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Radio Shack TRS-80 User Manual

Color computer plug 'n power appliance/light controller
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  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    Equipment and Software are to function, and for its installation. RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTIES ANO CONDITIONS OF SALE For a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the date of the Radio Shack sales document received upon purchase of the Equipment, RADIO SHACK warrants to the...
  • Page 3 Radio Shack sales document for the Equipment or Software, whichever first occurs. Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential...
  • Page 4 The terms and conditions of this Warranty are applicable as between RADIO SHACK and CUSTOMER to either a sale of the Equipment and/or Software License to CUSTOMER or to a transaction whereby RADIO SHACK sells or conveys such Equipment to a third party for lease to CUSTOMER.
  • Page 5 TRS-80 Color Computer Plug 'n Power Appliance/Light Controller llad1e /haek ® A DIVISION OF TAN DY CORPORATION FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102...
  • Page 6 TRS-80 Color Computer Plug 'n Power Appliance/Light Controller Program " 1984 Pico Electronics LTD. All Rights Reserved All portions of this software are copyrighted and are the proprietary and trade secret information of Tandy Corporation and/or its licensor. Use, reproduction or publication of any...
  • Page 7 Important Information This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and tele­ vision reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifica­...

  • Page 9: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    REVIEW KEYBOARD OPERATION EXITING THE PROGRAM APPENDIX A: THE PLUG 'N POWER SYSTEM To Control Outside Lights or Ceiling Lights Other Controllers Diagram of The Plug 'n Power System APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING Intercom Systems Some Don'ts For Safety ........GLOSSARY OF TERMS...

  • Page 10: Required Equipment

    10 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT • TRS-80 1 6 K Color Computer •Television (color for best results) • One Joystick • Modules (quantity and type are dependent upon which appliances and lamps you wish to control) • A 9 volt alkaline battery...
  • Page 11 HOUSE WIRING CONTROLLER COLOR COMPUTER JOYSTICK PLUG 'N POWER LAMP MODULE FIGURE 1...

  • Page 12: Manual Operation

    1 2 MANUAL OPERATION Before operating your Plug 'n Power Controller with the Color Computer, you should first check each Plug ' n Power module manually to assure they work correctly. The four main types of modules which you will use to control your home are: Lamp Dimmer Module (Catalog Number 61-2682): This should be used...
  • Page 13 TO CONTROL LAMPS Make sure the lamp is turned on and plug the lamp into the Lamp Module (incandescent lamps only). Set the housecode on the Lamp Module to A and the unit code to 1. Plug the Lamp Module into a 120 volt outlet where you intend to leave it.
  • Page 14 TO CONTROL APPLIANCES Make sure the appliance is turned on and plug the appliance into the Appliance Module. Check the ratings for the appliance to assure you are using the appropriate module. Set the housecode on the Appliance Module to A and the unit code to 2. Plug the Appliance Module into a 120 volt outlet where you intend to leave it.

  • Page 15: Setup Instructions

    SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Connect the Color Computer to the TV and move the antenna switch­ box control to CO MP UTE R (or GA ME) 2. Install a volt alkaline battery in the battery compartment of the Controller. This compartment is located at the top and can be opened by sliding it upward.

  • Page 16: Demo Mode

    1 6 SYSTEM OPERATION The first screen asks you to choose between the joystick or the keyboard. Operation of the program is expected to be mainly with the joystick, but the four arrow keys and the ENTE R key may be used as an alternative.
  • Page 17 D EMONSTRATION PLUG IN RIGHT JOYSTICK THIS IS A DEMONSTRATION ONLY AND D OES NOT AFFECT THE CONTROLLER. IT SHOWS A TYPICAL HOME USE OF THE SYSTEM. PRESS J/STICK BUTTON TO CONTINUE FIGURE 2 � � SPARE FRONT BACK ·-------- ········-·...
  • Page 18 FRONT PRESS JOYSTICK BUTTON TD STAY IN THIS LOCATION [QJUIT OR [DJ FOR MORE DEMO FIGURE 4 � KITCHEN PRESS JOYSTICK BUTTON TD STAY IN THIS LOCATION [QJUIT OR [DJ FOR MORE DEMO FIGURE 5...
  • Page 19 LIVING PRESS JOYSTICK BUTTON TO STAY IN THIS LOCATION [QJUIT OR [DJ FOR MORE DEMO FIGURE 6 .�t�_: PRESS JOYSTICK BUTTON TO STAY IN THIS LOCATION [OJUIT OR [DJ FOR MORE DEMO FIGURE 7...
  • Page 20 Wait until the display shows one of the rooms (e.g. Living Room) and then press the joystick button. The screen will then look like that shown in Figure 8. This is a typical Living Room with lamps and appliances installed for the purpose of this demo. In practice you can install your own graphic symbols to represent what you want to control.
  • Page 21 Use the joystick to place the WANT THE LIGHT ON FULL/DIMMED. cursor under and then press the joystick button. FULL Place the cursor under and press the joystick button. Notice that lamp A 10 is now on. Practice turning on and off other lamps and appliances this way.
  • Page 22 After pressing the joystick button the display shows you a selection of graphic symbols; representing lamps which you could install into the various rooms. See Figure 10. Notice that you may choose different colored graphical symbols to represent your light. LAMPS AVAILABLE �...
  • Page 23 APPLIAN CES AVAILABLE � 8 .§ � COFFEE TOASTER RADIO 9ild) am HI-Fl AIR-CON ""1'" SPRIN KLER THERMOSTAT CUSTOM PLEASE WAIT FIGURE 11 THE LAMPS ANO APPLIANCES MAY BE INSTALLED IN ANY THE MARKED LOCATIONS FIGURE 12...

