INSTEON SeriaLinc (2410S) Manual - Manual (Page 7)

SeriaLinc Owner’s Manual
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ADVANCED FEATURES
Restoring Power to SeriaLinc
SeriaLinc stores all of its settings, such as Links to other INSTEON devices, etc., 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.
Resetting SeriaLinc to its Factory Default Settings
The factory reset procedure can be used to clear the SeriaLinc memory and restore its factory default
settings.
1) Unplug SeriaLinc for about 10 seconds
2) While holding down the Set button on SeriaLinc, plug it back in, making sure not to let go of the Set
button
3) Continue to hold down the Set button for 3 seconds and then release
After a few seconds, the SeriaLinc Status LED will turn on
ABOUT INSTEON
Using Dual-Band INSTEON Devices to Upgrade Your Network
What are phases?
The majority of single-family homes in North America have two phases (or “legs”) of 110 Volts coming into
their electricity panels. From the panel, they are distributed throughout the home, providing power to
outlets and wall switches. These phases come together in some parts of the home to provide 220 Volts of
power to large appliances, such as an electric oven or pool pump.
Why do I need to bridge these phases?
Single-band power line devices send commands via the home’s electricity, but only on a single phase. If
the command is intended for a device on the opposite phase, there is a good chance the command will
go unnoticed. Installing dual-band INSTEON devices, such as Access Points (#2443), on each phase will
allow for devices to communicate between the two phases via RF.
Dual-band INSTEON devices embody the full potential of a true INSTEON mesh network. Taking the
power line band signal and working in conjunction with the RF band signal, its dual-band function plays
out in two ways:
• Phase bridger – a receiver of commands, reacting to and translating signals sent from one power
phase to the opposite via RF
• Signal repeater – a participant in an INSTEON network, repeating commands intended for other
devices whether those commands are generated from RF or power line-only devices. To ensure
reliability, every INSTEON device confirms that it has received a command. If a Controller does
not receive this confirmation, it will automatically retransmit the command up to five times.
While using at least one dual-band device is required when using an RF-only device, at least two dual-
band devices are recommended to ensure reliable communication across two-phase home wiring
systems. For larger applications, it is recommended to install at least one dual-band device for every 750
– 1,000 square feet.
Search for dual-band INSTEON devices at: www.smarthome.com/dualband