SkylinkHome PR-318 User manual

1. INTRODUCTION
Plug-In
Dimmer
Red
LED Plug into AC socket,
load is off.
SET
Model PR-318/PL-318
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Thank you for your purchase of a SkylinkHome lighting receiver, Plug-In
Dimmer PR-318 or PL-318. The receiver module allows you to wirelessly
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turn on and off, dim and brighten lights with the SkylinkHome transmitters.
PR-318 also repeats signal as a repeater to extend the operating range.
The Plug-In Dimmer with Repeater PR-318 can communicate with up to
16 transmitters ; the Plug-in Dimmer without repeater PL-318 can
communicate with up to 8 transmitters. Users have the option to add more
transmitters to the system, such as more remote controls, or motion sensors
etc.
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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:
- Plug-In Dimmer (PR-318 or PL-318)
- User’s Instructions
2. SETUP
Plug-In Dimmer
Simply plug the Plug-In Dimmer to an AC electrical outlet, then plug in a
light that you would like to operate to the socket on the Plug-In Dimmer.
You may place the antenna in the upright position to have the best
reception.
Plug-In Dimmer incandescent light or dimmable
compact fluorescent light with a maximum load
Light bulbs must be dimmable in order to achieve dimming function.
The is designed to operate
of 300W at 120VAC. Do
not connect other kinds of loading or loading that exceeds this maximum
rating.
3. PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS (TC SERIES) / SENSORS
3. PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS (TC SERIES) /
SENSORS (CONT)
In order to operate the Plug-In Dimmer remotely with a transmitter or
sensor, it must be programmed to the Plug-In Dimmer.
There are 3 operating modes with the Plug-In Dimmer:
1) Regular Mode - When a valid signal is received, it will turn on or off the
light, or change the brightness of the light.
2) Flashing Alert Mode - When a valid signal is received, the light will flash
for a specific period of time, which is the time defined in the timer duration.
This works as an alert indication.
3) Countdown Timer Mode - When a valid signal is received, the load will
be on for a specific period of time, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes,
30 minutes, or 60 minutes. This is mainly for energy saving.
You can program multiple transmitters / sensors to the module and
different transmitter / sensor can activate a different mode.
To program a TC series transmitter into the Plug-In Dimmer under
regular mode, follow the instructions below.
1. Plug in a load to the Plug-In Dimmer.
2. Plug in the module to an AC electrical outlet,
the red LED flashes once quickly. The con-
nected light should be in off mode.
3. Press and hold the “SET” button for about
3 seconds, until the red LED flashes quickly.
4. You may now release the
“SET” button to program for
regular mode. The red LED
will continue to flash quickly
for about 15 seconds.
Operating Mode
Regular
Flashing Alert
Countdown Timer
LED Indication
Quick Flashes
Slow Flashes
Steadily On
5. Within 15 seconds, follow steps A) to C).
A). Press the PROG button on the back of the TC transmitter with a sharp
object.
B). Press the button on the TC transmitter that you would like to program.
C). Once the transmitter is programmed, the red LED on the dimmer
flashes quickly then stops flashing, indicating you have successfully
programmed the transmitter to the module. The programmed trans-
mitter button is ready to be used now.
To program a TC series transmitter into the Plug-In Dimmer under flashing
Alert Mode, follow the instructions below.
1. Plug in a load to the Plug-In Dimmer.
2. Plug in the module to an AC electrical outlet, the red LED flashes once
quickly. The connected light should be in off mode.
3. Press and hold the "SET" button for about 9 seconds, until the red LED
flashes slowly.
4. You may now release the "SET" button to program for Flashing Alert
Mode. The red LED will continue to flash slowly for about 15 seconds.
5. Within 15 seconds, follow steps A) to C).
A). Press the PROG button on the back of the TC transmitter with a
sharp object.
B). Press the button on the TC transmitter that you would like to program.
C). Once the transmitter is programmed, the red LED on the dimmer
flashes quickly then stops flashing, indicating you have successfully
programmed the transmitter to the module. The programmed trans-
mitter button is ready to be used now for Flashing Alert Mode.
To program a TC series transmitter into the Plug-In Dimmer under Count-
down Timer Mode, follow the instructions below.
1. Plug in a load to the Plug-In Dimmer.
2. Plug in the module to an AC electrical outlet, the red LED flashes once
quickly. The connected light should be in off mode.
3. Press and hold the "SET" button for about 15 seconds, until the red LED
is steadily on.
4. You may now release the “SET" button to program for Countdown Timer
Mode. The red LED will continue to be on for about 15 seconds.
