TrickleStar TS1810 User manual

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PRODUCT INFORMATION
7-Outlet AV Advanced PowerStrip+
Multi-Sensor
TS1810
For technical support
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Quick Start Guide &
Instruction Manual

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IR & Motion Multi-Sensor
The multi-sensor connects to the powerstrip via the RJ11 port marked
“sensor.”
Power Connection
The Advanced PowerStrip+ (APS+) must be plugged into a grounded
outlet to be properly surge protected. Use of an extension cord, adaptor
or other powerstrip in conjunction with the APS+ will void all warranties.
Sensor/RJ11 Port
Plug the multi-sensor into this port. There will be a soft, audible “click”
when the connector is inserted correctly.
Surge LED
When illuminated, it indicates that the surge protection is functioning
normally. If this LED does not illuminate, it indicates that the surge
protection function has been damaged while protecting your devices,
and the product must be replaced.
Ground LED
When illuminated, it indicates that the APS+ is correctly grounded.
If not illuminated, there is a grounding problem and you must contact an
electrician to properly ground the socket. Surge protection will not work
with an improperly-grounded outlet.
Switched LED
When illuminated, it indicates that the switched outlets have power and
devices plugged into them can be used.
Resettable Circuit Breaker
If the surge, ground, and switched LEDs are not illuminated and/or
electronics plugged into the APS+ won't turn on, press the circuit
breaker to manually activate power.
Always-on Outlets
Electronics that require continuous power should be plugged into the
always-on outlets.
< tv > Outlet
The outlet marked < tv > is the control outlet.
IMPORTANT: THE TV MUST BE PLUGGED INTO THIS OUTLET
Switched Outlets
If the TV is turned off or there is no IR remote activity or motion
detected, the devices plugged into these outlets will automatically turn
off.
TAV-Link Cable (sold separately)
TAV-Link sends high-level CEC commands to certain HDMI connected
devices, allowing them to safely store their data and settings prior to
powering down.
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TAV-LINK
(for CEC function1)
Setup Guide
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TAV-Link functionality will softly switch off (place into an energy-saving
mode) HDMI-connected peripherals capable of receiving Consumer
Electronic Control (CEC) commands if no IR remote control activity or
motion is detected.
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Game consoles without hard disk drives (HDDs) should be plugged into
a switched outlet. Game consoles with hard disk drives should be
plugged into an always-on outlet.
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IR REMOTE
CONTROL
MOTION
IR & MOTION
MULTI-SENSOR
GAME-
CONSOLE2

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Setup Instructions
Step 2Step 1
< tv >
< tv >
Plug devices that require continuous
power and devices with hard disk
drives into the always-on outlets
(e.g., DVR and set-top box).
TAV-Link (optional):
Peripheral electronics that are
capable of receiving CEC commands
should be plugged into the always-on
outlets (see step 5).
always on
surge ground switched
switched
Plug the TV into the control outlet
marked <tv>.
Note: The TV must be plugged into
this outlet.
Remove the backing from the
double-sided tape on the top of the
multi-sensor. Affix the multi-sensor to
the TV, near the TV's remote sensor,
facing the TV-watching area.
Step 6
Step 5 TAV-LINK CAPABILITY
–OPTIONAL–
Plug the TAV-Link cable (sold
separately) into an open HDMI port
on your TV.
TAV-Link will softly switch off (or
place into an energy saving mode)
HDMI-connected peripherals
capable of receiving CEC
commands.
TAV-LINK CABLE SOLD SEPARATELY
Step 7
Plug the power strip into a
grounded outlet. The ground and
surge lights on the power strip will
illuminate, indicating that the power
strip is properly grounded and
surge protection is active.
Step 4
Plug the multi-sensor into the port
on the side of the power strip that
looks like a phone jack and marked
“sensor.”
Step 3
switched
dvd
cable box
game console amplifier
< tv >
subwoofer
Plug TV peripherals, such as a DVD
player, speakers and or receiver into
the outlets labeled "switched." into
the switched outlets.
Note: All four switched outlets
operate the same way. The icons are
just examples of AV equipment that
can be plugged into these outlets.
always on
ground
surge
sensor
swiched

