PulseWorx DBM Installation Manual And Owner's Manual

Model: DBM

Installation Guide and

Doorbell Sense Module

FUNCTION

The DBM Doorbell Sense 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 doorbell rings. The DBM can be freely
located anywhere a wall 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 doorbell circuits.

o Configure different actions to occur for a front

doorbell ring and a back doorbell ring.

• Command lights to flash when a doorbell rings.

• Command a vacuum or appliance to turn off when a

doorbell rings.

• Ability to remotely enable/disable the doorbell sensing

mechanism.

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.

Owner’s Manual

INSTALLATION

The DBM is designed for indoor use with 12VAC-24VAC electric
doorbell circuits. To install the DBM module:

1. Locate any grounded wall outlet throughout the home –

preferably near the doorbell transformer.

2. Plug the DBM into the wall outlet (see illustration).

3. Optionally, the DBM can be secured to the wall outlet by

screwing the wall plate center screw through the DBM’s
mounting tab.

4. Remove the supplied Terminal Block from the DBM’s

Terminal Connector (see illustration).

5. Cut doorbell circuit #1 at any convenient point and connect

the two wires to the Terminal Block. Terminate the two
wires to blocks 1 and 2 using the clamping screws
provided.

6. Cut doorbell circuit #2 at any convenient point and connect

the two wires to the Terminal Block. Terminate the two
wires to blocks 3 and 4 using the clamping screws
provided.

7. Plug the Terminal Block into the Terminal Connector (see

illustration).

TYPICAL USES

The DBM is perfect for sensing conventional 12VAC-24VAC
electric doorbell ring current to trigger actions such as:

• Flash a light for the hearing impaired

• Turn off a vacuum or appliance

• Automatically turn on porch lights

• Automatically turn on security cameras

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.

5. Do not use this product for other than its intended

purpose.

The Inventors Of:

Wall

Outlet

Status

LED

Program

Button

Terminal

Block

Doorbell Circuit #1

Low Voltage
Transformer

19201 Parthenia St. Suite J
Northridge, CA 91324
(Phone) 818-701-9831 (Fax) 818-701-1506
[e-mail] www.pcslighting.com

Terminal

Connector

Doorbell Circuit #2

(optional)

Model: DBM

Installation Guide and

Doorbell Sense 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 DBM:

Step 1: Add the DBM to your UPB Network

Add the DBM to your UPB Network by selecting the
DeviceÆAdd menu item in the UPStart Setup Software.
UPStart will find your DBM and allow you to name it.

Step 2: Start DBM Configuration

Double-click the DBM 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 DBM 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 DBM. 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 DBM will operate on the
stored configuration settings without further user intervention.
When the doorbell switch is pressed the doorbell will ring and
the DBM will transmit the configured UPB command onto the
powerline.

Factory Default Settings

To restore the following default settings place the DBM into
SETUP mode and then press the Program Button ten times
rapidly. The Status LED will blink red to indicate that factory
defaults have been restored. Press the Program Button twice
more to stop the blinking.

Network ID:
Unit ID:
Network Password:
Transmit Channel #1:
Transmit Channel #2:
Suspend Links:

255
36
1234
Link #1 Activate
Link #2 Activate
All Unused

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.

Step 6: Program the DBM

Once you have specified the desired configuration, press the
Program Device button to program the information into the
DBM.

SETUP Mode

When configuring a UPB system, it will be necessary to place
the DBM in SETUP mode. To do this, press the Program
Button (see illustration) five times rapidly. The Status LED
will continuously blink Blue when the device is in SETUP
mode. To exit SETUP mode, press the Program Button once
more 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
[e-mail] www.pcslighting.com