PCS PO-KPCW6 User manual

UPB™
6-Button Controller
User’s Guide
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Chapter 1 About This Guide ..................................................................................................1
The Assumptions...................................................................................................................1
About UPStart .......................................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 About Your UPB 6-Button Controller.................................................................3
What is a PCS UPB 6-Button Controller?.............................................................................3
Pushbutton Switches..........................................................................................................3
LED Indicators ..................................................................................................................4
IR Remote Receiver...........................................................................................................4
UPB Communication.........................................................................................................4
6-Button Controller Connections...........................................................................................5
Connecting The WMC6 To The Powerline.......................................................................5
Connecting The DTC6 To The Powerline.........................................................................5
Chapter 3 Pushbutton Switches .............................................................................................7
Pushbutton Events .................................................................................................................7
Default Scene Lighting System .............................................................................................7
ON Button Default Operation............................................................................................8
OFF Button Default Operation..........................................................................................9
‘A’ ‘B’ ‘C’ ‘D’ Button Default Operation.......................................................................10
UP & DN Button Default Operation................................................................................11
Manually Adjusting The Preset Light Levels (Scenes) ...................................................12
Manually Unlinking A Wall Switch From A Controller Button......................................13
Manually Linking A Wall Switch To A Controller Button .............................................13
Using UPStart to Change Pushbutton Behaviors.................................................................14
What Can Pushbuttons Transmit?....................................................................................14
What Are Transmit Modes?.............................................................................................15
What Are Links?..............................................................................................................18
What Are Scenes?............................................................................................................19
Linking Pushbuttons To Dimmer Scenes With UPStart..................................................20
Configuring Bright/Dim Pushbuttons..................................................................................25
Using The Last Link........................................................................................................25
Configuring The UP And DN Pushbuttons .....................................................................26
Configuring Transmit Behaviors.........................................................................................27
Default Transmission Attempts.......................................................................................27
Changing Transmission Attempts....................................................................................27
Example - Changing To One Transmission Attempt.......................................................27
Chapter 4 LED Indicators ....................................................................................................29
LED Indicator Factory Default Behavior ............................................................................29
LED Group Behavior.......................................................................................................29
LED Tracking..................................................................................................................29
Keypad Backlight Feature ...............................................................................................29
Pushbutton Indicator Brightness......................................................................................29
Using UPStart to Change LED Indicator Behaviors............................................................30
Configuring LED Indicator Tracking ..............................................................................30

Configuring LED Group Behavior...................................................................................31
Configuring Pushbutton Indicator Brightness..................................................................32
Configuring the Keypad Backlight Feature .....................................................................33
Chapter 5 Functionally Testing the 6-Button Controller...................................................35
The Device Test Tab........................................................................................................35
Chapter 6 IR Remote Receiver.............................................................................................37
Chapter 7 Special Modes Of Operation...............................................................................39
Setup Mode..........................................................................................................................39
Entering Setup Mode .......................................................................................................39
Exiting Setup Mode .........................................................................................................40
Factory Default Mode..........................................................................................................40
Entering Factory Default Mode .......................................................................................40
Exiting Factory Default Mode .........................................................................................41
Chapter 8 Getting Help .........................................................................................................43
Our web site.........................................................................................................................43
Other considerations ............................................................................................................44
Technical support.................................................................................................................44

