Quick-Start Guide
POWERLINC - INSTEON MODEM
Serial RS-232 and TTL Interface (#2412S)
INSTEON power line interface with RS-232 serial and electronic TTL
communications for full-time software and hardware host applications.
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Key Features
• No background software needed with computer programs
• Straightforward and simplified command set
• Simple to use RS-232 communications
• Direct TTL connection for hardware devices
• Stores over 417 INSTEON Links in 32Kb of non-volatile memory
• Uncontrolled feed-through AC outlet other electrical devices
• Able to supply unregulated 12VDC power (300 mA max) for a host device
Connector Specifications
Pin 1: RS232 to PC pin 2 (Rx)
Pin 2: Unreg12VDC output, maximum 300mA
Pin 3: TTL Output (from PLM)
Pin 6: TTL Input (from PLM)
Pin 7: Common ground
Pin 8: RS232 from PC pin 3 (Tx)
Pins 4&5: Not connected
Power-up Behavior
Communications
The RS-232 Serial communications to the Power Line Modem (PLM) are:
For developers and programmers interested in learning more about the the PowerLinc, information on the PowerLinc Modem
Developer Kit can be found at: http://www.smarthome.com/insteon/sdk2600s.html
Note: each byte sent to the Power Line Modem will be echoed back to the host.
Power Line Modem
plug-in Jack
LED On Steady PLM detected an external EEPROM for storage of database links.
LED blinks six
times
PLM has not detected an external EEPROM and will use the internal EEPROM of the processor chip.
LED is Off
While being plugged in, the user pressed and held the SET button for 10 seconds causing the PLM to perform
a factory reset. At the conclusion of the reset, the PLM’s LED will operate like one of the two modes above.
19,200 baud
8 data bits
No parity
1 stop bit
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