Quick Start Guide Insteon USB Interface Modem (Dual-Band) Model: 2234-222 Insteon Modem Features Expanded operation to 100-240VAC and 50/60Hz. Increased Insteon links storage from ~1000 to ~4,000 links with faster read/writes Uses the same communication protocol and structure to match earlier models Updated all processors with increased memory space and speed Beefed up electronics to reduce failures due to AC-mains electrical spikes, noise and heat from poorly ventilated install locations New and smaller enclosure that matches other Insteon plug-in products Increased powerline transmitting signaling levels and robustness New RF circuit with higher sensitivity components and calibrated antenna circuit Changed USB translator circuit from FDTI to Microchip with built-in Windows support and hassle-free use with Mac OSs Status LED Set button Set button USB jack USB jack Install Insteon Modem 1) Ensure Insteon Modem is not plugged into your computer 2) Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load, 3) Plug Insteon Modem into an AC wall outlet 4) Plug square end of included USB cable into Insteon Modems USB jack 5) Plug rectangular end of cable into an available USB port on your PC Your PC will detect new hardware and download the supporting drivers from the Internet. You can also visit http://www.insteon.com/support to download the drivers directly Insteon Modem is now ready Tips for Using Insteon Modem Do not use a USB cable longer than 10 (6 or less is recommended) NEVER plug Insteon Modem into a power strip or AC line filter Use only one Insteon Modem per computer Do not place near large metal objects, such as refrigerators or TVs Some computers and their accessories can absorb Insteon Carrier (PLC) signals off the powerlines. Since Insteon Modem will be close to the computer, the power strip for the computer should be filtered. Use an Insteon FilterLinc (#1626-10) on the computers power strip to keep Insteon Modem signals from getting absorbed by the computer equipment To reset Insteon Modem to its original factory settings, unplug from wall outlet and wait 10 seconds. Press and hold Set button;
while continuing to press and hold, plug back in. A long beep will sound; continue holding Set button until beep stops, then release. After several seconds, status LED will turn on to indicate reset is complete Use Insteon Modem as a Phase Bridge 1) 2) Start Phase Detection Mode by tapping the Set button on Insteon Modem four times quickly Install additional dual-band Insteon devices if they are not already installed Insteon Modem will begin beeping and status LED will turn on solid green 3) Check the LED behavior of the other dual-band devices to see if they are on the opposite phase If at least one of the dual-band device LEDs is blinking green or is bright solid white or blue, the device is on the opposite phase. Continue on to step 4. If none of the dual-band devices exhibit the behavior above, they are on the same electrical phase. Try the following:
Move a dual-band device to another location until it exhibits the desired LED behavior Follow steps 2 and 3 with the other dual-band devices to see if they are exhibiting the desired LED behavior 4) Tap Insteon Modem Set button Insteon Modem will stop beeping Owners Manual and Tech Support Owners Manual and current Quick Start Guide: http://www.insteon.com/support Call: Insteon Support Line at 800-762-7845 2234-222 rev. 10/9/2019 3:07 PM / See Owners Manual for Warranty Information. Protected under U.S. and foreign patents (see www.insteon.com) Copyright 2019 INSTEON, 1621 Alton Parkway, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92606, 800-762-7845 Quick Start Guide Insteon Serial Interface Modem (Dual-Band) Model: 2234-223 Insteon Modem Features Expanded operation to 100-240VAC and 50/60Hz. Increased Insteon links storage from ~1000 to ~4,000 links with faster read/writes Uses the same communication protocol and structure to match earlier models Updated all processors with increased memory space and speed Beefed up electronics to reduce failures due to AC-mains electrical spikes, noise and heat from poorly ventilated install locations New and smaller enclosure that matches other Insteon plug-in products Increased powerline transmitting signaling levels and robustness New RF circuit with higher sensitivity components and calibrated antenna circuit Supplies 5VDC capable of powering single-board computers like ISY controllers Added fast TVS surge suppression on the Serial port to prevent static damage Install Insteon Modem 1) Ensure Insteon Modem is not plugged into your computer 2) Plug clear end of included DB-9 serial cable into Modems RS-232 interface port 3) Plug black end of cable into an available serial port on your PC 4) Plug Insteon Modem into an AC wall outlet Insteon Modem is now ready LED Indicator Set Button RS-232 Interface Communications The RS 232 serial communications to Modem are:
19,200 baud 8 data bits No parity 1 stop bit NOTE: each byte sent to Insteon Modem will be echoed back to the host. Connector Specifications Pin 1: RS232 to PC pin 2 (Rx) Pin 2: +5VDC (1A) Pins 3 - 6: Not connected Pin 7: Common ground Pin 8: RS232 from PC pin 3 (Tx) Tips for Using Insteon Modem Never plug Insteon Modem into a power strip or AC line filter Use only one Insteon Modem per computer Do not place near large metal objects, such as refrigerators or TVs Some computers and their accessories can absorb Powerline Carrier (PLC) signals off the powerlines. Since Insteon Modem will be close to the computer, the power strip for the computer should be filtered. Use an Insteon FilterLinc (#1626-10) on the computers power strip to keep Insteon Modem signals from getting absorbed by the computer equipment If computers serial port is shared with another hardware device (scanner, PDA, etc.) be sure to turn off that devices program on the