Congratulations !
Congratulations on purchasing SignaLinc™ Repeater, the world’s first plug-in coupler-
repeater for home automation signals.
Adding a signal coupler-repeater to a home's electrical system is one of the best steps
towards improving the reliability of the automation products used in the home. The
SignaLinc Repeater will amplify and repeat the powerline carrier signals (PLC) X10
signals between the two phases of the home. The SignaLinc Repeater is designed for
anyone to install. Simply plug into a 220-volt dryer outlet and the installation is
complete. A pass-through outlet is located on the front so that an existing dryer can
continue to be used.
SignaLinc Repeater has been engineered to only amplify and pass PLC home
automation signals, which are transmitted at 120kHz. This means SignaLinc
Repeater will not pass electrical noise between phases that might interfere with a
home's high tech electronics.
Key Features
• Easy installation, no electrician required.
• Plugs into a 220-volt (207 to 240-volt) 30-amp dryer outlet.
• Includes a feed-through outlet so that a clothes dryer can be used at the
same power outlet.
• Small and compact to easily fit behind a dryer.
• Safety tested and approved to ensure the highest quality products available.
SignaLinc Family Members
SignaLincs are the easiest way to improve the signal
strength of home automation signals in a home. The plug-in
models attach to a 240-volt outlet found in most U.S. homes
(the outlets used for powering larger appliances, like a
clothes dryer or window-mounted air conditioners). Passive
models do not amplify or repeat home automation signals.
Passive Models
#4816A2
Plug-in SignaLinc for 4-Wire Dryer Outlets
#4816B2
Plug-in SignaLinc for 3-Wire Dryer Outlets
#4816C
Plug-in SignaLinc for 3-Wire Appliance
Outlets
#4816H
HardWired SignaLinc for connection at the circuit breaker box
Active Models
#4826A
Plug-in SignaLinc Repeater for 4-Wire Dryer Outlets
#4826B
Plug-in SignaLinc Repeater for 3-Wire Dryer Outlets
#4828A
Plug-in SignaLinc Booster for 4-Wire Dryer Outlets
#4828B
Plug-in SignaLinc Booster for 3-Wire Dryer Outlets
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Invest in better Home
Automation Products
Unlike most electric items, many PLC-
based products haven't changed much
over the years.
Our Marketing and Customer Service teams surveyed our
customers, like you, and our engineers have invented new and
better wall switches and plug-in modules. We include more
features, higher load handling, and better signal sensitivity for
a superior user experience. While in some cases, they cost
more; we hope you'll agree that not having to replace a dead
module every couple years is worth the added expense and
reduced aggravation. Please visit a retailer or distributor for
the complete line of automation products from Smarthome
Design. Check out our web site at:
http://www.smarthome.com/smarthomedesignstore.html
KeypadLinc 6
with 450W
integrated
dimmer
5. Install a PLC phase coupler (signal bridge) or coupler-repeater (amplifier) at the
incoming electrical service. A common problem with PLC signals is getting the signals
between the two legs of electricity that service the home. A coupler-repeater is
recommended for homes of 3,000 square feet or greater. Smaller homes will
generally work well with a passive phase coupler.
6. Work with the electrician to isolate non-automation loads. Ask the electrician to
place the non-PLC carrying lines on one of the two incoming lines. Having the kitchen
and laundry appliances plus the heating systems on one phase will help keep potential
noise off the signal-carrying lines. He probably won't be able to accommodate 100% of
the loads on one phase or another, but an attempt should be made.
Specifications
Power line protocol
X-10
X-10 input frequency
120 KHz ±20 KHz
X-10 output frequency
120 KHz ± 0.1%
X-10 input voltage
50 mV to 5 V (peak to peak)
X-10 output voltage
7 volts (peak to peak) into 5 ohms
Power plug and jack (3 prong)
3-prong 2-phase non-grounded
Power plug and jack (4 prong)
4-prong 2-phase grounded
Input power voltage
240 VAC 2 phase
Pass-through current
30 A (max)
Input power frequency
60 Hz
Output power voltage
240 VAC 2-phase
Weight
10.1 oz.
Dimensions
3.13” wide
4.31” high
2.92” deep (4.34” deep with AC prongs)
Operating Temperature
32 to 120 degrees F
Operating Humidity
10% to 95% non-condensing
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#4816B2
Plug-iin SignaLinc
