, stairwells, or

two different entrances to a room. Less commonly found are circuits that are 4-way or above.

You can use SwitchLinc Relays to replace switches in multi-way circuits that are already wired in, or you

can use them to create virtual multi-way circuits where there is no existing wiring.

Here is how a wired-in three-way circuit (with two switches) works:

w es added in the

o learn more abo -way circuits, go to Google.com or another search engine on the Internet and

Switch 2

Switch 1

LINE

Black*

NEUTRAL

White*

TRAVELER 1

Red* or Blue*

TRAVELER 2

Black*

LOAD

Red

Main Panel

120 VAC

Non-Dimming

Load or

Appliance

NOTE

Wire colors

marked with a *

are the usual

colors and may

differ in some

homes.

A ired-in four- or more-way circuit (with three or more switches) has additional switch

middle of the circuit. In the diagram below, the additional switch is shown in one position in the upper box

and in the other position below.

Switch 3+

Switch 2

Switch 1

LINE

Black*

NEUTRAL

White*

LOAD

Red

Non-Dimming

Load or

Main Panel

120 VAC

Appliance

T ut multi

enter the search terms “three-way switch” or “four-way switch.”

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SwitchLinc V2 Relay User’s Guide

Using SwitchLinc Relays in Virtual Multi-Way Circuits

In a virtual multi-way circuit, only one SwitchLinc Relay, called the SwitchLinc Primary, actually controls

the LOAD in the multi-way circuit. Any additional SwitchLinc Relays, called SwitchLinc Secondaries, are

not connected to the LOAD, but only to the powerline (by being wired to the LINE and NEUTRAL). All of

the SwitchLinc Relays can communicate with one another using INSTEON networking on the powerline.

After wiring in the SwitchLinc Relays, you create the virtual multi-way circuit by setting up all of the

SwitchLinc Relays to control each other (see HOW TO SET UP SWITCHLINC RELAY TO REMOTELY

CONTROL AN INSTEON DEVICE, below).

The diagram below shows how you convert a wired-in three-way circuit into a virtual three-way circuit

using two SwitchLinc Relays. Step-by-step instructions for wiring in the SwitchLinc Relays are in the next

section.

otice that one of the TRAVELER wires (number 1, the red one) is not used, so you will cap it off at both

(number 2, the black one) you will convert to a LINE wire. In the junction box

o the actual lights that are being controlled.

cted to

econdaries, must be connected to NEUTRAL and

LINE

Black*

NEUTRAL

White*

GROUND

Bare Coppe

LINE

Black

NEUTRAL

White

LOAD

Red

Main Panel

120 VAC

Non-Dimming

Load or

Appliance

LOAD

Red* or Blue*

GROUND

Bare Coppe

LINE

Black

NEUTRAL

White

GROUND

Bare Copper

LOAD

Red

TRAVELER 2

Black*

SwitchLinc

Primary

SwitchLinc

Secondary

TRAVELER 1

Red* or Blue*

NOTE

Wire colors

marked with a *

are the usual

colors and may

differ in some

homes.

ends with a wire nut.

The other TRAVELER

where the SwitchLinc Secondary is, connect TRAVELER 2 to the existing LINE and also to the

SwitchLinc Secondary’s LINE wire. In the other junction box at the other end, you will connect

TRAVELER 2 to the SwitchLinc Primary’s LINE wire.

The SwitchLinc Primary’s LOAD wire gets connected t

The LOAD wire for any SwitchLinc Secondaries that you will be installing will not be conne

anything, so cap those LOAD wires off with a wire nut.

All SwitchLinc Relays, whether they are Primaries or S

to GROUND. Note that the switches you are replacing will not normally have a connection to NEUTRAL.

If there is no NEUTRAL wire in the junction box (SwitchLinc Relay will not function without a neutral),

please consult an electrician or call SmartLabs Tech Support, 866-243-8018.

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SwitchLinc V2 Relay User’s Guide

Step-by-Step Instructions for Installing Multi-Way SwitchLinc Relays

When replacing a three-way mechanical switch, each switch will have three wires connected to it from the

wall box. Four-way or greater circuits will have four wires connected to the switches in the center of the

circuit. For this tutorial, we will follow the most commonly used wire colors for homes in North America.

1. Find the LINE wire. Your first task is to find out which

switch junction box is the one where the electricity comes

into the circuit. This box will contain the LINE wire

(sometimes called HOT).

a. Turn off the electricity at the circuit breaker panel.

b. Pull all the switches in the multi-way circuit out of their

junction boxes. Each switch should have three wires

connected to it. If the circuit is a four-way or greater,

some of the switches will have four wires.

c. Disconnect the wires from the old switches. If the wires cannot be detached by unscrewing them,

cut the wires where they enter the switch, then strip ½ inch of insulation off the ends.

d. Making sure that none of the wires are touching anything and that no one is around the wall

boxes, turn the electricity back on.

e. Using a voltmeter or voltage sensor, individually test each wire for voltage. When you measure

120 Volts AC, that wire is the LINE wire. LINE wires are usually black.

f. The other two wires, usually black and red, are the TRAVELERS and go to the next junction box.

TRAVELER wires are usually in the same cable sheath.

g. Turn off the electricity to resume installing the new SwitchLinc Relays.

2. Connect the SwitchLinc Secondary’s LINE Wire. The

SwitchLinc Relay that will be the Secondary goes in the

junction box where you found the LINE wire. Connect the

black LINE wire that you found, the black TRAVELER, and

the Black LINE wire on SwitchLinc Relay all together with a

single wire nut.

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