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KeypadLinc - INSTEON 6-Button Keypad Controller With Dimmer,
KeypadLinc Dimmer - INSTEON 6-Button Scene Control Keypad with Dimmer, White
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KeypadLinc Dimmer - INSTEON 6-Button Scene Control Keypad with Dimmer, White
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Overview

  • Two products in one: In-wall controller and 600-watt dimmer
  • Monitor and control five different devices or sets of devices
  • Create whole-house lighting scenes in minutes
  • Visually displays the status of any linked device with the built-in white LEDs
  • Award-winning INSTEON technology: the ultimate in simplicity and reliability
  • 8-button KeypadLinc Dimmer now available!

Essential Info

"Easy to program. Intuitive setup of scene lighting. Built-in dimmer controls one light, which can also be part of a scene."
Joerg -- Martinez, CA

INSTEON KeypadLinc Dimmer - Keypad & Dimmer All In One!
Replace an existing light switch with KeypadLinc to remotely control lights and appliances from a single wall switch location, all without running new wires. The KeypadLinc has a built-in 600-watt dimmer that is controlled by the large top and bottom buttons. The 4 small buttons can be linked wirelessly to control other lights or appliances in other parts of the house. All buttons feature backlit status LEDs so you can see at a glance which lights have been left on (or off). Imagine turning your master bedroom light switch into a control station where, as you are going to bed, you can see that the kids left their bathroom light on and turn it off, check the status of the garage door, dim down the plug-in lamps on either side of your bed or create an "Goodnight" scene that turns off key lights throughout your home. Install one by your front door and if you forgot to turn off your bedroom light on your way out in the morning, you could simply press the corresponding keypad button to turn it off without having to run all the way back to the bedroom.

Need to control more lights from this location? You can easily change this 6-button KeypadLinc to an 8-button keypad using the White 8 Button Change Kit for KeypadLinc. You can also change colors when you redecorate using these kits, also available in Ivory, Almond, Black, Brown, and Gray.

Each KeypadLinc button can perform up to four different functions, such as on, off, brighten, and dim. For the ultimate in elegance, custom laser-etched 4 small, 2 large keypad button sets are available.

Software configurable
Using INSTEON software such as HouseLinc, you can control, program and manage settings for this and other other INSTEON devices in your home. You can even schedule timed events, receive email alerts when devices are activated and more. Learn more about HouseLinc.

A non-dimming version of this keypad is also available. The KeypadLinc Relay is rated at up to 20-Amps and 1800 Watts (incandescent) and can be wired in either 120V (residential) or 277V (commercial) applications. It also features dual-band technology which allows it to send and receive commands using both radio frequency (RF) and power line. So not only can you control it from power line-only or RF-only devices, it will repeat both signal types for other devices in your network, making your entire INSTEON system faster. Learn more.



Manuals/Software

What's Included

  • INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On/Off Switch
  • Quick-Start Guide
  • 2 mounting screws
  • 4 wire nuts
  • White trim frame
  • 6 pre-printed opaque white buttons
  • Wall plate sold separately
  • More Info

    Customizing Your KeypadLinc Buttons

    Popular Pre-printed Buttons

    Popular 25-50-button Set for KeypadLincWe have compiled data on our most commonly requested custom etched buttons (below) and put together two affordable, convenient multi-packs. The 25-pack features the most popular rooms and devices requested by customers, while the 50-pack includes the same as the 25-pack but with an additonal 20 names and 5 duplicate named buttons for those more common rooms/devices in the home. Give your KeypadLinc the ultimate in custom personalization, without the custom price tag! Available in White.
    Popular 25-Button Set for KeypadLinc, White
    Popular 50-Button Set for KeypadLinc, White


    Custom Laser-Etched ButtonsExample of Custom Laser-Etched Buttons

    KeypadLinc comes with a standard set of buttons; however they won't tell you what lights, appliances or scenes they control. Custom etched buttons are available that take the guesswork out of using your KeypadLinc by indicating the exact function of each button. 6-button or 8-button configurations are hand printed to your desired text, putting you in control. For the ultimate appearance and ease of use, custom etched buttons will provide a professional finish to any home installation. Available in White, Black, Almond, Light Almond, Ivory, Gray and Brown.