PC. If left running, the home automation software will not be able to communicate with Insteon Modem. To reset to its original settings, unplug the modem from the wall outlet & wait 10 seconds. Press & hold the Set button; while continuing to press and hold, plug back in. A long beep will sound; continue holding Set button until beep stops, then release. After several seconds, status LED will turn on to indicate reset is complete Use Insteon Modem as a Phase Bridge 1) 2) Start Phase Detection Mode by tapping the Set button on Insteon Modem four times quickly Install additional dual-band Insteon devices if they are not already installed Insteon Modem will begin beeping and status LED will turn on solid green 3) Check the LED behavior of the other dual-band devices to see if they are on the opposite phase If at least one of the dual-band device LEDs is blinking green or is bright solid white or blue, the device is on the opposite phase. Continue on to step 4. If none of the dual-band devices exhibit the behavior above, they are on the same electrical phase. Try the following:
Move a dual-band device to another location until it exhibits the desired LED behavior Follow steps 2 and 3 with the other dual-band devices to see if they are exhibiting the desired LED behavior 4) Tap Insteon Modem Set button Insteon Modem will stop beeping Owners Manual and Tech Support Owners Manual and current Quick Start Guide: http://www.insteon.com/support Call: Insteon Support Line at 800-762-7845 2234-223 Rev. 10/9/2019 3:36 PM / See Owners Manual for Warranty Information. Protected under U.S. and foreign patents (see www.insteon.com) Copyright 2019 Insteon, 1621 Alton Parkway, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92606, 800-762-7845 FCC-IC Manual Statement Included with each product -Updated Sept 20 2019.pdf 1 9/20/2019 1:32:11 PM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Certication This device This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(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 the device. Lmetteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. Lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2.Lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15B 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 veried by turning the device o and on, the user is encouraged to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Re-orient or relocate 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 dierent from the one that supplies power to the receiver
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician WARNING: Changes or modications to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. To maintain the compliance with the FCC's and Canadas ISED RF exposure guideline, place the unit at least 20 cm (7.9-inches) from nearby persons. FCC-IC Manual Statement Included with each product -Updated Sept 20 2019.pdf 2 9/20/2019 1:32:12 PM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Limited Warranty Seller warrants to the original consumer purchaser of this product that, for a period of two years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial conformity to the description of the product in this Owners Manual. This warranty shall not apply to defects or errors caused by misuse, neglect, improper installation, and/or use of unsupported connected devices. If the product is found to be defective in material or workmanship, or if the product does not perform as warranted above during the warranty period, Seller will either repair, replace with new or refurbished stock, or refund the purchase price, at its option, upon receipt of the product at the address below, postage prepaid, with proof of the date of purchase from an authorized Seller, and an explanation of the defect or error. Replaced units will be warranted from the original date of purchase and will not extend the original warranty. The repair, replacement, or refund that is provided for above shall be the full extent of Sellers liability with respect to this product. This warranty does not cover products purchased from a party that is not an authorized retailer, dealer, or distributor of Insteon products. For more details, visit www.insteon.com/authorized. For repair or replacement during the warranty period, call 866-243-8022 with the Model # and Revision # of the device to receive a RMA# and send the product, along with all other required materials to:
Insteon ATTN: Receiving 1621 Alton Parkway, Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92606 Limitations The above warranty is in lieu of and Seller disclaims all other warranties, whether oral or written, express or implied, including any warranty or merchantability or tness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranty, including any warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose, which may not be disclaimed or supplanted as provided above shall be limited to the two-year of the express warranty above. No other representation or claim of any nature by any person shall be binding upon Seller or modify the terms of the above warranty and disclaimer. Home automation devices have the risk of failure to operate, incorrect operation, or electrical or mechanical tampering. For optimal use, manually verify the device state. Any home automation device should be viewed as a convenience, but not as a sole method for controlling your home. In no event shall Seller be liable for special, incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from possession or use of this device, including without limitation damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, personal injury, even if Seller knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of damages, in which case the above limitations and/or exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other legal rights that may vary from state to state.