Model: TCM
Installation Guide and
Telephone Control Module
FUNCTION
The TCM Telephone Control Module is a high quality plug-in
home automation controller that is capable of transmitting
UPB (Universal Powerline Bus) digital commands over the
existing power wiring to remotely turn on and off other UPB
devices whenever the telephone rings. The TCM can be freely
located anywhere a wall power outlet exists throughout the
home. Only limited additional wiring is required and no radio
frequency signals are used for communication.
FEATURES:
• Senses a ring on two separate phone lines.
o Configure different actions to occur for a Line #1
ring and a Line #2 ring.
• Command lights to flash when a telephone rings.
• Command a vacuum or appliance to turn off when a
telephone rings.
• Ability to remotely enable/disable the telephone ring
sensing mechanism.
TYPICAL USES
The TCM is perfect for sensing telephone rings to trigger
actions such as:
• Flash a light for the hearing impaired
• Turn on path lights
• Turn off a vacuum or appliance
Owner’s Manual
5. Do not use this product for other than its intended purpose.
6. Do not cover this product with any material when in use.
7. To avoid any risk of fire, burns, personal injury or electric
shock, install this product out of the reach of small children.
8. This product uses grounded plugs and sockets to reduce the
risk of electric shock. These plugs and sockets fit only one
way. If they do not fit, consult an electrician.
9. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
INSTALLATION
The TCM is designed for indoor use with standard telephone
equipment. To install the TCM module:
1. Locate any free grounded wall outlet throughout the
home.
2. Plug phone Line #1 into the left hand phone jack (see
illustration).
3. If you have a second phone line then you can plug phone
Line #2 into the right hand phone jack (see illustration).
4. Plug the TCM into the wall outlet (see illustration).
5. Optionally, the TCM can be secured to the wall outlet by
screwing the wall plate center screw through the TCM’s tab
hole.
Wall
Outlet
Status
LED
Program
Button
Telephone
Line #1
Telephone
Line #2
(optional)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical products, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Keep away from water. If the product comes in contact
with water or other liquid, turn off the circuit breaker and
unplug the product immediately.
3. Never use products that have been dropped or
damaged.
4. Do not use this product outdoors.
The Inventors Of:
19201 Parthenia St. Suite J
Northridge, CA 91324
(Phone) 818-701-9831 (Fax) 818-701-1506
sales@pcslighting.com www.pcslighting.com
Model: TCM
Installation Guide and
Telephone Control Module
CONFIGURATION
PCS has developed a Powerline Interface Module (PIM) and
free software (UPStart) to help you configure all of your
PulseWorx Lighting System devices. User’s Guide (available
on the PulseWorx web site: www.PulseWorx.com) explain
how to configure your system using the UPStart software.
UPStart Configuration
Follow the steps described below to configure your TCM:
Step 1: Add the TCM to your UPB Network
Add the TCM to your UPB Network by selecting the
DeviceÆAdd menu item in the UPStart Setup Software.
UPStart will find your TCM and allow you to name it.
Step 2: Start TCM Configuration
Double-click the TCM icon to begin configuration. Select the
Transmit Components tab to begin configuring what to
control.
Step 3: Specify the Link(s) to Control
On the Transmit Components tab, select one link to be
controlled for each channel.
Step 4: Specify the Sensing Mode
On the Transmit Components tab, press the Mode button
and select a Sense Mode that you desire. Note: for the TCM it
is highly recommended that you keep this as “N.O. Link
Activator”.
Step 5: Specify a Suspend Link (optional)
A sense channel can be configured to be enabled (active) or
disabled (suspended) by a UPB Link command received by
the TCM. To configure a sense channel to be controlled by a
Link, select the Receive Components tab and specify the
Link to control the sensing channel. The channel will be
suspended when a DEACTIVATE or GOTO 0% command is
received for the specified link and activated when an
ACTIVATE or GOTO > 0% command is received.
Owner’s Manual
OPERATION
Once installed and configured your TCM will operate on the
stored configuration settings without further user intervention.
Whenever the telephone rings the TCM will transmit the
configured UPB command onto the powerline.
Factory Default Settings
To restore the following default settings put the TCM into SETUP
mode and then press the Program Button 10 times rapidly. The
Status LED will blink red to indicate that factory defaults have
been restored. Press the Program Button 2 more times to stop
the blinking.
Network ID:
Unit ID:
Network Password:
Transmit Channel #1:
Transmit Channel #2:
Suspend Links:
LIMITED WARRANTY
Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all
applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the
date of purchase. Refer to the warranty information on the
PulseWorx website (www.PulseWorx.com) for exact details.
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Link #1 Activate
Link #2 Activate
All Unused
Step 6: Program the TCM
Once you have specified the desired configuration, press the
Program Device button to program the information into the
TCM.
SETUP Mode
When configuring a UPB system, it will be necessary to place
the TCM in SETUP mode. To do this, press the Program
Button (see illustration) 5 times rapidly. The Status LED will
continuously blink Blue when the device is in SETUP mode.
To exit SETUP mode, press the Program Button 2 more times
or wait five minutes for it to time out.
The Inventors Of:
19201 Parthenia St. Suite J
Northridge, CA 91324
(Phone) 818-701-9831 (Fax) 818-701-1506
sales@pcslighting.com www.pcslighting.com
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