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Installation
Examples:
These examples
are meant to
provide a brief understanding of the product. The system is extremely
versatile and installation configurations are virtually limitless.
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Basic
In-line Installation: Use one
Control Module for each zone (or low-voltage device) you want
to control. Simply disconnect power from the wall outlet, cut the low-voltage
wire, and install the module with the Power terminals connected to the transformer, and the Load terminals connected to the
light, string of lights, or water feature pump. Each Control
Module can control up to a total of 150 watts. Multiple modules can be set to the same zone even if they are
not wired to the same transformer. |
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In-Line
Installation with water feature: This example
illustrates how to control a water feature independently from
a string of lights. The water feature Control Module can
be can be tapped into the system at any location, however it
is suggested that it be installed either at the end or
beginning of the light string. |
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Multiple
In-line Control Modules using a single transformer:
When using multiple Control Modules with
one transformer, the modules should be connected in parallel.
If you want the lights to function at the same time you can set both
controllers to the same zone; if you want to control the light strings
individually you can set the controllers to different zones. One
transformer can have as many controllers as needed, as long as they
are connected in parallel. |
The
following diagram illustrates three zones on a single transformer.
In this example the three
lights between the transformer and the first Control Module would not be controlled remotely (they may still be
controller with a photocell or timer).
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Control
Modules with wall switches, timers, etc.:
Both
timers and wall switches control power to the transformer and therefore power to
the Control Module. The
modules can be used seamlessly with these switches because the modules remain in
the state (on or off position) they are in, regardless of whether or not power is
applied. This means that if the
Control Module was left in the "on" position, the wall switch or timer will control the lights
normally. The Control Modules can only be switched if there is power to
them. Other systems switch the high-voltage but if the timer is not
in the "on" position the
lights don't come on anyway. |
With
timers there are a number of ways to control the lights. One way is to set
the timer to come on at dusk and turn off in the middle of the night. That
way you can turn the lights on when you want to and they will be shut off
automatically if you forget. Using this system you can conserve energy and
extend bulb life. Other systems remove power from the timer, which
stops the timer, and causes the lights to switch at the wrong
times.
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