    Custom-Etched 6-Button Set for KeypadLinc
    Custom-Etched 8-Button Set for KeypadLinc

    Clear KeypadLinc Buttons6 or 8-Button Change Kit for KeypadLinc, Clear

    Replace the included opaque buttons with clear buttons, which allow you to print your own labels for easily identifying lights and scenes. This complete set of clear buttons includes two large and eight small buttons, so you'll have enough to personalize your KeypadLinc whether you have a 6-button or 8-button configuration.
    6 or 8-Button Change Kit for KeypadLinc, Clear


    Blank KeypadLinc ButtonsBlank 10-Button Set for KeypadLinc, White

    This Blank 10-Button Set is great way to replace the standard buttons with blank buttons that offer a clean look and finish. These blank buttons can also be used to indicate an unused button or as a placeholder for a future INSTEON application. Only available in White.
    Blank 10-Button Set for KeypadLinc, White


    LED Color Change KitLED Color Change Kit for KeypadLinc, 4-Color

    Don't want White LED backlights? Perhaps you want to make a red backlight for the button that controls your security lights. Or maybe you just want to match a particular style of the room. This kit comes with colored diffusers that allow you to change the color to Red, Green, Amber, or Blue. Each kit includes diffusers to change the colors of up to four KeypadLincs - one in each color.
    LED Color Change Kit for KeypadLinc, 4-Color



    This dimmer can be used with dimmable LED bulbs to help you save even more energy. While performance may vary between manufacturers, we have found that Sylvania Ultra LED dimmable bulbs offer great performance with a wide and smooth dimming range. The Ultra LED series include the following types: Standard (A-Line), MR16, PAR16, PAR16 GUI10, PAR20, PAR30LN and PAR38.



    Easy To Install
    INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On/Off Switch is easy to install and set up and yet so affordable, you'll be able to replace many of your switches with KeypadLinc. Just remove the old switch, reattach the line, load, and ground wires with the addition of the neutral wire using the included wire nuts, and you're done.

    Scene Lighting
    Scenes allow you to control multiple lights with one button. You can save and control up to five different individual lights, multi-light scenes, or even your whole home. Because KeypadLinc can be a member of more than 400 scenes (i.e. "Movie Time," "Party," "Romance," etc.), you'll be able to launch various lighting scenarios with a press of one of the keypad buttons. These are elegant features usually found only in systems costing tens of thousands of dollars and requiring extensive rewiring of your home. All remotely controlled lights can ramp to your independently desired brightness levels at your chosen ramp rates, so one set of lights can dim slowly while another set turns off instantly, all controlled with one command from one button.

    Monitor Other Devices
    The buttons on INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On/Off Switch illuminate when ON signals are sent and when signals are detected from other INSTEON devices linked to KeypadLinc. This allows the KeypadLinc to monitor lights in other rooms, which is incredibly useful if you want to control lights that aren't easily seen from the location, like those in bedrooms, bathrooms, basements, garages, attics, etc.

    Flexible Setup
    The KeypadLinc gives you tremendous flexibility with controlling your lighting system. Other wall-mounted keypads only provide on/off control of all devices, however; KeypadLinc button can perform up to four different functions. Press a button once for ON; press again for OFF. Press and hold to brighten, press and hold again to dim. If you prefer, turn off the toggle feature to send the same command every time. This is a helpful feature when programming an "all on" command button to press when you get home or "all off" command button to press when you leave for the day.

    Make it Portable
    Mount this keypad in a Tabletop Enclosure, and you'll be able to plug it into any indoor outlet for portable remote control of your home's lights and appliances.

    Create Multi-Way Circuits
    KeypadLinc allows you to customize your lighting setup no matter how your house is wired. It's simple to create a 3-, 4-, or 5-way circuit. First replace all of the existing switches you want to include in the circuit with either a KeypadLinc, INSTEON SwitchLinc Dimmer, or a INSTEON SwitchLinc Relay (Non-Dimmable). The main controller must be connected to the standard wires, load, line, neutral, and ground. The secondary switches only need to be connected to line, neutral, and ground. No traveler wires are needed, so it is easy to place one of the switches wherever you need it. Cross-linking all of the companion switches to the master switch is the last step in the process.

    Compatibility
    INSTEON 6 Button Keypad is fully INSTEON-compatible and X10 ready. Homeowners with existing X10 networks can easily migrate to an INSTEON network without having to discard all their existing X10 devices. The KeypadLinc can respond to X10 commands from an X10 controller, and it can send X10 commands to X10 devices. Please note that INSTEON devices repeat INSTEON signals but not X10.

    Slim Design
    Similar keypads are much deeper than KeypadLinc. Thanks to its slim design, it makes installation easy, even in small junction boxes.