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Before First Use
Step 2Step 1
< tv >
CHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 2
CHANNEL 3
CHANNEL 4
Press any button but the power
button on your Infrared (IR) remote.
The multi-sensor should blink red
once and then the switched outlets
should have power.
You'll know the switched outlets
have power when the green
switched LED at the top of the power
strip is lit.
Note: Not all remotes are IR. Please
make sure you're using an IR remote
in this step.
This APS+ features auto-threshold sensing technology. This learns the normal
power draw of your TV, known as a power profile. After setup, you need to teach
the APS+ the power profile of your TV.
Turn on your TV. Let it come to full
brightness. Use the IR remote to
change channels. The sensor should
blink red each time you press your
IR remote.
Turn the TV off. Wait for the switched outlets to turn off, which should take
about a minute.
You'll know they are off when the green "switched" LED indicator at the top of
the strip is no longer lit. While the TV is turning off, the sensor should blink
red and blue.
Now the APS+ has learned the power profile of your TV and you can use it.
Step 3
TV OFF
always on
cable box
dvr
surge ground switched
sensor

Operation Modes
Press any button but the power
button on any Infrared (IR) remote
control to turn on the switched
outlets. You may hear a click as
power is supplied to the switched
outlets. The green "switched" LED
on the top of the power strip will
illuminate.
Press power on the TV remote
control to turn on the TV.
Step 2Step 1
ON
Use peripheral remote controls to
turn on electronics as needed.
Step 3
When finished watching TV, press
the power button on the remote
control to switch off the TV. All of the
switched outlets will automatically
turn off within 1 minute.
Step 4
OFF
Press any button except the power
button on an Infrared (IR) remote
for any of the electronics plugged
into the power strip to turn on the
switched outlets.
Press power on all music related
devices to turn them on.
If the TV is not turned on while in music mode, all switched outlets will turn
off after eight hours.
If the TV is turned on during music mode, the APS+ will switch to TV mode.
Music Mode
TV Mode
Note:
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Changing the Countdown Timer
To adjust the countdown timer, press
and hold the button for 10 seconds
until the red LED illuminates. Then
press:
• Once for 30 minutes (IR + motion
sensing)
• Twice for 60 minutes (IR +
motion sensing)
• Three times for 120 minutes (IR + motion sensing, default setting)
• Four times for 60 minutes (IR-sensing only)
• Five times for 120 minutes (IR-sensing only)
After countdown timer is set, the LED will flash the number of times the
button was pressed to indicate the setting.
The sensor has a default buzzer that will sound 10 minutes and 3 minutes
prior to shutdown. To disable the buzzer, press and hold the button for 10
seconds until the red LED illuminates, then press the button six times. The
red LED will flash six times to confirm that the buzzer has been disabled.
Disabling the Buzzer

Countdown Timer Operation for Multi-Sensing
For the first 15/30/60 minutes - the multi-sensor looks for IR remote activity only.
For the next 15/30/60 minutes - the multi-sensor looks for IR remote activity
and motion.
If no IR remote activity or motion has been detected during the 30/60/120 minute
countdown period, the switched outlets and the items plugged into them turn off,
including the TV.
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Sensing Modes
IR-Only Sensing
Countdown Timer Operation for IR-only Sensing
For 60/120 minutes - the multi-sensor looks for IR remote activity.
If no IR remote activity is detected during the 60/120 minute countdown period,
the switched outlets and the items plugged into them turn off, including the TV.
IR + Motion Sensing
surge ground switched
Press any button but the power button on an Infrared (IR)
remote control to supply power to the switched outlets
Turn on your TV and related electronics
A 15/30/60-minute countdown starts. Did you press a button on an IR
remote and did the sensor detect it (as indicated by a red blink)?
ALERTS START. A continuous red/blue LED flashes for 10 minutes, and an
optional buzzer sounds at 10 min and 3 minutes prior to shutdown.
TV and peripherals turn off.
Yes
No
Yes
No
The next 15/30/60 minute countdown timer starts. IR remote
activity or motion detected?
surge ground switched
Press any button but the power button on an IR remote control
to supply power to the switched outlets
Turn on your TV and related electronics
A 60/120-minute countdown starts. Did you press a button on an IR
remote and did the sensor detect it (as indicated by a red blink)?
ALERTS START. A continuous red/blue LED flashes for 10 minutes, and an
optional buzzer sounds at 10 min and 3 minutes prior to shutdown.
TV and peripherals turn off.
Yes
No