  • Page 24: Joystick Operation

    24 JOYSTICK OPERATION When you have seen enough of the demonstration press the button "Q" on your Color Computer keyboard. This will take you back to the screen giving you the choice of joystick, keyboard or demo. NOTE: You may press at anytime to go back to this screen.
  • Page 25 PLUG 'N POWER OPERATION OF THIS PROGRAM ONLY REQUIRES THE USE OF THE JOYSTICK AND JOYSTICK BUTTON [O]UIT RETURNS THE PROGRAM TO THIS SCREEN WITHOUT LOSS OF DATA CHOOSE OPERATE/INSTALL FIGURE 13 PLUG 'N POWER THE TIME IS SET TO 12:00 AM MON WANT TO CHANGE?
  • Page 26 (The following example assumes setting of Wednesday 11 :52 p.m.) Screen at each step: Choose day li_ M T W T F S T,::Y IZ'.) Choose AM / P M S M T T F S Choose hour S M T(Z] T F S 11 : S M T IZ'.) T F S Choose mins...
  • Page 27 PLUG 'N POWER YOUR HOUSECODE IS SET TO A WANT TO CHANGE? YES/NO � [Q]UIT FIGURE 1 5 You may just want to leave it on "A" as you have previously checked the operation of your Plug ' n Power modules set to "A". However if you wish to change it, select and press the joystick button.
  • Page 28 The housecode that is programmed during is stored in the INSTALL Controller and becomes the housecode of the system. This means base that the four ON/OFF keys will control modules 1, 2, 3 and 4 of that housecode. e.g. During housecode "C"...
  • Page 29 � � • SPARE FRONT B ACK ···------- -------···· ····----- � �. KITCHEN DINING mmill = --�·re·;· -�- B ED -I � MASTER B ED-2 _ _ _ •• • • •• •• CHOOSE LOCATION [ENTER] TO CONTINUE (Q)UIT INSTALL MODE FIGURE 16 12:00 ·...
  • Page 30 Note that the screen update of the clock occurs only once every 30 seconds approximately. Thus although the Controller clock is accurate, the time on screen can appear to be off by 30 seconds. 1 . Use the joystick to make a location choice. Choose the 2nd tab from the left on the bottom row.
  • Page 31 LAMPS AVAILABLE TABLE FLOOR FLOOR • • • .Jtj CHOOSE ANY AVAILABLE UNIT FIGURE 18 NEXT UNIT CODE IS WANT TO CHANGE? YES/NO [Q]UIT FIGURE 19...
  • Page 32 The prompt line now offers the next unit code available, together with an option to change. Accepting the code offered results in that code displayed against the unit, and the program back in the mode ready to choose the next location. (You are first told to set the unit code of the module which controls this lamp to the number you have chosen.) See Figures 20 and Alternatively, if you choose to change the unit code, you are offered...

