User Manual

SynchroLinc Owner’s Manual
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WHAT IS INSTEON?
Since its inception in 2005, INSTEON has become a best-selling home-control networking technology,
offering more reliability and flexibility than any other home management system on the market. INSTEON
system s are sim ple, reliable, and affordable. Simple, because each device tak es mere minutes to install.
Reliable, b ecause e ver y INST EON devic e work s as a network r epeater, e nsurin g your com m ands will n ot
be lost. Af fordable, bec ause INST EON can be integrated i nto any num ber of devices easil y and at a ver y
low cost. An INSTEON home grows in value with each added INSTEON device, making life more
convenient, safe, and fun.
How Does INSTEON Work?
What makes INSTEON the most reliable home automation network is its dual-mesh network. INSTEON
devices use both radio frequency (RF) signals and the home’s existing wiring to talk to each other. In an
INSTEON network, every INSTEON device also acts as a repeater, receiving and sending every message to all
other devices in the network. So by integrating more INSTEON devices you will strengthen the network and
ensure no commands will be lost.
No central controller or networking setup is required with an INSTEON network . Simpl y install your devices and
then use a series of button pres ses or taps to Link your devices together. Throughout this Owner’s Manual , you
may see the terms “Controller” or “Responder”. These generic INSTEON terms refer to the components of an
INSTEON scene, and are used on a scene-by-scene basis.
• Controller – sends INSTEON commands to other devices
• Responder – reacts to commands sent out by another INSTEON device
An INSTEON device may act as a Controller, Responder, or sometimes both.
INSTEON networks are also extremely secure. Each INSTEON device is assigned a unique INSTEON ID, so
unless neighbors or would-be hackers have access to your parti cular device’s INSTEON ID, they won’ t be able
to control your home, even if they are using similar products.
INSTALLATION
Prepari ng to Instal l SynchroLinc
CAUTION
Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.
SynchroLinc 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. SynchroLinc is not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz,
single phase. Attempting to use SynchroLinc on non-approved power lines may have hazardous
consequences.
Prior to installing SynchroLinc, 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 SynchroLinc into an out let contro lled by a switch bec ause if the switc h is ina dvertentl y
turned off , SynchroLinc won’t have power
• Don’t plug SynchroLinc into a filtered power strip or AC filter
If you have any questions, please call:
INSTEON Gold Support Line
800-762-7845