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INSTEON-compatible AccessPoint User’s Guide 

 

Certification 

AccessPoint has been thoroughly tested by ITS ETL SEMKO, a nationally recognized 
independent third-party testing laboratory.  The North American ETL Listed mark 
signifies that the product has been tested to and has met the requirements of a widely 
recognized consensus of U.S and Canadian product safety standards, that the 
manufacturing site has been audited, and that the manufacturer has agreed to a 
program of quarterly factory follow-up inspections to verify continued conformance. 

Limited Warranty 

Seller warrants to the original consumer purchaser of this product that, for a period of two years from the 
date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in 
substantial conformity to the description of the product in this User’s Guide.  This warranty shall not apply 
to defects or errors caused by misuse or neglect.  If the product is found to be defective in material or 
workmanship, or if the product does not perform as warranted above during the warranty period, Seller 
will either repair it, replace it or refund the purchase price, at its option, upon receipt of the product at the 
address below, postage prepaid, with proof of the date of purchase and an explanation of the defect or 
error.  The repair, replacement, or refund that is provided for above shall be the full extent of Seller’s 
liability with respect to this product.  For repair or replacement during the warranty period, call SmartLabs 
customer service to receive an RA# (return authorization number), properly package the product (with the 
RA# clearly printed on the outside of the package) and send the product, along with all other required 
materials, to: 

SmartLabs, Inc. 
ATTN: Receiving Dept. 
16542 Millikan Ave. 
Irvine, CA 92606-5027

 

Limitations 

The above warranty is in lieu of and seller disclaims all other warranties, whether oral or written, express 
or implied, including and warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.  Any implied 
warranty, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, which may not be 
disclaimed or supplanted as provided above shall be limited to the one year period of the express 
warranty above.  No other representation or claim of any nature by any person shall be binding upon 
seller or modify the terms of the above warranty and disclaimer.  In no event shall seller be liable for 
special, incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from the possession or use of this product, 
including without limitation damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, personal injury, even if 
seller knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages.  Some states do not allow 
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of damages, in which 
case the above limitations and/or exclusions may not apply to you.  You may also have other legal rights 
that may vary from state to state. 

 

INSTEON, Plug-n-Tap, ControLinc, TesterLinc, SignaLinc, LampLinc, ToggleLinc, BoosterLinc, ApplianceLinc, KeypadLinc, 
FilterLinc, ProbeLinc, SwitchLinc, TempLinc, IR Linc and SmarthomeLive are trademarks of Smarthome, Inc.  INSTEON 
networking technology is covered by pending U.S. and foreign patents. 

© Copyright 2007 SmartLabs, Inc., 16542 Millikan Ave., Irvine, CA 92606-5027, 

866-243-8018, 949-221-9200, H

www.smarthome.com

 

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Summary of Contents for 2443

Page 1: ...INSTEON AccessPoint INSTEON RF Receiver RF PLC Bridge For models 2443 AccessPoint 2443P AccessPoint two pack ...

Page 2: ...stall the AccessPoint 5 Install the Second AccessPoint or any subsequent AccessPoints 5 Installing Additional AccessPoints 6 ABOUT INSTEON 7 Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable 7 Further Enhancing Reliability 7 Using SmartLabs AccessPoint to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network 7 About INSTEON and X10 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 SPECIFICATIONS 10 AccessPoint Specifications 10 FCC Compliance Statement...

Page 3: ... 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 Acce...

Page 4: ... plug AccessPoint into an outlet controlled by a switch because if the switch is inadvertently turned off AccessPoint will not have power Do not plug AccessPoint into a filtered power Locate AccessPoints in different areas of the home keeping the each other In multi level Do not place AccessPoint near large metal objects like AccessPoint works best when placed out in the open Unlike many INSTEON d...

Page 5: ...nto Setup Mode and you will have another 9 minutes 2 Locate another unswitched outlet preferably on the other side of your home and plug the Second AccessPoint into it 3 Observe the Status LED on the Second AccessPoint Bright and Steady Blink or Dim A If the Status LED is bright and steady the two AccessPoints are communicating with each other and plugged into outlets on opposite powerline phases ...

Page 6: ...g Additional AccessPoints You can add additional AccessPoints to your INSTEON network to extend its coverage and maximize performance Simply choose the AccessPoint that you previously installed as the First AccessPoint and follow the steps above to confirm that new AccessPoints are communicating with your existing AccessPoints After the two opposite powerline phases in your home are coupled with a...

Page 7: ... way to overcome signals getting weaker is to increase the coverage of the mesh network by introducing more INSTEON devices It is possible that TVs PCs power strips or other electrical equipment may attenuate INSTEON signals on the powerline You can temporarily unplug suspected devices to test whether the INSTEON signal improves If it does then you can plug in filters such as SmartLabs FilterLinc ...

Page 8: ...or turn off when you set the X10 Address for the product If turned on the BoosterLinc technology may INSTEON interfere with 1 Press and hold the SET Button 2 Send the X10 Primary Address 3 Send an X10 OFF Command You can send an X10 ON Command in Step 3 to re enable the BoosterLinc feature To disable BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosting on these products NOTE KeypadLinc 6 with Integrated Dimmer 12073W ...

Page 9: ...tried several outlets and the Second AccessPoint s Status LED is blinking or steadily on at dim level Something made of metal is blocking the wireless signal Move AccessPoints away from metal objects The Status LED has turned off and does not flicker during INSTEON transmissions A surge or excessive noise on the powerline may have locked up AccessPoint Unplug AccessPoint for 10 seconds and reinsta...

Page 10: ...er SBP2443 INSTEON Powerline Features INSTEON Powerline Frequency 131 65 KHz INSTEON Minimum Transmit Level 3 2 Vpp into 5 Ohms INSTEON Minimum Receive Level 1 mVpp nominal INSTEON Messages Repeated Yes X10 Features X10 Messages Repeated No Mechanical Operating Conditions Indoors 0 to 70 C up to 85 relative humidity Dimensions 4 0 H x 2 5 W x 1 25 D Weight 3 6 oz Electrical Supply Voltage 120 Volt...

Page 11: ...uency 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 mo...

Page 12: ...uct with the RA clearly printed on the outside of the package and send the product along with all other required materials to SmartLabs Inc ATTN Receiving Dept 16542 Millikan Ave Irvine CA 92606 5027 Limitations The above warranty is in lieu of and seller disclaims all other warranties whether oral or written express or implied including and warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular ...

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