INSTEON IRLinc Transmitter (2411T) Manual - Manual (Page 5)

IRLinc Transmitter Owner’s Manual
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INSTALLATION
Preparing to Install IRLinc Transmitter
CAUTION
Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.
IRLinc 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. IRLinc is not
designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use IRLinc
on non-approved power lines may have hazardous consequences.
Prior to installing IRLinc, please review the entire installation procedure and take the following precautions:
• Use indoors or in a properly insulated and weatherproof electrical box only
• Don’t plug IRLinc into an outlet controlled by a switch because if the switch is inadvertently turned off,
IRLinc won’t have power
• Don’t plug IRLinc into a filtered power strip or AC filter
• Be sure that the device you want to control is working and that the device’s built-in switch is in the on
position
• Don’t stack INSTEON home automation devices together by plugging them into each other. Stacked
devices may overheat and stop functioning. Also avoid using the pass-through outlets on INSTEON
devices for other heat-generating power supplies.
• Don’t use IRLinc to control devices that preserve, maintain, or contribute to human or animal safety or
life support
• Be careful where emitters are plugged in if you plan on using the included IR emitters on a device
other than IRLinc. Some similar jacks may have higher voltages than the emitter can handle. If an
emitter is plugged into the probe jack, it will be destroyed instantly.
• The IRLinc IR emitter jack is designed for use with single/dual IR emitters or blasters and is not
compatible with IR repeating systems through a direct connection. For use with these systems, it is
recommended to install a sensor compatible with the desired IR repeating system in range/sight of an
emitter or blaster connected to the IRLinc IR emitter jack.
• For control of more than two IR devices, it is recommended to use an IR blaster located in sight of all
your equipment
Tips for using the included IR emitters:
• Some plasma TVs and compact fluorescent lights may produce IR noise that could interfere with the
equipment’s IR sensor. Covering the outside of the emitter with black electrical tape may help.
• If the emitter falls off the equipment, clean the sensor area with an alcohol-based cleaner and reapply
the sensor
• If the foam adhesive doesn’t stick well, apply a very small drop of glue and reapply
• IR emitters need to be in direct contact with the equipment’s IR sensor window for best results.
Operation may be intermittent if the emitter is just a few inches away from the window.
• An extension cable (up to 300 feet) may be used between the emitter and the equipment. A two or
three conductor cable with male and female 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plugs is ideal.
If you have any questions, please call:
INSTEON Gold Support Line
800-762-7845