SmartLabs MM01 Micro Module User Manual Dimmer
SmartLabs, Inc. Micro Module Users Manual Dimmer
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Users Manual Dimmer
2442-222 Rev. 5/17/2012 1:55 PM / See Owner’s Manual for Warranty Information.
Protected under U.S. and foreign patents (see www.insteon.com)
© Copyright 2012 INSTEON, 16542 Millikan Ave., Irvine, CA 92606, 800-762-7845
Quick Start Guide
INSTEON® Micro Dimmer
Model: 2442-222/2442-422/2442-522
About INSTEON Micro Dimmer
Congratulations on your purchase of the INSTEON® Micro
Dimmer! This compact dimmer module wires in behind an existing
wall switch to give you fully dimmable—and completely hidden—
remote control over compatible lights.
Note: Installation should only be performed by a qualified
electrician or a homeowner who is familiar and comfortable with
electrical circuitry. If you have questions, consult an electrician or
call the INSTEON Support Line at 800-762-7845.
In the Box
- INSTEON Micro Dimmer
What’s Needed
- Flathead screwdriver - Philips screwdriver - Wire cutter/stripper - Voltage meter
Installing INSTEON Micro Dimmer (Dual Momentary Switch)
1) Before installing, write down Micro Dimmer’s INSTEON I.D. (on sticker) for future reference.
2) Turn off breaker/fuse1 and verify that the power is off.
3) Remove wallplate and unscrew existing switch.
4) Gently pull switch out of wall and disconnect wires.2
5) After ensuring that the wires are not touching, turn breaker back on.
6) Use a voltage meter to identify the fixture’s Line, Load and Neutral wires.
7) Turn off breaker again.
8) Connect Micro Dimmer wires as follows:
Micro Dimmer House
Terminal #1 Line (100-277VAC)
Terminal #2 Load (light, fan, etc.)
Terminal #3 Neutral
Terminal #4 Neutral
Micro Dimmer Switch
Yellow wire Momentary on/brighten
Purple wire Momentary off/dim
9) Turn breaker back on.
Connected load will turn on and Micro Dimmer’s LED will turn on green.
10) Test connection by tapping Micro Dimmer’s on/off buttons.
Connected load will turn on and off and Micro Dimmer’s LED will turn green (on) and red (off).
1 If multi-gang box, turn off all breakers/fuses that may be supplying power to the box.
2 If the wires cannot be detached, cut wires where they enter the switch and strip ½” of insulation off the ends.
Terminal #1
(Line)
Set button
Terminal #2
(Load)
Terminals #3 and
#4 (Neutral)
Off button
On button
2442-222 Rev. 5/17/2012 1:55 PM / See Owner’s Manual for Warranty Information.
Protected under U.S. and foreign patents (see www.insteon.com)
© Copyright 2012 INSTEON, 16542 Millikan Ave., Irvine, CA 92606, 800-762-7845
11) If you are planning to manually link Micro Dimmer to any INSTEON controllers, do so now (see Adding Micro
Dimmer as an INSTEON Responder below).
12) Turn breaker off.
13) Place Micro Dimmer in rear of wall box.
14) Remount switch in wall box.
15) Turn breaker back on.
Connected load will turn on at its previous state (prior to turning off breaker).
16) Test installation by tapping switch on and off.
Connected load will turn on and off.
17) Reinstall wallplate.
Installing INSTEON Micro Dimmer (Single Momentary Switch)
1) Before installing, write down Micro Dimmer’s INSTEON I.D. (on sticker) for future reference.
2) Turn off breaker/fuse1 and verify that the power is off.
3) Remove wallplate and unscrew existing switch.
4) Gently pull switch out of wall and disconnect wires.2
5) After ensuring that the wires are not touching, turn breaker back on.
6) Use a voltage meter to identify the fixture’s Line, Load and Neutral wires.
7) Turn off breaker again.
8) Connect Micro Dimmer wires as follows:
Micro Dimmer House
Terminal #1 Line (100-277VAC)
Terminal #2 Load (light, fan, etc.)
Terminal #3 Neutral
Terminal #4 Neutral
Micro Dimmer Switch
Yellow wire Switch contact
Purple wire Not used – cap off
9) Turn breaker back on.
Connected load will turn on and Micro Dimmer’s LED will turn on green.
10) Test connection by tapping Micro Dimmer’s on/off buttons.
Connected load will turn on and off and Micro Dimmer’s LED will turn green (on) and red (off).
11) If you are planning to manually link Micro Dimmer to any INSTEON controllers, do so now (see Adding Micro
Dimmer as an INSTEON Responder below).
12) Turn breaker off.
