INSTEON LampLinc V2 Dimmer 2-Pin 2456D2 Home Automation

Essential Information:
Fill your entire home with personalized mood lighting for any occasion. The LampLinc V2 Dimmer is a full-featured plug-in lamp dimmer that can be remotely controlled by a ControLinc tabletop controller, KeypadLinc V2, or any other INSTEON controller. This simple-to-use plug-in dimmer has advanced features like an adjustable ramp rate that slowly brings the lamp on, a preset dim level that stores your preferred choice of 32 brightness levels when turning the lamp on initially, as well as local control, so you can still use the lamp's built-in switch to turn the light on and off. The LampLinc V2 2-Pin is made to be plugged into a 2-pin ungrounded outlet. If the ground is necessary and your outlets have three pins, try the LampLinc V2 3-Pin instead. This dimmer module can control incandescent bulbs, low-voltage halogen (e.g. track), and other low-voltage lights with magnetic or dimmable electronic transformers.

Details and Specifications:
Easy To Install
The LampLinc V2 2-Pin is easy to plug-in and set up and yet so affordable, you'll want to add LampLinc V2 dimmers to all of your lamps. Just unplug the lamp, plug the lamp into the bottom outlet of the dimmer, and plug in the dimmer where the lamp was plugged in. Link the dimmer to an INSTEON controller using the Plug & Tap programming method, and you'll be able to turn the lamp on and off, brighten and dim.

Brightness Levels
You can adjust the brightness level of the controlled lamp by pressing and holding the on or off button of the INSTEON controller. This is especially helpful when you want to create a theatrical experience when watching your favorite movie. You can also adjust the brightness remotely by sending signals from the controller to brighten or dim the light. You won't even have to leave the comfort of your chaise lounge to dim the light: Your tabletop ControLinc can be placed within arm's reach and plugged into any outlet. When you turn on the LampLinc V2 dimmer, it automatically comes on to full brightness. Setting the preset on level will make the dimmer stop at your preferred choice of 32 brightness levels. With software you can control brightness levels in 1percent increments for ultimate flexibility. This is a great feature for your bedroom to set the mood.


Adjustable Ramp Rate
Adjust the speed at which the controlled light turns on or off, also known as the ramp rate. For example, you may want the lamp in the kids' room to turn on instantly so you can see where you're walking. Alternatively, you may want the lamp in the master dining room to ramp up in a soft, gentle fashion so that you're not blinded when you wake up in the morning. The ramp rate is adjustable between 0.1 seconds and 9 seconds if programmed locally. The ramp rate can extend up to 9 minutes (for a simulated sunrise or sunset) if programmed remotely. This is a great addition to your morning alarm, slowly turning the light on to help you wake up. If you have programmed a slow ramp rate and want to make the lamp come on instantly, simply double tap the controller's on button. To turn the light off quickly, double tap the controller's off button.


Pass-Through Outlet
In addition to the INSTEON-controlled outlet, LampLinc offers a non-controlled outlet on the front face, so you won't have to unplug your lamp module just to find a place to plug in the vacuum cleaner.


Status LED
Get a visual indication when your LampLinc V2 is sending or receiving INSTEON or X10 signals. The Status LED is also used for setup programming.


Create Multi-Way Circuits
The LampLinc V2 dimmer allows you to customize your lighting setup no matter how your house is wired. It's simple to create a 3-, 4-, or 5-way controlled lamp. First plug the lamp you want to include in the circuit into the dimmer, then plug the LampLinc V2 dimmer into an open outlet. Link the dimmer to all the INSTEON-enabled wall switches and ControLinc Tabletop Controllers that you want to control the dimmer for a flexible, fully functional multi-way controlled lamp.