5. Within 15 seconds, follow steps A) to C).
A). Press the PROG button on the back of the TC transmitter with a sharp
object.
B). Press the button on the TC transmitter that you would like to program.
C). Once the transmitter is programmed, the red LED on the dimmer
flashes quickly then stops flashing, indicating you have successfully
programmed the transmitter to the module. The programmed trans-
mitter button is ready to be used now for Countdown Timer Mode.
Note: To program other transmitters/sensors (besides TC series transmitter),
please refer to the instructions of those transmitters/sensors and the above
instructions.
Note: You must complete the programming sequence within the 15-second
interval, otherwise, the module will quit from programming mode and you
need to start again from step 3 if the red LED is off.
4. SET TIMER DURATION
As mentioned, the timer can be set to the following durations, 1 minute,
5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.
This timer duration is used for both under Flashing Alert Mode and Count-
down Timer Mode.
There is only one timer setting, so all transmitters that are programmed
for timer mode and flashing mode will have the same timer duration. To
set the timer duration, follow the instructions below:
1. Plug in the module to an AC socket so it is powered on properly.
2. Turn on the connected load by a programmed transmitter. The load
must be on under regular mode in order to set the timer duration.
3. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds, the red LED flashes
once. The number of flashes indicates the timer duration:

5. REGULAR OPERATING MODE
5. REGULAR OPERATING MODE (CONT)
Under regular mode, the Plug-In Dimmer can control the light in 2
different operating modes.
1) On / Off Mode - Allows operating the light either on or 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.
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 the programmed transmitter.
2. Press and hold a button on the transmitter that is programmed to
the module for about 10 seconds.
3. The light will flash. If it flashes once, that means it is in On / Off Mode.
If it 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.
5.1 ON / OFF Operation:
The PR-318 Plug-In Dimmer allows on / off operation, when the programmed
button is pressed, it will transmit a signal to toggle the status of a light. For
example, if a toggle signal is received when the light is off, that signal will
turn on the light.
5.2 Brightness control operation:
6. FLASHING ALERT OPERATING MODE
Besides turning on and off the light, you may also control the brightness
of the light if and the light bulb is either incandescent light or dimmable
compact fluorescent light.
To change the brightness, first turn on the light.
Press and hold the programmed button on the transmitter will change its
brightness. Hold the button until the desired brightness is reached, then
release the button.
Press and hold the same button again on the transmitter to change the
brightness again in the opposite way. When the desired brightness is
reached, release the button.
Note: Press and hold for more than 10 seconds will toggle the mode
between ON/OFF and Dimming.
8. ZONE OPERATION
9. ERASING TRANSMITTERS FROM THE MODULE
You may erase a transmitter or sensor from the module, 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 / sensors.
If a transmitter or a sensor is programmed to the Plug-In Dimmer under
the flashing alert mode, when that transmitter is activated, the light con-
nected will flash for the predetermined timer interval and the LED will
also flash.The brightness of the light can only be set under regular mode.
After the timer interval, the light will be off.
Pressing a programmed button for regular mode can override the flashing
alert operation.
7. COUNTDOWN TIMER OPERATING MODE
If a transmitter or a sensor is programmed to the Plug-In Dimmer under
the countdown timer mode, when that transmitter is activated, the light
connected will be on for the predetermined timer interval and the LED
will also be on. The brightness of the light can only be set under regular
mode.After the timer interval, the light will be off.
Pressing a programmed button for regular mode can override the count-
down timer operation.
4. SET TIMER DURATION (CONT)
Number of Flashes
1
2
3
4
5
Timer Duration
1 min.
5 min.
15 min.
30 min.
60 min.
4. Continue to hold the SET button until it reaches the desired setting. The
status will change every 6 seconds, i.e. hold onto the SET button, you
will see the number of flashes changes from 1 to 2, 2 to 3, etc.
Note: Once the number of flashes reaches 5, it will stay at this setting. If
you would like to go back to other settings, such as 1 flash, release the
button and repeat from step 1 to start over.
Once a transmitter (button) is programmed for timer mode or flashing
mode, activating this programmed transmitter (button) will turn on the
light for the specified timer duration.
During a timer count down, if the module receives another signal for timer
operation, the timer will start again and overrides the previous timer, there-
fore, extending the On period by another timer interval.
To stop a timer count down, press a programmed button for regular mode.
For example:
Hold [ ] until the red LED flashes three times and keeps on, then
release [ ] and press [1], all lights in zone 1 will be turned on.
Hold [ ] until the red LED flashes three times and keeps on, then
release [ ] and press [1], all lights in zone 1 will be turned off.
