ControLinc Maxi
Tabletop Controller
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#4071 ControLinc Maxi Tabletop Controller
ControLinc Maxi User’s Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT CONTROLINC ................................................................................................................................3
Key ControLinc Features...........................................................................................................................4
HOW TO INSTALL CONTROLINC MAXI....................................................................................................5
ControLinc Installation Tips................................................................................................... ....................5
Installing ControLinc Maxi .........................................................................................................................5
BASIC OPERATION.....................................................................................................................................6
Sending PLC Commands..........................................................................................................................6
Using Preset Dim Feature.........................................................................................................................6
USING PRE PROPGRAMMED BUTTONS..................................................................................................7
Using the Pre Programmed Buttons to Setup Scenes:.............................................................................7
Using the Pre Programmed Buttons to Setup Scenes Fade Rates: .........................................................8
Using the Pre Programmed Buttons to Delete Scenes:............................................................................8
ADVANCED CONTROLINC MAXI FEATURES..........................................................................................9
Overview of User Defined Buttons............................................................................................................9
Programming All User Lights On and Units Off Buttons: ..........................................................................9
Programming Addresses into a Button Pairs ..........................................................................................10
Programming Individual Buttons .............................................................................................................11
CONTROLINC MAXI FEATURES..............................................................................................................12
Turning the Audible Sounder On and Off................................................................................................12
Turning the Status LED On and Off ........................................................................................................12
Turning Polite Mode On and Off..............................................................................................................13
Factory Resetting the ControLinc Maxi...................................................................................................13
HOW TO USE CONTROLINC MAXI..........................................................................................................14
Using ControLinc Maxi’s Buttons ............................................................................................................14
Using the ON and OFF Button Pairs.......................................................................................................15
Using the ON and OFF Buttons (Lower Left, with Cover Closed)...........................................................15
Using the BRIGHT and DIM Buttons.......................................................................................................15
MOUNTING OPTIONS FOR CONTROLINC MAXI....................................................................................17
Tabletop Mounting...................................................................................................................................17
Changing the Button Labels....................................................................................................................17
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................18
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................19
ControLinc Maxi’s Specifications.............................................................................................................19
Certification..............................................................................................................................................20
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................................................20
ControLinc™ Maxi™ User’s Guide
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ABOUT CONTROLINC
Congratulations on purchasing the ControLinc™ Maxi Tabletop Controller. ControLinc allows you to
control both your legacy X10 products and all scene compatible Smarthome Design products.
Status LED
All On/Off
Buttons
ON/OFF Buttons
ll User On/Off
Buttons
User Defined
Buttons
BRIGHT/DIM
Buttons
House Code
Buttons
Pre Programmed
Buttons
ON/OFF
Buttons
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Preset Dim
Button
Unit Code
Buttons
BRIGHT/DIM
Buttons
ControLinc™ Maxi™ User’s Guide
Key ControLinc Features
• Setup is easy – ControLinc installs in minutes
• Simple Guest-Friendly Soft-Touch On/Off Buttons
• Easily Access all 256 PLC Addresses
• Transmits Preset Dim Commands
• Programming Buttons for Smarthome Scene Compatible Products
• Flexible – User programmable buttons
• Multi House Code Programmable All Lights On/All Units Off Buttons
• Shows activity with Programmable status LED and Audible Sounder
• Stores setup state in memory, even while unplugged
• No Software, Special Programmer, or Intelligent Controller Required
• Multi-Angle Tabletop Stand Included
• Warranted for two years
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ControLinc™ Maxi™ User’s Guide
HOW TO INSTALL CONTROLINC MAXI
Caution
Read and understand these instructions before installing, and retain them for future reference.
ControLinc is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations in the United
States, or the Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada. Use indoors only. ControLinc is not designed
nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use ControLinc on nonapproved powerlines may have hazardous consequences.
ControLinc Installation Tips
• Don’t plug ControLinc Maxi into an outlet controlled by a switch, because if the switch is inadvertently
turned off, ControLinc Maxi won’t have power.
• Don’t plug ControLinc Maxi into a filtered power strip or AC line filter.
Installing ControLinc Maxi
1. Plug ControLinc Maxi into an unswitched wall receptacle. The Status LED will illuminate steadily.
2. Begin using the ControLinc Maxi and/or programming User Defined Buttons.
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ControLinc™ Maxi™ User’s Guide
BASIC OPERATION
Sending PLC Commands
When the cover is opened, buttons are provided for easy access to all 256 combinations of PLC House
and Unit codes. To control a receiver, follow these steps:
1. Press the House Code letter (Buttons A through P).
2. Press the Unit Code number (Buttons 1 through 16).
3. Press a command Button (On, Off, Dim, Bright, or Dim% and any blue Preset button).
Using Preset Dim Feature
Smarthome brand dimming-enabled products like SwitchLinc™, LampLinc™, KeypadLinc™, and
ToggleLinc™ are able to respond to PRESET dim commands. This command allows the user to precisely
set the modules brightness to one of 32 levels. To send a Preset Dim Commands, follow these steps:
1. Open the cover.
2. Press the House Code letter (Buttons A through P).
3. Press the Unit Code numbers (Buttons 1 through 16).
4. Press the blue Preset Dim button (“Dim%”) Once.
5. Press any any button with a blue label, which represents a preset level (example; Button K would
send a preset level of 32%).
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