LampLinc Owner’s Manual
WHAT IS INSTEON?
Since its inception in 2005, INSTEON has become a best-selling home-control networking technology, offering more
reliability and flexibility than any other home management system on the market. INSTEON systems are simple, reliable,
and affordable. Simple, because each device takes mere minutes to install. Reliable, because every INSTEON device works
as a network repeater, ensuring your commands will not be lost. Affordable, because INSTEON can be integrated into any
number of devices easily and at a very low cost. An INSTEON home grows in value with each added INSTEON device,
making life more convenient, safe, and fun.
How Does INSTEON Work?
What makes INSTEON the most reliable home automation network is its dual-mesh network. INSTEON devices use both
radio frequency (RF) signals and the home’s existing wiring to talk to each other. In an INSTEON network, every INSTEON
device also acts as a repeater, receiving and sending every message to all other devices in the network. So by integrating
more INSTEON devices you will strengthen the network and ensure no commands will be lost.
No central controller or networking setup is required with an INSTEON network. Simply install your devices and then use a
series of button presses or taps to Link your devices together. Throughout this Owner’s Manual, you may see the terms
“Controller” or “Responder”. These generic INSTEON terms refer to the components of an INSTEON scene, and are used
on a scene-by-scene basis.
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Controller
– sends INSTEON commands to other devices
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Responder
– reacts to commands sent out by another INSTEON device
An INSTEON device may act as a Controller, Responder, or sometimes both.
INSTEON networks are also extremely secure. Each INSTEON device is assigned a unique INSTEON ID, so unless
neighbors or would-be hackers have access to your particular device’s INSTEON ID, they won’t be able to control your
home, even if they are using similar products.
INSTALLATION
Preparing to Install LampLinc
CAUTION
Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.
LampLinc 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. LampLinc is not designed nor approved
for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use LampLinc on non-approved power lines may
have hazardous consequences.
Prior to installing LampLinc, please review the entire installation procedure and take the following precautions:
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Use indoors or in a properly insulated and weatherproof electrical box only
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Don’t plug LampLinc into an outlet controlled by a switch because if the switch is inadvertently turned off,
LampLinc won’t have power
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Don’t plug LampLinc into a filtered power strip or AC line filter
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Be sure the device you want to control is working and that the device’s built-in switch is in the on position
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If the lamp being controlled by LampLinc already has its own built-in dimmer, turn that dimmer to full-on and allow
LampLinc to control the lamp’s brightness
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To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, use LampLinc to control incandescent
lamps only. Dimming an inductive load, such as a fan or transformer, could cause damage to the dimmer, the load
device, or both. If the manufacturer of the load device does not recommend dimming, use a non-dimming
INSTEON ApplianceLinc (#2456S) instead.
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Don’t use LampLinc to control devices that preserve, maintain, or contribute to human or animal safety or life
support
If you have any questions, please call:
INSTEON Gold Support Line
800-762-7845
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