Scene Lighting
Scenes allow you to control multiple lights, rooms or even the whole home with a single command. Because the LampLinc V2 dimmer can be a member of more than 400 scenes (i.e. "Movie Time," "Party," "Romance," etc.), you'll be able to launch various lighting scenarios with a single button press on an INSTEON controller. These are elegant features usually found only in systems costing tens of thousands of dollars and requiring extensive rewiring of your home. All member lights can ramp to your independently desired brightness levels at your chosen ramp rate(s), so one set of lights can dim slowly while another set turns off instantly, all controlled with one command from one button. If you want to control multiple scenes from one controller, try the KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer.


Compatibility
The LampLinc V2 Dimmer is fully INSTEON compatible and X10 ready. Homeowners with existing X10 networks can easily migrate to an INSTEON network without having to discard all their existing X10 devices. X10 ready means that it can respond to X10 commands from an X10 controller. Please note that INSTEON devices repeat INSTEON signals but not X10.


Static Memory
All LampLinc V2 Dimmer settings are stored in static memory and are not lost during power failures. Additionally, in the event of a power loss, the LampLinc V2 Dimmer's lamp will return to its last brightness level when power is restored.


Certifications and Warranty
All LampLinc V2 products are safety approved. The factory for SmartLabs Design Products is ISO9002 certified. In order to meet the ISO 9002 standards, the entire factory underwent rigorous inspections of procedures and policies before being certified. The certification received was based on its dedication to high-quality management systems and strict adherence of quality control systems and guidelines.

What's Included:

• Lamp dimmer module 3-pin
• Quick Start Guide

Owner's Manual:

