Notice MARMITEK AM12

« the product or when the product is used for purposes other than specified. Marmitek does not accept responsibility for additional damage other than covered by the legal product responsibility. •Adapters: Only connect the adapter to the mains after checking whether the mains voltage is the same as the values on the identification tags. Never connect an adapter or power cord when it is damaged. In that case, contact your supplier. •Automatic switching devices provide comfort, but can also be dangerous. They can surprise people or can ignite clothing hanging over an electric heat source. Please be careful and take appropriate measures to avoid accidents. How does Marmitek X-10 work? Marmitek X-10 components use the existing mains wiring to communicate (using Marmitek X- 10 signals). You can build a complete system using the three different kind of components of the Marmitek X-10 System: 1. Modules: These components will receive Marmitek X-10 signals and will switch or dim the attached lamp or appliance. 2. Controllers: These components will transmit Marmitek X-10 signals and thus will control the Modules. 3. Transmitters:Wireless components like remotes. The signals of these components will be received by a controller with transceiver functionality (IRRF 7243, TM13 or console of a Marmitek Security System). The Transceiver will translate the signals into Marmitek X-10 signals on the power line. Addresses You can select up to 256 addresses by setting two code wheels on the modules. The two code wheels are dividing the address into a House Code ( A .. P) and a Unit Code (1 .. 16). On Controllers the House Code is also selectable. When Modules and Controllers are set to the same House Code they will work together. The Marmitek X-10 System contains many standardized commands whereby modules set to the same House Code will respond simultaneously (e.g. All lights on, all off). Signal Range Range of Marmitek X-10 signals over the Power Line and how to increase the range. The Marmitek X-10 System is based on power line communication. The range of the Marmitek X-10 signals very much depends on the local circumstances. On average the range is a cable length of 80 meters. 20136_20070215_UG_AM12 20-03-2007 10:19 Pagina 2ENGLISH 3AM12TM If you have difficulties with the range of your Marmitek X-10 signals, please pay attention to the following facts: 1. When more than one phase is used for your electrical system, it is necessary to couple these phases for the Marmitek X-10 signals. For coupling you can use FD10 Phase Couplers/Filters. You only need to install a Phase Coupler/Filter when your wall outlets and light switches are divided over more than one phase (more than one group is no problem). For bigger buildings or longer distances we advice you to use an active repeater instead of passive FD10’s. 2. It is possible that Marmitek X-10 signals are attenuated by devices and lights which are connected to the power line. In a normal home situation this effect is negligible (the Marmitek X-10 system is using active gain control to eliminate the effects). However, it is pos- sible that a particular device in your house is attenuating the signals so much that the range of Marmitek X-10 signals is decreased significantly. When you have range problems, it is wise to try to locate the device which is attenuating the signals simply by unplugging devices from the power line, and testing the differ... »