Understanding linking – INSTEON Hidden Door Sensor (2845-222) Manual User Manual

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When linking INSTEON devices, the links that

are created are one-way.

The current state of the controlled device is

stored in the link: On, off or dimmed.

Switch A will turn Switch B on and off but

Switch B cannot turn Switch A on or off.

The switch will turn on the Lamp Dimmer to

75% brightness.

A

Switch

B

Lamp Dimmer

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X

NEW

X

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75%

INSTEON devices that can turn other devices

on or off are called controllers.

Sensors, Switches, Keypads and the

Hub are common controllers.

NEW

X

INSTEON devices that receive the command of a

controller are called responders.

Switches, Keypads, Plug-In Modules and

In-Line Modules are common responders.

NEW

X

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Neutral

On
Off
Set

N

N

Load L1

Line L

Responders

Controllers

Links Remember a Device’s State

Links are One-Way

Understanding Linking

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odel: 2845-222

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