In-LineLinc Relay

About In-LineLinc Relay

The In-LineLinc can be installed in-line for lighting fixtures, providing INSTEON control to individual fixtures. Additionally, the In-LineLinc eliminates the need for a conventional light switch, reducing "switch sprawl" common to automation projects. It can also function as an INSTEON signal repeater and phase bridger (similar to an Access Point, #2443). The In-LineLinc Relay Dual-Band supports voltages from 120 to 277V and loads up to 20 Amps, making it suitable for commercial building automation systems.

The In-LineLinc Relay features a compact unit with a visible LED indicator, a Set button, an On button, and an Off button. Wires for connection include LINE (black), NEUTRAL (white), and LOAD (red or blue), along with a GROUND wire (bare copper).

Features & Benefits

• Once installed, setup is easy – links to other INSTEON devices in minutes.
• Controls resistive and inductive loads up to 20 Amps or incandescent loads up to 1800 Watts.
• Status LED and beeper indicate INSTEON setup mode activity.
• Communicates simultaneously over both radio frequency (RF) and the power line.
• Acts as an access point for RF-only INSTEON devices.
• Stores setup state in memory, so settings are not lost during power outages.
• Wires into standard J-boxes (requires a NEUTRAL connection).
• Two-year warranty.

Installation

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference. The In-LineLinc 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. The In-LineLinc is not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120VAC-277VAC 60Hz. Attempting to use the In-LineLinc on non-approved power lines may have hazardous consequences.

• Use only indoors or in an outdoor-rated box.
• Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are installing the In-LineLinc in. Installing the In-LineLinc with the power on will expose you to dangerous voltages.
• Connect only copper or copper-clad wire to the In-LineLinc.
• The In-LineLinc may feel warm during operation. The amount of heat generated is within approved limits and poses no hazards. To minimize heat buildup, ensure that the area surrounding the rear of the In-LineLinc is as clear of clutter as possible.
• Each In-LineLinc is assigned a unique INSTEON ID, which is printed on the device's label.
• To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, use the In-LineLinc to control no more than 20 Amps (1800 Watts of incandescent) at 110VAC-277VAC.
• You will need a flathead screwdriver, a Phillips head screwdriver, and a voltage meter to install the In-LineLinc.

Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home

To install the In-LineLinc, you will need to identify the following four wires:

• ⚡ LINE - usually black, may also be called HOT or LIVE, carries 110-277VAC electricity to the load.
• ➖ NEUTRAL - usually white.
• ? GROUND - bare copper wire or metal fixture (if grounded).

If you are having difficulties identifying wires, consult an electrician to help you.

❗ IMPORTANT! If you are not knowledgeable about and comfortable with electrical circuitry, you should have a qualified electrician install the In-LineLinc for you. If you have any questions, please consult an electrician or call: 800-762-7845.

Tools You Will Need

• Screwdrivers (both Flathead and Phillips).
• Voltage tester.
• Wire cutter / stripper.
• Probe that is non-conductive to press the Set button.

Installing In-LineLinc

1. Be sure to write down the INSTEON ID and location of the fixture you'll be controlling (e.g., 01.F7.G5, Mike's bedroom light).
2. At the circuit breaker or fuse panel, disable the circuit supplying power to the fixture, and then verify the power is off.
3. Remove the wallplate from the fixture you'll be replacing. Then, unscrew the fixture itself and pull it out from the junction box.
4. Disconnect the wires from the fixture you will be controlling and ensure that you have ½ inch of bare wire on the ends.
5. See the diagram below to identify and connect the LINE, LOAD, NEUTRAL, and GROUND wires on the In-LineLinc. Be sure you have correctly identified the wires in the junction box before connecting them.

Wiring Diagram Description

This diagram illustrates the connection points for the In-LineLinc. It shows the incoming LINE wire (typically black) connecting to the device's LINE terminal, the outgoing LOAD wire (typically red, black, or blue) connecting to the device's LOAD terminal, the NEUTRAL wire (typically white) connecting to the device's NEUTRAL terminal, and the GROUND wire (bare copper) connecting to the device's GROUND terminal. Wire nuts are used to secure these connections. The diagram also depicts how the controlled load, such as a light bulb, is connected in series with the LOAD wire.

