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- Page 1 61-2677CD.fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM Cat. No. 61-2677C OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Mini Remote Control Center...
- Page 2 61-2677CD.fm Page 2 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM INTRODUCTION With your RadioShack Mini Remote Control Center you can discover the convenience, comfort, and security of a Plug ’N Power ® system. You can turn off all lights and appliances plugged into your Plug ’N Power Mini Remote Control Center with the touch of one button from anywhere in your home.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
61-2677CD.fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM CONTENTS Preparation ... 4 House Codes ... 5 Unit Codes ... 6 Installation ... 7 Setting Up the Control Center ... 7 Setting Up the Modules ... 7 Setting the Module’s Codes ... 12 Connecting Lights or Appliances to Modules ... -
Page 4: Preparation
61-2677CD.fm Page 4 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM PREPARATION Plug ’N Power controllers, such as your Mini Remote Con- trol Center send out high-frequency signals through your household’s wiring system. The Plug ’N Power modules (not included) receive the controller’s signals and turn the con- nected lights or appliances on or off. -
Page 5: House Codes
61-2677CD.fm Page 5 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM Two different types of codes — house codes and unit codes — allow you to control many different modules or groups of modules within your home. It is important that you understand how these codes are used before you set up your system. -
Page 6: Unit Codes
61-2677CD.fm Page 6 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM UNIT CODES In each Plug ’N Power system, you can operate up to 16 different modules or groups of modules. Set desired code ( you independently control each group of modules that you set to the same unit code. -
Page 7: Installation
61-2677CD.fm Page 7 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM INSTALLATION SETTING UP THE CONTROL CENTER Because the Mini Remote Control Center controls the modules through your exist- ing house wiring, set up of the controller is easy. Plug the controller’s AC cord into a convenient AC outlet, then HOUSE CODE to any one... - Page 8 61-2677CD.fm Page 8 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM Appliance Modules — These modules are designed to control small appliances that draw up to 500 W of power and have a two-prong, polarized AC plug. You can also use appliance modules to control resistive-load motors rated at 15 amps, horsepower.
- Page 9 61-2677CD.fm Page 9 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM Lamp Dimmer Modules — These mod- ules are designed to control lamps, and can be dimmed from the controller. You can connect up to 300 W of incandescent lighting to these modules. Lamp dimmer modules respond to the controller’s command.
- Page 10 61-2677CD.fm Page 10 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM Caution: Do not use the lamp dimmer, wall switch, or 3-way wall switch modules with fluorescent lighting. 3-Way Wall Switch Mod- ules — These modules are similar to wall switch mod- ules, except that they are de- signed to control a light that is currently controlled by two...
- Page 11 61-2677CD.fm Page 11 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM Wall Outlet Modules — These modules completely replace existing wall outlets, but you control only one of a module’s receptacles from your controller. The other receptacle is al- ways on. You can connect appliances that draw a total of up to 1800 W to an outlet module.
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Page 12: Setting The Module's Codes
61-2677CD.fm Page 12 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM • Low-voltage electricity flows through the circuit con- trolled 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). -
Page 13: Connecting Lights Or Appliances To Modules
61-2677CD.fm Page 13 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM CONNECTING LIGHTS OR APPLIANCES TO MODULES Caution: Before you con- nect any light or appliance to a module, press . This assures UNITS OFF that all of the modules are powered off. Set the power switch on the light or appliance to the on posi- tion, then plug the light or appliance directly into the plug’s power module. -
Page 14: Operation
61-2677CD.fm Page 14 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM OPERATION Operation of a Plug ’N Power system is simple, but be sure that you have a complete chart of your system close by so you know exactly what you are controlling. See the “Plug ’N Power System Chart”... -
Page 15: Turning On All Lights
61-2677CD.fm Page 15 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM 1. Set the mini controller’s selector switch to the desired unit code range ( – – 2. To turn on all the devices connected to modules with the same unit code setting, press unit code switch ( , or 3. -
Page 16: Turning Off All Units
61-2677CD.fm Page 16 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM Note: The modules must be set to the same house code as the controller, but not necessarily the same unit codes. In fact, modules set to unit codes – respond to ALL LIGHTS even though your mini controller cannot independently control modules set to unit codes above... -
Page 17: Dimming Lights
61-2677CD.fm Page 17 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM DIMMING LIGHTS You can dim any lights that are connected to lamp dimmer modules. 1. Set the mini controller’s selector switch to the desired unit code range ( – – 2. Press the switch for the unit code of the lamp dim- mer modules you want to dim ( 3. -
Page 18: Manual Control Of Lights And Appliances
61-2677CD.fm Page 18 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM MANUAL CONTROL OF LIGHTS AND APPLIANCES Even though your lights and appliances are connected to Plug ’N Power modules, you can still turn most of them on and off manually. • For most products, simply turn the power switch off and back on again. -
Page 19: Intercom Interference
61-2677CD.fm Page 19 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM INTERCOM INTERFERENCE Some intercoms also send signals through the house wiring. If you have this type of system, it is likely that it will interfere with the operation of your Plug ’N Power system. However, it will interfere only when both systems are in use at the same time (if you leave an intercom in a child’s room in the transmit mode, for example). -
Page 20: Safety Precautions
61-2677CD.fm Page 20 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not attempt to control lights or appliances that ex- ceed the ratings of the modules. If you want to control appliances that exceed the ratings of the standard mod- ules, ask your RadioShack salesperson for assistance. - Page 21 61-2677CD.fm Page 21 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM • The switch and outlet modules require direct connec- tion to your house wiring. If you are not familiar with typ- ical 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.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
61-2677CD.fm Page 22 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM TROUBLESHOOTING If your Mini Remote Control Center is not working as it should, these suggestions might help eliminate the problem. If the controller still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. - Page 23 61-2677CD.fm Page 23 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM None of the modules respond Be sure the controller is to the controller. plugged into an AC outlet. Be sure the controller is set to the same house code as the modules.
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Page 24: Plug 'N Power System Chart
61-2677CD.fm Page 24 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM PLUG ’N POWER SYSTEM CHART Module Module Connected Unit Code Location Device... -
Page 25: Care
61-2677CD.fm Page 25 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM CARE To enjoy your Mini Remote Control Center for a long time: • Keep the mini controller dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry im- mediately. • Use and store the mini controller only in normal temper- ature environments. - Page 26 61-2677CD.fm Page 26 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM NOTES...
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- Page 28 61-2677CD.fm Page 28 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.