Plug'N Power Universal Interface
(610-2687 CMC)             Setting Up The Modules     Faxback Doc. # 19593

SETTING UP THE MODULES (Not Included)

The following are the types of plug `n power modules available from Radio
Shack.  A brief description of each type is included here, but be sure to 
read and  follow the instructions that come with each module.  Other types 
of modules are available.  If you would like to control major appliances, 
central heating/air conditioning, fluorescent celling lights or any other 
device which is not mentioned here, ask for assistance at your local Radio 
Shack store.

APPLIANCE MODULES (Cat. No. 610-2681) - These modules are designed to 
control small appliances that draw up to 500 watts of power and have a 
two-prong, polarized AC plug.  You can also use these modules to control
resistive-load motors rated at 15 amps, 1/3 horsepower.  Appliance modules
are not affected by the controller's ALL LIGHTS ON command;  this helps
prevent accidental activation of an appliance. Not for use with fluorescent
lights.

You can use the Appliance Module to control lamps but it is limited to 500
watts because of the inrush current from a cold lamp, which can be many
times higher than it's normal operating current.  The Appliance Module
does NOT repond to the dim, bright and all lights on commands.

UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE MODULES (Cat. No. 610-2684) - Thes modules are the same 
as the Appliance Modules.  However, the universal modules provide 
connections for appliances that have 3-prong, grounded plugs.  You must 
plug these modules into 3-prong AC outlets. Not for use with fluorescent 
lights.

LAMP DIMMER MODULES (Cat. No. 610-2682) - As the name implies, these
modules are designed to control lamps, and you can dim the connected lamps
from the controller.  You can connect up to 300 watts of incandescent
lighting to these modules. Not for use with fluorescent  lights. (You
cannot dim them from the Universal Interface).

The lamp dimmer modules respond to the ALL LIGHTS ON command. Use this 
module only for incandescent lamps.  Some devices might be damaged by use
of the dimmer circuit (even if you don't dim the module).  Do not use this
type of module with light fixtures that have built-in dimmers. 

WALL SWITCH MODULES (Cat. No. 610-2683) - These modules replace an existing
wall switch.  You can control up to 500 watts of incandescent lighting with
one of these modules, and they also allow you to manually control the
lights.  Wall switch modules respond to the controller's ALL LIGHTS ON
command.  For fluorescent lighting, you can use the Fixture Relay Module
(Cat. No. 610-6375 CMC) mounted at the fixture or the Wall Switch Receiver
(Cat. No. 610-6291 CMC). Do not use Lamp Dimmer or 3-Way Wall Switch
modules with fluorescent lighting. Wall Switch Modules also respond to the
All Lights On command.

3-WAY WALL SWITCH MODULES (Cat. No. 610-2686) - These modules are similar
to the Wall Switch Modules, except that they are designed to control a
light that is presently controlled from two different wall switches.  The
3-Way Wall Switch Modules come with a companion switch to replace the
second existing switch. The 3-way switch modules respond to the
controller's ALL LIGHTS ON command and can control up to 500 watts of
incandescent lighting.  Of course, you also have manual control of both
wall switches.  Do not use Lamp Dimmer or 3-Way Wall Switch modules with
fluorescent lighting.

WALL OUTLET MODULES (Cat. No. 610-2685) - These modules completely replace
existing wall outlets, but you can only control the top outlet from the
Universal Interface.  The bottom outlet is always on.

You can connect appliances or lamps that draw a total of up to 1800 watts 
to an Outlet Module.  Because you might use an Outlet Module to control an
appliance, these modules do not respond to the controller's ALL LIGHTS ON
command.

CAUTIONS:  Do not use a Wall Outlet Module to replace an outlet that is
           controlled by a wall switch.

          The switch and outlet modules require direct connection to your
          house wiring.  If you are not familiar with typical house wiring 
          installations, we suggest that you have these types of modules
          professionally 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 controlled by a
          switch module even when the switch is off.  This is necessary for
          proper operation of the switch module.  You can completely turn
          off the electricity by setting the switch's disable switch to off
          (left).

SETTING MODULE CODES

Set the house-code dials on all the modules you wish the Universal 
Interface to control to the same letter as you set on the Universal 
Interface (A through P).

When setting unit-code dials, consider the following.

    All modules set to the same unit code respond as a group.

    All Lamp and Wall Switch modules set to the same house code as the
    interface will respond to its "all lights" on command regardless of the
    unit code set on the module(s).

    All modules (including Appliance Modules) set to the same house code as
    the interface respond to its "all units off" command regardless of the
    unit code set on the module(s).  This means that if you set the 
    interface to flash your lights it also turns off any Appliance Modules
    that might have been on when it was triggered to flash the lights.

    This is because it flashes the lights by repeatedly transmitting all
    lights on/all units off.  It does NOT turn the Appliance Modules(s)
    back on.

    It is best to set a module that controls a heating appliance to a 
    different house-code from the Universal Interface so that it can't
    accidentally be turned on.

CONNECTING LIGHTS AND APPLIANCES TO THE MODULES

After setting the desired house and unit codes on the module(s), make a
note of the codes used on your system chart.

Set the power switch on the light or appliance to the on position.  Then,
plug the light or appliance into the module and plug the module into an
outlet.

LOCAL CONTROL

You can turn a light or appliance on by operating the on-off switch on the
light or appliance.  Simply turn the switch off and on again once or twice.
This causes the module to turn on.  You must however, leave the on-off
switch in the "on" position to be able to control the appliance from the
Universal Interface or any other kind of plug'n power controller.  You 
cannot turn an "instant on" TV on using its own power switch.  You can
always turn a Wall Switch Module on and off from its push button.


(CS 1/15/96)

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