Zone Operation - Brightness Control
You can also change the brightness of lights in a zone altogether, if the
receiver modules and all lights connected are dimmable. If non-dimmable
lights or appliances are connected to a zone, do not operate Zone
Brightness Control.
For example:
Hold [ ] until the red LED flashes three times and keeps on, then
release [ ] and hold [1] , all lights in zone 1 will be brightened, you
may release [1] at the desired brightness level.
Hold [ ] until the red LED flashes three times and keeps on, then
release [ ] and hold [1] , all lights in zone 1 will be dimmed, you
may release [1] at the desired brightness level.
An optional deluxe remote is needed for zone operation. A Zone Command
allows you to operate multiple lights altogether in the same zone.
A zone command must first be programmed to the receiver before zone
operation. To program a zone command, please refer to the user's
instructions of the deluxe remote.
Zone Operation - On / Off
To turn on or off a zone, hold [ ] or [ ] until the red LED flashes
three times and keeps on, then release the held button and press the
zone number.
If you have a deluxe remote, you can make sure that you will actually turn
on a light by pressing [ ] first, then the programmed button. Similarly,
you can make sure that you will turn off a light by pressing [ ] first, then
the programmed button.
If you have a deluxe remote and you press [ ], all those receivers to
which the remote is programmed will turn on their loads. If you press
[ ], all those receivers to which the remote is programmed will turn
off their loads.

Switch Position
1 (Left)
2
3
4 (Right)
Results
Repeat with 0.15s delay
Repeat with 0.65s delay
No repeat
When to use this setting:
For the first repeater
For the second repeater
If you do not experience dead spot
To change the setting, remove the screw on the back of the Plug-In
with Repeater and remove the door. Place the switch
position at the desired setting. After selecting the switch position, secure
the door with the screw.
Dimmer
Input Voltage: 120V AC, 60Hz
Standby Current: 3mA
Maximum Load: 300W at 120VAC
Operating Frequency: 318MHz
Range: Up to 500 feet in open area
Minimum Load: 10W
Operational Temperature: -4° F - 140° F (-20° C - 60° C)
Humidity: 5%-95%
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
17 Sheard Avenue, Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6Y 1J3
Email:[email protected]
http://www.skylinkhome.com
P/N. 101Z701
Patent Pending
©2010 SKYLINK GROUP
Remove
screws
to open
Left
No Repeat
1 2 3 4
Right
Longest Delay
If you do not experience dead spot, it is recommended that you switch off
the repeating function. The factory default setting is off for the repeater
function. You can skip this step if you do not experience dead spot.
If you have multiple repeaters, it is important to set the delay time of
each repeater to be different in order to avoid signal collision. The delay
time indicates how soon the signal will be repeated after it is received by
repeater. There are 4 positions for the switch.
10. REPEATER
(Only applicable to PR-318)
The Plug-In with Repeater can also repeat wireless signals from
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other SkylinkHome System devices to any SkylinkHome System
receiver in range. This increases the operating range or eliminates dead
spots.
Dimmer
As a general rule of thumb, if you are experiencing dead spots, you may
place the Plug-In with Repeater in the middle of the house to
see if you can eliminate the dead spots. If so, you can leave the Plug-In
with Repeater there. If the dead spot still exists, you can place
the Plug-In with Repeater somewhere else between the trans-
mitter and the receiver until no dead spots exist.
You can have multiple repeaters operating in one premise. However,
unless it is necessary, it is suggested to keep the number of repeaters
as few as possible to reduce the number of wireless signals.
Dimmer
Dimmer
Dimmer
TC Transmitter
Repeater
repeating signal
1st PR-318 2nd PR-318
Receiving signal
Auto transmit
ON/OFF signal every 10s
For testing if a PR-318 signal
can reach a receiver
1. Power off the Plug-In Dimmer by
removing it from the AC socket.
2. Press and hold the SET button, while
plugging in the module to an AC outlet.
3. The red LED will be on first, then flashes
rapidly for 1 second
4. You may release the SET button now.
5. N
, then ON and Off.
ow you have successfully erased all
the devices.
Press and hold the SET
button while plugging
it in to an AC outlet
9. ERASING TRANSMITTERS FROM THE MODULE (CONT)
V1.8
10. REPEATER (CONT)
12. FCC
The Device 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.
14. CUSTOMER SERVICE
15. ACCESSORIES
The Skylink 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.
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13. WARRANTY
If, within one year from date of purchase, this product should become defective
(except battery), due to faulty workmanship or materials, it will be repaired or
replaced, without charge. Proof of purchase and a Return Authorization are required.
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