Brandnew. I use these around my house to filter out interference from CFL lights for my X10/Insteon home automation system. Works great and increases reliablilty dramatically. Selling this one, because I bought too many of them. Happy bidding. Overview |
- Compatible
with INSTEON and X10 signals
- Eliminates
interference on the power line, so INSTEON/X10 signals remain strong and
clear
- Prevents
INSTEON/X10 signals from being absorbed by appliance power supplies
- Unfiltered
feed-through outlet won't block you from plugging in other devices
- The
5-amp plug-in noise filter is fully ETL approved
Essential Info
If your INSTEON or X10 system consists of a desktop
timer and a couple of modules, chances are you won't encounter signal-strength
problems. But if you're using several INSTEON or X10 switches, modules, and
controllers throughout the house and want to assure maximum reliability, you'll
need to supplement your system with the FilterLinc 5-Amp Plug-In Noise Filter.
The dual-function 5-amp plug-in noise filter not only block unwanted
interference on the power line, it also prevents other devices from attenuating
your signals—resulting in a virtually problem-free INSTEON or X10
system.
Important notes:
- SLD/INSTEON
product & customer service support available at the INSTEON Gold Line at
1-800-762-7845 Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm ET
Manuals/Software
What's Included
FilterLinc Plug-In Noise Filter Unit
User Manual
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More Info |
The FilterLinc 5-Amp Plug-In Noise
Filter blocks interference from many household appliances and fixtures,
preventing it from polluting the power line. The 5-amp plug-in noise filter
also prevents INSTEON and X10 signal absorption that occurs when equipment
misreads the signals as noise. A feed-through outlet is a new feature built into
the 5-amp plug-in noise filter, preventing you from having to unplug the filter
anytime you're looking for an available plug. For added convenience, the 5-amp
plug-in noise filter is fully compatible with FM intercoms and Home PNA
devices.
Eliminates Electrical Noise from the Power Line
One of
the most common (and easily correctable) problems that may adversely affect
INSTEON and X10 signals is electrical "noise," or interference. The more
interference there is on the power line, the more difficult it is for INSTEON
and X10 receivers to detect signals from controllers. It's like trying to have a
conversation in a room when the music is playing too loud. But the FilterLinc
5-Amp Plug-In Noise Filter blocks that interference, preventing it from
polluting the power line. Common sources of interference include refrigerators,
freezers, plug-in fluorescent fixtures, aquarium filters, fountains, low-voltage
lighting, fans, or anything with a motor.
Prevents INSTEON and X10
Signal Absorption
Another common, yet easily correctable, problem
affecting INSTEON and X10 signals is signal attenuation, or absorption. Because
some devices are built with power supplies that kill noise on the AC line—and
they often mistake INSTEON and X10 signals for noise—these devices may absorb
INSTEON and X10 signals before their arrival at the receiving module. But the
5-amp plug-In noise filter eliminates those obstacles by blocking INSTEON and
X10 signals from getting to them in the first place. The most common sources of
signal attenuation include computers and audio/video equipment, particularly
big-screen TVs.
Feed-Through Outlet for Added Convenience
The
5-amp plug-in noise filter also offers several new features that have never
been available on plug-in noise filters, like a feed-through outlet that
prevents you from having to unplug the filter anytime you're looking for an
available plug. Plus, the plug-in noise filter's high 49.4dB attenuation at
120kHz provides maximum protection at the INSTEON or X10 120kHz frequency. The
5-amp plug-in noise filter is fully compatible with FM intercoms and Home PNA
devices. The noise filter is also safety tested and approved to ensure the
highest degree of protection.
Tech Tip: A quick way to test if an
electrical device is adding interference on the power line or absorbing INSTEON
and X10 signals is to unplug the device and re-transmit the signal. If the X10
device begins working after the appliance is unplugged, then the FilterLinc
5-Amp Plug-In Noise Filter will work for you.
Safety Tested and
Factory Certification
The FilterLinc 5-Amp Plug-In Noise Filter is
safety approved. The assembly line for Smarthome Design Products is ISO9001
certified. In order to meet the ISO9001 standards, the entire factory underwent
rigorous inspections of procedures and policies before being thoroughly audited.
The certification received was based on its dedication to high-quality
management systems and strict adherence to quality systems and
guidelines.
Where to Install FilterLinc Noise Filters
Many
electrical devices in your home may cause interference with your INSTEON or
other X10 products. These devices will either inject electrical noise onto your
home's electrical wires or they may absorb or trap the power line communications
signals.
Common products that may interfere with your INSTEON or X10
system:
Televisions, stereo components, satellite and cable receivers
Computers, monitors, and accessories
Computer UPS's (Uninterruptable Power Supplies)
Power strips
Power supplies for laptops and cell phones
Fluorescent and HID lighting
Motorized devices like refrigerators, pumps, air conditioners
Low-voltage lighting that use light-weight solid-state
transformers
Here is how to test if an electrical device is causing
problems:
1. Unplug the device (don't just turn it off)
2. Re-try
controlling the receiver module that is experiencing poor communications to
determine if it is now working better.
a. If the controlled product begins working after the electrical device is
unplugged, then install a FilterLinc on that electrical
device.
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Specifications |
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Specifications |
| Brand: |
Smarthome |
| Manufacturer: |
SmartLabs
Design |
| Manufacturer Product
No.: |
1626 |
| UPC: |
718122395118 |
| Dimensions: |
height: 4.26"
(10.82cm)
width: 2.47" (6.274cm)
depth: 1.5" (3.81cm) |
| Weight: |
.6 lbs.
(0.272kg) |
| Power: |
filtered outlet: 5A,
max
unfiltered outlet: 15A, max
combined total: 15A, max |
| Plug-In Wall
Outlet: |
120-volt,
3-prong |
| Attenuation: |
49.2dB @
120kHz |
| Color: |
White | |
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