PulseWorx DBM User manual

Model: DBM
Doorbell Sense Module
Installation Guide and
Owner’s Manual
FUNCTION
The DBM Doorbell Sense Module is a high quality plug-in
home automation controller that is capable of transmitting
UPB (Universal Powerline Bus) digital commands over the
existing power wiring to remotely turn on and off other UPB
devices whenever the doorbell rings. The DBM can be freely
located anywhere a wall outlet exists throughout the home.
Only limited additional wiring is required and no radio
frequency signals are used for communication.
FEATURES:
•Senses a ring on two separate doorbell circuits.
oConfigure different actions to occur for a front
doorbell ring and a back doorbell ring.
•Command lights to flash when a doorbell rings.
•Command a vacuum or appliance to turn off when a
doorbell rings.
•Ability to remotely enable/disable the doorbell sensing
mechanism.
TYPICAL USES
The DBM is perfect for sensing conventional 12VAC-24VAC
electric doorbell ring current to trigger actions such as:
•Flash a light for the hearing impaired
•Turn off a vacuum or appliance
•Automatically turn on porch lights
•Automatically turn on security cameras
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical products, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Keep away from water. If the product comes in contact
with water or other liquid, turn off the circuit breaker and
unplug the product immediately.
3. Never use products that have been dropped or
damaged.
4. Do not use this product outdoors.
5. Do not use this product for other than its intended
purpose.
6. Do not cover this product with any material when in use.
7. To avoid any risk of fire, burns, personal injury or electric
shock, install this product out of the reach of small children.
8. This product uses grounded plugs and sockets to reduce the
risk of electric shock. These plugs and sockets fit only one
way. If they do not fit, consult an electrician.
9. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
INSTALLATION
The DBM is designed for indoor use with 12VAC-24VAC electric
doorbell circuits. To install the DBM module:
1. Locate any grounded wall outlet throughout the home –
preferably near the doorbell transformer.
2. Plug the DBM into the wall outlet (see illustration).
3. Optionally, the DBM can be secured to the wall outlet by
screwing the wall plate center screw through the DBM’s
mounting tab.
4. Remove the supplied Terminal Block from the DBM’s
Terminal Connector (see illustration).
5. Cut doorbell circuit #1 at any convenient point and connect
the two wires to the Terminal Block. Terminate the two
wires to blocks 1 and 2 using the clamping screws
provided.
6. Cut doorbell circuit #2 at any convenient point and connect
the two wires to the Terminal Block. Terminate the two
wires to blocks 3 and 4 using the clamping screws
provided.
7. Plug the Terminal Block into the Terminal Connector (see
illustration).
Wall
Outlet
Program
Button
Status
LED
Terminal
Block
Terminal
Connector
Low Voltage
Transformer
Doorbell Circuit #2
(optional)
Doorbell Circuit #1
The Inventors Of:
19201 Parthenia St. Suite J
Northridge, CA 91324
(Phone) 818-701-9831 (Fax) 818-701-1506
[email protected] www.pcslighting.com

Model: DBM
Doorbell Sense Module
Installation Guide and
Owner’s Manual
CONFIGURATION
PCS has developed a Powerline Interface Module (PIM) and
free software (UPStart) to help you configure all of your
PulseWorx Lighting System devices. User’s Guide (available
on the PulseWorx web site: www.PulseWorx.com) explain
how to configure your system using the UPStart software.
UPStart Configuration
Follow the steps described below to configure your DBM:
Step 1: Add the DBM to your UPB Network
Add the DBM to your UPB Network by selecting the
DeviceÆAdd menu item in the UPStart Setup Software.
UPStart will find your DBM and allow you to name it.
Step 2: Start DBM Configuration
Double-click the DBM icon to begin configuration. Select the
Transmit Components tab to begin configuring what to
control.
Step 3: Specify the Link(s) to Control
On the Transmit Components tab, select one link to be
controlled for each channel.
Step 4: Specify the Sensing Mode
On the Transmit Components tab, press the Mode button
and select a Sense Mode that you desire. Note: for the DBM it
is highly recommended that you keep this as “N.O. Link
Activator”.
Step 5: Specify a Suspend Link (optional)
A sense channel can be configured to be enabled (active) or
disabled (suspended) by a UPB Link command received by
the DBM. To configure a sense channel to be controlled by a
Link, select the Receive Components tab and specify the
Link to control the sensing channel. The channel will be
suspended when a DEACTIVATE or GOTO 0% command is
received for the specified link and activated when an
ACTIVATE or GOTO > 0% command is received.
Step 6: Program the DBM
Once you have specified the desired configuration, press the
Program Device button to program the information into the
DBM.
SETUP Mode
When configuring a UPB system, it will be necessary to place
the DBM in SETUP mode. To do this, press the Program
Button (see illustration) five times rapidly. The Status LED
will continuously blink Blue when the device is in SETUP
mode. To exit SETUP mode, press the Program Button once
more or wait five minutes for it to time out.
OPERATION
Once installed and configured your DBM will operate on the
stored configuration settings without further user intervention.
When the doorbell switch is pressed the doorbell will ring and
the DBM will transmit the configured UPB command onto the
powerline.
Factory Default Settings
To restore the following default settings place the DBM into
SETUP mode and then press the Program Button ten times
rapidly. The Status LED will blink red to indicate that factory
defaults have been restored. Press the Program Button twice
more to stop the blinking.
Network ID: 255
Unit ID: 36
Network Password: 1234
Transmit Channel #1: Link #1 Activate
Transmit Channel #2: Link #2 Activate
Suspend Links: All Unused
LIMITED WARRANTY
Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all
applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the
date of purchase. Refer to the warranty information on the
PulseWorx website (www.PulseWorx.com) for exact details.
The Inventors Of:
19201 Parthenia St. Suite J
Northridge, CA 91324
(Phone) 818-701-9831 (Fax) 818-701-1506
[email protected] www.pcslighting.com