  • Page 34: Op E Rate M Od E

    34 OP E RATE M OD E When in the mode you will see the screen shown in Figure 23. OPERATE � � • SPARE FRONT BACK � � ·-··------ ---------- - --------- KITCHEN DINING mmEI= --�-r�-;- - ,;- ___ B ED -I __ ;__ MASTER ___ B ED-2 ••...
  • Page 35 This shows the graphic symbol which you previously installed and asks you to choose the one you want to operate. 1. You choose one of them using the oystick and pressing the button. You are then asked to choose See Figure ON, OFF, SKIP.
  • Page 36 3. If you choose and the symbol you chose represents a light, you will be asked DO YOU WANT THE LIGHT ON FULL/DIMMED. See Figure 26. 12:03 DO YOU WANT THE LIGHT ON FULL/DIMMED [QJUIT FIGURE 26 If you choose you will be asked to select the intensity you DIMMED require (between 10% and 90% of full brightness).
  • Page 37 CHOOSE NOW TODAY TOMORROW EVERYDAY SPECIFIC-DAYS [Q]UIT FIGURE 27 You may choose any one of these, and the descriptions below are what will happen in each case. NOW: If you select NOW the light or appliance you selected will go ON or OFF immediately, and the graphical symbol on the screen will change color to...
  • Page 38 TOMORROW: This time say you select TOMORROW, the sequence of prompts will be the same as with TODAY, but in this mode you can set an ON and OFF time which will occur at a specific time tomorrow instead of today. (Both TODAY and TOMORROW are once only events and will cleared from memory at midnight of that day.)
  • Page 39 SPECIFIC-DAYS: If you choose this mode, you will first be asked to CHOOSE DAY. You choose from one of the 7 days with the joystick and then press the button. The prompt asks you WANT MORE DAYS? YES/NO. choose YES select the next day you want with the joystick then press the button. Finally you answer NO to WANT MORE DAYS?.
  • Page 40 40 REVIEW Let's say you now choose a lamp/appliance for which you have already set a ti m ed event. These are indicated by a letter T next to the unit code number, above the graphic symbol or a letter S which means ti m ed i n the SECURITY mode.
  • Page 41 CHOOSE Tm TD 7:30 PM REVIEW CANCEL END? ON SECURI TY FIGURE 29 At the right-hand side of the screen the first event for your selected unit will be displayed. Pressing the joystick button with the blue line under the word REVIEW will show any further events there might be. If you see an event you want to delete, use the joystick to choose CANCEL, then press the button.
  • Page 42 is a conceptual@ILL OFF switch and is a conceptual SWITCH. These positions can be selected and either activated NOW or programmed to activate later. example, A L L UN ITS in the room can be programmed to go off at a specific time, or A LL LIGHTS in the room can be program­ med to go ON or OFF at a specific time.

  • Page 43: Keyboard Operation

    KEYBOA RD OP E RATIO N The introduction screen asks you to press the joystick button for ioystick operation and this is the preferred method of operation whether in the operate or install modes. However it is possible to use the system without a joystick.

  • Page 44: Exiting The Program

    44 EXITING THE PROGRAM When you have installed and operated all modules, set all desired time codes, and are ready to leave the program. press on the computer "Q" keyboard. The [Q]UIT prompt must be on the screen at the time you desire to exit.
  • Page 45 The Wall Switch Module should be installed as per instructions supplied with it, remembering to switch off the breaker first. Set each Wall Switch Module to housecode "A", and a unit code between Pressing this number on the Controller will turn ON and OFF this Wall Switch Module.
  • Page 46 DIAGRAM OF THE PLUG 'N POWER™ SYSTEM • I. 1_11_1 . ., ..,,.,..,. ..,. . _ Remote Control Center Remote Control Timer Center Cat. No. 61-2680 Cat. No. 61-2679 Controller Telephone Remote Control System Cat. No. 43-151 Cat.
  • Page 47 Lamp Dimmer Module Appliance Module Cat. No. 61-2682 Cat. No. 61-2681 and 61-2684 (With 3 Prong Plug) Burglar Alarm Interface Wall Switch Module Cat. No. 49-526 Cat. No. 61-2683...

  • Page 48: App Endix B:t Roubl E Shooting

    48 APP ENDIX B:T ROUBL E SHOOTING 1 . The module won't go on or off manually from the keys on the Controller: Check that you have power to the outlet controlling the module, and the switch on the light or appliance is in the ON position. Check that the red light on the Controller goes on when you press a button.
  • Page 49 SOME DON'TS DON'T Use a Wall Switch Module to control a fluourescent light, fan or any kind of appliance. This could cause damage to the module and/or the light/appliance. Use a Wall Switch Module to control an outlet unless you DON 'T are absol utely surE? that no one will plug an appliance (a vacuum cleaner for example) into the outlet.

  • Page 50: For Safety

    FOR SAFETY When using your Controller you should keep in mind that it will always turn lamps and appliances ON and OFF at the times you have selected. That seems obvious - but it can have some unexpected consequences. For example, an automatic coffee maker can be remotely turned on when it doesn 't contain water.
  • Page 52 The transfer of data from the computer to the DOW N-LOAD: Controller. Th is occurs after completing an operation, e.g., programming an event. (§ Signifies xit. You will leave the room if "E" E (ON ROOM DOOR): is selected. ENT E R : This means press the "...
  • Page 53 I N STALL MOD E : In this mode you can set present time and day. Set base housecode, and place graphical symbols representing lights/appliances each room. Conceptu al ght switch. Allows you to turn L ( L E FT S I D E on or off the lights in the room either now or O F ROOM): later.
  • Page 54 R EVE RSE VID EO: Label changes from black on colored back­ ground to colored on a black background indicating that the cursor is close enough to an object to select it. R EVIEW: Allows you to look at each event programmed for a particular light/appliance.
  • Page 55 Means that light/appliance is med, i.e., there T (NEXT TO is a program stored for this light/appliance. LIG HT/A P PLIANC E): This program med event may be seen by selecting review. TODAY : Selected after choosing to turn on/off a light/ appli ance in operate mode.
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  • Page 60 RADIO SHACK, A D I V I S I O N OF TA N D Y CORPORATI O N U . S . A . : F O R T WORTH , TEXAS 761 02 CANADA: BARR I E , ONTA R I O L4M 4W5...

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