SkyLink MD-318 manual Introduction, Installation, Programming Transmitters, Operating Modes

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ON/OFF/Dimming Control

Model MD-318

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of a SkylinkHomeTM ON/OFF/Dimming Control Model MD-318. This ON/OFF/Dimming Control allows you to wirelessly turn on and off, dim and brighten connected lights with the SkylinkHomeTM lighting transmitters.

The ON/OFF/Dimming Control MD-318 can communicate with up to 8 transmitters, so user has the option to add more transmitters to the system, such as more remote controls, or motion sensors etc.

All wireless signal communications within the SkylinkHomeTM System are based on rolling code technology to ensure highest security is used.

The following items are included in this package:

-ON/OFF/Dimming Control

-Screws and Accessories

-User’s Instructions

Screws and Accessories

ON/OFF/Dimming Control

MD-318

CAUTION

Installation is required and enclosed instructions must be followed carefully to all steps and notes. If you are uncertain or uncomfortable performing this installation, please consult a qualified electrician. This manual should also be retained for future reference.

2.INSTALLATION

1.Turn off power to the circuit that you plan on installing the ON/OFF/ Dimming Control to at the circuit breaker.

WARNING

Failure to turn off power at the circuit breaker can result in electrical shock causing severe or fatal injury.

Note: Lighting Load

The ON/OFF/Dimming Control is designed to operate incandescent light or dimmable compact fluorescent light with a maximum load of 300W at 120VAC. Light bulbs must be dimmable in order to achieve dimming function.

2.Follow the diagrams below to install the ON/OFF/Dimming Control with the 3 wires: Neutral, Live and Load. The grey antenna should not be cut or connected to anything else.

3.After all the wires are connected, ensure that all of the wire connectors are attached securely and there should be no exposed copper wiring. Straighten the antenna after installation.

Before Installation

 

After Installation

Antenna

Live

Neutral

 

 

 

(White)

 

 

 

 

(Usually

(Usually

 

 

(Red)

 

Black)

White)

(Black)

Load

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Live

 

Neutral

 

 

 

(Usually Black)

 

(Usually White)

 

 

 

Live

 

 

3. PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS

In order to operate the ON/OFF/Dimming Control remotely, a transmitter must be programmed to the ON/OFF/Dimming Control. Each ON/OFF/ Dimming Control can be operated by up to 8 different transmitters (or 8 different command signals).

To program a transmitter into the ON/OFF/Dimming Control, follow the instructions below.

You will also need the instructions from the transmitter.

1.The ON/OFF/Dimming Control should be powered off initially. This can be done by switching off the wall switch or circuit breaker controlling the ON/OFF/Dimming Control.

2.Power on the ON/OFF/Dimming Control by switching on the wall switch or circuit breaker. You will hear a beep from the On/Off/Dimming Control. The beep indicates the ON/OFF/Dimming Control is now in programming mode and it will stay in this mode for 15 seconds.

3.Transmit a "Learn" code from the transmitter. Refer to the manual of the transmitter to transmit this "Learn" code.

4.Once the transmitter is programmed, the ON/OFF/Dimming Control will beep, indicating you have successfully programmed the transmitter to the ON/OFF/Dimming Control. Now the programmed transmitter is ready to be used.

Note: To program other transmitters/sensors (besides TC transmitter), please refer to the instructions of those transmitters/sensors and the above instructions.

4. OPERATING MODES

The ON/OFF/Dimming Control can control the light in 2 different operating modes.

1)On / Off Mode - Allows operating the light either on and 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.

WARNING

Non-dimmable load has to be always working under ON/OFF mode. Using non-dimmable load under dimming mode may damage the non-dimmable CFL.

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 activating the programmed transmitter.

2.Press and hold a button on the transmitter (TC series, TM series,

TD series, TB series) that is programmed to the module for 10 seconds.

3.The light will flash. If it flashes once, that means it is in On / Off Mode. If the light 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.

Note: When used with an optional Motion Sensor ID-318, this ON/OFF/ Dimming Control can operate under countdown timer mode.

5. OPERATION

4.Secure the MD-318 to a flat surface by 2 screws or you may place it inside the lighting fixture.

5.Turn the circuit breaker back on and turn on the wall switch that is used to operate this lighting fixture.

6.After you hear a single beep, the ON/OFF/Dimming Control is installed properly and you can start programming transmitters to the ON/OFF/ Dimming Control .

Note:

If the ON/OFF/Dimming Control is installed after a wall switch, you can use the transmitter to operate the light remotely only if the wall switch is in the ON position. If the wall switch is off, no power is provided to the ON/OFF/Dimming Control and therefore, it cannot operate the light.

ON

Remote

Works

OFF

Note:

Antenna (grey wire) - Do not cut it, keep it as straight as possible after installation.

Remote Does Not Work

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