FREESWITCH MAX
INSTRUCTIONS
Please Read This Manual
Before Operating
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ADAPTIVATION
I N C O R P O R A T E D
2225 W. 50th St., Suite 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
1-800-723-2783
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Table of Contents
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Adaptivation could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 3
FEATURES ................................................................ 3
TERMINOLOGY ......................................................... 4
MODES OF CONTROL ................................................ 5
THEORY OF OPERATION.............................................6
KEYPAD DESCRIPTION ...............................................7
SETTING THE TIMER ................................................. 9
DELAYED ACTIVATION .............................................10
SINGLE APPLIANCE SET UP .................................... 10
MULTIPLE APPLIANCE SET UP ................................. 11
SCANNING OPTIONS ................................................12
MULTIPLE APPLIANCE SETUP USING VISUAL SCAN .... 14
MULTIPLE APPLIANCE AUDITORY SCANNING ............. 15
CONSIDERATIONS .................................................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................17
OVERLAY TEMPLATE .............................................. 19
WARRANTY ........................................................... 20
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INTRODUCTION
With your new Adaptivation FreeSwitch Max
environmental control system you can operate most AC or
battery powered devices. Because the FreeSwitch Max is
wireless, you are not tied down by cords or limited to a
particular area in the room. The range of the FreeSwitch
Max is approximately 35 to 50 feet or more.
The FreeSwitch Max can accommodate a wide range
of users through its various activation options. The
FreeSwitch Max can operate up to 4 appliances through
direct selection using the on-board keypad or by activating
an external switch. It is also capable of operating up to 8
appliances when in the scanning mode. It can accommodate users who prefer either visual or auditory scanning.
The various mode operations of the FreeSwitch Max,
which include a momentary, latched, or timed option, allow
you to match the needs of the user to the appliance they
wish to operate.
The uses of the FreeSwitch Max are limited only by
your imagination and ingenuity. Adaptivation strives to
offer our clients the highest quality products and support.
Feel free to contact us at any time for assistance using your
FreeSwitch.
FEATURES
• Independently activate up to four AC or battery powered
appliances with direct selection and eight with scanning
selection all at the same time.
• On-board keypad for direct and scanning selection.
- Keypad templates can be made using Boardmaker
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from Mayer-Johnson
• External jacks for direct and scanning selection using
adaptive switches.
• All eight channels are independently capable of momen-
tary, latching, timed seconds or timed minutes activa-
tion.
• Easy to read LED bar graph lets you know exactly what
the timer is set to for each channel using timing activa-
tion. NO GUESSING.
• Up to 16 FreeSwitch Max units can be used in an area at
the same time, each capable of operating its own eight
devices.
• Visual scanning selection with 4 choices of scan speed.
• Auditory scanning selection with 4 choices of scan
speed.
- High quality, recordable voice messages for each
channel.
- External speaker jack for use with headphones.
- Volume control knob for auditory scanning.
• Scan among 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or all 8 channels.
• Automatic and Inverse scanning selection.
• Delayed activation with choice of four delay lengths.
• Wireless (radio frequency) operation using a battery
powered transmitter optimizes safety.
• Up to 100 foot range indoors.
• Durable design resists damage due to dropping, throwing
and other rough usage.
• Compatible with Powerhouse X-10 or Radio Shack
Appliance Modules.
• Compatible with Adaptivation's wireless receiver for
operating battery powered devices.
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TERMINOLOGY
RF
RF stands for radio frequency. RF devices can
transmit through walls unlike infrared (IR) which requires
line of sight.
LED
LED’s (light emitting diode) are the small red lights
on the FreeSwitch Max.
Transceiver Module
The Transceiver Module will allow most electrical or
AC appliances to be activated. The FreeSwitch sends a RF
to the transceiver module which then controls other
appliance modules.
Appliance Module
Appliance Modules activate electrical appliances.
They receive their signal from the transceiver module
through the wiring in your house.
Wireless Receiver
A Wireless Receiver will allow the FreeSwitch to
control most battery-operated devices.
House Code
The House Code is the frequency the FreeSwitch Max
uses to transmit to either a transceiver module or a wireless
receiver. The House Code must be set to the same letter on
both devices. Using different House Codes can allow
different individuals to operate their own devices without
interfering with each other.
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Unit Code
This code allows one transceiver module to operate up
to 16 other appliances. The unit code on the FreeSwitch
refers to the numbers 1 through 8 on the keypad.
MODES OF CONTROL
Momentary selection : The appliance activates for as
long as the input button is depressed.
Latched selection : Press once and the appliance turns
on. Press again and it turns off
Timed seconds : Press once and the appliance turns on
then automatically turns off anywhere from 1 to 60
seconds later.
