INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer User’s Guide
Using KeypadLinc Dimmers in Virtual Multi-Way Circuits
In a virtual multi-way circuit, only one KeypadLinc Dimmer, called the KeypadLinc Primary, actually
controls the LOAD in the multi-way circuit. Any additional KeypadLinc Dimmers, called KeypadLinc
Secondaries, are not connected to the LOAD, but only to the powerline (via the LINE and NEUTRAL). All
of the KeypadLinc Dimmers can communicate with one another using INSTEON networking on the
powerline. After wiring in the KeypadLinc Dimmers, you create the virtual multi-way circuit by setting up
all of the KeypadLinc Dimmers to control each other (see HOW TO SET UP KEYPADLINC DIMMER TO
REMOTELY CONTROL AN INSTEON DEVICE, below).
The diagram below shows how you convert a wired-in three-way circuit into a virtual three-way circuit
using two KeypadLinc Dimmers. Step-by-step instructions for wiring in the KeypadLinc Dimmers are in
the next section.
otice that one of the TRAVELER wires (number 1, the red one) is not used, so you will cap it off at both
(number 2, the black one) you will convert to a LINE wire. In the junction box
o the actual lights that are being controlled.
ted to
r Secondaries, must be connected to NEUTRAL
LINE
Black*
NEUTRAL
White*
GROUND
Bare Coppe
LINE
Black
NEUTRAL
White
LOAD
Red
Light
Fixture(s)
LOAD
Red* or Blue*
GROUND
Bare Coppe
LINE
Black
NEUTRAL
White
GROUND
Bare Copper
LOAD
Red
TRAVELER 1
Red* or Blue*
TRAVELER 2
Black*
KeypadLinc
Secondary
KeypadLinc
Primary
Main Panel
NOTE
Wire colors
marked with a *
are the usual
colors and may
differ in some
homes.
N
ends with a wire nut.
The other TRAVELER
where the KeypadLinc Secondary is, connect TRAVELER 2 to the existing LINE and also to the
KeypadLinc Secondary’s LINE wire. In the other junction box at the other end, you will connect
TRAVELER 2 to the KeypadLinc Primary’s LINE wire.
The KeypadLinc Primary’s LOAD wire gets connected t
The LOAD wire for any KeypadLinc Secondaries that you will be installing will not be connec
anything, so cap those LOAD wires off with a wire nut.
All KeypadLinc Dimmers, whether they are Primaries o
and to GROUND. Note that the switches you are replacing will not normally have a connection to
NEUTRAL. If there is no NEUTRAL wire in the junction box, please consult an electrician or call
SmartHome Tech Support, 800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846).
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