NOTE: Home's wire color and wire location may vary.

• LINE (Usually Black)
• GROUND (Bare Copper)
• NEUTRAL (Usually White)
• LOAD (Red or Usually Black, Red or Blue)

6. After you have connected all the wires, ensure that the wire connectors are firmly attached and that there is no exposed copper except for the GROUND wire.
7. Prior to reinstalling the fixture, turn on the circuit breaker supplying power to the fixture.
8. Use the On and Off buttons on the In-LineLinc to test that it is controlling the load.
9. Link the In-LineLinc to the desired INSTEON devices. See "Adding In-LineLinc to a Scene as a Responder".
10. Gently place the In-LineLinc into the junction box, making sure nothing could accidentally press any of the buttons on its face.
11. Reinstall the fixture.

INSTEON Scenes

Scene Definition: One or more INSTEON devices that respond to an INSTEON controller. When the scene is activated (turned "on"), all devices return to the states they were at when the scene was programmed.

Adding In-LineLinc to a Scene as a Responder

1. Use the On and Off button on the In-LineLinc to set the load to the state you wish to activate from the controller (turn it on if you wish it to be on when the controller activates the scene, etc.).
2. Press & hold the scene controller button until it beeps ¹.
3. Press & hold the Set button on the In-LineLinc until it double-beeps. The In-LineLinc's Status LED will flash once and then turn on steady.
4. Confirm that scene addition was successful by tapping On then Off on the controller's scene button. The In-LineLinc will respond appropriately.

¹ If the controller does not have a beeper, wait until its LED begins blinking.

Removing In-LineLinc from a Scene as a Responder

If you are going to discontinue using the In-LineLinc, it is very important that you remove it from all of its scene controllers. Otherwise, the controllers will retry commands repetitively, creating network delays.

1. Press & hold the controller's scene button until the controller beeps ³.
2. Press & hold the controller's scene button until the controller beeps again ³.
3. Press & hold the Set button on the In-LineLinc until it double-beeps. The In-LineLinc Status LED will flash once and then turn on bright if the load is off or dim if the load is on.
4. Confirm that unlinking was successful by tapping the button you just unlinked from on the controller. The In-LineLinc will no longer respond.

³ For devices without beepers, hold until its LED begins blinking (this may take 10+ seconds).

Advanced Features

Using In-LineLinc as a Phase Bridge (Phase Bridging Detection Mode)

The In-LineLinc automatically bridges the electrical phases in your home (via communications with dual-band devices on the "other phase"). Use the following procedure to confirm that phases are bridged via the In-LineLinc:

1. Start Phase Bridging Detection Mode by tapping the Set button on the In-LineLinc four times quickly. The In-LineLinc will begin (Beeping), and other dual-band devices' LEDs will illuminate at 100% brightness.
2. Check the LED behavior of the "other" dual-band devices:
   • If the "other" dual-band device is blinking green ⁴: it is within range and not on the same phase, proceed to the next step.
   • If they are not blinking green ⁵: Try moving the "other" device, check other dual-band devices, or begin the test from a different initiator.
3. Tap the In-LineLinc's Set Button. The In-LineLinc will stop beeping and its LED will return to the previous state. Other devices' LEDs will stop blinking.

⁴ Or is simply blinking for single colored LEDs. If the "other" dual-band device is a KeypadLinc Dual-Band, the 4 middle LEDs will blink. ⁵ Or are not blinking at all for single colored LEDs. If the "other" dual-band device is a KeypadLinc, any LEDs that are on will go to full bright.

Restoring Power to In-LineLinc

The In-LineLinc stores all of its settings, such as links to other INSTEON devices, with non-volatile memory. Because settings are saved in this non-volatile memory, they will not be lost in the event of a power failure. In the event of a power loss, the In-LineLinc will automatically return the load to the state it had before power was interrupted.

