SkylinkHome PR-318, PL-318 Instruction Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION

Plug-In Dimmer

Red LED

Plug into AC socket, load is off.

SET

Model PR-318/PL-318

Thank you for your purchase of a SkylinkHome lighting receiver, Plug-In Dimmer PR-318 or PL-318. The receiver module allows you to wirelessly

turn on and off, dim and brighten lights with the SkylinkHome transmitters. PR-318 also repeats signal as a repeater to extend the operating range.

The Plug-In Dimmer with Repeater PR-318 can communicate with up to 16 transmitters ; the Plug-in Dimmer without repeater PL-318 can communicate with up to 8 transmitters. Users have the option to add more transmitters to the system, such as more remote controls, or motion sensors etc.

All wireless signal communications within the SkylinkHome System are based on rolling code technology to ensure highest security is used.

The following items are included in this package:

- Plug-In Dimmer (PR-318 or PL-318)

- User’s Instructions

2. SETUP

Plug-In Dimmer

Simply plug the Plug-In Dimmer to an AC electrical outlet, then plug in a light that you would like to operate to the socket on the Plug-In Dimmer. You may place the antenna in the upright position to have the best reception.

Plug-In Dimmer incandescent light or dimmable

compact fluorescent light with a maximum load

Light bulbs must be dimmable in order to achieve dimming function.

The is designed to operate

of 300W at 120VAC. Do not connect other kinds of loading or loading that exceeds this maximum rating.

3. PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS (TC SERIES) / SENSORS

3. PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS (TC SERIES) / SENSORS (CONT)

In order to operate the Plug-In Dimmer remotely with a transmitter or sensor, it must be programmed to the Plug-In Dimmer.

There are 3 operating modes with the Plug-In Dimmer:

1) Regular Mode - When a valid signal is received, it will turn on or off the light, or change the brightness of the light.

2) Flashing Alert Mode - When a valid signal is received, the light will flash for a specific period of time, which is the time defined in the timer duration. This works as an alert indication.

3) Countdown Timer Mode - When a valid signal is received, the load will be on for a specific period of time, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes. This is mainly for energy saving.

You can program multiple transmitters / sensors to the module and different transmitter / sensor can activate a different mode.

To program a TC series transmitter into the Plug-In Dimmer under regular mode, follow the instructions below.

1. Plug in a load to the Plug-In Dimmer.

2. Plug in the module to an AC electrical outlet, the red LED flashes once quickly. The con nected light should be in off mode.

3. Press and hold the “SET” button for about 3 seconds, until the red LED flashes quickly.

4. You may now release the “SET” button to program for regular mode. The red LED will continue to flash quickly for about 15 seconds.

Operating Mode

Regular

Flashing Alert

Countdown Timer

LED Indication

Quick Flashes

Slow Flashes

Steadily On

5. Within 15 seconds, follow steps A) to C). A). Press the PROG button on the back of the TC transmitter with a sharp object. B). Press the button on the TC transmitter that you would like to program. C). Once the transmitter is programmed, the red LED on the dimmer flashes quickly then stops flashing, indicating you have successfully programmed the transmitter to the module. The programmed trans mitter button is ready to be used now.

To program a TC series transmitter into the Plug-In Dimmer under flashing Alert Mode, follow the instructions below.

1. Plug in a load to the Plug-In Dimmer.

2. Plug in the module to an AC electrical outlet, the red LED flashes once quickly. The connected light should be in off mode.

3. Press and hold the "SET" button for about 9 seconds, until the red LED flashes slowly.

4. You may now release the "SET" button to program for Flashing Alert Mode. The red LED will continue to flash slowly for about 15 seconds.

To program a TC series transmitter into the Plug-In Dimmer under Countdown Timer Mode, follow the instructions below.

1. Plug in a load to the Plug-In Dimmer.

2. Plug in the module to an AC electrical outlet, the red LED flashes once quickly. The connected light should be in off mode.

3. Press and hold the "SET" button for about 15 seconds, until the red LED is steadily on.

4. You may now release the “SET" button to program for Countdown Timer Mode. The red LED will continue to be on for about 15 seconds.

Note: To program other transmitters/sensors (besides TC series transmitter), please refer to the instructions of those transmitters/sensors and the above instructions.

Note: You must complete the programming sequence within the 15-second interval, otherwise, the module will quit from programming mode and you need to start again from step 3 if the red LED is off.

4. SET TIMER DURATION

As mentioned, the timer can be set to the following durations, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.

