PulseWorx TCM User manual

Model: TCM
Telephone Control Module
Installation Guide and
Owner’s Manual
The Inventors Of: 19215 Parthenia St. Suite D
Northridge, CA 91324
P: 818-701-9831 [e-mail]
www.pcslighting.com https://pcswebstore.com
FUNCTION
The TCM Telephone Control 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 telephone rings. The TCM can be freely
located anywhere a wall power 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 phone lines.
oConfigure different actions to occur for a Line #1 ring
and a Line #2 ring.
•Command lights to flash when a telephone rings.
•Command a vacuum or appliance to turn off when a
telephone rings.
•Ability to remotely enable/disable the telephone ring
sensing mechanism.
TYPICAL USES
The TCM is perfect for sensing telephone rings to trigger
actions such as:
•Flash a light for the hearing impaired
•Turn on path lights
•Turn off a vacuum or appliance
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 TCM is designed for indoor use with standard telephone
equipment. To install the TCM module:
1. Locate any free grounded wall outlet throughout the home.
2. Plug phone Line #1 into the left hand phone jack (see
illustration).
3. If you have a second phone line then you can plug phone
Line #2 into the right hand phone jack (see illustration).
4. Plug the TCM into the wall outlet (see illustration).
5. Optionally, the TCM can be secured to the wall outlet by
screwing the wall plate center screw through the TCM’s tab
hole.
Wall
Outlet
Program
Button
Status
LED
Telephone
Line #1
Telephone
Line #2
(optional)

Model: TCM
Telephone Control Module
Installation Guide and
Owner’s Manual
The Inventors Of: 19215 Parthenia St. Suite D
Northridge, CA 91324
P: 818-701-9831 [e-mail]
www.pcslighting.com https://pcswebstore.com
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 page on www.pcslighting.com) explain how to
configure your system using the UPStart software.
UPStart Configuration
Follow the steps described below to configure your TCM:
Step 1: Add the TCM to your UPB Network
Add the TCM to your UPB Network by selecting the
DeviceAdd menu item in the UPStart Setup Software.
UPStart will find your TCM and allow you to name it.
Step 2: Start TCM Configuration
Double-click the TCM 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 TCM 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
TCM. 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 TCM
Once you have specified the desired configuration, press the
Program Device button to program the information into the
TCM.
SETUP Mode
When configuring a UPB system, it will be necessary to place
the TCM in SETUP mode. To do this, press the Program Button
(see illustration) 5times rapidly. The Status LED will
continuously blink Blue when the device is in SETUP mode. To
exit SETUP mode, press the Program Button 2more times or
wait five minutes for it to time out.
OPERATION
Once installed and configured your TCM will operate on the
stored configuration settings without further user intervention.
Whenever the telephone rings the TCM will transmit the
configured UPB command onto the powerline.
Factory Default Settings
To restore the following default settings put the TCM into SETUP
mode and then press the Program Button 10 times rapidly. The
Status LED will blink red to indicate that factory defaults have
been restored. Press the Program Button 2more times to stop
the blinking.
Network ID:
255
Unit ID:
37
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 page on www.pcslighting.com for exact details.