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HomeProject IdeasIR Remote Control of UPB Lights

REMOTE CONTROL OF YOUR UPB LIGHTS

Any TV Learning Remote Also Controls Your Lighting
The project will allow you to use your IR remote control (any learning remote) to turn ON/OFF or dim/brighten UPB controlled dimmer switches. It is most useful in home theatre applications where lights are required to be dimmed at a specific ramp rate.

The Simply Automated 8 Button UPB Transmitter (Wall mounted or Desktop) has pushbuttons that are fully configurable. Each pushbutton can transmit a different UPB command that the designer/installer specifies, for each of four events: single tap, double tap, hold and release. The PCS brand transmitter also has an IR receiver port that works with the PCS IR controller. This credit card sized device reproduces the buttons on the front of the controller and allows up to four separate “IR Remote” addresses so that up to four remotes could be used in the same room without interfering with each other. The IR codes can be easily learned and stored into more sophisticated programmable IR remote controls.

The Simply Automated Transceiver Switches will replace existing switches for lights to be controlled in the room in your home.


WHAT YOU NEED:
  • 8 Button In-Wall UPB Transceiver (programmed via UPStart Software)
    SKU: SAUS28O40W
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    AND

    Tabletop Pedestal Kit (to convert the In-Wall Controller to desk top use)
    SKU: SAZTP2BK
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    OR

    6 Button Desktop UPB Controller (programmed via UPStart Software)
    SKU: PCDTC6
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  • Multi Room IR Controller
    SKU: PCIRR
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    OR

    Any Universal Remote
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  • Downloadable UPStart Software, Free
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  • SAI Computer Interface Module
    SKU: SAUMCDB9W
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    HOW TO INSTALL IT:

    Desktop Controller Programming

    1. The PCDTC6 desktop UPB controller is a plug-in device that can be programmed to control UPB devices. Initial unit address programming is done through the UPStart software and SAUMCDB9W computer interface module (CIM).
    2. Connect the CIM to an available PC serial port and open UPStart software.
    3. From the UPStart Menu, click Device, Add. Choose WMC6 Wall mount controller but do not click Next yet.
    4. Plug the Desktop controller into any 110VAC outlet and place in programming mode by pressing and holding the ON and OFF buttons for 3 seconds. All the LED’s will start to blink. Click Next. Assign Desktop controller to the first available UPB unit ID (Default Unit ID is 3).
    5. By default the Desktop controller has the following UPB links (scenes):
      ON- Link 001 (100%), Buttons A, B, C, D - Link 003 (80% Dim), 004 (60% Dim), 005 (40% Dim), 006 (20% Dim) respectively, OFF – Link 002 (0%), UP- Bright, DOWN-Dim.

    SAI Transceiver Switch Installation

    1. Shut off the circuit breaker supplying power to the switch that will be replaced.
    2. Replace the appropriate switch with the SAI Transceiver switch. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for installation details.
    3. Power up the circuit breaker and test the Transceiver Switch manually for correct operation.
    4. Program via UPStart to respond to links programmed in the Desktop controller. See step 4.1.2
    5. From the UPStart menu, click Device, Add. Choose MFR: Simply Automated and Product: US1/US2 Dimming Switch. Do not click NEXT yet.
    6. Place Dimming Switch in Program mode by tapping rocker 5 times. LED starts to blink green. Click Next.
    7. Program switch to respond to Links in Desktop controller.

    IR Controller Installation (PCIRR)

    1. Desktop controller must be in line of sight with the IR controller. Press and hold RM1 and RM3 button simultaneously for 3 seconds. The current room programmed will blink on the keypad controller (Note: Factory default is set to OFF).
    2. Press room button that you want to program (Rm1, RM2, RM3, or RM4) then button begins blinking.
    3. Press ON to save and exit.
    4. Test IR controller for control of UP light switch.
    5. Learn IR codes from IR controller to your IR learning remote for lighting control. Refer to IR learning remote’s instruction manual for creating macros (multiple IR commands from a single button push)


    SUMMARY

    The PCS IR controller and desktop controller is the perfect combination for control of any UPB switch via Infra Red signals. The homeowner will now have the ability to control TV, VCR, DVD, Amplifiers, CD and other A/V devices plus LIGHTING! Functionality, accessibility and intuitive ease of use is now possible.


     
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