KeypadLinc™ Dimmer INSTEON® 6- and 8-Button Scene Control Keypad with Dimmer Owner’s Manual, Rev 5.
KeypadLinc – Features and Benefits ........................................................................................................ 3 Features..................................................................................................................................................... 3 What’s in the box? ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Installing KeypadLinc .................................
KeypadLinc – Features and Benefits Congratulations on purchasing the elegant, high-quality KeypadLinc INSTEON/X10 scene controller. This intuitive keypad controls up to 6/8 scenes and has a built-in dimmer to create dramatic whole-room changes at the tap of a button. Additionally, each button has an LED backlight that can be easily configured as a status indicator for virtually any INSTEON device/scene you wish to monitor.
Installing KeypadLinc 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 Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada. Use indoors only. This product is not designed or approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase.
Installation – Circuit with 1 Switch 1) At electrical panel, turn off circuit breaker(s) and/or remove fuse(s) feeding wall box. Verify that the power is off before continuing. 2) Remove wallplate from the switch. Unscrew switch and gently pull out. 1 3) Disconnect wires from switch. 4) Turn on power. 5) Use a voltage meter to identify the Line and Load KeypadLinc Wire Wall Box Wires wires connected to the switch. Ground 6) Identify Neutral and Ground wires. (commonly bare 7) Turn off power.
Installation – Circuit with 2 Switches Circuits with 2 switches are called 3-way circuits. Both switches in a 3-way circuit need to be replaced by KeypadLincs (and/or SwitchLincs). Note: 3-way circuits require a pair of wires called Travelers between joining wall boxes to operate. INSTEON switches, dimmers and keypads do not require both Traveler wires for 3-way circuits to function. Simply wire one to Line, Neutral and Load; the other(s) to Line and Neutral. Use one Traveler to share Line between boxes.
16) Cap unused Traveler wire 17) With button labels right-side up, gently place KeypadLincs into wall boxes and screw in place 18) Turn power back on KeypadLinc’s On button and connected light will turn on Only KeypadLinc in box 2 will operate the Load until you synchronize Scenes to the 2 devices 19) Add both KeypadLincs to a Scene as a Controller and Responder of each other (see Synchronized Scenes) 20) Verify both KeypadLincs are working properly by tapping On and Off on a 6 button KeypadLinc or MAIN On
In Box 2 (Traveler box) 12) Connect bare Ground wire from KeypadLinc to bare Ground wire or Ground screw in wall box 13) Connect White Neutral wire from KeypadLinc to Neutral wire(s) in 1 wall box (usually White) 14) Cap Red wire from KeypadLinc 15) Connect Black wire from KeypadLinc 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 bare Ground wire from KeypadLinc to ba
Using KeypadLinc LEDs LED Meaning Brighter On Dim Off Button Taps Button Type Button LED State before Tap Effect of Tap Effect of Double-tap Toggle Off Turn Scene Members On Turn Scene Members On Instantly Toggle On Turn Scene Members Off Turn Scene Members Off Instantly Always On Either Turn Scene Members On Turn Scene Members On Instantly Always Off Either Turn Scene Members Off Turn Scene Members Off Instantly Notes: 1) The connected light(s) will react just like Scene Responder
To set KeypadLinc’s Local-On-Level: 1. Press and hold On and/or Off (or Main in 8-button configuration) until the connected light is at the brightness desired when turned on locally (turn the light off if you wish to use the “Resume Bright” feature) 2. Tap KeypadLinc’s Set button KeypadLinc will (Beep) 3. Test the Local On-Level settings by tapping the On/Off or Main Setting Up INSTEON Scenes INSTEON remote control is done using Scenes.
6) If you wish to remove multiple Responders from KeypadLinc, repeat steps 1-5 for each additional Responder (or see Remove Multiple Responders from a Scene) Add KeypadLinc Button to a Scene as a Responder 1 1) Press and hold the Scene Controller button until it beeps Controller’s LED will blink 2) Tap KeypadLinc button you wish to be a Responder of the Scene at least once 3) Tap button again if necessary to get button’s LED to desired state for Scene (press and hold if adding the main Scene at a dimmed l
The button rotates to the next Button Mode in the cycle: Toggle → Always Off Always Off → Always On Always On → Toggle 5) Tap the button several times to confirm it is now in the desired state a. If you wish to rotate button mode again, return to step 2 LED Brightness KeypadLinc’s LEDs can be set to any one of 32 brightness levels.
