Smarthome BoosterLinc 4827 Manual - page 2
Congratulations !
Thanks for purchasing the world's first plug-in signal booster for X10 and PLC signals.
BoosterLinc
TM
is designed to provide a boost for PLC (power line carrier) signals.
Key Features
• Simple plug-in operation
• Support for multiple BoosterLinc Signal Boosters in a home
• Diagnostic LED
• Narrow frequency band amplification prevents false triggering of PLC receivers
• Supports 3-phase electrical systems (converts split-single signals into 3-phase signals)
• Fully compatible with PLC Bright & Dim commands
• Diagnostic test generator
• Disables boosting if electrical noise is detected
• Pass-through 15-amp outlet for other 120-volt device
Installing BoosterLinc
To use BoosterLinc, simply plug it into an unswitched electrical outlet. You may need to
try several outlets in order to find the one that successfully fixes your signal strength
problems. To improve the strength of the entire home with a single BoosterLinc, try plugging
it into circuits that have only one outlet. The outlets for the washer/dryer (120-volt), furnace,
and refrigerator are ideal outlets to try. For solving a problem localized to a specific circuit,
plug the BoosterLinc into an outlet in the middle of the run.
Operation
Your new BoosterLinc is ready for the challenge of improving the PLC signal strength in any
home, apartment, or industrial application. It is designed to be plugged into any
unswitched 3-prong North American 120-volt AC socket.
The LED will indicate the status of BoosterLinc:
On Steady
BoosterLinc is on and ready to boost PLC signals
Fast Blink
BoosterLinc is detecting and boosting PLC signals
Intermittent Blink
BoosterLinc is detecting noise on the line and
has disable boosting. Amplification will resume
instantly once the noise has ceased.
Selecting the Signal Test Generator Mode
BoosterLinc can operate in two different modes: normal boosting or signal generation test
mode. In the signal generation test mode, the BoosterLinc will send P1-ON and P1-OFF
continuously. When receivers are set to receive P-1, you'll be able to continuously test
modules (during the test) for proper PLC/X10 reception. Use this mode to troubleshoot
your home automation system. To switch modes, press and hold the set button for six sec-
onds and release.
Using BoosterLinc with 3-Phase Electricity
BoosterLinc is compatible with 3-phase electricity found in some apartments and busi-
nesses. The booster detects signals from single-phase transmitters, and then re-transmits
the signal to all three phases. This makes BoosterLinc ideal for apartments, condos, and
businesses that use single-phase transmitters. While just plugging in a BoosterLinc will
produce dramatic results, to insure excellent signal strength, we recommend a phase cou-
pler like SignaLinc.
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