Smart home X10 User manual

Smarthome X10 Plug-In

Lamp Dimmer Module

Owners Manual

(#X10LM465)

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About X10 Lamp Dimmer ........................................................................................................................... 3

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

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

Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Setting the X10 Address............................................................................................................................ 4

Removing the X10 Address....................................................................................................................... 4

Advanced Features ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Setting the On-Level.................................................................................................................................. 4

Factory Reset ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Specifications.............................................................................................................................................. 5

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 5

Certification and Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 6

Certification................................................................................................................................................ 6

Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 6

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About X10 Lamp Dimmer

This advanced remote-controllable plug-in module allows you to add X10 control to your lamps and

create customized lighting. Simply plug X10 Lamp Dimmer into a wall outlet and connect the desired

lamp. Program an X10 address to X10 Lamp Dimmer in seconds and you'll be able to use an X10

controller to turn the connected device on, off, dim and bright.

Status LED

Set button

Outlet

Features & Benefits

Fully X10 compatible to receive commands from any X10 controller

Controls all standard incandescent loads up to 150 Watts

Programs in less than a minute

Super quiet operation

90-day warranty

What’s in the Box?

X10 Lamp Dimmer

Quick-Start Guide

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. If this device supports dimming, please note that dimming an inductive load, such as a fan or transformer,

could cause damage to the dimmer, the load bearing device, or both. If the manufacturer of the load device does not

recommend dimming, use a non-dimming on/off switch. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING AN

INDUCTIVE LOAD.

1) Plug the lamp or device (also called the load) you want to control into the outlet on the bottom of X10

Lamp Dimmer

2) Plug X10 Lamp Dimmer into an unswitched outlet

X10 Lamp Dimmer’s LED and the load will turn on

Setting the X10 Address

1) Press & hold X10 Lamp Dimmer’s Set button until its LED is blinking

2) Using an X10 controller, send the X10 address you want to assign followed by the ON command

three times.

For example, to assign the address A1, send “A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON”.

X10 Lamp Dimmer’s LED will flash twice and turn on solid

Removing the X10 Address

1) Press & hold X10 Lamp Dimmer’s Set button until its LED is blinking

X10 Lamp Dimmer’s LED will begin blinking

2) Press & hold X10 Lamp Dimmer’s Set button for 3 seconds

X10 Lamp Dimmer’s LED will continue blinking

3) Using an X10 controller, send the X10 address you want to remove followed by the ON command

three times.

For example, to remove the address A1, send “A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON”.

X10 Lamp Dimmer’s LED will flash twice and turn on solid

Advanced Features

Setting the On-Level

On-Level is the brightness that the light you are controlling will go to when you turn it on. The On-Level is

adjustable from off to 100% brightness.

Default: 100%

1) Use an X10 controller to adjust the load to the desired brightness

2) Tap X10 Lamp Dimmer’s Set button

The load will flash once

Factory Reset

1) Unplug X10 Lamp Dimmer for about 10 seconds

2) While holding down the Set button on X10 Lamp Dimmer, plug the unit back in, making sure not to let

go of the Set button

3) Once X10 Lamp Dimmer is plugged in, continue to hold down the Set button for 3 seconds, then

release

X10 Lamp Dimmer’s LED will flash once. Within a few seconds, the LED will turn on solid and the

load will turn on

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Specifications

View specifications for X10 Lamp Dimmer at: www.smarthome.com/X10LM465.html

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Solution

X10 Lamp Dimmer’s

Status LED is not

turning on.

X10 Lamp Dimmer may

not be getting power.

Make sure X10 Lamp Dimmer is not plugged into a

switched outlet that is turned off.

The load is not being

controlled after I set

up an X10 address.

The load may not be

getting power. Make sure the load’s switch is in the on position.

X10 Lamp Dimmer and

the controller may be on

opposite phases.

Install an X10 signal bridge or coupler to bridge the

power line phases.

Move the other modules to different areas of your

home to reduce noise on the power line.

X10 Lamp Dimmer is

not receiving signals

from X10 controllers. Other modules may be

loading down the signal or

creating too much noise. Install a noise filter between the X10 Lamp Dimmer

and the noise-producing device.

X10 Lamp Dimmer

turned on by itself.

Stray X10 signals from a

neighboring system may

have triggered X10 Lamp

Dimmer.

Install a power line signal blocker in your home to

keep X10 signals from other systems from

interfering.

The bulb filaments are vibrating. Use rough-service

130 Volt or appliance-grade bulbs to reduce the

noise.

The load is buzzing

when on or dim.

The dimming component

inside X10 Lamp Dimmer

“chops” the power line

sine wave to reduce the

power. Run X10 Lamp Dimmer in the full-on mode or

switch to a non-dimming switch.

Unplug X10 Lamp Dimmer, wait a few seconds

and then plug back in.

X10 Lamp Dimmer 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 Lamp Dimmer, 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