Advanced Features Add Multiple Scene Responders (formerly “Multi-Linking Mode”) 1) Tap Scene Controller button on KeypadLinc 2) Press and hold KeypadLinc’s Set Button until it beeps KeypadLinc’s Scene button LED will blink All illuminated LEDs on KeypadLinc will brighten to 100% 3) Tap KeypadLinc’s Set Button KeypadLinc’s Scene button LED will continue blinking 4) For each Responder you are adding a.
Switch B will (Beep)-(Beep) and its LED will stop blinking 6) Test the group by controlling the Load from Switch A and then Switch B The Load, Switch A’s status LED(s) and Switch B’s status LED(s) will all remain in synch Example: Synchronized Scene with numerous members Software is recommended, however, the following steps, when carefully followed, will also work. For our example we will Synchronize SwitchLincs 1 through “N” (where N = any number).
“Radio” Button Groups (only 1 LED of “N” at a time – software recommended) This feature is especially handy if you have multiple Scenes controlling the same devices, such as LightsBright, Lights Medium and Lights Off. When you tap any of the Scene buttons, the “others” LEDs will turn off (as if they were Scene Responders), perfect for Scene change indication. This is a two-part programming sequence as follows: Part 1 Radio Button Groups 1) Tap each radio group button one at a time each LED is on.
Part 2 Radio Button Groups 1) Tap each radio group button until its LED is Off 2) Press and hold button A until it beeps (about 10 seconds) 4) Press and hold, one at a time, buttons B, C and D until each beeps ~10 sec Beep ~10 sec Beep ~10 sec Beep 5) Tap the button you started with in step 1 to end this programming step ~10 sec Beep Press and release 3) Tap the Set button (this places the unit in Add Multiple Responders mode) 6) Repeat steps 1-5 inserting button B into step 2 and all other buttons
4) Release the Set button Device’s embedded software will re-write all settings to factory defaults A couple of seconds will pass KeypadLinc will (Beep)-(Beep) LEDs will return to normal brightness KeypadLinc returns to Ready Mode Connected load will turn on Changing Between 6 and 8 Button Configurations Changing to 6-Button Configuration 1) Replace the 8-button plate with the 6-button plate - Attach the change-out plate to the switch body by aligning the tabs and snapping into place 2) Gently pull the Set
Changing Buttons KeypadLinc buttons can be changed to customize its appearance. Use care when removing the keycaps. Using a small, flat-edged screwdriver (ONLY) pry up on the sides of the keys from the middle of the keypad (when possible). Make sure you are centered on the key as to catch the small edge located there for this purpose. Also, please note that behind the buttons are clear plastic filler pieces which diffuse the LED’s light more elegantly.
Optional Accessories Accessories Link Custom Etched and PrePrinted Buttons http://www.smarthome.com/_/ProductResults.aspx?Ntt=custom%20etch ed%20buttons Color and 6/8 Button Change Kits (15) http://www.smarthome.com/_/ProductResults.aspx?Ntt=keypadlinc%20 button%20change%20kit Blank Buttons http://www.smarthome.com/2401BT10/Blank-10-Button-Set-forKeypadLinc-White/p.aspx Clear Buttons http://www.smarthome.com/2401CLB/6-or-8-Button-Change-Kit-forKeypadLinc-Clear/p.
Brightness Levels 32 (256 with software) Local On Level Adjustable, 32 levels plus Resume Dim Local Ramp Rate Adjustable, 0.1 seconds to 8 seconds locally, 0.
Load Type(s) Incandescent Surge Resistance Up to 500 VAC Retains all settings without power Yes, all saved in Non-volatile EEPROM Standby power consumption < 1 watt Safety Approved ETL (Intertek Testing Services) Certifications FCC, IC Canada Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Make sure the circuit breaker is turned on Make sure the air gap (Set button) is not pulled out The LEDs on KeypadLinc KeypadLinc is not getting are not turning on at all power and won't control my light C
The controlled light does not appear to turn on or off right away Responder’s Scene ramp rate might be quite slow Set a faster Ramp Rate – software recommended Install a power line noise filter between the Load and KeypadLinc KeypadLinc responds to on commands but not off commands Load connected to KeypadLinc is producing electrical noise that is interfering with the KeypadLinc reception of power line signal My light only turns off when I tap a button on KeypadLinc, but I can brighten and dim it The O
Controller can turn off KeypadLinc, KeypadLinc does respond to On KeypadLinc may be Added to Add KeypadLinc to Scene again at desired a Scene at its off state Scene on-level Replace your AFCI with a less sensitive brand/model Note: Smarthome has conducted testing and has found that KeypadLinc modules do not trip when used with the following AFCI models: KeypadLinc trips the Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) The AFCI might be too sensitive • • GE 15 Amp Combination Arc Fault Breaker #THQL1115AFP2 Mur
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.
