Marmitek X10 SS12E User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................... 2

SAFETY WARNINGS ......................................................... 3

HOW DOES MARMITEK X10 WORK? ............................. 4

ADRESSES ......................................................................... 4

SIGNAL RANGE ................................................................ 5

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE SS12™ WIRELESS SWITCH ...... 7

INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 7

PROPERTIES...................................................................... 7

CHANGE OF THE HOUSECODE........................................ 7

CHANGE OF THE UNITCODE ........................................... 8

CHANGE OF THE BATTERY.............................................. 8

APPLICATIONS ................................................................. 8

FREQENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..................................... 9

TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................... 10

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.................................. 11

COPYRIGHTS .................................................................. 12

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SAFETY WARNINGS

• To prevent short circuits, this product should only be

used inside and only in dry spaces. Do not expose the
components to rain or moisture. Do not use the
product close to a bath, swimming pool etc.

• Do not expose the components of your systems to

extremely high temperatures or bright light sources.

• In case of improper usage or if you have altered and

repaired the product yourself, all guarantees expire.
Marmitek does not accept responsibility in the case of
improper usage of the product or when the product is
used for purposes other than specified. Marmitek
does not accept responsibility for additional damage
other than covered by the legal product
responsibility.

• This product is not a toy. Keep out of reach of

children.

• Do not open the product (battery panel excepted):

the device may contain live parts. The product should
only be repaired or serviced by a qualified expert.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Dispose of

batteries as chemical waste. Never use old and new
batteries or different types of batteries together.
Remove the batteries when you are not using the
system for a longer period of time. Check the polarity
(+/-) of the batteries when inserting them in the
product. Wrong positioning can cause an explosion.

• Automatic switching devices provide comfort, but can

also be dangerous. They can surprise people or can
ignite clothing hanging over an electric heat source.
Please be careful and take appropriate measures to
avoid accidents.

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HOW DOES MARMITEK X10 WORK?

Marmitek X10 components use the existing mains wiring
to communicate (using Marmitek X10 signals). You can
build a complete system using the three different kind of
components of the Marmitek X10 System:

1. Modules: These components will receive Marmitek X10
signals and will switch or dim the attached lamp or
appliance. Examples of these modules are lamp modules
and appliance modules. These are available as build-in,
micro, DIN rail and plug-in modules.

2. Controllers: These components will transmit Marmitek
X10 signals and thus will control the Modules.

3. Transmitters:Wireless components like remotes. The
signals of these components will be received by a
controller with transceiver functionality (IRRF 7243, TM13,
CM15Pro…..). The Transceiver will translate the signals into
Marmitek X10 signals on the power line.

ADRESSES

Up to a maximum of 256 different addresses can be preset.
These are subdivided into a so-called HouseCode (A to P
incl.) and a UnitCode (1 to 16 incl.). The HouseCode can
also be set on the controllers, so that the controllers and
modules become part of the same system. The address can
be set either using code dials or by pressing buttons,
depending on the type of module.
The Marmitek X10 System uses standard commands, which
control all units with the same HouseCode at the same
time (e.g. all lights on, all units off, etc.).

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SIGNAL RANGE

Range of Marmitek X10 signals over the Power Line
and how to increase the range.

The Marmitek X10 System is based on power line
communication. The range of the Marmitek X10 signals
very much depends on the local circumstances. On average
the range is a cable length of 80 meters.

If you have difficulties with the range of your
Marmitek X10 signals, please pay attention to the
following facts:

1. When more than one phase is used for your electrical
system, it is necessary to couple these phases for the
Marmitek X10 signals. For coupling you can use FD10
Phase Couplers/Filters. You only need to install a Phase
Coupler/Filter when your wall outlets and light switches
are divided over more than one phase (more than one
group is no problem). For bigger buildings or longer
distances we advice you to use an active repeater instead
of passive FD10’s.

2. It is possible that Marmitek X10 signals are attenuated
by devices and lights which are connected to the power
line. In a normal home situation this effect is negligible
(the Marmitek X10 system is using active gain control to
eliminate the effects). However, it is possible that a
particular device in your house is attenuating the signals so
much that the range of Marmitek X10 signals is decreased
significantly. When you have range problems, it is wise to
try to locate the device which is attenuating the signals
simply by unplugging devices from the power line, and
testing the differences in range for your Marmitek system.
When e.g. your conclusion is that e.g. your computer
monitor is attenuating the signal, you can use a FM10

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