PulseWorx KPCW6, KPCD6 Installation Manual And Owner's Manual

Models: KPCW6 & KPCD6

Installation Guide and

Keypad Controllers

FUNCTION

The 6-Button Keypad Controller (KPCx6) is a high quality
home automation controller that is capable of transmitting
UPB (Universal Powerline Bus) digital commands over the
existing power wiring to remotely turn on, off, and dim other
UPB load control devices. No additional wiring is required
and no radio frequency signals are used for communication.

Wall-Mount and Desktop Styles

The KPCx6 is available in two different styles: wall-mount and
desktop. The KPCW6 is the wall-mount version and can be
mounted in any wall box that contains both line and neutral
wires. The KPCD6 comes in an elegant desktop enclosure
that can be freely located near any wall outlet that exists
throughout the home.

Engraved Pushbuttons

The KPCx6 has six backlit pushbuttons engraved with the
designations of: ON, OFF, A, B, C, and D. A Custom Engraved
Membrane kit (model CEM6) is available enabling you to
tailor each button for its particular use. Consult your dealer
or our website (www.PulseWorx.com) for CEM6 ordering
information.

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.

6. Do not cover this product with any material when in use.

7. This product uses polarized plugs and sockets (one blade is

larger than the other) to reduce the risk of electric shock.
These plugs and sockets fit only one way. If they do not fit,
consult an electrician.

8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Owner’s Manual

INSTALLATION

The Keypad Controllers are designed for indoor use. Simply plug
the KPCD6 into any 120V power outlet. To install the KPCW6
module in a wall box follow these instructions:

1. Before installing the KPCW6 into a wall box, ensure that

power to the wall box has been disconnected by removing
the fuse or turning the circuit breaker off. Installing
products while the power is on may expose you to
dangerous voltage and may damage the product.

2. Remove any existing wall plate and device from the wall

box.

3. Use wire nuts to securely connect the KPCW6’s white wire

to the “Neutral” wire and the KPCW6’s black wire to the
“Line” wire (see illustration below).

4. Fit the KPCW into the wall box and secure with mounting

screws. Install the wall plate.

5. Restore power at the circuit breaker.

Wall

Box

Line

(Black)

N

O

Neutral
(White)

F

F

O

The Inventors Of:

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

Models: KPCW6 & KPCD6

Installation Guide and

Keypad Controllers

CONFIGURATION

Once your KPCx6 is installed it can be configured either
manually or with the UPStart Setup Software.

Manual configuration can be used without UPStart to add
your KPCx6 device into a UPB network and link it to various
load control devices. Refer to the Keypad Controller’s Manual
Configuration Guide available on the PulseWorx website
(www.PulseWorx.com) for further details.

Although the factory default operation of the KPCx6 is very
useful in many situations, it is highly recommended that you
configure your KPC with the UPStart Setup Software to take
advantage of its many configurable features.

PCS has developed a Powerline Interface Module (PIM) and
free UPB Setup Software (UPStart) to help you configure all of
your PulseWorx Lighting System devices. User’s Guides are
available on the PulseWorx web site: www.PulseWorx.com to
explain how to configure your system.

SETUP Mode

When configuring a UPB system, it will be necessary to place
the KPCx6 into SETUP mode. To enter Setup Mode,
simultaneously press and hold the ON and OFF buttons for 3
seconds. All of the LED indicators will blink once the device is
in SETUP mode. To exit SETUP mode, again simultaneously
press and hold the ON and OFF buttons for 3 seconds or wait
five minutes for it to time out.

Changing a Scene’s Preset Light Levels

The 6-Button Controllers are specially designed to work with
other PulseWorx™ Lighting System devices. Each pushbutton
on these controllers is configured to activate a Preset Light
Level and Fade Rate stored within the PulseWorx devices.
The Preset Light Levels can be easily adjusted by following
this simple procedure:

1. Press the pushbutton on the 6-Button Controller to

activate the currently stored Preset Light Levels (scene)
in the Wall Switch Dimmer(s).

2. Use the local rocker switch on the Wall Switch to set the

new desired Preset Light Level.

3. Rapidly tap the pushbutton on the 6-Button Controller

five times.

4. The WS1D’s lighting load will flash one time to indicate

that it has stored the new Preset Light Level.

OPERATION

Once installed and configured the KPCx6 will operate with
the stored configuration settings. Single-tap, double-tap,
hold, or release the pushbuttons to transmit a preset
command onto the powerline. Refer to the 6-Button
Specification Document (available for download at

www.PulseWorx.com) for more details about the keypad
operation.

Backlit Pushbuttons

Each of the six pushbuttons has a blue LED behind it to provide
back-lighting and to indicate when loads or scenes are activated.
By default, the back-lighting is enabled and pressing a
pushbutton will cause it to illuminate brighter than the others.

Infra-Red (IR) Receiver

The KPCx6 is capable of receiving IR messages from an Infra-Red
Remote (model IRR – sold separately) to activate pushbutton
presses from the comfort of your couch or chair.

Keypad Lockout Feature

A lockout feature is available to temporarily lock the keypad
pushbuttons when throwing parties or guarding against young
children playing with the lighting. To activate the keypad
lockout: simultaneously press and hold the A, B, C, and D
buttons for 3 seconds. All LED indicators will extinguish and
future presses of the buttons will have no effect. To disable the
keypad lockout: simultaneously press and hold the A, B, C, and D
buttons again for 3 seconds. The KPCx6 will reset and again
respond to button presses.

Factory Default Settings

To restore the following default settings put the KPCx6 into
SETUP mode and then simultaneously press and hold the A and
D buttons for about 3 seconds. The ON and OFF indicators will
light up to indicate that factory defaults have been restored.

Network ID:
Unit ID:
Network Password:
Receive Sensitivity:
Transmit Count:
IR Options:
LED Options:
ON Button Mode:
OFF Button Mode:
A Button Mode:
B Button Mode:
C Button Mode:
D Button Mode:
UP Button Mode:
DN Button Mode:
LED Presets:

Owner’s Manual

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High
Twice
IR Enabled for RM1
Backlight enabled/ High
Link 1: On Button
Link 2: Off Button
Link 3: Link Activator
Link 4: Link Activator
Link 5: Link Activator
Link 6: Link Activator
Last Link: Bright Button
Last Link: Dim Button
Standard 6-Button

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.

The Inventors Of:

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