Timed minutes : Press once and the appliance turns on
then automatically turns off anywhere from 1 to 60
minutes later.
Off: If a channel is set to Off, it will not activate. If a
channel is in the off mode, there is no LED indicator on.
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THEORY OF OPERATION
This section contains useful information on the
operation of your FreeSwitch Max.
The FreeSwitch Max activates AC appliances via
transceiver and appliance modules. Diagram 1 helps
illustrate a typical scenario.
1.) The FreeSwitch Max is activated by pressing one
of the keypad buttons or an external switch.
2.) The FreeSwitch sends a radio frequency (RF)
signal to a transceiver module (included with your
FreeSwitch).
3.) The transceiver module sends another signal over
the house wiring which is picked up by the appliance
modules set to the same house code as the FreeSwitch.
4.) When the appliance module activates, the AC
appliance plugged into it turns on.
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KEYPAD DESCRIPTION
Diagram 2 shows the FreeSwitch Max face panel with
each of the major features identified.
Figure 2
Configuration
Table
LED Bar
Graph
Speaker
Timing,Latch &
Momentary LEDs
Record
LED
Unit 1 LED,
Keypad, and
External Jack
Unit 2 LED,
Keypad, and
External Jack
Unit 3 LED,
Keypad, and
External Jack
Unit 4 LED,
Keypad, and
External Jack
Scan
Button
and
External
Scan Jack
On/Off
Volume
Knob
External
Speaker Jack
Microphone
Unit 5-8
LEDs
Configuration Table
The configuration table is used to show the settings of
the various features (e.g. delayed activation, scan speed,
etc..). When a LED on the top of the configuration table is
illuminated, a portion of the LED bar graph will also be
illuminated indicating the setting of that feature.
Record LED
The record LED illuminates when the device is in
record mode.
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Scanning Activation LED
When illuminated, scanning can be set to activate
either in Inverse mode or Auto mode.
Auditory Scanning
When illuminated, auditory scanning can be turned
on or off
Scan Rates
Both visual and auditory scan rate can be adjusted
when this LED is lit.
Delayed Activation
Typically when a keypad or external switch is pressed,
the appliance activates almost immediately. A 1/2, 1, or 1
1/2 second delay can be added. This means that the keypad
or external switch must be held down for the delay period
before the channel activates or scanning begins.
LED Bar Graph
The LED bar graph is composed of 10 individual
LEDs indicating the settings of various features in the
configuration table. The LED bar graph also shows the
timer setting for each channel set in the timing mode.
CHAN Button
The CHAN (short for channel) button is used to cycle
through the eight channels and the configuration table for
the purpose of programming.
MODE Button
The MODE button places the selected channel in
Timing, Latching, Momentary, and Off mode.
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SETTING THE TIMER
There are 10 LEDs on the Timer bar graph, however
there are 30 possible timer settings. Starting at 1 second,
the timer advances one second with each press of the ∧
button, up to 20 seconds.
Once the timer reaches 20 seconds, the timer
advances four seconds with each press of the ∧ button.
To set the timer in minutes instead of seconds.
Continue pressing the ∧ button until the Timing LED
and Channel LED flash. When these are flashing, timing
is set in minutes.
The timer decreases when the ∨ button is pressed.
DELAYED ACTIVATION
Delayed activation refers to the amount of time you
hold your hand on the keypad or external switch before an
appliance operates. This is an important option for individuals with extaneous movement or those who tend to drag
their hands across activation areas to get to their desired
target. By using delayed activation, an appliance will only
be activated if the keypad or external switch is held down
for the preset time.
TO SET DELAYED ACTIVATION
1. Press the “CHAN” button until the LED above “Delayed
Activation” is lit.
2. Look at the LED bar graph. The current “Delayed
Activation”” setting will be indicated by which part is
lit up.
3. To change the delayed activation, press the ∨ button or
the ∧ button until the desired area is lit up.
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SINGLE APPLIANCE SET UP
1. Set the FreeSwitch and transceiver module House code
dial to the same letter. The FreeSwitch’s House code
dial is inside the battery compartment. Set using a
small screwdriver (included). The red mark on the dial
is the arrow.
2. Insert a nine volt battery into the battery compartment.
3. Check the wattage of the appliance to be activated and
make sure it does not exceed 500 watts. The transceiver module is limited to 500 watts.
4. Plug the appliance into the bottom of the transceiver
module. Turn the appliance to its “on” position.
SINGLE APPLIANCE O PERATION USING ON-BOARD KEYPAD
1. Turn the volume knob to the “on” position.
2. Press the “CHAN” button continually until the LED
next to the number lights up.