    Non-Volatile Memory
    All KeypadLinc settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are not lost during power failures. Additionally, in the event of a power loss, the KeypadLinc will return to its last on/off state when power is restored.

    Certifications and Warranty
    All KeypadLinc products are safety approved. The factory for SmartLabs Design Products is ISO9001 certified. In order to meet the ISO 9001.pdf standards, the entire factory underwent rigorous inspections of procedures and policies before being certified. The certification received was based on its dedication to high-quality management systems and strict adherence of quality control systems and guidelines. Because of this, Smarthome stands behind the entire KeypadLinc line of products with a full 2-year warranty.

    Specifications

    Specifications

    General
    Brand:INSTEON
    Manufacturer Product No.:2486D, KeypadLinc - INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On / Off Switch
    UPC:White - 2486DWH6: 689076408943
    Almond - 2486DAL6: 718122387311
    Light Almond - 2486DLAL6: 813922011586
    Black - 2486DBK6: 718122387519
    Gray - 2486DGY6: 718122387915
    Ivory - 2486DIV6: 718122388110
    Brown - 2486DBR6: 718122387717
    Patent No.:U.S. Patent No. 7,345,998, International patents pending
    Warranty:2 years, limited
    Operation
    LED IndicatorOne per button; LED reflects status of button or remote device(s)
    Operation ModesINSTEON only, X10 only, INSTEON and X10 Combo Mode
    Combo Mode Message OrderINSTEON, INSTEON cleanup, X10
    Multi-Way Circuit SupportOne INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On/Off Switch controls load, Cross-Link any number of Keypad INSTEON deviceor other INSTEON Controllers
    ON/OFF Button Pairs1 Pair (6 button only)
    Setup MemoryNon-volatile EEPROM
    Audio Alert Beeper, can be disabled
    INSTEON Features
    INSTEON Addresses1 hard-coded out of 16,777,216 possible
    INSTEON Links417
    INSTEON Powerline Frequency131.65 KHz
    INSTEON Minimum Transmit Level3.2 Vpp into 5 Ohms
    INSTEON Minimum Receive Level10 mV
    INSTEON Messages RepeatedYes
    Mechanical
    Button Type6 mechanical momentary contact type buttons
    Button AppearanceSolid white pre-printed plastic caps, with LED backlighting
    Wire Nuts4 included
    Operating ConditionsIndoors, 32 to 104°F, up to 85% relative humidity
    Dimensions4.1" H x 1.8" W x 1.2" D
    Weight3.6 oz
    Electrical
    Supply Voltage120 Volts AC +/- 10%, 60 Hertz, single phase
    Power Wire Leads6", 16 AWG, stranded, 600V, 105°C insulation, ends stripped and tinned, LINE (black), LOAD (red), NEUTRAL (white)
    Ground Lead6", 18 AWG, stranded, bare copper
    Load TypesWired-in incandescent lighting and inductive loads
    Neutral WireRequired
    Maximum Load13 Amps; 480 Watts (for incandescent loads)
    Power Consumption:0.72 Watts
    CertificationSafety tested for use in USA and Canada (ETL #3017581)
    X10 Features
    X10 Primary Address1 optional (comes unassigned)
    X10 Scene Addresses255 possible
    X10 Controllable Addresses5 X10 address (one per button sent when pressed)
    X10 Status ResponseSupported
    X10 Powerline Frequency121 KHz
    X10 Minimum Transmit Level3.2 Vpp into 5 Ohms
    X10 Minimum Receive Level20 mVpp nominal
    X10 Messages RepeatedNo


    Images/Video

    KeypadLinc as Transmitter Wiring  KeypadLinc Shown with Optional Custom Etching  KeypadLinc With Load Connected   
    KeypadLinc as Transmitter Wiring  KeypadLinc Shown with Optional Custom Etching  KeypadLinc With Load Connected   

