10
Beyond the Basics
11
Beyond the Basics
using your modules
setting your module’s codes
Using a small screwdriver, set your
module’s red House Code dial to the
same letter as your Mini Timer.
Set the Black Unit Code dial to any
unused number.
connecting your modules
Plug your lamp or appliance’s AC cord into
the module.
Plug your module into the same
wall outlet as your Mini Timer.
testing your module
To test a module, make sure your lamp or appliance’s switch is
on, and plug the module into the same wall outlet as your Mini
Timer.
Press the Mini Timer’s
on
and
off
buttons that correspond to
the Unit Code setting on your module.
If your module turns on and off, move the Mini Timer and your
module to their permanent location.
If your module does not work, try plugging your Mini Timer
into another location, or visit your local RadioShack store for
assistance.
Unit Code dial
House Code dial
Tip
Use the bottom plug for your module and the top plug for
your Mini Timer.
important reminders
Your lamp module only can be used to control an incandescent lamp rated up to
300W. It is not suitable for other types of lamps, such as fl uorescent or energy
saving lamps, low voltage lamps, or lamps that include a dimmer control.
Do not connect an appliance to a lamp module. It may damage the lamp module
and/or appliance, and could cause a fi re hazard. Use an appliance module
instead.
Your appliance module can be used to control an incandescent lamp rated up
to 500W, appliances rated up to 15 amps, and motor loads (such as fans) rated
up to 1/3 HP. It can be used for other types of lamps also, such as fl uorescent or
energy saving lamps, low voltage lamps, or lamps that include a dimmer control.
Observe the ratings label on the back of the appliance module.
troubleshooting
You can’t operate a module with the Mini Timer -
Be sure you have power to
the outlet controlling the module and the switch on the light or appliance is on.
Check that the Unit Code and House Code on the modules are set correctly.
Try plugging the module and the Mini Timer into the same outlet. If the
module doesn’t work in any outlet, the module may be defective.
You can’t control any modules with the Mini Timer
- Check to see if a time
is displayed on the Mini Timer and that you have power to the outlet it is
plugged into.
Check that the House Code for the Mini Timer is set correctly. Try plugging the
module and the Mini Timer into the same outlet. If none of your modules work
in any outlet, the Mini Timer may be defective.
Intercom systems
- Intercom systems which send voice signals over existing
electrical wiring may interfere with the operation of the Mini Timer when the
intercom is in use. If the Intercom system has its own separate wiring, it will
not cause a problem.
Power interruptions -
When the power is restored after an outage, Lamp
Modules and Wall Switch Modules normally will be off. Appliance Modules
have a “latching relay mechanism” and will remain in their original state before
the interruption.
This means that when you fi rst plug in an appliance module that you have just
purchased, it may be in an on or off state (the state it was in after the factory
setting and before you plugged it in).
Battery backup -
If you install two AA alkaline batteries in the battery
compartment of the Mini Timer, your programmed times will be protected for
up to 48 hours in the event of a power outage.
Battery indicator
- If the batteries are low, dead, or not installed, the low
battery indicator will appear in the display. Check the condition of your
batteries regularly and replace them at least once every 6 months.
Tip
Your appliance module does not respond to
all lights on
.