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Troubleshooting
None of the outlets have power
The switched outlets don't have
power.
The TV peripherals do not
switch off when the TV is off
The multi-sensor is blinking on
and off every 5 seconds
The TV keeps turning off after
30/60/120 minutes
The TV is shutting down within
a couple of minutes of being
turned on or going right into
Music Mode.
Press the circuit breaker button on the side
of the APS+ to activate power.
The multi-sensor must be connected to the
APS+ , the TV must be plugged into the
outlet labeled < tv > and IR signal from
any remote must be received to supply
power to the switched outlets.
Alternatively, press the button on the
multi-sensor to manually supply power to
the switched outlets.
Make sure that the TV is plugged into the
outlet labeled < tv >.
Make sure that the TV peripherals are
plugged in to the green switched outlets
(except for the one labeled < tv >).
The switched outlets will turn off within one
minute of the TV turning off.
This is a notification that your TV and
peripheral electronics plugged into the
switched outlets will shut off in 10 minutes.
The countdown timer shuts off the TV and
peripherals after 30/60/120 minutes if no
Infrared (IR) remote signal or motion is
detected by the sensor. To reset the timer
for another 30/60/120 minutes, press any
button on an IR remote control or move in
front of the multi-sensor.
The APS+ didn't properly learn the power
profile of your TV. Turn everything off.
Unplug the APS+ from the wall outlet.
Unplug the sensor and all devices from the
APS+. Let sit for a few minutes. Plug the
devices and sensor back in to the APS+.
Plug the APS+ back into a wall outlet.
Follow the "Before First Use" instructions.
This will reset the power profile.
Problem Solution
FAQ
What can I plug into the APS+?
The APS+ is intended to be used with a television and related
electronics.
• Never insert any object other than a plug into the APS+ outlets.
• The APS+ is designed for indoor use only. Do not use it outside.
• Never use the APS+ with appliances, such as refrigerators, electric
kettles, oven, microwaves, etc.
• Never use the APS+ with power tools such as power drills, bench saws
or similar.
What TV-related electronics should I plug into the grey always-on
outlets?
Plug in Audio Visual (AV) electronics that need constant power for
recording features, timers and program guides, such as:
• Digital Video Recorders (DVRs)
• Digital receivers
• Set-top boxes
• Game consoles with HDDs
What TV-related electronics should I plug into the switched outlets?
The TV must be plugged into the green outlet labelled < tv >. Plug in
devices such as the following in to the remaining switched outlets:
• Blu-ray player
• Amplifier
• Game consoles without HDDs
• Home theater speakers
• DVD Player
• CD Player
• Soundbar
How does the APS+ save energy?
The APS+ saves energy two ways:
1) Eliminates standby power
• After the TV is turned off, the switched outlets turn off within one
minute and no longer draw any power.
2) Monitors activity and powers down unused electronics
• In TV Mode, all switched outlets turn off if there is no IR remote
activity or motion detected during the countdown period.
• In Music Mode, all switched outlets turn off after eight hours.
• By using the optional TAV-Link cable, HDMI-connected peripherals
capable of receiving CEC commands will automatically soft-switch
off or enter a power saving mode if there is no IR remote activity
or motion detected during the countdown period.