• LampLinc Quick Start Guide
• LampLinc Owner's Manual

What is INSTEON™?
INSTEON, developed by SmartLabs, is defining the future of the home control network with a revolutionary technology that gives you the power to control your home simply and affordably, while giving you more dependability and flexibility than any other home management system on the market.	Award Winning
INSTEON is: affordable, reliable, simple to use. It is the world's: Most affordable (products start at $19.99 & up) Most reliable (near 100%) Simplest to use Best selling remote control & home automation networking technology. How does INSTEON work? INSTEON's unsurpassed reliability is due to its dual-mesh network, which means that messages between devices are sent both wirelessly through Radio Frequency (RF) and through your home's existing electrical wiring. Every message is confirmed as it is received, and if any errors are detected, the message is automatically resent. The network is also redundant; every device on an INSTEON network receives and sends every message to every other device, so instead of stressing the network by adding more INSTEON devices, you actually strengthen it. INSTEON sends signals both through the air (RF) and over the home's electrical wires (powerline) Every INSTEON device has its own unique ID (similar to a serial address) so your neighbors can't control your home Every INSTEON device is a repeater - so the signal gets through every time Every INSTEON message is confirmed, or the transmitter will automatically retry until a confirmation is received INSTEON messages take less than 5 / 100ths of a second to get through - so things turn "on" instantly (INSTEON = instant-on) No central controller or networking setup is required - a simple plug-n-tap™? is all that is required to link one INSTEON product to another X10 Ready - each INSTEON product can be given one or more X10 addresses allowing X10 controllers to control it as well as allowing it to be used as an X10 controller For a detailed description of what INSTEON is and how it works technically please see http://www.insteon.net or http://www.insteon.net/pdf/insteonthedetails.pdf. What are some popular uses of INSTEON? Because INSTEON was developed specifically for home control and automation, the possibilities of an INSTEON network are limited only by your imagination and the types of INSTEON-enabled devices on your network. Let your garage door opener tell your kitchen lights to come on, or let the "play" button on your remote simultaneously close the blinds, dim the lights and turn on the surround sound. Don't settle for a smoke alarm that simply alerts you, insist on one that will illuminate your family's exit route. Whether you're looking for a basic lighting control system or envision a fully integrated and automated Home of Tomorrow, if you can dream it, you can do it with INSTEON. Press a single button on the remote control next to your bed to turn off all the lights in your house Create a dinner-time, party-time or other whole-house scenes Create a pathway to safety for young family members by scheduling lights to turn on when the smoke detector is triggered Reduce energy costs by setting fans to turn on and blinds to close instead of triggering the air conditioning when thermostats reach a designated set point Receive an instant text message on your cell phone when a leak is detected in the basement What is INSTEON used for? Scene and remote control lighting Security alarm interfaces and sensors Home sensors (e.g. water, humidity, temperature) Access control (e.g. door locks) Heating and cooling (HVAC) control and management Audio-video control Appliance management Fire alarm system networking Exhaust fan control and networking Irrigation control Shade and blind control Where Did INSTEON Come from? INSTEON was developed at SmartLabs Technologies over 5 years of R&D and testing. INSTEON Specifications Powerline Frequency: 131.65 kHz, devices auto switch to X10 band at 120 kHz Radio Frequency: 902- 924 MHz (ISM Band) (900 MHz is ideal for penetrating the structure of a home. INSTEON does not interfere with other devices) RF Sensitivity: 103dbm RF Modulation: FSK RF Range: 150 feet, line of sight Speed: 10 messages per second, maximum Supported Devices: 16,777,216 (no limit on nodes per network) Possible Commands: Over 65,000 (On, Off, Dim, Lock, Open, etc.) Battery Power Consumption: Extremely low What Products are Available? Plug-in dimmers Plug-in on/off switches Wire-in dimmers - standard paddle design Wire-in dimmers with keypad Wire-in on/off switches Wire-in on/off switches with auto-off timer Tabletop controller Computer software USB computer interface Serial computer interface Plug-in signal extenders How do I install INSTEON-enabled devices? Plug (or wire) in the INSTEON devices To "link" (allow a first device to control a second device) Press and hold the "ON" button on the first device for 10 seconds Press and hold the "ON" (or set) button on the second device for 10 seconds That's it! Who is Making INSTEON Products? Over 500 manufacturers and developers are currently engaged with INSTEON. Ranging from large manufacturers (RCA, First Alert, Broan NuTone, etc. to smaller software developers). A wide range of products and software are under development and expected to ship beginning in 2006. How does INSTEON Compare with ZigBee, Z-Wave, HomePlug, Bluetooth and X10? For a detailed comparison, please see the white paper comparison at http://www.insteon.net or http://www.insteon.net/pdf/insteoncompared.pdf.   INSTEON Zigbee Z-wave X10 Retail Pricing $20+ ? - not shipping $40+ $10+ Reliability Best Good Good Ok Every product installed makes network better Yes No No No Physical Media 2 RF + Powerline 1 RF Only 1 RF Only 1 Powerline Only All Nodes Repeat? (True-mesh) Yes No No No Simple, Router Free Installation Yes No No Yes # Nodes per Network 16.777,216 256 per controller 256 per controller - Can be Given X10 Address Yes No No Yes How Reliable is INSTEON? Nearly 100%. Over 10 million signal packets were tested in over 100 homes across America. A near-perfect success rate of over 99.97% was measured. Each INSTEON message contains error detection, so lights turning on accidentally will virtually never happen. Each message must be confirmed or automatic retries will be made - making sure that your message gets through. Since every INSTEON-enabled product is a repeater, the reliability increases as you install more INSTEON-enabled products. Affordable Perhaps the most remarkable thing about INSTEON is its affordability. INSTEON can be integrated into any number of products easily and at a very low cost, so it will impact your life a whole lot more that it will impact your wallet. Other technologies claim to be affordable, but none of them get close to the $20 price point that INSTEON-enabled products hit. Fast INSTEON messages get through in less than 0.05 seconds. Humans cannot see "delays" of less than about 0.20 seconds. Therefore, there are no visible delays when using INSTEON. X10 Ready INSTEON is also compatible with X10 devices, so if you've already started putting together a home control network, you don't have to start from scratch. It's advanced digital signal processing means messages of up to 14 bytes get sent blisteringly fast, and the number of developers in the INSTEON Alliance, currently over 500, continues to grow. INSTEON-enabled products repeat INSTEON messages, but not the X10 messages. Simply put, INSTEON is on the move, and you're about to take control of your home. For good. INSTEON was designed for messages to be repeated many times, X10 was not, making it impossible to repeat X10 messages numerous times.