This timer duration is used for both under Flashing Alert Mode and Countdown Timer Mode.

There is only one timer setting, so all transmitters that are programmed for timer mode and flashing mode will have the same timer duration. To set the timer duration, follow the instructions below:

1. Plug in the module to an AC socket so it is powered on properly.

2. Turn on the connected load by a programmed transmitter. The load must be on under regular mode in order to set the timer duration.

3. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds, the red LED flashes once. The number of flashes indicates the timer duration:

5. REGULAR OPERATING MODE

5. REGULAR OPERATING MODE (CONT)

Under regular mode, the Plug-In Dimmer can control the light in 2 different operating modes.

1) On / Off Mode - Allows operating the light either on or off, without dimming function.

2) Dimming Mode - Allows operating the light in on / off or dimming (dim / brighten). Light must be either incandescent light or dimmable compact fluorescent light.

The factory default operating mode is On / Off mode. However, if your light is dimmable, you may change the operating mode to Dimming Mode. To change the operating modes, please follow the instructions below.

1. Turn on the light by the programmed transmitter.

2. Press and hold a button on the transmitter that is programmed to the module for about 10 seconds.

3. The light will flash. If it flashes once, that means it is in On / Off Mode. If it flashes twice, that means it is in Dimming Mode.

4. Repeating step 2 above will toggle the setting between On / Off Mode and Dimming Mode.

5.1 ON / OFF Operation:

The PR-318 Plug-In Dimmer allows on / off operation, when the programmed button is pressed, it will transmit a signal to toggle the status of a light. For example, if a toggle signal is received when the light is off, that signal will turn on the light.

5.2 Brightness control operation:

6. FLASHING ALERT OPERATING MODE

Besides turning on and off the light, you may also control the brightness of the light if and the light bulb is either incandescent light or dimmable compact fluorescent light.

To change the brightness, first turn on the light.

Press and hold the programmed button on the transmitter will change its brightness. Hold the button until the desired brightness is reached, then release the button.

Press and hold the same button again on the transmitter to change the brightness again in the opposite way. When the desired brightness is reached, release the button.

Note: Press and hold for more than 10 seconds will toggle the mode between ON/OFF and Dimming.

8. ZONE OPERATION

9. ERASING TRANSMITTERS FROM THE MODULE

You may erase a transmitter or sensor from the module, but you cannot erase a specific device directly, you must erase all the wireless devices, then program the ones you want to keep. Follow the instructions below to erase programmed transmitters / sensors.

If a transmitter or a sensor is programmed to the Plug-In Dimmer under the flashing alert mode, when that transmitter is activated, the light connected will flash for the predetermined timer interval and the LED will also flash.The brightness of the light can only be set under regular mode. After the timer interval, the light will be off.

Pressing a programmed button for regular mode can override the flashing alert operation.

7. COUNTDOWN TIMER OPERATING MODE

If a transmitter or a sensor is programmed to the Plug-In Dimmer under the countdown timer mode, when that transmitter is activated, the light connected will be on for the predetermined timer interval and the LED will also be on. The brightness of the light can only be set under regular mode.After the timer interval, the light will be off.

Pressing a programmed button for regular mode can override the countdown timer operation.

4. SET TIMER DURATION (CONT)

Number of Flashes

Timer Duration

1 min.

5 min.

15 min.

30 min.

60 min.

4. Continue to hold the SET button until it reaches the desired setting. The status will change every 6 seconds, i.e. hold onto the SET button, you will see the number of flashes changes from 1 to 2, 2 to 3, etc.

Note: Once the number of flashes reaches 5, it will stay at this setting. If you would like to go back to other settings, such as 1 flash, release the button and repeat from step 1 to start over.

Once a transmitter (button) is programmed for timer mode or flashing mode, activating this programmed transmitter (button) will turn on the light for the specified timer duration.

During a timer count down, if the module receives another signal for timer operation, the timer will start again and overrides the previous timer, therefore, extending the On period by another timer interval.

To stop a timer count down, press a programmed button for regular mode.

For example:

Hold [ ] until the red LED flashes three times and keeps on, then release [ ] and press [1], all lights in zone 1 will be turned on.

Hold [ ] until the red LED flashes three times and keeps on, then release [ ] and press [1], all lights in zone 1 will be turned off.

Zone Operation - Brightness Control

You can also change the brightness of lights in a zone altogether, if the receiver modules and all lights connected are dimmable. If non-dimmable lights or appliances are connected to a zone, do not operate Zone Brightness Control.