Chapter 1
About This Guide
This guide is intended for both the homeowner and the professional
installer.
In this guide we will explain the operation and configuration of the PCS line
of 6-Button Controllers. Among other topics we will cover:
• What is a PCS 6-Button Controller?
• Default operation of the 6-Button Controller.
• How to customize the pushbutton behavior.
• How to customize the LED indicator behavior.
• How to use 6-Button Controllers with PCS Wall Switch Dimmers.
We will use the UPStart setup tool to configure some example UPB
Lighting Systems
You may choose to install UPB devices and follow along with the examples
in this guide or you may simply read this guide to get an understanding of
the many things you can do with a UPB 6-Button Controller.
The Assumptions
For the purposes of this guide, we assume that you are familiar with the
basic operation of the UPStart setup tool. If not, please familiarize yourself
with it by referring to the UPStart User’s Guide.
We assume that a UPB network has already been created and the devices
have been added to this network using the techniques taught in the UPStart
User’s Guide.
Furthermore, for the purposes of the examples, we assume that the factory
default configuration information that is set inside of new devices has been
erased so that we are starting from “blank” (un-configured) devices.
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About UPStart
UPStart is a Windows® based software application designed by Powerline
Control Systems (PCS) that provides the ability to easily setup and test your
UPB devices. Using UPStart, you are able to unlock the hidden potential
inside your UPB devices and design a custom lighting and control system
that is tailored to your needs and desires.
Not only are you able to configure your lighting and control system but,
with UPStart’s powerful test capabilities, you are also able to test your
powerline for noise, measure communication signal strengths, and
functionally test your UPB devices. All this gives you good confidence that
once you are finished installing and configuring your UPB lighting and
control system you will never have to worry about coming back later to fix
or “tweak” the system.
UPStart is designed to interface to the powerline through a special device
called a Powerline Interface Module (PIM). The PIM plugs into any
standard electrical wall outlet and connects to your PC or laptop computer
via either a serial or USB cable.
The main purpose of the UPStart is for configuring UPB devices. We can
use UPStart to customize the many features built into our UPB devices to
the exact way we prefer them to be set. We can use UPStart to configure
which pushbuttons control which devices. We can use UPStart to build and
configure dramatic lighting scenes that are activated by a single press of a
pushbutton. We can use UPStart to configure LED feedback. We can use
UPStart to configure the devices to interact with home automation
controllers.
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Chapter 2
About Your UPB 6-Button Controller
What is a PCS UPB 6-Button Controller?
PCS 6-Button Controllers are pushbutton devices capable of transmitting
Universal Powerline Bus™ (UPB) Commands onto the 120VAC powerline
to remotely control other UPB Lighting System devices. They also have
LED backlight indicators that give system feedback and status information
and also can be used as a nightlight.
6-Button Controllers come in both wall mounted
(WMC6) and desktop (DTC6) versions. For the
purposes of this guide, unless otherwise stated, we
will treat both versions the same and refer to them as
the WMC6.
The WMC6 contains eight pushbuttons, six LED
indicators (behind the horizontal pushbuttons), and
an IR remote receiver. The six pushbuttons are
labeled ON, OFF, A, B, C, and D, as well as a bright
(c) and dim (d) button.
Controllers spread throughout your house can remotely command your Wall
Switch Dimmers (and other UPB devices) to go to different light levels (or
states) at different fade rates. Because it communicates on the powerline,
no new wires are required to install this device.
Pushbutton Switches
The WMC6 has a total of eight momentary pushbutton switches grouped as
follows:
• Two large horizontal pushbuttons: one at the top referred to as the ON
Button and one at the bottom referred to as the OFF Button.
• Four small horizontal pushbuttons referred to as Button A, Button B,
Button C, and Button D. Together, these pushbuttons are referred to as
the middle four pushbuttons.
• One vertical pushbutton split in two halves: the top is referred to as the
UP Button and the bottom is referred to as the DN (down) Button.
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LED Indicators
The WMC6 has a total of six LED indicators that it uses to indicate its
current status. The six LED indicators are placed behind the six horizontal
pushbuttons (ON, OFF, A, B, C, and D) and each illuminates its pushbutton
when it is turned on. The LED Indicators can be set to one of four different
brightness levels or off. They can also be used as a nightlight to help find
the keypad in the dark.
IR Remote Receiver
The WMC6 has an Infrared (IR) Remote Receiver that it uses to receive
Infrared messages from an (optional) IR Remote Control.
UPB Communication
Universal Powerline Bus™ (UPB) communication is a method of reliably
communicating command, control, and status information across an
electrical AC powerline. Because of its low cost and high reliability
characteristics, the UPB communication method is ideally suited for
command and control applications in both the residential and commercial
markets.
UPB Receiver
The WMC6 has UPB Receiver Logic capable of receiving UPB
Communication Packets from the powerline.
UPB Transmitter
The WMC6 has UPB Transmitter Logic capable of transmitting UPB
Communication Packets onto the powerline.
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6-Button Controller Connections
The 6-Button Controller is easy to install. Just connect it to the existing
powerline. Since it communicates over the powerline no extra
communication wires are needed to be run throughout the house.
Connecting The WMC6 To The Powerline
The PCS 6-Button Wall-Mount Controller (WMC6) has two wires that are
used to connect it to the powerline: the black one is for line voltage (120V
AC 60Hz) and the white one is for neutral. Figure 1 shows how the WMC6
connects to a typical UPB Lighting System.
WMC6
120VAC 60Hz Powerline
ON
A
B
C
D
OFF
Figure 1: WMC6 Connections To A UPB Lighting System
Note: Please refer to the 6-Button Controller Installation Manual for
exact instructions on installing and wiring your WMC6 6-Button
Controller.
Connecting The DTC6 To The Powerline
The PCS 6-Button Desktop Controller (DTC6) has a standard two-prong
electrical cord for plugging into any standard 120VAC 60Hz electrical
outlet.
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