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This Product is not for use with aquariums and all other water-related products. Use
only indoors and in dry locations. The Connected Device Warranty only protects
against damage to properly connected devices where TrickleStar has determined, in
its sole discretion, that the damage resulted from an occurrence, and does not protect
against acts of God (other than lightning) such as flood, earthquake, war, vandalism,
theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage
due to low voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), non-authorized program, or
system devices modification or alteration. This warranty contains the sole warranty of
TrickleStar, there are no other warranties, expressed or, except as required by law,
implied, including the implied warranty or condition of quality, merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, and such implied warranties, if any, are limited in
duration to the term of this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
In no event shall TrickleStar be liable for incidental, special, direct, indirect,
consequential or multiple damages such as, but not limited to, lost business or profits
arising out of the sale or use of any Product, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damage, so the above limitations may not
apply to you.
This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser of the product. All damage claims
against the product must be made within 30 days from the date of the occurrence and
must be accompanied by a receipt for the damaged devices or the warranty is void.
Warranty is valid in the United States and Canada.
MAKING A WARRANTY CLAIM
Go to: www.tricklestar.com and print our claim form and email it to
[e-mail]
Provide the following information:
• Product part number
• A list of the devices that were connected to the Product at the time of the
occurrence
• A list of the devices that were damaged during the occurrence and the extent
of the damage
• The date of the occurrence
• Where you purchased the Product
• When you purchased the Product
• A copy of original receipt
A customer service representative will then instruct you on how to forward your
devices, receipt and Product in use during the “occurrence” and how to proceed with
your claim.
COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER
© 2020 TrickleStar Inc. All rights reserved. TrickleStar® is a registered trademark of
TrickleStar Ltd. Any typographical, clerical or other error or omission in this document
or other documents or information issued by TrickleStar shall be subject to correction
without any liability on the part of TrickleStar without notice.
Product Warranty
The Product Warranty is 10 years (hereafter referred to as Product Warranty).
TrickleStar warrants to the original purchaser that for the Product Warranty, it shall be
free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship, and will repair or
replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge.
CONNECTED DEVICE WARRANTY
TrickleStar will repair or replace, at its option, any devices which are damaged by a
transient voltage surge/spike or lightning strike, (an “Occurrence”), while properly
connected through the Product to a properly wired AC power line with protective
grounding.
If applicable; the telephone line, and/or network line must be properly connected and
installed, and the antenna cable line must also be properly connected and installed,
as determined by TrickleStar at its sole discretion.
This Connected Device Warranty is a Limited Warranty, subject to the limitations and
exclusions set forth herein. TrickleStar will repair or replace the damaged connected
devices, at TrickleStar’s option, an amount equal to the fair market value of the
damaged devices or the original purchase price of the devices, whichever is less, up
to the maximum of: $100,000
The fair market value of the devices shall be the current value of the devices specified
in the most recent edition of the Orion Blue Book online on Usedprice.com.
TrickleStar reserves the right to review the damaged Product, the damaged devices,
and the site where the damage occurred. All costs of shipping the Product and the
damaged devices to TrickleStar for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser.
TrickleStar reserves the right to negotiate the cost of repairs. If TrickleStar
determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged devices to
TrickleStar, TrickleStar may designate, in its sole discretion, a repair facility to inspect
and estimate the cost to repair such devices. The cost, if any, of shipping the devices
to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the
purchaser.
Damaged devices must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized.
Whenever claims are settled, TrickleStar reserves the right to be subrogated under
any existing insurance policies the claimant may have. All above warranties are null
and void if:
• The Product in use during the occurrence is not provided to TrickleStar for
inspection upon TrickleStar’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser
• TrickleStar determines that the Product has not been installed in accordance with
the Installation Requirements, altered in any way or tampered with
• TrickleStar determines that the damage did not result from the occurrence or that
no occurrence in fact took place, the repair or replacement of the damaged
devices is covered under a manufacturer’s warranty
• TrickleStar determines that the connected devices were not used under normal
operating conditions or in accordance with any labels or instructions
• The Product is not plugged directly into a receptacle
• The Product is “daisy-chained” together in serial fashion with other power
boards, UPS’, other surge protectors or extension cords
• A three-to two-prong adapter is used
• The Product is not used indoors
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About TrickleStar
TrickleStar was founded in 2007 with the belief that collectively, small
actions by a large number of people can result in significant energy
savings.
Based on this belief, we create products that reduce energy consumption
in homes and businesses.
Today, we are the preferred choice of electric utilities, energy efficiency
programs, implementation contractors and energy auditors.