INSTEON Scenes Tip
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Today I am going to talk about linking a LampLinc module with a On-level and Ramp Rate different than what is factory default to an INSTEON controller (for simplicity I am going to use the SwitchLinc dimmer in my example)First thing you are going to do, after installing the SwitchLinc and the LampLinc, is to put the SwitchLinc in linking mode by pressing the paddle in the on position for 10 seconds. The LEDs on the left should start to blink. Now got to the LampLinc and press the Set Button for about 3 seconds, the lamp should flash, and the SwitchLinc will stop blinking.
The SwitchLinc will now turn the lamp on and off quickly and to full bright. What we did when we did this link was basically take a picture of the lamps setting at the time of the linking. The advantage we have now is that we have control of the LampLinc.
So what I recommend is that next we adjust the ramp rate of the LampLinc. From the SwitchLinc, brighten or dim the light so that you can have the basic ramp rate you want. Remember the brighter the light the faster the ramp rate, the dimmer the light the slower. Basically watch the LEDs on the SwitchLinc, when they are at the top its .1 second, when it’s on the bottom level (not off) its 9 sec. Once you have set the level that you think is going to work for you, tap the set button on the LampLinc twice in quick succession. The Lamp should flash just once, if it flashes twice there was too much time between presses, and try it again.
Now set the on level of the lamp. This one is easy as it is a “What You See Is What You Get” function. Go to the SwitchLinc and adjust the light up or down to what will meet your needs. Once you have done that go to the LampLinc and press the set button just once. The Lamp should flash.
Now I know what you are thinking and experiencing “the switch is still turning it on Full Blast at warp speed” (OK maybe not that geeky, but I understand) that’s because the “picture” stored on the SwitchLinc hasn’t changed. We need to take a new picture with the new settings. Put the SwitchLinc in linking mode by pressing the paddle in the on position for 10 seconds. The LEDs on the left should start to blink. Now got to the LampLinc and press the Set Button for about 3 seconds, the lamp should flash, and the SwitchLinc will stop blinking. Now it is working the way you want.
Want to do it faster? Of course you so, by pressing the set button on the bottom of the SwitchLinc you can enter Linking mode in 3 seconds instead of the 10 needed with the paddle press.
Want to do it better? Use a RemoteLinc or ControLinc to set the on level and ramp rate so you don’t have to get up and down from where the lamp is plugged in?
Want to do it smarter? Use HouseLinc on your computer and then it can be set up while listening to iTunes
and that’s the way I see it
