Smart home X10 User manual

Smarthome X10 Maxi

Controller

Owners Manual

(#X10SC503)

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About X10 Maxi Controller ......................................................................................................................... 3

Features & Benefits ................................................................................................................................... 3

What’s in the Box?..................................................................................................................................... 3

Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Setting the X10 Address to an On/Off Button Pair .................................................................................... 4

Removing the X10 Address from an On/Off Button Pair........................................................................... 4

Using X10 Maxi Controller.......................................................................................................................... 5

Using the Buttons ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Changing the Button Labels ...................................................................................................................... 5

Advanced Features ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Disabling/Enabling the Beeper .................................................................................................................. 5

Disabling/Enabling the Status LED ........................................................................................................... 5

Resetting an On/Off Button Pair................................................................................................................ 6

Factory Reset ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Specifications.............................................................................................................................................. 6

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 6

Certification and Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 7

Certification................................................................................................................................................ 7

Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 7

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About X10 Maxi Controller

This tabletop controller gives you control of up to five X10 scenes from a single device. Plug in and

program the controller in minutes.

Status LED

On/Off

button pair

Customizable

label

Bright/Dim

buttons

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Features & Benefits

Fully X10 compatible to send commands to any X10 device

Installs and programs in minutes

Each On/Off button pair can be assigned a different X10 address, for control of up to five scenes

Status LED and beeper indicate signal transmission (both features easily disabled)

Customizable label lets you keep track of what scenes are controlled by which button pair

90-day warranty

What’s in the Box?

X10 Maxi Controller

Quick-Start Guide

Hinged

stand

All On/All Off

buttons

Getting Started

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.

This product is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations in the United States or

the Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada. Use indoors only. This product is not designed or approved for

use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use this product on non-approved power lines may have

hazardous consequences.

- Use only indoors or in outdoor rated box

- To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use this product to control loads in

excess of the specified maximum(s) or, install in locations with electricity specifications which are outside of the product’s

specifications.

Plug X10 Maxi Controller into an unswitched outlet

X10 Maxi Controller’s LED will turn on solid

Assigning an X10 Address to an On/Off Button Pair

1) Simultaneously press & hold the All On and Dim buttons until X10 Maxi Controller beeps

X10 Maxi Controller’s LED will begin blinking

2) Tap the On button of the desired On/Off button pair

X10 Maxi Controller will beep and its LED will continue blinking

3) Open the cover on X10 Maxi Controller by lifting it up at the top. The cover’s hinge is at the bottom of

X10 Maxi Controller.

4) Select the X10 House Code you want to use (A through P). For A through N, tap the button with that

label. For O, tap the All On and Bright buttons simultaneously. For P, tap the All Off and Bright

buttons simultaneously.

X10 Maxi Controller will beep and its LED will continue blinking

5) Select the X10 Unit Code you want to use (1through 16). For 1 through 14, tap the button with that

label. For 15, tap the All On and Bright buttons simultaneously. For 16, tap the All Off and Bright

button simultaneously

X10 Maxi Controller will double-beep and its LED will turn on solid

6) Close the cover on X10 Maxi Controller

Removing an X10 Address from an On/Off Button Pair

1) Simultaneously press & hold the All On and Dim buttons until X10 Maxi Controller beeps

X10 Maxi Controller’s LED will begin blinking

2) Press & hold the Off button of the desired On/Off button pair until it double-beeps

X10 Maxi Controller’s LED will stop blinking and turn on solid

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Using X10 Maxi Controller

Using the Buttons

Button Applies to Tap Press & Hold

On Specifically assigned X10

address

Ramp to On-Level Brighten until released

Off Specifically assigned X10

address

Ramp to Off Dim until released

All On All X10 addresses assigned to

X10 Maxi Controller

Ramp to On-Level N/A

All Off All X10 addresses assigned to

X10 Maxi Controller

Ramp to Off N/A

Bright X10 address assigned to the last

On/Off button pair used

Brighten a little (increments of

32 steps)

Brighten until released

Dim X10 address assigned to the last

On/Off button pair used

Dim a little (increments of 32

steps)

Dim until released

NOTE: Non-dimmable devices will not be affected when the Bright or Dim buttons are used. Pressing &

holding the On/Off button pairs also does not affect non-dimmable devices.

Changing the Button Labels

The smoked plastic cover over the button labels will pop off by lifting from the sides.

Download label templates at: www.smarthome.com/files/2430-4071_Label_Print.zip

Advanced Features

Disabling/Enabling the Beeper

With the beeper turned off, X10 Maxi Controller will no longer beep during button presses. However, the

beeper will still sound when X10 Maxi Controller enters and exits setup modes.

