Radio Shack Plug 'n Power 61-2677C, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Cat No 61 2677C OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Mini Remote Control Center D 61 2677CD fm Page 1 Tuesday July 6 1999 11 05 AM...

Page 2: ...ug N Power Mini Remote Control Center with the touch of one button from anywhere in your home The Mini Remote Control Center lets you control up to eight groups of lights or appliances anywhere in you...

Page 3: ...hts or Appliances to Modules 13 Operation 14 Controlling Modules by Unit Codes 14 Turning On All Lights 15 Turning Off All Units 16 Dimming Lights 17 Manual Control of Lights and Appliances 18 Interco...

Page 4: ...N Power modules not included receive the controller s signals and turn the con nected lights or appliances on or off Be sure to carefully read this manual and the manuals that come with the mod ules T...

Page 5: ...Power system Set HOUSE CODE on the controller and all the modules it controls to the same house code A through P You can operate two or more independent Plug N Power systems in your home by using a d...

Page 6: ...mall Plug N Power systems and does not provide independent control of all 16 unit codes You can use it to independently control only unit codes 1 through 8 The Mini Controller s ALL LIGHTS ON and ALL...

Page 7: ...DE to any one of the 16 house codes A through P SETTING UP THE MODULES The following are types of Plug N Power modules available from RadioShack We include a brief description of each type here but be...

Page 8: ...command this helps prevent accidental activation of an appliance You can use appliance modules to control up to 500 W of in candescent lighting but the lights will not respond to the ALL LIGHTS ON co...

Page 9: ...y for lighting devices Some devices might be damaged by use of the dimmer circuit Do not use this type of module with light fixtures that have built in dimmers Wall Switch Modules These modules re pla...

Page 10: ...e de signed to control a light that is currently controlled by two different wall switches The 3 way modules come with a companion switch to replace the second existing switch The 3 way modules respon...

Page 11: ...utlet module to control appliances these modules do not re spond to the controller s ALL LIGHTS ON command Warnings The switch and outlet modules require direct connection to your house wiring Be sure...

Page 12: ...is controlled by a wall switch SETTING THE MODULE S CODES Set HOUSE CODE on all your modules to the same letter as HOUSE CODE on your controller A through P When setting the UNIT CODE make sure that a...

Page 13: ...the on posi tion then plug the light or appliance directly into the plug s power module Plug the module into a wall outlet if neces sary Write down your unit codes module locations and connect ed devi...

Page 14: ...hese functions are clearly marked Pressing the top of a rocker switch acti vates one function and pressing the bottom activates anoth er When you press a button the transmit indicator lights indicatin...

Page 15: ...nected to modules with the same unit code setting press OFF for the desired unit code switch 1 5 2 6 3 7 or 4 8 TURNING ON ALL LIGHTS To turn on all the lights that are connected to light dimmer modul...

Page 16: ...odules set to unit codes above 8 If you are using the mini controller as a second controller in a Plug N Power system you might encounter this situation TURNING OFF ALL UNITS To turn off all devices t...

Page 17: ...itch for the unit code of the lamp dim mer modules you want to dim 1 5 2 6 3 7 or 4 8 3 Hold down DIM until the light dims to the desired level If you dim the lights too much hold down BRIGHT to raise...

Page 18: ...roducts simply turn the power switch off and back on again For 3 way lamps you might have to turn the lamp s switch several times before the light turns on You always have manual control of wall switc...

Page 19: ...are in use at the same time if you leave an intercom in a child s room in the transmit mode for example If this is a problem use an in tercom that has its own separate wiring system POWER INTERRUPTION...

Page 20: ...ot connect a heating appliance to your Plug N Power system If you want to control fluorescent mercury vapor sodi um vapor or low voltage lights ask your RadioShack salesperson for assistance Do not us...

Page 21: ...fessionally installed In any case be sure that the electricity is turned off at the circuit breaker while you are installing one of these modules Low voltage electricity flows through the circuit con...

Page 22: ...emedies A particular module doesn t respond to the controller Be sure the module and con troller are set to the same house code and that you are addressing the correct unit code Be sure the power swit...

Page 23: ...r is set to the same house code as the modules Try plugging the light or appli ance into a different AC outlet with the module in the same outlet Then try a different out let for the module Lights and...

Page 24: ...24 PLUG N POWER SYSTEM CHART Module Unit Code Module Location Connected Device 61 2677CD fm Page 24 Tuesday July 6 1999 11 05 AM...

Page 25: ...ly and carefully Don t drop it Keep the mini controller away from dust and dirt Wipe the mini controller with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the mini cont...

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Page 28: ...and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless other wise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charg...