Plug'n Power Remote Controller/Timer
(610-2670)                 Installation               Faxback Doc. # 18454

SETTING UP THE CONTROL CENTER

Because the Remote Controller/Timer controls the modules through your
existing house wiring, setup of the controller is a snap.  You simply plug
the controller's AC cord into a convenient AC outlet.  Then, set the house
code dial to any one of the 16 house codes (A through P).

SETTING UP THE MODULES (Not Included)

The following are the types of plug 'n power modules available from Radio
Shack.  We include a brief description of each type here, but be sure to
read and follow the instructions that come with each module.  Other types
of modules are available.  If you have special plug 'n power needs, ask for
assistance at your local Radio Shack store.

Appliance Modules (Cat. No. 61-2681)

These modules are designed to control small appliances that draw up to 500
watts of power and have a two-prong, polarized AC plug.  You can also use
these modules to control resistive-load motors rated at 15 amps, 1/3
horsepower.  Appliance modules are not affected by the controller's ALL
LIGHTS ON command; this helps prevent accidental activation of an
appliance.

You can use appliance modules to control up to 500 watts of incandescent
lighting, but the lights won't respond to the ALL LIGHTS ON command.

Universal Appliance Modules (Cat. No. 61-2684)

Universal appliance modules are the same as appliance modules.  However,
the universal modules provide connections for appliances that have 3-
prong, ground plugs.  You must plug these modules into 3-prong AC outlets.

Lamp Dimmer Modules (Cat. No. 61-2682)

As the name implies, these modules are designed to control lamps, and you
can dim the connected lamp from the controller.  You can connect up to 300
watts of incandescent lighting to these modules.

The lamp dimmer modules respond to the controller's ALL LIGHTS ON command. 
Use the modules only for lighting devices.  Some devices might be damaged
by the use of the dimmer circuit.  Do not use this type of module with
light fixtures that have built-in dimmers.

Wall Switch Modules (Cat. No. 61-2683)

These modules replace an existing wall switch.  You can control up to 500
watts of incandescent lighting with one of thsee modules, and they also
allow you to manually control the lights.  Wall switch modules respond to
the controller's ALL LIGHTS ON command.  Do not use Lamp Dimmer, Wall
Switch, or 3-Way Wall Switch modules with fluorescent lighting.

3-Way Wall Switch Modules (Cat. No. 61-2686)

These modules are similar to the wall switch modules, except that they are
designed to control a light that is currently controlled by two different
wall switches.  The 3-way modules come with a companion switch to replace
the second existing switch.  The 3-way switch modules respond to the
controller's ALL LIGHTS ON command and can control up to 500 watts of
incandescent lighting.  Of course, you also have manual control of the
switches.

Wall Outlet Modules (Cat. No. 61-2685)

These modules completely replace existing wall outlets, but you control
only one of the module's receptacles from your controller.  The other
receptacle is always on.

You can connect appliances that draw a total of up to 1800 watts to an
outlet module.  Because you might use an outlet module to control
appliances, these modules do not respond to the controller's ALL LIGHTS ON
command.

CAUTION:  Do not use a Wall Outlet module to replace an outlet that is
          controlled by a wall switch.

CAUTIONS:  The switch and outlet modules require direct connection to your
           house wiring.  If you are not familiar with typical house wiring
           installations, we suggest that you have these types of modules
           professionally installed.  In any case, be sure that the 
           electricity is turned off at the circuit breaker while you are
           installing one of these modules.

           Low voltage electricity flows through the circuit controlled by
           a switch module even when the switch is off.  This is necessary
           for proper operation of the switch module.  You can completely
           turn off the electricity by setting the switch's disable switch
           to off (left).

SETTING THE MODULE'S CODES

Set the house code dials on all your modules to the same letter as your
controller's house code dial (A through P).

When setting the unit code dials, consider the following:

    All modules set to the same unit code respond as a group.

    If you have several modules controlling lights in a single room,
    set them to the same unit code.  If you set every light module
    to a different unit code, you might not have enough separate unit
    codes to complete your system.

    It is best to set a module that conrols a heating appliance (or
    other potentially dangerous appliance) to an exclusive unit code.
    This gives you independent control of the appliance.

CONNECTING LIGHTS OR APPLIANCES TO THE MODULES

CAUTION:  Before you connect any light or appliance to a module, press the
          controller/timer's ALL UNITS OFF button.  This assures that all
          of the modules are in the OFF mode.

Set the power switch on the light or appliance to the ON position.  Then,
plug the light or appliance directly into the plug 'n power module and, if
necessary, plug the module into a wall outlet.

You can use the supplied picture labels as reminders of what each unit code
controls, but a complete system diagram is better, especially when you
first set up your system.  See the chart at the end of this manual.


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