Elk products ELK-9100 User Manual

ULTRAMATE

ELK-9100

Remote Controlled Heavy Duty Switch, X-10 Activated

With Built-in Signal Bridge, and Repeater Function

Overview

The ELK-9100 is a remote controlled heavy duty switch which may be used with 220/240 Volt electrical appliances, water
heaters, pool pumps, or 110/120 branch lighting loads. It can be activated by an X-10 power line signal or contact closure
source. The unit features built-in signal bridging across both legs of the 220/240 power circuit for improved performance of
X-10 powerline signaling. It also features a selectable repeater function to provide more reliable X-10 communications over
longer distances.

Features

• Controlled Remotely from X-10 Power Line Carrier Commands.

• Optional Dry Contact Closure Activation.

• 30 Amp Long Life Double Pole Relay Contacts.

• Control One 220-240 Volts A.C. Device: Water Heater, Pool or Irrigation Pump, Heater, etc.
OR

• Control Two 115-120 Volts A.C. Devices: Lights, Motors, etc.

• Built-in signal bridging of the two 220-240 Volts A.C. legs improves X-10 signal performance in the entire building.

• Selectable X-10 signal repeater functionality.

• Single or Dual Commands may be programmed to turn the relay On/Off. Dual commands reduce false activation.

• On-site programming of X-10 signal(s).

• Manual On/Off Push Button Control.

• LED Status indicators for X-10 signal, Circuit 1(Relay 1), and Circuit 2 (Relay 2).

• EEProm Memory remembers the last relay state in the event of a power fluctuation.

• Heavy Duty PVC enclosure prefitted with 1/2" conduit connector. Not suitable for wet locations.

• Color coded 18" wire leads, #10 AWG, MTW, stranded nickel plated copper rated for 30 Amps A.C.

• Mounting hardware included.

• Lifetime Limited Warranty.

Specifications

• Operating Voltage: 220-240 Volts A.C., drawn locally from the electrical panel (line) source.*

• Nominal Current Draw: 26mA

• Relay Contact Rating: 30 Amps at 120/240 Volts A.C.

• Wire Harness: 18" wire leads, #10 AWG, MTW, stranded nickel plated copper rated for 30 Amps A.C.

• Size: 4.36" W x 6.36" H x 2" D.

* Note: The ELK-9100 cannot be powered from GFCI Ground Fault Breakers.

However, GFCI Breakers can be utilized on the output (load) side of the ELK-9100.

* Note: The ELK-9100 is not compatible with the Leviton model 6325 Telephone Transponder due to some non-standard

line signals that the Leviton transmits.

ELK PRODUCTS, INC.

PO Box 100 • 3266 US Hwy. 70 West

Hildebran, NC 28637 • USA

828- 397-4200 • FAX [phone]

http://www.elkproducts.com • Email: [e-mail]

05/03

FACTORY CONFIGURATION AND JUMPER OPTIONS

The ELK-9100 is factory configured for single phase 220/240 Volts A.C. operation typically found in residential installations. It
contains two Relays which are factory configured to activate at once for controlling of a 220/240 Volts A.C. device. The X10
powerline repeater function is also factory enabled for improved X-10 communications over long distances.

INSTALLATION

1. Locate the 220-240 Volts A.C. electrical panel circuit breaker or the manual disconnect source (line) that supplies the

equipment to be controlled.

* Note: The ELK-9100 cannot be powered from GFCI Ground Fault Breakers. However, GFCI Breakers can be connected to the output
(load) side of the ELK-9100.

2. Turn off the electricity supplying the device to be controlled.

3. Mount the ELK-9100 adjacent to the electrical panel or the manual disconnect.

4. Remove the cover of the electrical panel or manual disconnect.

5. Unscrew and remove the two LOAD wires from the circuit breaker or disconnect terminals.

6. Using two wire nuts strip and connect the BLUE wire from the ELK-9100 to one of the removed LOAD wires. Connect the

ORANGE wire to the other LOAD wire.

7. Strip and connect the RED and BLACK wires from the ELK-9100 to the LOAD terminals of the circuit breaker or disconnect.

8. Replace the cover on the electrical panel or manual disconnect.

9. Turn on the electricity.

Jumper Configuration

IMPORTANT NOTE: For safety and legal reasons the ELK-9100 should ONLY be installed by a
licensed and qualified electrician. There is an inherent risk of electrical shock or death if not
properly installed. Do not remove the cover of the unit without first turning off the electrical
supply. Except for the configuration jumpers there are no user servicable components inside.

J 1 RELAYS GROUPED [Default] Both relays activate together for control of 220/240 Volts A.C. devices.

RELAYS SEPARATED Each relay can be commanded separately for control of 110/120 Volts A.C. devices.

J 2 1 (single phase) [Default] For typical residential installations

3 (3 phase) For commercial 208 Volts A.C. /3 P power systems this must be selected.

J3 REPEATER YES [Default] Received X-10 signals will be transmitted onto both sides of a residential electri-

cal system. Signals will be amplified to 5V P-P maximum. Note: Actual signal boost is highly dependent
upon the electrical system. This feature cannot be used in the 3 phase or commercial systems.

REPEATER NO Disables the repeater functionality.