INSTEON KeypadLinc Dimmer, 8 button (2486DWH8) Quick Start - Manual

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Set button
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Quick Start Guide
KeypadLinc™ Dimmer
INSTEON ® Remote Control Keypad Switch
Model: 2486D – 8-button, Rev 5.0+
About KeypadLinc
Congratulations on your purchase of the elegant, high-quality KeypadLinc scene controller with built-in
dimmer. KeypadLinc stores up to eight INSTEON/X10 multi-device scenes. Additionally, each button has an
LED status indicator for virtually any INSTEON device or scene you wish to monitor.
Preparation
Installation should be performed only by a qualified electrician or a homeowner who is familiar and
comfortable with electrical circuitry. If you have any questions regarding installation, we suggest consulting an
electrician. If you have any questions regarding setup, contact INSTEON Support Line.
What’s in the box?
• KeypadLinc Dimmer (8-button)
• Four wire nuts
Tools Needed
• Flathead screwdriver
•
Phillips screwdriver
• Wire cutter/stripper
•
Voltage meter
Installation
1) At electrical panel, turn off circuit breaker(s) and/or remove fuse(s) feeding wall box
(verify that power is off)
2) Remove wallplate from switch and unscrew switch you are replacing and gently pull out
3) Disconnect wires from switch 1
4) Turn power back on
5) Use a voltage meter to identify the line and load wires connected to the switch
6) Identify neutral and ground wires
7) Turn power back off
8) Connect wires as per table/diagram (confirm firm attachment with no exposed wire)
9) With button labels right-side up, gently place KeypadLinc into wall box and screw into
place
10) Turn power back on
KeypadLinc’s MAIN On/Off button and connected light will turn on
11) Verify KeypadLinc is working properly by toggling KeypadLinc’s MAIN button on and off
The load connected to KeypadLinc will respond appropriately
12) Reinstall the wallplate
Using KeypadLinc Dimmer
Button
Type
Button LED
before Tap
Effect of First
Press and Hold
Effect of Subsequent Press and
Holds
Toggle Off
Brighten scene
until release
Opposite of last press and hold
(e.g. if last was brighten, it will dim)
Toggle On
Dim scene until
release
Opposite of last press and hold
(e.g. if last was brighten, it will dim)
Always On Either Brighten scene until release
Always Off Either Dim scene until release
Notes:
• On an 8-button KeypadLinc, connected light(s) will react just like the scene responders to button taps of MAIN On/Off.
• LED will mimic the on/off status of a dimmer whose scene level is 100% bright.
Add KeypadLinc Button to a Scene as an INSTEON Controller
Follow the steps below to control a scene (one or more INSTEON devices) from a KeypadLinc button
1) Tap the KeypadLinc button of choice
2) Press and hold KeypadLinc Set button until KeypadLinc beeps
KeypadLinc scene button LED will blink
3) Adjust the scene responder to the state you want when the scene is activated from KeypadLinc (e.g., 50%, 25% or even OFF) 2
4) Press and hold the responder’s Set button until it double-beeps (or until its LED flashes)
1 If the wires cannot be detached by unscrewing them, cut the wires where they enter the switch, then strip ½” of insulation off the ends
2 If the responder is a multi-scene device such as a KeypadLinc, tap the scene button you wish to control until its LED is in the desired scene state (on or off)
KeypadLinc Wire Wall Box Wires
Bare Copper
Ground
(commonly bare, green
wire or green screw)
White
Neutral
(commonly white)
Red
Load
(light, fan, etc.)
Black
Line
(120V to ground)
MAIN
On/Off
button