3. Press the “MODE” button until the LED next to the
desired mode lights up.
4. Allow the LED to turn off (wait four seconds).
5. Press the area on the keypad designated for CHAN 1
and the appliance will turn on.
*Note - Overlays can be slid under the keypad. Overlays can be easily made with Boardmaker from MayerJohnson or by using the overlay template at the end of
this manual.
SINGLE APPLIANCE USING AN EXTERNAL S WITCH
1. Follow steps 1-5 of single appliance setup.
2. Plug an external switch into the external jack corre-
sponding to CHAN 1. (See diagram 2.)
3. Follow steps 1-4 of single appliance operation.
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4. Press the external switch and the appliance will turn on.
*Keypad remains active.
MULTIPLE APPLIANCE SET UP
*An appliance module will be needed for each appliance to be activated.
1. Set the FreeSwitch, transceiver module, and all appli-
ance modules to the same House code letter.
2. Insert a 9 volt battery into the battery compartment.
3. Set “unit code” dial on each appliance module to the
number (1-4) which corresponds to the area on the
keypad which you have designated for that appliance.
4. Check wattage of appliance to be activated to be sure it
does not exceed the wattage limit of the appliance
module.
5. Plug the appliances into the bottom of the appliance
modules. Turn the appliance to the “on” position.
6. Plug the transceiver module into an outlet.
MULTI-APPLIANCE OPERATION
1. Turn the volume knob to the “on” position.
2. Press the “CHAN” button until the LED next to the
desired area on the keypad lights up.
3. Press the “MODE” button until the LED next to the
desired mode for the appliance programmed lights up.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 for each appliance to be activated.
*Each channel or appliance can be activated in a
different mode.
5. Wait 4 seconds for the LED to turn off.
6. Press the area of the keypad designated to the desired
appliance and the appliance will turn on.
* To use external switches, simply plug the switches
into the designated jack which corresponds to the area
of the keypad.
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SCANNING OPTIONS
SCANNING ACTIVATION
1. Inverse Mode - Scanning starts when the scan button is
pressed and held. When the scan button is released the
channel whose LED is currently lit activates.
2. Auto Mode - Scanning starts when the scan button is
pressed and released. The scan automatically
progresses from one channel to the next. When the
scan button is pressed again, the channel whose LED is
currently lit activates.
TO SET S CANNING A CTIVATION
1. Press the “CHAN” button until the LED above “Scan-
ning Activation” is lit.
2. Look at the LED bar graph. If lower half of bar is lit,
the FreeSwitch is in the “Auto” mode. If the upper half
is lit, the FreeSwitch is in “Inverse” mode.
3. To change mode, press the ∨ button or the ∧ button
until the appropriate area is lit.
SCANNING RAT E
1. Visual Scanning Rate - Refers to the amount of time the
LED for each channel remains on. Rate can be set for
1, 2, 3, or 4 seconds.
2. Auditory Scanning Rate - Refers to the amount of time
the FreeSwitch pauses after speaking a message. Rate
can be set for 1, 2, 3, or 4 seconds.
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TO SET THE SCANNING R ATE
1. Press the “CHAN” button until the LED above “SCAN
RATE” is lit.
2. Look at the LED bar graph. The current rate setting
will be indicated by which number is illuminated.
3. To change the rate press the ∧ button or the ∨ button
until the area of the bar graph associated with desired
rate is lit.
AUDITORY SCANNING
This refers to the ability to add a recorded voice
message as an auditory cue for each channel associated with
an appliance. Each message can be 2 1/4 seconds long.
This is an important option for someone with limited visual
skills.
TO SET AUDITORY SCANNING
1. Press the “CHAN” button until the LED above “Audi-
tory Scanning” is lit.
2. Look at the LED bar graph. If the lower half is lit, the
auditory scanning is off. If the upper half is lit, the
auditory scanning is on.
3. To change mode - Press the ∧ button or the ∨ button
until the appropriate part of the bar graph is lit.
RECORDING MESSAGES
1. Press the “CHAN” button until the LED above “REC”
is lit.
2. Press and continue to hold down the area of the keypad
associated with the appliance being programmed and
speak your message into the microphone (MIC).
3. When done talking, release the keypad. The message is
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automatically limited to 2 1/14 seconds. Upon releasing
the keypad, you will hear an automatic playback of the
message to verify your recording.
4. To access and record channels 6, 7, and 8, press the ∧
button until desired LED is lit. Then press and hold the
area directly under the LED and talk into the microphone.
5. Adjust volume of auditory feedback using the volume
control knob.
*If needed, an external speaker can be plugged into the
jack marked “EXT SPK.” This may be useful for those
who want the auditory feedback very quiet. A set of
headphones or pillow speaker may be plugged in.