    Reviews

    459 Ratings
    5 star: 58%  (266)
    4 star: 24%  (112)
    3 star: 8%  (37)
    2 star: 5%  (24)
    1 star: 4%  (20)
    Average Customer Rating
    (459 customer ratings)
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    JON -- carmel, IN   6/5/2013
    Works well, but I would have preferred it come with the clear buttons like the old X10 keypad I'm replacing. Instead I had to pay extra for them. Oh, and a couple of the buttons keep going out of sync with the older, non-Insteon X10 switches they control, lighting up even though the controlled switch is off (or vice-versa). Didn't have that problem with the old keypad.
    MICHAEL -- plano, TX   6/2/2013
    Great way to control a room from the entrance.
    WILLIAM -- cincinnati, OH   6/1/2013
    Great product. Easy install.
    WILLIAM -- cincinnati, OH   5/28/2013
    Excellent product. Works great. I have about 60 of these and the 8 button units and not a one has been a problem.
    MICHAEL -- ridgecrest, CA   4/20/2013
    Works as described. Could be difficult to program if you don't have a computer or equivalent interface
    RONALD -- sewickley, PA   4/16/2013
    Great product, very versatile in my home automation system. The only small drawback is the limited freedom to set the dimming factor of the LED backlight on the buttons. Smarthome response: The LED brightness is adjustable either locally or via software such as HouseLinc. Please be sure to check the manual under the "LED Brightness" section.
    BRADFORD -- everett, MA   4/1/2013
    So far so good, High quality feel, simple to install if you've done some wiring in your past. Just remember if you have a 3/4 way switch, you need natural wires at each location. most houses have this, but you should check before you buy.
    WILLIAM -- cincinnati, OH   3/24/2013
    They work great and are easy to install.
    chubby -- Deep South   2/20/2013
    Works well. I used if for fan fanlincand light control. Ceiling cans not a fan light kit and a fan. Programming this thing was tedious at best and I am reasonably intelligent. My light is controlled by 2 switches and getting the LEDs to synch and only have one of the fan lights on at a time was very time consuming. I am also using a ISY994. Shouldn't be that hard. Anyway once done it works and the wife likes it.
    RONALD -- garden city, NY   2/9/2013
    Excellent t product You should add RF to appliance modules
    WILLIAM -- newport, RI   1/26/2013
    wish is was dual band also
    MICHAEL -- ridgecrest, CA   1/19/2013
    Works as described. Easy to program and works with the ISY994i unit
    MARLON -- pleasant grove, UT   1/14/2013
    This is a great idea!
    CATHY -- canby, OR   12/27/2012
    Would have given more stars... but the Houselinc software does not recognize the a-d buttons for on/off. If it did (and it should), it would be much more versatile.
    JEFF -- yuma, AZ   12/14/2012
    Just what I needed. I am using a 6-button Keypad Dimmer to control a ceiling fan via a FanLinc. Very professional looking and works very well.
    ALAN -- tustin, CA   12/1/2012
    the module was a bit deeper than I thought it would be based on other insteon switches i've bought. it still managed to fit into a 1960's era plastic junction box so i'm happy with it.
    FRED -- san francisco, CA   11/22/2012
    Very easy to program, and stable so far (1 month). Looks good on the wall.
    WILEY -- kailua kona, HI   10/20/2012
    As expected, but difficult to set the shortest ramp rate for the CFL bulbs in the circuit it controls.
    NEIL -- newton, MA   9/29/2012
    Luckily I purchased the extended warranty as this one lasted 1 year almost to the day. When they work they are great. Programming the buttons via the ISY isn't very easy, doing it via device-to-device in a setting of no central controller is easier. Making the LEDs reflect the status of another device accurately takes some work. Someone needs to write a clearly written Insteon book for some of the fancier things that can be done.
    GARRY -- port alberni, BC   9/27/2012
    Works as advertised.

    Accessories

    Replacement Insteon Keypadlinc Frame Screws, 4-pack  Custom-Etched KeypadLinc 8-Button Set  Custom-Etched KeypadLinc 6-Button Set  See All KeypadLinc Change Kits 
    Replacement Insteon Keypadlinc Frame Screws, 4-pack  Custom-Etched KeypadLinc 8-Button Set  Custom-Etched KeypadLinc 6-Button Set  See All KeypadLinc Change Kits 
    KeypadLinc LED Kit, 4-Color  Keypad Tabletop Enclosure, White  Keypad Tabletop Enclosure, Black  Blank 10-button Set For Keypadlinc, White 
    KeypadLinc LED Kit, 4-Color  Keypad Tabletop Enclosure, White  Keypad Tabletop Enclosure, Black  Blank 10-button Set For Keypadlinc, White 
    Popular 25-button Set For KeypadLinc, White  Popular 50-button Set For KeypadLinc, White  Fanlinc Button Kit For Keypadlinc, White   
    Popular 25-button Set For KeypadLinc, White  Popular 50-button Set For KeypadLinc, White  Fanlinc Button Kit For Keypadlinc, White   

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