Default: On

1) Simultaneously press & hold the All On and Dim buttons until X10 Maxi Controller beeps

X10 Maxi Controller’s LED will begin blinking

2) Tap the Bright button

X10 Maxi Controller will double-beep and its LED will turn on solid

To re-enable the beeper, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Disabling/Enabling the Status LED

With the LED turned off, X10 Maxi Controller will no longer flash its LED upon button presses. However,

the LED will still function when X10 Maxi Controller enters and exits setup modes.

Default: On

1) Simultaneously press & hold the All On and Dim buttons until X10 Maxi Controller beeps

X10 Maxi Controller’s LED will begin blinking

2) Tap the All Off button

X10 Maxi Controller will double-beep and its LED will turn off

To re-enable the LED, repeat steps 1 and 2.

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Resetting an On/Off Button Pair

1) Unplug X10 Maxi Controller for about 10 seconds

2) While holding down the Off button of the pair you want to reset, plug the unit back in

X10 Maxi Controller will beep and its LED will flash twice

3) Wait 3 seconds and then release the Off button

The X10 Maxi Controller LED will flash once

Factory Reset

1) Unplug X10 Maxi Controller for about 10 seconds

2) While holding down the Bright button on X10 Maxi Controller, plug the unit back in

X10 Maxi Controller will beep and its LED will flash and then turn on solid

3) Wait 3 seconds and then release the Bright button

X10 Maxi Controller’s LED should flash once

Specifications

View specifications for X10 Maxi Controller at: www.smarthome.com/X10SC503.html

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Solution

X10 Maxi Controller may

not be getting power.

Make sure X10 Maxi Controller is not plugged into

a switched outlet that is turned off.

X10 Maxi Controller’s

Status LED is not

turning on. The LED may have been

disabled. Re-enable the LED.

X10 Maxi Controller’s

beeper is not working.

The beeper may have

been disabled. Re-enable the beeper.

X10 Maxi Controller and

the controller may be on

opposite phases.

Install an X10 signal bridge or coupler to bridge the

power line phases.

X10 Maxi Controller may

be plugged into a power

strip.

Power line signals can’t travel through power

filters. Plug X10 Maxi Controller directly into a wall

outlet.

Move the other modules to different areas of your

home to reduce noise on the power line.

X10 devices are not

responding to X10

Maxi Controller.

Other modules may be

loading down the signal or

creating too much noise. Install a noise filter between the X10 Maxi

Controller and the noise-producing device.

All of my X10 devices

do not respond to the

Bright and Dim

buttons.

The Bright and Dim

buttons only control the

X10 scene assigned to the

last On/Off button pair

tapped.

Tap the On button of the scene you want to control

and then use the Bright and Dim buttons.

Unplug X10 Maxi Controller for at least 10 seconds

and then reinstall.

X10 Maxi Controller is

locked up.

A surge or excessive

noise on the power line

may have glitched it. If the above doesn’t work, perform a factory reset.

If you have tried these solutions, reviewed this Owner’s Manual, and still cannot resolve an issue you are

having with X10 Maxi Controller, please call: 800-762-7845.

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Certification and Warranty

Certification

This product has been thoroughly tested by ITS ETL SEMKO, a nationally recognized independent third-party testing laboratory. The North American

ETL Listed mark signifies that the device has been tested to and has met the requirements of a widely recognized consensus of U.S. and Canadian

device safety standards, that the manufacturing site has been audited, and that the manufacturer has agreed to a program of quarterly factory follow-

up inspections to verify continued conformance.

Limited Warranty

Seller warrants to the original consumer purchaser of this product that, for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, this product will be free from

defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial conformity to the description of the product in this Owner’s Manual. This warranty

shall not apply to defects or errors caused by misuse or neglect. If the product is found to be defective in material or workmanship, or if the product

does not perform as warranted above during the warranty period, Seller will either repair it, replace it, or refund the purchase price, at its option, upon

receipt of the product at the address below, postage prepaid, with proof of the date of purchase and an explanation of the defect or error. The repair,

replacement, or refund that is provided for above shall be the full extent of Seller’s liability with respect to this product. For repair or replacement during

the warranty period, call the Tech Support at 800-762-7845 with the Model # and Revision # of the device to receive an RMA# and send the product,

along with all other required materials to:

Smarthome

ATTN: Receiving

16542 Millikan Ave.

Irvine, CA 92606-5027

Limitations

The above warranty is in lieu of and Seller disclaims all other warranties, whether oral or written, express or implied, including any warranty or

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranty, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,

which may not be disclaimed or supplanted as provided above shall be limited to the 90-day of the express warranty above. No other representation or

claim of any nature by any person shall be binding upon Seller or modify the terms of the above warranty and disclaimer.

Home automation devices have the risk of failure to operate, incorrect operation, or electrical or mechanical tampering. For optimal use, manually verify

the device state. Any home automation device should be viewed as a convenience, but not as a sole method for controlling your home.

In no event shall Seller be liable for special, incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from possession or use of this device, including

without limitation damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, personal injury, even if Seller knew or should have known of the possibility of