Instructions:

Congratulations on your purchase of the inline wireless low-voltage lighting controller system, patent pending.  The system is easy to install and adds a new dimension in customizing your indoor and outdoor low-voltage lighting.

FEATURES

The wireless low-voltage controller system can turn all existing and new low-voltage lighting installations into a zoned system with wireless control (a zone can consist of one or several controllers).  Multiple controllers can be wired on one transformer.  Multiple controllers can be controlled using a single button on your pocket remote.  Most dimmers can be used with this system.  Timers can be used and when power is restored the controllers maintain the on/off position prior to the power interruption (i.e. if the lights were on prior to the timer turning off, the lights will be on when the timer restores power).

REMOTE OPERATION

Your pocket remote has four buttons you can use to control four separate zones with as many controllers per zone as you like.  The remote buttons correspond to the following zones:

Zone 1 – upper left button

Zone 2 – upper right button

Zone 3 – lower left button

Zone 4 – lower right button

Pressing the button and releasing within two seconds turns the zone on.  Pressing the button and holding it down for more than two seconds turns the zone off.  The remote comes from the factory with a battery installed, when replacing, simply remove the lower portion of your remote to expose the battery (CR2032).  Obstructions at the top of the remote, such as your hand or fingers, will decrease the remote range significantly.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Thoroughly read all instructions BEFORE installing this product)

All installations must conform to the applicable local electrical code for low voltage devices.  If you feel you do not have enough wiring knowledge or experience, have your controllers installed by a licensed electrician.

  1. Unplug the low-voltage power transformer from the wall outlet.

             CAUTION:  DO NOT install the controller unit in the high-voltage side (wall plug) of the transformer.

  1. Determine the power requirement for your installation.  Refer to the Power Requirement section for help determining the total wattage; do not exceed 150 watts on a single controller unit.  Multiple controller units can be installed for systems requiring more power capacity, see the Installation Example section for more information.
  1. Determine where to install the controller unit in your existing/new installation.  Realize the remote transmits radio frequency much like an automatic garage door opener so line-of-sight is not required.  Operating range can be as much as 120 feet however it can vary depending on a number of things, so installing the controller in proximity to where the lights will need to be controlled will yield the best results (this may not be near the transformer but must be between the first light and the transformer.  For outdoor applications do not submerge the controller unit, or locate it in an area where it can come in contact with large amounts of standing water.  The controller can be installed in a variety of ways, use the Installation Example section for possible suggestions.
  1. Cut the low voltage wire where you want to install the controller, and strip the insulation off both ends.
  1. Connect the power wires (wires connected to the transformer power supply) to the “INPUT” terminals on the bottom of the controller unit.  Most low-voltage lights are alternating current (AC) so it does not matter which wire goes on the positive side or the negative side.  In the very rare case direct current (DC) lights are being controlled; connect the positive and negative wires according to the markings on the “INPUT” side of the controller.

NOTE:     Be sure not to loosen the two outer terminal mounting screws, connect all wires to the four inner terminals.

  1. Connect the load wires (wires with the lights you intend to control) to the “OUTPUT” side of the controller unit. Again, since most low-voltage lights are alternating current (AC) so it does not matter which wire goes on the positive side or the negative side.  In the very rare case direct current (DC) lights are being controlled; connect the positive and negative wires according to the markings on the “OUTPUT” side of the controller.
    7.   Plug the transformer power supply back into the wall receptacle.

All controllers are set at the factory to zone one which will operate using the button located in the upper left of your remote.  If you want to control the lights using a different button (zone) refer to the Zone and Code Settings section.  For best results position the inline control module antenna straight out from the lid.

POWER LIMITATION

The total wattage of all bulbs that are controlled on a single controller cannot exceed 150 watts.  For example, 3 floodlights at 20 watts each plus 6 walkway lights at ten watts each would have a total power rating of 120 watts (20 watts +20 watts +20 watts +10 watts +10 watts +10 watts +10 watts +10 watts +10 watts =120 watts).  The bulbs are usually marked with the power rating.  For lighting systems that exceed this power requirement, see the Installation Example section for wiring multiple controllers on a single zone.

ZONE AND CODE SETTINGS

Four separate zones are available on each remote.

Controller Zone Setting:

Remove the inline control module lid by using a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws on the controller top; be very careful not to damage the antenna when removing the lid.  The zones are set using the sliding switches located in the upper left corner.  The controller zone is set by moving the slide switch to the right.  Only the top four slide switches are used to set the zone, and only one of the four slide switches can be switched in the “on” position.  For example, if the switch labeled number 2 is in the on position, the controller will respond to zone number 2, corresponding to button two on the remote (switches 1, 3, and 4 must be in the off position).

The remote and all controllers using a specific remote must be set to the same ID code.  Multiple remotes can be used in the same proximity while controlling different zones if the remotes are set to a unique ID code.  You can change your controllers and remote to a unique ID code if a neighbor has a wireless low-voltage system and it interferes with yours, so long as the ID code for all of your controllers matches your remote.

  Controller and Remote Code Settings:

Setting the ID code in the control module is done much the same way as setting the zone.  The ID code is changed using switches 5-8.  Setting the ID code in the remote is done by removing the top of the remote and using the slide switches 1-4.   Switch 1 in the remote corresponds to switch 5 in the control module.  For example, turning switch 3 in the remote on, and switch 7 in the controller on will yield the same ID code and the remote will control that control module.

Installation example

This section contains a diagram of one installation example using multiple controllers and transformers.  In this example zones 1, 2, 3, and 4 are controlled separately.  Notice that multiple controllers can be connected to a single transformer that is over the 150-watt power rating as long as each controller does not control lights that total more than 150 watts.  If you want to control more lights with a single button, simply set multiple controllers to the same zone.  Zones 3 and 4 are on the same transformer but are switches using different remote buttons.  This example also shows that separate transformers can be switched simultaneously by setting controllers to the same zone (zone 3 in this example).  One light connected between the controller and the transformer is not controlled by zone 3 and remains "on" at all times the transformer is "on".  The zones can be located inside and outside and do not need to be in the same proximity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out our web site at www.ei-products.com for additional ideas and other great uses for this versatile controller system.

 

 

RADIO FREQUENCY NOTIFICATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.  This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

  • Reorient or relocate the controller antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and the controller.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the controller transformer is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC ID:  QRQ1000R-02

        This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

    (1)  This device may not cause harmful interference and

    (2)  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

 

 

Limited Warranty

90-Day Exchange Policy:  Engineering Industries (EI) warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of 90 days after the purchase date.  To receive a replacement unit, you must present your receipt and return the original equipment to EI.

What’s Not Covered:  This warranty only covers defects arising from normal usage and does not cover any malfunction or failure resulting from misuse, abuse, alteration, modification, or repair.  This warranty does not cover controllers subject to power requirements above the stated rating of 150 watts, nor does it cover controllers subject to standing water conditions.  Inline control module antennas will last for the life of this product when they are handled appropriately and are not covered by this warranty.

Additional Limitations:  EI shall not be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product or arising out of any breach of this warranty.  All implied warranties,  if any, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.  Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.  No other warranty, written or verbal, will be honored for this product.  This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

 

 		          

 

 

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