13) Place Micro Dimmer in rear of wall box.
14) Remount switch in wall box.
15) Turn breaker back on.
Connected load will turn on at its previous state (prior to turning off breaker).
16) Test installation by tapping switch on and off.
Connected load will turn on and off.
17) Reinstall wallplate.
1 If multi-gang box, turn off all breakers/fuses that may be supplying power to the box.
2 If the wires cannot be detached, cut wires where they enter the switch and strip ½” of insulation off the ends.
2442-222 Rev. 5/17/2012 1:55 PM / See Owner’s Manual for Warranty Information.
Protected under U.S. and foreign patents (see www.insteon.com)
© Copyright 2012 INSTEON, 16542 Millikan Ave., Irvine, CA 92606, 800-762-7845
Installing INSTEON Micro Dimmer (Behind Wall Outlet/Socket)
1) Before installing, write down Micro Dimmer’s INSTEON I.D. (on sticker) for future reference.
2) Turn off breaker/fuse1 and verify that the power is off.
3) Remove wallplate and unscrew existing outlet.
4) Gently pull switch out of wall and disconnect wires.2
5) After ensuring that the wires are not touching, turn breaker back on.
6) Use a voltage meter to identify the fixture’s Line, Load and Neutral wires.
7) Turn off breaker again.
8) Connect Micro Dimmer wires as follows:
Micro Dimmer House
Terminal #1 Line (100-277VAC)
Terminal #2 Load (light, fan, etc.)
Terminal #3 Neutral
Terminal #4 Neutral
Micro Dimmer Switch
Yellow wire Not used – cap off
Purple wire Not used – cap off
9) Turn breaker back on.
Micro Dimmer’s LED will turn on green and outlet will be powered.
10) Test connection: plug a lamp into the outlet, then tap Micro Dimmer’s on/off buttons.
Lamp will turn on and off and Micro Dimmer’s LED will turn green (on) and red (off).
11) If you are planning to manually link Micro Dimmer to any INSTEON controllers, do so now (see Adding Micro
Dimmer as an INSTEON Responder below).
12) Turn breaker off.
13) Place Micro Dimmer in rear of wall box.
14) Remount outlet in wall box.
15) Turn breaker back on.
Outlet will be powered.
16) Reinstall wallplate.
Adding Micro Dimmer as an INSTEON Responder
We recommend using INSTEON SmartLinc and the free INSTEON iOS/Android smartphone and tablet app or home
automation software (such as HouseLinc) to add and monitor Micro Dimmer on your home network. You can also add
Micro Dimmer to your network manually by following the instructions below. Note: you must perform these steps
before reinstalling the wall switch.
1) Press and hold controller’s ON/scene button until it beeps.
Controller’s LED will start blinking green.
2) Adjust load connected to Micro Dimmer to desired brightness level.
3) Press and hold Micro Dimmer’s Set button until it double-beeps.
Controller will double-beep and its LED will stop blinking.
4) Test link by tapping controller’s ON/scene button on and off or pressing and holding to brighten/dim.
The load connected to Micro Dimmer will respond appropriately.
1 If multi-gang box, turn off all breakers/fuses that may be supplying power to the box.
2 If the wires cannot be detached, cut wires where they enter the switch and strip ½” of insulation off the ends.
2442-222 Rev. 5/17/2012 1:55 PM / See Owner’s Manual for Warranty Information.
Protected under U.S. and foreign patents (see www.insteon.com)
© Copyright 2012 INSTEON, 16542 Millikan Ave., Irvine, CA 92606, 800-762-7845
Adding Micro Dimmer as an INSTEON Controller
We recommend using INSTEON SmartLinc and the free INSTEON iOS/Android smartphone and tablet app or home
automation software (such as HouseLinc) to add and monitor Micro Dimmer on your home network. You can also add
Micro Dimmer to your network manually by following the instructions below. Note: you must perform these steps
before reinstalling the wall switch.
1) Press and hold Micro Dimmer’s Set button until it beeps.
Micro Dimmer’s LED will start blinking green.
2) Adjust responder to desired state.
3) Press and hold responder’s Set button until it double-beeps.
Micro Dimmer will double-beep and its LED will stop blinking.
4) Test link by tapping or pressing and holding Micro Dimmer’s paddle top and bottom to turn on/off or brighten/dim.
The responder will respond appropriately.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference that may be received or that may cause undesired
operation.
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 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 re-locate 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.
Industry Canada Compliance
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of that device.
Le prsent 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.
Owner’s Manual and Tech Support
Owner’s Manual and Quick Start Guide: http://www.insteon.com/support
Call: INSTEON Support Line at 800-762-7845