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Micro Dimmer
Owner’s Manual
2442-222 (US)
2442-422 (EU)
2442-522 (AUS/NZ)
North America
EU/AUS/NZ
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About Micro Dimmer ................................................................................................................................... 4 Features and Benefits ............................................................................................................................... 4 Before Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Identifying the Electrical Wires i
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Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 23 Limitations................................................................................................................................................ 24 Page 3 of 24 2442-222/2442-422/2442-522 - Rev: 1/21/2014 8:00 AM
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About Micro Dimmer LED Sense #1 (yellow) Sense #2 (purple) Antenna (secured for shipping purposes) Features and Benefits - Integrated dimmer featuring 32 dim levels and 32 ramp rates - Wires in behind existing wall switch or in fixture box (requires neutral wire) - Compatible with latching, single momentary and dual momentary switches - Sense wires allow local control from any standard wall switch - Can contain up to 400 controller/responder links - X10 compatible - All sett
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specifications. If this device supports dimming, please note that dimming an inductive load, such as a fan or transformer, could cause damage to the dimmer, the load bearing device, or both. If the manufacturer of the load device does not recommend dimming, use a non-dimming INSTEON on/off switch. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING AN INDUCTIVE LOAD. Identifying the Electrical Wires in Your Home (North America only) - Line: usually black (may also be called hot, live or power)
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Installation 1) Write down the INSTEON ID found on the back of the unit (XX.XX.XX) 2) Turn off breaker/fuse and verify that the power is off 3) Disconnect wires from existing switch, fixture or outlet and prep all wires to be connected to Micro module, with 3/16” (5mm) of bare wire on the ends 4) Connect wires per diagram which corresponds to your installation Note: sense lines carry very low current (~0.35mA 240V, ~0.17mA for 120V) 5) After ensuring wires are firmly connected a
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LED will start blinking green b) Press and hold set button until it beeps a second time LED will start blinking red c) Press and hold set button until it beeps a third time LED will start blinking green d) Perform the step that applies • For single momentary: slowly tap set button four times LED will continue blinking green • For dual momentary: slowly tap set button five times LED will start double-blinking green • To switch back to latching: slowly tap set button six times LED will
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Change to Latching Mode (default) 1) Press and hold set button until it beeps LED will start blinking green 2) Press and hold set button until it beeps a second time LED will start blinking red 3) Press and hold set button until it beeps a third time LED will start blinking green 4) Slowly tap set button six times LED will continue blinking green 5) Press and hold set button until it double-beeps LED will stop blinking 6) Test mode change by tapping switch on and off Load will resp
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Local Control Operation Micro module’s switch operation mode affects how it responds to commands from the switch. This is why it’s important to program Micro module for the specific type of switch you are using. Micro module’s on/off buttons function exactly like the top and bottom of your wall switch. Latching Switch (Default) Note that this table refers to the latching switch operation if 3-way toggle mode is disabled (it is enabled by default). Connected load/responders Latc
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Adjust Local Settings Local On-Level The local on-level is the brightness at which the connected load will come on when turned on at the switch wired into Micro module. The default on-level is 100% brightness, but it can be set to any one of 32 fixed brightness levels (3% to 100%) or “resume dim” (brightness prior to last being turned off). 1) Press and hold set button until it beeps LED will start blinking green 2) Press and hold set button until it beeps a second time LED will star
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Ramp Rate Presets “Instant” 0.5 seconds (factory default) 2 seconds 5 seconds 9) Test by turning off and then back on via the local switch Light will ramp off and back on at the new local ramp rate Resume Dim When resume dim is enabled, each time you turn on Micro module it will go to the previously used dim level. By default, Micro module will come on at 100% brightness, but to change the desired level, simply follow the instructions below. The next time you turn Micro module of
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Error Blink Default = enabled This setting is only adjustable via software or a central controller. Micro module LED will blink red once for a few seconds if one or more responders do not acknowledge a message and will blink green once if all responders are successful. Blink on Traffic Default = disabled This setting is only adjustable via software or a central controller. Micro module LED will blink red if it detects noise that could disrupt communication. Beep on Button Pres
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Configure INSTEON Settings Most Micro module links and settings can be configured locally—during installation with the module’s set button or after installation using the switch connected to the module. All Micro module settings can be managed remotely via software (sold separately). Make Micro Module a Responder (Set button) Note: you must perform these steps before reinstalling the wall switch or fixture. 1) Press and hold controller set button until it beeps Controller LED will sta
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Make Micro Module a Controller (Switch) 1) Quickly tap switch connected to Micro module exactly five times in less than four seconds. (If using a latching or dual momentary switch, alternate switch directions: up-down-up-down-up or down-up- down-up-down.) After tapping switch, wait two seconds. Micro module will beep to indicate it has entered linking mode You will have four minutes to complete the next steps before linking mode times out 1 2) Adjust responder to desired state 3) Press and
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Make Micro Module a Controller of Multiple Responders 1) Press and hold Micro module set button until it beeps LED will start blinking green 2) Tap Micro module set button LED will start double-blinking green 3) For each responder you are adding: a. Adjust responder to desired scene brightness/state b. Press and hold set button until it double-beeps 4) Tap Micro module set button Micro module will beep and LED will stop blinking 5) Test by tapping switch wired into Micro module o
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Micro module will beep and LED will stop blinking 6) Test by tapping the switch wired into Micro module on and off None of the former responders will respond Factory Reset All settings and scenes will be erased and return to factory default settings. 1) Press and hold Micro module set button until it beeps LED will start blinking green 2) Press and hold Micro module set button until it beeps a second time LED will start blinking red 3) Press and hold Micro module set button
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Specifications General Product name Micro Dimmer Brand/manufacturer INSTEON US 2442-222 Manufacturer product number EU 2442-422 AUS/NZ 2442-522 US 813922012705 UPC EU 813922012712 AUS/NZ 813922012729 Warranty 2 years, limited INSTEON INSTEON Controller and responder Maximum links/scenes 400 Load brightness levels 32 locally (256 with software) Green when load is on, red when load is off Blinks red once when responder does not acknowledge/blinks green once if all respon
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Up to 50 meters (150 feet) open air* RF Range *Range may vary due to local interference/building construction Phase detect beacon Yes INSTEON Device Category 0x01 Dimmable Lighting Control (All Frequencies) 2442-222 (915 MHz) 0x35 INSTEON Device Subcategory 2442-422 (869 MHz) 0x38 2442-522 (921 MHz) 0x39 X10 X10 address 1 optional (comes unassigned) X10 transmitter Yes X10 receiver Yes X10 status response Supported X10 resume dim Supported (by setting local on-level to zero) X10
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o o o o Storage temperature range -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 C) Electrical Voltage 100VAC to 240VAC Frequency 50/60Hz auto-detected at power-up 200 Watts (@ 240VAC) Maximum load 200 Watts (@ 120VAC) Minimum load 5 Watts Load type(s) Incandescent Hardwired remote control Yes, either latching or momentary switches supported Retains all settings without power Yes, saved in non-volatile EEPROM Standby power consumption < 1 watt Safety approved ETL, CE, C-Tick FCC 15.107, 15.109, 15.249
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Make sure the circuit breaker is turned on Check junction box wires to ensure all The LEDs on Micro connections are tight and no bare wires are Micro module is not getting exposed module are not turning on power at all Check the light fixture to ensure all connections are tight and no bare wires are exposed Look in the rear of the junction box for a group of wires tied together with a wire nut. Those The switch I’m replacing Micro
