SkyLink MD-318 Switch User Manual
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1. ON OFF Dimming Control Model MD 318 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a SkylinkHome ON OFF Dimming Control Model MD 318 This ON OFF Dimming Control allows you to wirelessly turn on and off dim and brighten connected lights with the SkylinkHome lighting transmitters The ON OFF Dimming Control MD 318 can communicate with up to 8 transmitters so user has 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 ON OFF Dimming Control Screws and Accessories User s Instructions p a pm A ON OFF Dimming Control Screws and Accessories MD 318 CAUTION Installation is required and enclosed instructions must be followed carefully to all steps and notes If you are uncertain or uncomfortable performing this installation please consult a qualified electrician This manual should also be retained for future reference 2 INSTALLATION 1 Turn off power to the circuit that you plan on installing the ON OFF Dimming Control to at the circuit breaker WARNING A Failure to turn off power at the circuit breaker can result in electrical shock causing severe or fatal injury Note Lighting Load The ON OFF Dimming Control is designed to operate incan2. all switch This receiver offers two optional states after powered on choose the one which fits your requirement 1 Power On Light On 1 You may use the wall switch to control the light as usual When the wall switch is off the light is off When the wall switch is on the light is on 2 After a power outage and the electricity comes back the light will be on if the wall switch is in On position 2 Power On Light Off 1 A special sequence is needed to turn on the light by the wall switch To turn on the light by the wall switch 1 Switch On 2 Switch Off 3 Switch On again within 2 seconds Light will be on 2 After a power outage and electricity comes back the light will be off under most of the circumstances To toggle a receiver between these two states re program a transmitter twice consecutively to the receiver Referring to Section 3 repeat the programming steps twice consecutively with a transmitter that is already programmed the receiver will change state 6 ERASING TRANSMITTERS FROM THE ON OFF DIMMING CONTROL You may erase a transmitter from the ON OFF Dimming Control 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 1 Power off the lighting receiver Switch off the wall switch 2 Transmit a Erase code from the transmitter until step 4 3 Power up
3. descent light or dimmable compact fluorescent light with a maximum load of 300W at 120VAC Light bulbs must be dimmable in order to achieve dimming function 2 Follow the diagrams below to install the ON OFF Dimming Control with the 3 wires Neutral Live and Load The grey antenna should not be cut or connected to anything else 3 After all the wires are connected ensure that all of the wire connectors are attached securely and there should be no exposed copper wiring Straighten the antenna after installation Before Installation After Installation Antenna White Live Neutral Usually Usually Black White Neutral Usually White Live Usually Black Live 4 Secure the MD 318 to a flat surface by 2 screws or you may place it inside the lighting fixture 5 Turn the circuit breaker back on and turn on the wall switch that is used to operate this lighting fixture 6 After you hear a single beep the ON OFF Dimming Control is installed properly and you can start programming transmitters to the ON OFF Dimming Control Note Antenna grey wire Do not cut it keep it as straight as possible after installation 3 PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS In order to operate the ON OFF Dimming Control remotely a transmitter must be programmed to the ON OFF Dimming Control Each ON OFF Dimming Control can be operated by up to 8 different transmitters or 8 different command signals To program a transm
4. ill be repaired or replaced without charge Proof of purchase and a Return Authorization are required 10 CUSTOMER SERVICE If you would like to find out the up to date specifications know more about features and applications download documents i e user s instructions order Skylink products or if you have difficulty getting products to work please 1 visit our FAQ section at www skylinkhome com or 2 email us at support skylinkhome com or 3 call our toll free at 1 800 304 1187 from Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm EST Fax 800 286 1320 11 ACCESSORIES The SkylinkHome 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
5. itter into the ON OFF Dimming Control follow the instructions below You will also need the instructions from the transmitter 1 The ON OFF Dimming Control should be powered off initially This can be done by switching off the wall switch or circuit breaker controlling the ON OFF Dimming Control 2 Power on the ON OFF Dimming Control by switching on the wall switch or circuit breaker You will hear a beep from the On Off Dimming Control The beep indicates the ON OFF Dimming Control is now in programming mode and it will stay in this mode for 15 seconds 3 Transmit a Learn code from the transmitter Refer to the manual of the transmitter to transmit this Learn code 4 Once the transmitter is programmed the ON OFF Dimming Control will beep indicating you have successfully programmed the transmitter to the ON OFF Dimming Control Now the programmed transmitter is ready to be used Note To program other transmitters sensors besides TC transmitter please refer to the instructions of those transmitters sensors and the above instructions 4 OPERATING MODES The ON OFF Dimming Control can control the light in 2 different operating modes 1 On Off Mode Allows operating the light either on and 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 WARNING A Non dimmable load has
6. the ON OFF Dimming Control Switch on the wall switch you will hear a beep 4 You may stop the Erase code signal transmission the ON OFF Dimming Control will beep indicating you have successfully erased all the devices from the ON OFF Dimming Control To erase other transmitters sensors please refer to the instructions of the transmitters sensors 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage 120VAC 60Hz Standby Current 6mA Minimum Load 10W Maximum Load 300W at 120VAC Operating Frequency 318MHz Operational Temperature 4 F 140 F 20 C 60 C Humidity 5 95 Range Up to 500 feet in open area FE c UL US LISTED CUSTOMER SERVICE 17 Sheard Avenue Brampton Ontario Canada L6Y 1J3 Email support skylinkhome com http www skylinkhome com P N 101Z699 Patent Pending 2010 SKYLINK GROUP 8 FCC The Remote Control 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 9 WARRANTY If within one year from date of purchase this product should become defective except battery due to faulty workmanship or materials it w
7. to be always working under ON OFF mode Using non dimmable load under dimming mode may damage the non dimmable CFL 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 activating the programmed transmitter 2 Press and hold a button on the transmitter TC series TM series TD series TB series that is programmed to the module for 10 seconds 3 The light will flash If it flashes once that means it is in On Off Mode If the light 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 Note When used with an optional Motion Sensor ID 318 this ON OFF Dimming Control can operate under countdown timer mode use the transmitter to operate the light remotely only if the wall switch is in the ON position If the wall switch is off no power is provided Works to the ON OFF Dimming Control 5 OPERATION x Note j If the ON OFF Dimming Control is 9 O installed after a wall switch you can S ON gt 0 o and therefore it cannot operate the z light o O 3 gt O OFF 3 x Remote Does Not Work 5 OPERATION CONT In case the transmitter is not on hand you can still operate the lighting fixture with the w
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