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INSTEON Dimmer Module 2457D2
Owner’s Manual
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Contents Getting Started INSTEON Dimmer Module 4 Device Overview Buttons Installation Leave Your Lamp On INSTEON Links Understanding Linking 6 Links are One-Way Links Remember a Device’s State Controllers Responders Controller-Only 7 Responder-Only Grouping Devices Use Cross Linking INSTEON Hub Linking to the INSTEON Hub 9 Manual Linking Linking with a Single-Button Controller 11 Linking with a Multi-Button Controller 12 Multi-Linking or Making a Scene 13 Unlinking from a Single-Butt
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Getting Started Everything you need to quickly get up and running. 3
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INSTEON Dimmer Module Device Overview Buttons On Status LED Off Tap to turn on Double-tap to turn on instantly Press and hold to brighten Tap to turn off Double-tap to turn off instantly Press and hold to dim On Off Set Button See sections on Basic Linking and ® Local Programming for set button functions Installation Leave Your Lamp On Plug your lamp into the bottom of the If your lamp’s switch is OFF, the Dimmer Module Dimmer Module and plug the Dimmer Module will be unable to remotely cont
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INSTEON Links INSTEON devices can stand alone and function as a local switch or dimmer, but their real power comes when they are connected together to form a control system. Most INSTEON devices can control one another and be the recipient of control. The process of associating multiple INSTEON devices to one another is called Linking. 5
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Understanding Linking Links are One-Way Links Remember a Device’s State When linking INSTEON devices, the links that The current state of the controlled device is are created are one-way. stored in the link: on, off or dimmed. NEW NEW 75% ® A B Switch Dimmer Module Switch A will turn Switch B on and off but The switch will turn on the Dimmer Module Switch B cannot turn Switch A on or off. to 75% brightness. X X Controllers Responders INSTEON devices that can turn other devices INSTEON devices
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Understanding Linking Controller-Only Responder-Only Some devices like sensors can only control Some devices cannot control other devices; other devices. these devices only receive INSTEON commands. NEW NEW X X ® Motion Sensor Dimmer Switch LED Bulb Dimmer Switch The Motion Sensor will turn on the Switch Some devices can only link as but the switch cannot control the Motion responders to devices and scenes. X X Sensor. Grouping Devices Use Cross Linking You may want to group together two To
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INSTEON Hub The INSTEON Hub allows you to configure your device, customize its properties, create scenes and more, all from your smartphone or tablet. 8
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Linking to the INSTEON Hub Tap the Add button. From Rooms, navigate to All Devices. 2 1 Rooms All Devices Add All Devices Check-In Favorites Back Door Bathroom Bedroom Bathroom Bedroom Hallway Font Door Garage Door Garage Light Kitchen Living Room Outside Motion Sensor Outside Lights 72º 72º Select Plug-In Module form the list of When prompted, press and hold the 3 4 devices. set button on your Dimmer Module until the device double-beeps. Add Device Plug-In Module Wired In LED Bulb Thermostat
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Manual Linking When not using a central controller like the INSTEON Hub, INSTEON devices can be configured and linked manually on a device-to-device basis. It is strongly advised that you not perform manual linking when using a central controller. Instead, let your central controller handle the linking for you. 10
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Linking with a Single-Button Controller Manual Linking Only Make sure the Dimmer Module is On your INSTEON controller, press 2 1 On and then press and hold the and hold the set button until the Dimmer Module’s set button until device beeps. the device double-beeps. ® ® Your INSTEON controller will now control your Dimmer Module. 11
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Linking with a Multi-Button Controller Manual Linking Only Make sure the Dimmer Module is On your INSTEON controller, tap 2 1 On and then press and hold the the desired control button and Dimmer Module’s set button until then press and hold the set button until the device beeps. the device double-beeps. A ® B ® Your INSTEON controller will now control your Dimmer Module. 12
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Multi-Linking or Making a Scene Manual Linking Only Adjust your scene members to On your INSTEON controller, press 2 1 their desired state: on, off, or and hold the set button until the brightness level if dimming. device beeps, then tap the set button. 50% 72% Lamp 1 Lamp 2 ON 30% A Lamp 3 Appliance B One at a time, press and hold the Tap the set button on your 3 4 set button on each scene member INSTEON controller to finish until it double-beeps. building your scene. ® Your INSTEON con
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Unlinking from a Single-Button Controller Manual Linking Only Press and hold the set button On your INSTEON controller, press 2 1 again until the device beeps. and hold the set button until the device beeps. Press and hold the Dimmer 3 Module’s set button until the device double-beeps. X ® ® Your INSTEON controller will no longer control your Dimmer Module. 14
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Unlinking from a Multi-Button Controller Manual Linking Only On your INSTEON controller, tap Press and hold the set button 1 2 the desired control button and again until the device beeps. then press and hold the set button until the device beeps. A B Press and hold the Dimmer 3 Module’s set button until the device double-beeps. X ® ® Your INSTEON controller will no longer control your Dimmer Module. 15
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Multi-Unlinking or Removing a Scene Manual Linking Only One at a time, press and hold the On your INSTEON controller, press 2 1 set button on each scene member and hold the set button until the until it double-beeps. device beeps. Press and hold the set button again, then tap the set button. A B ® C Tap the set button on your 3 INSTEON controller to exit Multi- Unlinking mode. ® X ® ® Your INSTEON controller will no longer control your INSTEON responders. 16
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Local Programming Use the local programming to set local on-level, ramp rates and even perform a factory reset. 17
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NEW About Local Programming Local Programming Navigation The Local Programming Flowchart is a visual To move right, press and representation of the device’s settings. Many hold the set button device features can be configured using this diagram. Some devices have more options To move down, tap the set than others but the Local Programming button Flowchart presents even the most complicated devices with a straightforward, navigable path. Using a Central Controller X If using the INSTEO
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Local Programming Flow Chart Linking Mode Unlinking Press Mode Press Press ® Multi-Linking Multi- LED LED On Level Press Press Press Press Press Mode Unlinking Brightness Brightness Mode Exit Exit Cancel Uses the current Save Select Select Select Adjust brightness Tap Tap Tap Exit Exit Save RF Beacon RF Beacon Ramp Rate Ramp Rate Press Press Press Exit Cycle through Toggle Select four presets Tap Save Factory Reset Resume Dim Press Press Reset Uses the current Save Select brightness Tap
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Software-Only Features Most INSTEON devices contain features that can only be enabled, disabled or modified using INSTEON control software such as HouseLinc and an INSTEON PowerLine Modem or the INSTEON Hub. 20