MULTIPLE APPLIANCE SETUP USING VISUAL SCAN
VISUAL SCAN S ETUP
1. Set scanning activation.
2. Set desired scan rate.
3. Check to be sure auditory scanning is set to “Off.”
4. Follow steps 1-6 of multiple appliance setup (page ?) for
each appliance being programmed.
5. Plug an external switch into the external switch jack
designated for scanning.
*The keypad can also be used to initiate the scan.
VISUAL SCAN OPERATION
1. Follow steps 1-5 of multiple appliance operation (see
page ?)
2. To begin scanning, press the external switch or the
lower right corner of the keypad designated for scanning.
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*The FreeSwitch will only scan through the channels
which have mode programming. It will not scan
through channels which are turned to the “Off” mode.
3. When the LED of the desired channel is lit, activate the
input switch and the corresponding appliance will turn
on, and scanning will stop,
4. To begin scanning again, activate the external switch or
the keypad.
*Note - Scanning will automatically stop after it has
scanned through all the active channels 10 times
without being activated.
MULTIPLE APPLIANCE AUDITORY SCANNING
AUDITORY SCANNING S ETUP
1. Set scanning activation
2. Set desired scan rate.
3. Set auditory scan to “ON.”
4. Follow steps 1-6 of multiple appliance setup. (See page
?)
5. Plug an external switch into the external jack desig-
nated for scanning.
*The keypad can also be used to initiate scanning.
6. If needed, plug an external speaker into the jack marked
“EXT SPK” (see page ?.)
OPERATION
1. Follow steps 1-4 of multiple appliance operation. (See
page ?)
2. Record messages. (See page ?)
3. To begin scanning, press the external switch or the
lower right corner of the keypad designated for scanning.
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4. Activate the switch when the appropriate recorded
message is heard. The corresponding appliance will
turn on and scanning will stop.
5. To begin scanning again, activate the switch.
CONSIDERATIONS
*If you are using more than one transceiver unit in the
same area, they should be place at least 5 feet apart. If
the transceivers are too close, they may interfere with
each other. Appliance modules may be placed as close
together as you wish.
*The FreeSwitch transmits one channel at a time, so if
you touch two or more input switches simultaneously, it
may not activate the correct channel. Allow 2 seconds
between activations of appliances.
*The FreeSwitch does not need to be in the line-of-sight
with the transceiver. It works will around most objects
and corners. To improve performance try to keep the
transceiver module out in the open. Other appliance
modules can be placed essentially anywhere since they
receive their signal through the power lines.
*Appliance modules typically work well throughout a
house. However the signal can’t always cross from one
circuit in a house or building to another circuit. Consult Adaptivation for further assistance.
*There are many different types of appliance modules
available. Some examples are: Universal module for
operating battery devices, Chime module, 3 prong
module, and wall outlet module. Contact Adaptivation
for complete details.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The appliance is not activating.
-Be sure the 9 volt battery is fresh and properly installed.
-Make sure the House code setting on the Transceiver
module and any appliance modules are the same as the
FreeSwitch.
-Make sure the unit code number on the appliance
module is the same as the channel number on the
FreeSwitch.
-Make sure the appliance is in the “On” position.
-Make sure the transceiver module is not “hidden.”
-Is the channel you are trying to use turned to the “Off”
position.
-Make sure the appliance module is not on a different
house wiring circuit. Contact Adaptivation for further
details.
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KEYPAD TEMPLATE
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FreeSwitch Max
1 Year Limited Warranty
Your Adaptivation FreeSwitch Max was carefully tested and inspected before
it was shipped from the factory. We warrant this product to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for
one (1) year from the date of purchase. In the event of a defect in
materials or workmanship, we will either repair or replace without charge,
at our option, any part which in our judgment shows evidence of such
defect within one (1) year of purchase. Taction Pads are warranted for six
months from the original date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply if the FreeSwitch Max or Taction Pads have been
misused, abused, altered, or tampered with. At the end of the warranty
period, Adaptivation shall be under no further obligation expressed or
implied.
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
For repair service, contact Adaptivation's technical
dept. to receive a required RMA# (return material
authorization number) prior to the return of the
device.
Adaptivation, Inc.
2225 W. 50th St. Suite 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
1(800)-723-2783, (605) 335-4445, Fax: (605) 335-4446, e-mail:
info@adaptivation.com, Web Page: www.adaptivation.com
Please insure your FreeSwitch Max is clean before returning it to Adaptivation
for service.
This is not a medical device. It should not be used where
incorrect or faulty operation could reasonably be
expected to result in injury or worse!
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