INSTEON Open/Close Sensor (2843-222, 2421) Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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• If installing on door, mount magnet as near door edge as possible (within ½” of sensor horizontally) and with
one end of magnet aligned with set button and other end of magnet aligned with far end of sensor, gently
press on door
• If installing on window:
a) Open window and carefully replace sensor cover (open label on same side as battery)
b) Close window
c) Gently apply magnet to window as close to sensor as possible
d) Open window and carefully remove sensor cover
9) Test by opening and closing door or window
Sensor LED will blink once each time opened or closed
Otherwise, move sensor and magnet closer together when closed and test again
Connecting an External Sensor to Open/Close Sensor
NOTE: For basic use of Open/Close Sensor’s external sensor terminals, it is not recommended to also use
Open/Close Sensor’s internal reed switch to help ensure desired behavior. If connecting multiple sensors to
Open/Close Sensor’s external sensor terminals and/or using Open/Close Sensor’s reed switch in addition to an
external sensor, see Advanced External Sensor Use.
1) Use a small screwdriver to remove Open/Close Sensor main case cover
2) Strip sensor wire about ¼”
3) Unscrew external sensor terminals, connect sensor wire, and screw in terminals
4) Test by opening and closing sensor
Open/Close Sensor status LED will blink once when sensor opens or closes
5) If you haven’t already done so, link desired responders before replacing cover. See Make Open/Close Sensor a
Controller.
6) Replace Open/Close Sensor main case cover
INSTEON Setup
INSTEON Controllers, Responders and Links
Let’s define a few terms.
• The INSTEON “transmitter” is called a controller
• The INSTEON “receiver” is called a responder
Note: Some devices are controllers only (e.g., open/close and motion sensors, handheld remotes), some are
responders only (e.g., FanLinc), and some can be controllers and responders (e.g., switches and dimmers).
• The association between the controller and responder is called a link
Note that a link is one way. If you want control the other way (making the responder a controller), and the devices are
capable of it, simply add a link “the other way.”
Default Mode
In default mode, Open/Close Sensor will:
• Turn on responders when it opens
• Turn off responders when it closes
This mode is ideal for garage doors, closets, sheds, etc.
If you require more flexible functionality, see Using Open/Close Sensor’s Multi-Scene Mode.
Controller Responder
Link