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Understanding INSTEON Reliability
INSTEON messages travel throughout the home via powerline (the existing house wiring) or wirelessly
via RF using Access Points or other dual-band INSTEON products
. As the messages make their way to
the INSTEON responders, they are picked up and retransmitted by all other INSTEON devices along the
way. This method of communicating is called a mesh network because every device becomes a signal
repeater. Plus, every INSTEON device confirms that it has received a command. If an INSTEON
controller does not receive this confirmation, it will automatically retransmit the command up to five times.
Additional Resources
Find home automation solutions, helpful tips, interactive demos, videos, user forums, and more at the
INSTEON Learning Center: www.smarthome.com/learningcenter.html
Specifications
Manufacturer Product Number
Patent Number
Protected under U.S. and foreign patents (see
www.insteon.com)
INSTEON Powerline Frequency
INSTEON Messages Repeated
3 7/8” x 1 1/2” x 2 7/16”
Operating Temperature Range
Up to 85% relative humidity
120 volts AC +/- 10%, 60 Hertz, single phase
120 volts AC +/- 10%, 60 Hertz, single phase