Resetting In-LineLinc to its Factory Default Settings

The factory reset procedure clears all settings from the In-LineLinc, including INSTEON links, X10 addresses, etc.

Option 1

1. If possible, remove all scene memberships prior to performing the factory reset.
2. Press & hold the Set button on the In-LineLinc until it beeps. The ? LED will blink.
3. Press & hold the In-LineLinc's Set button until it beeps again. The In-LineLinc's ? LED will blink.
4. Double-tap the Set button, then immediately press & hold it until the long beep stops. The In-LineLinc's ? LED will turn off. The In-LineLinc will emit a long ((((((Beep)))))) .

Option 2 – two people required

1. If possible, remove all scene memberships prior to performing the factory reset.
2. Turn the circuit breaker off.
3. While pressing & holding the In-LineLinc's Set button, have a friend turn the circuit breaker back on. As you continue to press & hold, the In-LineLinc will (Beep).
4. Continue to press & hold the Set button for 3 seconds, then release. As soon as you release the Set button, the In-LineLinc ? LED will turn on solid white and then dim. After a few seconds, the In-LineLinc will (Beep)-(Beep).

X10 Programming

Instructions on setting X10 primary address and scene addresses can be found online:

http://www.smarthome.com/insteon-x10-programming.html

Specifications

Troubleshooting

If you have tried these solutions, reviewed this Installation and Programming Guide, and still cannot resolve an issue you are having with In-LineLinc, please call:

The INSTEON Gold Support Line
800-762-7845

Certification and Warranty

Certification

This product has been thoroughly tested by ITS ETL SEMKO, a nationally recognized independent third-party testing laboratory. The North American ETL Listed mark signifies that the device has been tested to and has met the requirements of a widely recognized consensus of U.S. and Canadian device safety standards, that the manufacturing site has been audited, and that the manufacturer has agreed to a program of quarterly factory follow-up inspections to verify continued conformance.

FCC & Industry Canada Compliance Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210 (Rev. 8). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

The digital circuitry of this device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15.107 and 15.109 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause such interference, which can be verified by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna of the device experiencing the interference.
• Increase the distance between this device and the receiver.
• Connect the device to an AC outlet on a circuit different from the one that supplies power to the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Limited Warranty

Seller warrants to the original consumer purchaser of this product that, for a period of two years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial conformity to the description of the product in this Owner's Manual. This warranty shall not apply to defects or errors caused by misuse or neglect. If the product is found to be defective in material or workmanship, or if the product does not perform as warranted above during the warranty period, Seller will either repair it, replace it, or refund the purchase price, at its option, upon receipt of the product at the address below, postage prepaid, with proof of the date of purchase and an explanation of the defect or error. The repair, replacement, or refund that is provided for above shall be the full extent of Seller's liability with respect to this product. For repair or replacement during the warranty period, call the INSTEON Gold Support Line at 800-762-7845 with the Model # and Revision # of the device to receive an RMA# and send the product, along with all other required materials to:

Smarthome
ATTN: Receiving
16542 Millikan Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606-5027

Limitations

The above warranty is in lieu of and Seller disclaims all other warranties, whether oral or written, express or implied, including any warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranty, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, which may not be disclaimed or supplanted as provided above shall be limited to the two-year of the express warranty above. No other representation or claim of any nature by any person shall be binding upon Seller or modify the terms of the above warranty and disclaimer. Home automation devices have the risk of failure to operate, incorrect operation, or electrical or mechanical tampering. For optimal use, manually verify the device state. Any home automation device should be viewed as a convenience, but not as a sole method for controlling your home.

In no event shall Seller be liable for special, incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from possession or use of this device, including without limitation damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, personal injury, even if Seller knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of damages, in which case the above limitations and/or exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other legal rights that may vary from state to state.

U.S Patent No. 7,345,998, International patents pending
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