Page 2 - INTRODUCTION
2 © 1999 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack and Plug ’N Power are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. INTRODUCTION With your RadioShack Mini Remote Control Center you candiscover the convenience, comfort, and security of a Plug ’NPower® system. You can turn off all light...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
3 CONTENTS Preparation ....................................................................... 4 House Codes ................................................................ 5Unit Codes .................................................................... 6 Installation .................................
Page 4 - PREPARATION
4 PREPARATION Plug ’N Power controllers, such as your Mini Remote Con-trol Center send out high-frequency signals through yourhousehold’s wiring system. The Plug ’N Power modules (notincluded) receive the controller’s signals and turn the con-nected lights or appliances on or off. Be sure to careful...
Page 5 - HOUSE CODES; through
5 Two different types of codes — house codes and unitcodes — allow you to control many different modules orgroups of modules within your home. It is important that youunderstand how these codes are used before you set upyour system. HOUSE CODES The house code is the master code for aPlug ’N Power sy...
Page 6 - UNIT CODES; to the; and; commands affect modules
6 UNIT CODES In each Plug ’N Power system, you canoperate up to 16 different modules orgroups of modules. Set UNIT CODE to the desired code ( 1 – 16 ). The controller lets you independently control each group ofmodules that you set to the same unitcode. The Mini Remote Control Center is intended for...
Page 7 - INSTALLATION; SETTING UP THE CONTROL CENTER; to any one; SETTING UP THE MODULES
7 INSTALLATION SETTING UP THE CONTROL CENTER Because the Mini RemoteControl Center controls themodules through your exist-ing house wiring, set up of thecontroller is easy. Plug thecontroller’s AC cord into aconvenient AC outlet, thenset HOUSE CODE to any one of the 16 house codes ( A through P ). S...
Page 8 - ules are not affected by the controller’s; prevent accidental activation of an appliance.; command. See “Turning On All Lights” on
8 Appliance Modules — These modulesare designed to control small appliancesthat draw up to 500 W of power andhave a two-prong, polarized AC plug.You can also use appliance modules tocontrol resistive-load motors rated at 15amps, 1 / 3 horsepower. Appliance mod- ules are not affected by the controlle...
Page 10 - command and
10 Caution: Do not use the lamp dimmer, wall switch, or 3-waywall switch modules with fluorescent lighting. 3-Way Wall Switch Mod-ules — These modules aresimilar to wall switch mod-ules, except that they are de-signed to control a light thatis currently controlled by twodifferent wall switches. The3...
Page 11 - • The switch and outlet modules require
11 Wall Outlet Modules — These modules completely replaceexisting wall outlets, but you control only one of a module’sreceptacles from your controller. The other receptacle is al-ways on. You can connect appliances that draw a totalof up to 1800 W to an outlet module. Be-cause you might use an outle...
Page 12 - SETTING THE MODULE’S CODES
12 • 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 switchmodule. You can completely turn off the electricity bysetting the switch’s disable switch to off (left). Caution: Do not use a wall ...
Page 14 - OPERATION; or
14 OPERATION Operation of a Plug ’N Power system is simple, but be surethat you have a complete chart of your system close by soyou know exactly what you are controlling. See the “Plug ’NPower System Chart” on Page 24. Note: Each switch on your controller performs two functions— ON or OFF , BRIGHT o...
Page 15 - TURNING ON ALL LIGHTS; Warning: Do not use a module that responds to the
15 1. Set the mini controller’s selector switch to the desired unit code range ( 1 – 4 or 5 – 8 ). 2. To turn on all the devices connected to modules with the same unit code setting, press ON for the desired unit code switch ( 1 / 5 , 2 / 6 , 3 / 7 , or 4 / 8 ). 3. To turn off all the devices connec...
Page 16 - respond to; even though your mini controller cannot independently; TURNING OFF ALL UNITS; . This feature is especially useful when you want
16 Note: The modules must be set to the same house code asthe controller, but not necessarily the same unit codes. Infact, modules set to unit codes 9 – 16 respond to ALL LIGHTS ON even though your mini controller cannot independently control modules set to unit codes above 8 . (If you are using the...
Page 17 - DIMMING LIGHTS
17 DIMMING LIGHTS You can dim any lights that are connected to lamp dimmermodules. 1. Set the mini controller’s selector switch to the desired unit code range ( 1 – 4 or 5 – 8 ). 2. Press the ON switch for the unit code of the lamp dim- mer modules you want to dim ( 1 / 5 , 2 / 6 , 3 / 7 , or 4 / 8 ...
Page 19 - . Appliance modules remain in the state they were in be-
19 INTERCOM INTERFERENCE Some intercoms also send signals through the house wiring.If you have this type of system, it is likely that it will interferewith the operation of your Plug ’N Power system. However,it will interfere only when both systems are in use at thesame time (if you leave an interco...
Page 20 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; • Do not attempt to control lights or appliances that ex-
20 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not attempt to control lights or appliances that ex- ceed the ratings of the modules. If you want to controlappliances that exceed the ratings of the standard mod-ules, ask your RadioShack salesperson for assistance. • Do not connect a heating appliance to your Plug ’N Pow...
Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING
22 TROUBLESHOOTING If your Mini Remote Control Center is not working as itshould, these suggestions might help eliminate the problem.If the controller still does not operate properly, take it to yourlocal RadioShack store for assistance. Problem Remedies A particular module doesn’t respond to the co...
Page 24 - PLUG ’N POWER SYSTEM CHART
24 PLUG ’N POWER SYSTEM CHART Module Unit Code Module Location Connected Device 61-2677CD.fm Page 24 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM
Page 25 - CARE
25 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. • Handle the mini controller gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Keep the min...
Page 26 - NOTES
26 NOTES 61-2677CD.fm Page 26 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM
