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SwitchLinc™ Dimmer High Wattage
®
INSTEON Dual-Band Remote Control Dimmer
Owner’s Manual (rev 7.0+)
(#2477DHxxx)
Page 1 of 15 Rev: 1/21/2014 7:29 AM
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The Basics ................................................................................................................................................... 3 Cautions and Warnings .............................................................................................................................. 3 Identifying the Electrical Wires in Your Home ........................................................................................... 3 Installation ................................
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The Basics In the Box Tools Needed Optional Accessories Flathead and Phillips screwdrivers INSTEON app SwitchLinc Dimmer High Wattage Wire cutter/stripper SmartLinc Hub Quick Start Guide Voltage meter 2 screws and 4 wire nuts Cautions and Warnings Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference. This product is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations in the United States or the Canadia
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7) Turn off power 8) Connect wires as per table/diagram (confirm firm attachments with no exposed wire) If you are installing SwitchLinc in a multi-gang box next to another switch, you may need to remove one or both pairs of metal heatsink tabs on the back of SwitchLinc. Note that removing a pair of tabs will derate SwitchLinc from 1000W to 800W (one pair removed) or 600W (both pairs removed). 9) With LEDs on left, gently place SwitchLinc into wall box and screw into place 10) Turn on pow
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13) Connect SwitchLinc white wire to neutral wire(s) in wall box (usually white) 14) Connect SwitchLinc red wire to load wire 15) Connect SwitchLinc black wire to same color traveler from Box 1 carrying Line (usually black) 16) Cap unused traveler wire 17) With LEDs on left, gently place SwitchLincs into their wall boxes and screw in place 18) Turn power back on SwitchLincs and connected load will turn on (only SwitchLinc in Box 2 will operate load) 19) Add both SwitchLincs to a group. Se
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In Box 2 (Traveler box) 12) Connect SwitchLinc bare wire to ground 1 13) Connect SwitchLinc white wire to neutral 14) Cap SwitchLinc red wire 15) Connect SwitchLinc black wire to same color traveler from Box 1 that you connected to line along with same color traveler wires leading to Box 3 16) Cap the last unused traveler wire(s) In Box 3 (Load box) 17) Connect SwitchLinc bare wire to ground 18) Connect SwitchLinc white wire to neutral 19) Connect SwitchLinc red wire to load 20)
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INSTEON Setup Some products have subtle differences in their setup procedures. Where necessary, please refer to the other device’s owner’s manual for details. INSTEON Controllers, Responders and Links Let’s define a few terms. • Each INSTEON compatible product is called a device • The INSTEON “transmitter” is called a controller • The INSTEON “receiver” is called a responder • The association between the controller and responder is called a link • When a controller simultaneously contr
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SwitchLinc will turn on (at desired brightness) and off Make SwitchLinc a Controller 1) Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps LED will start blinking green 2) Adjust responder to desired brightness/state 3) Press and hold responder Set button until it double-beeps SwitchLinc will double-beep and its LED will stop blinking 4) Test by tapping SwitchLinc paddle on and off Responder will turn on (at desired brightness) and off 5) To add more responders, repeat steps
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7) Test by tapping controller button on and off SwitchLinc and all scene responders will turn on (to desired brightness/states) and off Remove SwitchLinc as a Controller (Unlink) 1) Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps LED will start blinking green 2) Press and hold SwitchLinc Set button until it beeps LED will start blinking red 3) Press and hold responder Set button until it double-beeps SwitchLinc will double-beep and its LED will stop blinking 4) Test by tappi
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4) When long beep stops, release Set button A few seconds will pass SwitchLinc will double-beep The connected load will turn on X10 Setup SwitchLinc ships with no X10 address assigned. Add X10 Address 1) Turn SwitchLinc on. 2) Press and hold Set button until it beeps. LED will start blinking green 3) Send the X10 address 3 times (with or without commands) SwitchLinc will double-beep and LED will stop blinking 4) Test by sending X10 on and off commands SwitchLinc will turn on and
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2) Tap Set button SwitchLinc will beep 3) Test: a. Brighten SwitchLinc to a random brightness level (e.g. 75%) b. Turn SwitchLinc off c. Turn SwitchLinc back on Light will turn on at the defined brightness level Local Ramp Rate Default = ½ second. The local ramp rate is the time it takes for SwitchLinc to reach 100% brightness (from off) when controlled at the paddle. It is adjustable from instant to 8 minutes (with software) and instant to 5 seconds (using Set button). 1) Adjust
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Error Blink Default = on. This setting is adjustable via software or a central controller only. SwitchLinc LED blinks for a few seconds if one or more responders do not acknowledge a message. Specifications General Product name SwitchLinc Dimmer High Wattage Brand INSTEON Manufacturer product number 2477DHxx White – 2477DHWH: 813922011005 UPC Almond – 2477DHAL Ivory – 2477DHIV Warranty 2 years, limited INSTEON INSTEON powerline mesh repeater Yes INSTEON RF mesh repeater Yes INS
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X10 status response Supported X10 resume dim Supported (by setting local on-level to zero) X10 minimum transmit level 3.2 Vpp into 5 Ohms X10 minimum receive level 20mV into 5 Ohms Mechanical Mounts in single or multiple-ganged junction box. Control 200W less load for each immediately adjacent SwitchLinc Dimmer installed. For example, 600 W Mounting load control becomes 400 W with another dimmer to the immediate right or left. Use a triple-gang box with a mechanical switch in the center
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If there are white wires in wall box, test them and if they are neutrals use them The switch I'm replacing only has two SwitchLinc needs a neutral wire in order Pull a neutral wire to the wall box wires to operate Purchase the 2-wire SwitchLinc (2474DWH) in place of this SwitchLinc Install more INSTEON products SwitchLinc and the other device are out (including, but not limited to Range SwitchLinc is able to communicate with of range Extenders/Access Points) another INSTEON device T
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Certification and Warranty Certification This product 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 device has been tested to and has met the requirements of a widely recognized consensus of U.S. and Canadian device safety standards, that the manufacturing site has been audited, and that the manufacturer has agreed to a program of quarterly factory follow- up inspec