For example:

Hold [ ] until the red LED flashes three times and keeps on, then release [ ] and hold [1] , all lights in zone 1 will be brightened, you may release [1] at the desired brightness level.

Hold [ ] until the red LED flashes three times and keeps on, then release [ ] and hold [1] , all lights in zone 1 will be dimmed, you may release [1] at the desired brightness level.

An optional deluxe remote is needed for zone operation. A Zone Command allows you to operate multiple lights altogether in the same zone. A zone command must first be programmed to the receiver before zone operation. To program a zone command, please refer to the user's instructions of the deluxe remote.

Zone Operation - On / Off

To turn on or off a zone, hold [ ] or [ ] until the red LED flashes three times and keeps on, then release the held button and press the zone number.

If you have a deluxe remote, you can make sure that you will actually turn on a light by pressing [ ] first, then the programmed button. Similarly, you can make sure that you will turn off a light by pressing [ ] first, then the programmed button.

If you have a deluxe remote and you press [ ], all those receivers to which the remote is programmed will turn on their loads. If you press [ ], all those receivers to which the remote is programmed will turn off their loads.

Switch Position

1 (Left)

4 (Right)

Results

Repeat with 0.15s delay

Repeat with 0.65s delay

No repeat

When to use this setting:

For the first repeater

For the second repeater

If you do not experience dead spot

To change the setting, remove the screw on the back of the Plug-In

with Repeater and remove the door. Place the switch position at the desired setting. After selecting the switch position, secure the door with the screw.

Dimmer

Input Voltage: 120V AC, 60Hz Standby Current: 3mA

Maximum Load: 300W at 120VAC Operating Frequency: 318MHz

Range: Up to 500 feet in open area

Minimum Load: 10W

Operational Temperature: -4° F - 140° F (-20° C - 60° C)

Humidity: 5%-95%

11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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Remove screws to open

Left No Repeat

1 2 3 4

Right Longest Delay

If you do not experience dead spot, it is recommended that you switch off the repeating function. The factory default setting is off for the repeater function. You can skip this step if you do not experience dead spot.

If you have multiple repeaters, it is important to set the delay time of each repeater to be different in order to avoid signal collision. The delay time indicates how soon the signal will be repeated after it is received by repeater. There are 4 positions for the switch.

10. REPEATER

(Only applicable to PR-318)

The Plug-In with Repeater can also repeat wireless signals from

TM TM

other SkylinkHome System devices to any SkylinkHome System receiver in range. This increases the operating range or eliminates dead spots.

Dimmer

As a general rule of thumb, if you are experiencing dead spots, you may place the Plug-In with Repeater in the middle of the house to see if you can eliminate the dead spots. If so, you can leave the Plug-In

with Repeater there. If the dead spot still exists, you can place the Plug-In with Repeater somewhere else between the transmitter and the receiver until no dead spots exist.

You can have multiple repeaters operating in one premise. However, unless it is necessary, it is suggested to keep the number of repeaters as few as possible to reduce the number of wireless signals.

Dimmer

TC Transmitter

Repeater repeating signal

1st PR-318

2nd PR-318

Receiving signal

Auto transmit

ON/OFF signal every 10s

For testing if a PR-318 signal

can reach a receiver

1. Power off the Plug-In Dimmer by removing it from the AC socket.

2. Press and hold the SET button, while plugging in the module to an AC outlet.

3. The red LED will be on first, then flashes rapidly for 1 second

4. You may release the SET button now.

5. N

, then ON and Off.

ow you have successfully erased all

the devices.

Press and hold the SET button while plugging it in to an AC outlet

9. ERASING TRANSMITTERS FROM THE MODULE (CONT)

V1.8

10. REPEATER (CONT)

12. FCC

The Device is approved by the FCC and it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Its operation is subject to the following two conditions :

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING:

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible of compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

14. CUSTOMER SERVICE

15. ACCESSORIES

The Skylink System consists of many other devices such as SkylinkHome Remotes, Motion Sensor, ON/OFF Wall Switch, Wall Dimmer, Plug-In Dimmer with or without Repeater, Plug-In ON/OFF Control (Outdoor/Indoor), Screw-In Dimmer, ON/OFF/Dimming Control, ON/OFF Control, Smart Button Garage Door Control, etc. Please visit Skylink website at www.skylinkhome.com for more information.

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13. WARRANTY

If, within one year from date of purchase, this product should become defective (except battery), due to faulty workmanship or materials, it will be repaired or replaced, without charge. Proof of purchase and a Return Authorization are required.

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