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G
ETTING
Because we know that you are eager to
get started, we've kept this introduction
as short as possible, but it contains very
valuable information, so you should read
through it very carefully.
C
ONTROLLERS AND
The first thing you need to understand is
that there are two different devices you
need to control your house;
Controllers and Modules. Any
light or appliance that you
want to control is plugged
into a Module and that
Module is then plugged into
a standard AC outlet.
Modules receive commands
from Controllers. Examples
include the Lamp Module
(sold separately). The
Transceiver Module (also
sold separately) is another
example (although it also
doubles as a controller as
described later).
Controllers are plugged
into standard wall outlets
and send commands to
Modules over your existing
electrical wiring in your house
without affecting your electricity
in any way.
The Transceiver Module works
as a controller when it is used
with a remote control such as
the 8-in-1 Learning
SuperRemote. When the
Transceiver Module
receives a command from
the remote it sends digital
signals over your existing
house wiring to a Module
which receives the signals
and executes the command.
The remote uses radio frequency (RF)
signals to send commands to the
Transceiver Module. RF signals can go
right through walls, so you can use the
remote to control lights or appliances
from anywhere in your home.
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ODULES
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H
C
OUSE
ODES AND
Each Module has a specific address
made up of a House Code (red dial on
the face of the Module) and a Unit
Code (black dial on the face of the
Module).
The Controller first sends an address
and then a command on the AC power
lines. Only the Module with a matching
address will execute the command. If
more than one Module has the same
address, both Modules will execute the
command.
Addresses are set on the Module by
turning the two dials on the front of the
Module to the desired letter and
number (using a small screwdriver or a
coin). The House Code is selected
from the letters A through P, and the
Unit Code is selected from the
numbers 1 through 16.
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C
NIT
ODES
UNIT CODE
DIAL
HOUSE CODE
DIAL
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