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member that is no longer active.

 

5)  Move Diagnostic Keypad to other outlets if/as desired. 
 

If beeping is frequent, you may have a device generating noise. Move Diagnostic Keypad around until the beeping 
occurs most frequently and you should be close to the source. Try turning off devices one at a time until noise 
subsides, then install a FilterLinc to isolate network from noise source. 

 

Another means of locating a noise source is to add the DISTANCE test (see below) to a TRAFFIC test. This is 
especially helpful in locating noise sources in smaller and less busy installations. 

DISTANCE Mode

 

1)  Plug in Diagnostic Keypad at a test location. 
2)  Tap REPORT and TRAFFIC buttons until their LEDs are off. 
3)  Tap DISTANCE button until its LED is off. 
4)  Link the Diagnostic Keypad as a controller of the unit under test. 
5)  If unit under test should not be turned on and off rapidly, tap UNLINK button. 
6)  Tap DISTANCE button until LED is on. 

Keypad will send fast-on and fast-off commands as quickly as possible. 
Unit beeps upon receipt of acknowledged commands. 
Faster beeping means better communication. 
Four beeps/second indicate responder hearing message directly (0 hops). 
Two beeps/second indicate responder 3 hops away. 

7)  Important: upon test completion, tap DISTANCE button until LED is off. 
8)  If testing the unit under test is complete, UNLINK device. 

LOCK/UNLOCK 

This button allows you to disable (or re-enable) local setup of unit under test. (This feature is in all products shipped 
after March 2012.) LOCK/UNLOCK prevents accidental changes being made to on-level, ramp rates, etc. To 
determine whether local setup is enabled on a device, press and hold its Set button for 5 seconds. If its LED starts 
blinking, local setup is enabled; tap Set button until LED stops blinking. 
 

1)  Link  Diagnostic Keypad  as a controller of the unit under test (device to be locked or 

unlocked). 

Note: You cannot UNLINK a device from Diagnostic Keypad unless it was the last 
device linked before programming lock was enabled. If another device is still linked to 
Diagnostic Keypad, remove the link by using home automation software  (such as 
HouseLinc) or performing a factory on the device. 

 

2)  Tap LOCK/UNLOCK button. 

a.  If LED is on, you have locked/disabled local setup. 
b.  If LED is off, you have unlocked/re-enabled local setup.  

3)  Tap again if device is not in the desired mode. 
4)  If unit testing is complete, UNLINK device. 

 
Note: If you LOCK a unit under test and then link Diagnostic Keypad to another device, Diagnostic Keypad cannot 
UNLOCK the first unit under test. You will need to use software (such as HouseLinc) to UNLOCK it or perform a 
factory reset. 

ON/OFF 

TOGGLE 

BEEP

 

REPORT 

TRAFFIC 

DISTANCE 

LOCK/ 

UNLOCK

 

RELINK 

UNLINK 

ON/OFF 

TOGGLE 

BEEP

 

REPORT 

TRAFFIC 

DISTANCE 

LOCK/ 

UNLOCK

 

RELINK 

UNLINK 

Summary of Contents for 2993-222

Page 1: ...Page 1 of 10 2993 xx2 Rev 3 11 2014 9 21 AM 9 21 55 AM INSTEON Diagnostic Keypad Owner s Manual 2993 xx2 ...

Page 2: ...ORT Mode 5 TRAFFIC Corruption and Noise Monitor 5 DISTANCE Mode 6 LOCK UNLOCK 6 RELINK 7 UNLINK 7 Common Problem Solving Techniques 7 Testing RF Only Devices for Access Point Dual Band Device Placement 7 Locating Noise Problems 7 Determining Source of Signaling Problems 8 Specifications 8 Certification and Warranty 10 Certification 10 ETL UL Warning Safety Warning 10 Limited Warranty 10 Limitation...

Page 3: ... phase Attempting to use this product on non approved power lines may have hazardous consequences Use only indoors In the Box Tools Needed INSTEON Diagnostic Keypad INSTEON controllers to be tested Tabletop Enclosure Manual Features This INSTEON Diagnostic Keypad can be used to Find and diagnose signaling issues Test the signaling quality of an installation Stress the house by running a distance t...

Page 4: ...st device will still contain a half link to Diagnostic Keypad The first device will have to be factory reset to remove the half link UNLINK device upon completion of test Otherwise the device under test will retain a responder link ON OFF TOGGLE Sends on off broadcast without confirmations to unit under test BEEP Sends a beep message to unit under test some responders will still beep even after un...

Page 5: ...ginning of scene message Keypad will double beep upon receipt of success report with no errors Keypad will long beep upon receipt of success report with errors The success report feature was released in devices shipped after March 2012 A small number of INSTEON devices do not support this feature The delay between the beep and double beep will vary depending on the number of responders in the scen...

Page 6: ... DISTANCE button until LED is off 8 If testing the unit under test is complete UNLINK device LOCK UNLOCK This button allows you to disable or re enable local setup of unit under test This feature is in all products shipped after March 2012 LOCK UNLOCK prevents accidental changes being made to on level ramp rates etc To determine whether local setup is enabled on a device press and hold its Set but...

Page 7: ...ommunications are consistent the Access Point dual band device is in a good location o If the communications are not consistent relocate either the RF only device or the Access Point dual band device and retest If you relocate the Access Point dual band device move Diagnostic Keypad with it Locating Noise Problems Enable TRAFFIC mode disable REPORT and DISTANCE Activate scenes from various locatio...

Page 8: ...or off Acknowledgement may be coming from a different unit Link to intended device under test Try moving Diagnostic Keypad to a different location and using ON OFF TOGGLE to turn the device on and off Confirm that the device was not linked at off Turn the device on using its local switch then press the ON OFF TOGGLE button and verify if the device under test turns off but not on If linked to off r...

Page 9: ... clamp connections N A Case color White Set button 1 Plastic UV stabilized polycarbonate Beeper Yes Beep on button press N A LED White Operating environment Indoors Operating temperature range 32 o to 104 o F Operating humidity range 0 85 relative humidity Electrical Voltage 2993 222 110VAC 10 2993 422 240VAC 10 Frequency 50 60Hz Load type s N A not a load controller Maximum load N A not a load co...

Page 10: ... 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 INSTEON at 800 762 7845 with the Model and Revision of the device to receive an RMA and send the product along with all other required materials to INSTEON ATTN Receiv...

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