Thank you for purchasing your Home Automation Starter Kit from
RadioShack. Your Home Automation Starter Kit controls up to eight
Plug ‘n Power modules automatically or instantly. You can give
your home a lived-in look while you are away by setting your Mini
Timer to turn lights on and off automatically, and you can operate
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home automation
starter kit
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The Basics
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The Basics
contents
introduction 3
before you begin 3
what it does 3
how it works 4
setting up your mini timer 4
installing your batteries 4
setting your clock 4
a quick look at your mini timer 5
using your mini timer 6
controlling your Plug ‘n Power modules 6
controlling your Plug ‘n Power modules instantly 6
changing the house code 6
setting your alarm 7
cancel/snooze the alarm 7
suspend the alarm 7
programming a timed event 8
setting a timed event to occur once 8
setting a timed event to occur at different times 8
reviewing and changing programmed events 9
using your modules 10
setting your module’s codes 10
connecting your modules 10
testing your modules 10
important reminders 11
troubleshooting 11
accessories 12
warranty 12
introduction
before you begin
Remember, your Mini Timer always turns on lamps and
appliances the moment you press a button. We do not
advise you to connect coffee pots and heaters to your
Home Automation system. If coffee pots or heaters are left
unattended, your coffee pot or heater could be damaged
from overheating, and could create a fi re hazard.
Always be aware of which appliances your are controlling
in order to avoid a potentially dangerous situation.
what it does
Your Mini Timer plugs into any AC outlet in your home and
works like a digital alarm clock. Its internal buzzer lets you
cancel the alarm by pressing any key. The alarm buzzer
sounds again 10 minutes later.
You can program your lamp and appliance modules to
turn lights and appliances on and off at preset times. The
security mode on your Mini Timer lets you automatically
vary your programmed time each day.
how it works
Your Mini Timer transmits digitally encoded signals over
your house wiring to your Plug ‘n Power modules. You
can plug lamps up to 300W into your lamp module. And,
you can plug appliances, such as a radio or fan into your
appliance module. You also can replace important indoor or
outdoor security lights up to 500 watts with the Wall Switch
Module (sold separately).
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The Basics
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The Basics
setting up your mini timer
Connect the power supply to the Mini Timer and plug the power
supply into an AC outlet.
installing your batteries
Insert two AA batteries (not supplied) in the
battery compartment to maintain your settings in
the event of a power outage.
If the battery is low, dead, or has not been
installed, the low battery indicator will appear in
the display.
The backlight and the buzzer do not operate when
the unit is running on the backup batteries.
setting your clock
When you fi rst plug in the Mini Timer, the display will fl ash.
Set the mode switch to clock set.
Press and hold + on the time rocker to advance to the correct
time. If you go too far, you can use - on the bottom of the
rocker switch to go back.
Wake Switch - In the on position, an internal
wake up buzzer will sound at the time
programmed for module 1. You can turn it off
by pressing any button to obtain the “snooze”
feature, repeating the alarm again 10 minutes
later. Move the wake switch to off to end the
alarm. Return it to on to resume the alarm
setting.
a quick look at your mini timer
The keyboard on your Mini Timer includes nine basic areas.
Mode Switch - Use this switch to set or review a timed event,
change the Housecode, or set the clock. Also sets the time for
the internal alarm buzzer.
On/Off Buttons - Use the four sets of on/off buttons to turn
your modules on and off instantly.
Time/Adjust Rocker - Use this to set the time clock and each
programmed event.
Wake - Use this to turn on the internal alarm buzzer.
All Off - Use this to turn off all modules.
Mode Button - Use this to set your programmed times to
occur Daily, Once, or multiple times in the Security mode.
All Lights On - Use this to turn on all lamp modules and wall
switch modules (not included).
Module Selector Switch - Use this switch to select modules
1-4 or 5-8.
Clear - Use this button to cancel the programmed time.
Note
You must use the power supply that came with your Home
Automation Starter Kit. The power supply contains circuitry
required to control your Plug ‘n Power modules. You cannot replace
it with a 12V power supply.
Battery Cautions
Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury them.
Do not mix batteries of different types, capacities and chemistry.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended
type.
If you do not plan to use your mini timer for several weeks,
remove the batteries.
Wake Switch
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