TriggerLinc Owner’s Manual
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Resetting TriggerLinc to its Factory Default Settings
The factory reset procedure can be used to clear the TriggerLinc memory of all INSTEON Links, etc.
1) If you are using TriggerLinc to control any Responders, Unlink them from TriggerLinc. See
Unlinking
an INSTEON Responder from TriggerLinc.
2) Use a small screwdriver to gently remove the TriggerLinc main case
3) Remove the battery and wait at least 15 seconds
4) Press & hold the Set button on TriggerLinc while reinstalling the battery
5) Release the Set button when the Status LED turns on
The TriggerLinc Status LED will stay on for about 4 seconds and then turn off
ABOUT INSTEON
Using Dual-Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your Network
What are phases?
The majority of single-family homes in North America have two phases (or “legs”) of 110 Volts coming into
their electricity panels. From the panel, they are distributed throughout the home, providing power to
outlets and wall switches. These phases come together in some parts of the home to provide 220 Volts of
power to large appliances, such as an electric oven or pool pump.
Why do I need to bridge these phases?
Single-band power line devices send commands via the home’s electricity, but only on a single phase. If
the command is intended for a device on the opposite phase, there is a good chance the command will
go unnoticed. Installing dual-band INSTEON devices, such as Access Points (#2443), on each phase will
allow for devices to communicate between the two phases via RF.
Dual-band INSTEON devices embody the full potential of a true INSTEON mesh network. Taking the
power line band signal and working in conjunction with the RF band signal, its dual-band function plays
out in two ways:
Phase bridger – a receiver of commands, reacting to and translating signals sent from one power
phase to the opposite via RF
Signal repeater – a participant in an INSTEON network, repeating commands intended for other
devices whether those commands are generated from RF or power line-only devices. To ensure
reliability, every INSTEON device confirms that it has received a command. If a Controller does
not receive this confirmation, it will automatically retransmit the command up to five times.
While using at least one dual-band device is required when using an RF-only device, at least two dual-
band devices are recommended in any INSTEON network to ensure reliable communication across two-
phase home wiring systems. For larger applications, it is recommended to install at least one dual-band
device for every 750 – 1,000 square feet.
Search for dual-band INSTEON devices at:
www.smarthome.com/dualband
Important Note about INSTEON Networks; Split Single-Phase vs. 3-Phase
Installation
For the best INSTEON network performance, be sure you have properly installed at least two dual-band
INSTEON devices. INSTEON has only been officially tested in a split single-phase residential
environment but has been known to work in many 3-phase systems, where three dual-band devices are
used (one on each phase). However, due to the potential complexity of its troubleshooting, the INSTEON
Gold Support Line is unable to support INSTEON in 3-phase environments.
