Everspring Industry Co AC124-1 U-NET SERIES User Manual AC124 A501111256R

Everspring Industry Co Ltd U-NET SERIES AC124 A501111256R

USERS MANUAL

1 AC124 REMOTE CONTROLLER WITH LCD (compatible with U-net series)                                  Device Number  Keypad Button
2 SYMBOL ON LCD SCREEN Symbol  Name of Symbol  Significance  Antenna  The remote controller is being communicated with other device.  Signal  The strength of RF signal in communication; it means communication failure if the symbol hasn¡t been shown.  Not Applicable  The setup made by the remote controller generates conflict.  Battery Indicator    full      half to full      low ~ Day of Week  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday  Real Time  Time indication, AM means morning, PM means afternoon  Scene Mode  When execute scene settings or select preset scenes, an indication of    will be  shown.      means  the  setup  is  being  undertaken  or  16th  setting  is  being executed.  Schedule Mode  When it is in schedule setting, an indication of    will be shown.    means the setup is being undertaken.  Auto Mode  In auto mode; actions set in schedule can only be executed in auto mode.  Learning Mode  In learning mode  On/Off Status   on,    off  Curtain Device  An indication of curtain device being applied.  Incandescent Lamp Status    full brightness,    half brightness,    darkness  Arm Status    fully arm,   part-arm 1,    part-arm 2,   disarm ~ Device Number  Devices to be controlled  TV  TV controllable status  DVD  DVD controllable status  Delete  Upon deletion is taken  KEYPAD BUTTON Symbol  Name of Symbol  Significance  Scene Button  Used for setting or executing scene  Auto Button  Used for entering or leaving the auto mode  Schedule Button  Used for setting schedule  Learning Button  Used for entering learning mode (RF/TV/DVD)  On Button  To operate together with  ~ 、 or    (all) button, let the memorized individual or all devices to be activated; for time setting, it is regarded as UP.  Off Button  To operate together with  ~ 、 or   (all) button, let the memorized individual or all devices to be off; for time setting, it is regarded as DOWN.     Leftward  Towards the left  Rightward  Towards the right  OK Button  Used for confirmation while setting or saving ~  Single Digit Button  Used for entering single digit    Tens Digit Button  Used for entering tens digit  *Button  Used for controlling all devices  Time Setup Button  Keep pressing 3 seconds will enter present time setting  Mode Switching Button  Used for selecting mode type (RF/TV/DVD/Power Setting Mode)
3  INTRODUCTION With this multipurpose remote controller, you can easily and affordably enhance the comfort and security of your home or  office.    You¡ll  see  how  easy  it  is  to  create  a  full  custom  system  quickly  that  can  remotely  control  lamps  and appliances, without costly professional installation ¡  a system that any do-it-yourself can easily handle.  You can create up to 16 scenes, every of which is controllable to numerous devices. When getting up, simply at a press of a button, the lamps in the porch and corridor will be turned off, a coffee maker will be turned on, the curtain in your bedroom will be rolled up and alarm system will be disarmed.  QUICK GUIDE  The following instructions can help you get started with the unit quickly.  1-1 Battery Indicator In the right upper corner of LCD screen, a battery indicator is revealed.    When battery level drops, it will show low battery.        1-2 Battery Monitoring   When battery level drops to half, watch out the battery and replace it depending on actual condition.   After replacing the batteries, all of the settings made are still in existence.   An adoption of alkaline battery  is highly recommended. Different types of batteries or new and used batteries should not be mixed.     Do not expose the battery to heat sources or sunlight.   Put the battery out of children reach.   When using depleted batteries, it will reduce the effectiveness of operating distance.   Take out its batteries if it will not be used for a long period of time.   To avoid the risk of battery leakage, remove the batteries which have been used for more than 1 year.  1-3 LCD Screen   Do not use a sharp object to touch the screen, because it will hurt the surface of LCD screen.   Place the unit in a dry location.    If any splashing liquid apply to the LCD screen, wipe it immediately.    Do not soak it in liquid.   Do not place the unit in an extreme cold and hot environment.    Keep the unit away from heat sources (e.g. fire, radiator, boiler, etc.)   Avoid dropping the unit.   Prevent any objects from falling on to LCD screen.   Clean it only with a soft cloth or sponge moistened lightly with water. The use of abrasives solvents of any kind is strictly forbidden.  1-4 Operating Notice   After replacing new batteries, the time clock will re-set.    The time for operation set in schedule depends on the preset value of time clock.
4 1-5 Learning Mode   To enable the unit to control target devices, the prerequisite is to have it learned with each target device.   Because the way of entering learning mode for each target device varies, refer to the instructions for each target device.   Up to 16 device ID can be emitted and received.    Device number ranges from   to .  1-6 Scene Setup   The unit can control each single device, in addition several devices can be configured all together as a scene for simultaneous operation which is regarded as scene setup.    The scene devices will be operated simultaneously after pressing scene and single/tens digit buttons.   Up to 16 set of scene setup can be made.   When entering  scene setting, 180-second countdown will start.  If  the  actions  of scene  setting have not been completed before 180-second countdown is out,    will disappear and scene setting will stop. (During setting process, 180-second countdown will re-start upon pressing any of ,   ,   ,   ,  , ~)   If the unit enters scene setting without learning the ID code with any target device, an indication of   will be revealed which implies that the setting is failed.  1-7 Schedule Setup   Only when the unit is set in auto mode, the devices grouped to the schedule and/or to the scene can periodical execute automatically when the time for operation is up.   Up to 16 set of schedule setup can be made.   When entering schedule setting, 180-second countdown will start.    If the actions of schedule setting have not been completed before 180-second countdown is out,   will disappear and schedule setting will stop. (During setting process, 180-second countdown will re-start upon pressing any of ,  ,  ,  ,  , ~)   If the unit enters schedule setup without learning the ID code with any target device, an indication of   will be revealed which implies that the setting is failed.   While undertaking schedule setup,    appears accidentally. It may be ascribed to time conflict between current and other schedule setup. Check out if time overlap exists among schedule setups or fail to group any devices or scene numbers to the schedule setup.  1-8 RF/TV/DVD/Power Setting Mode Selection   Press      to switch among RF, TV, DVD and power setting mode.    Four mode types are provided for selections.   RF Mode: U-net enabled devices can be controlled in RF mode, including devices such as Lamp Module, ON/OFF Module, Curtain Switch and Alarm System.   TV  Mode: To enable  the  unit to  control TV, the prerequisite  is  to  have  the unit  learned  with TV  controller via infrared. Note:  A  total  of  18  buttons  can  be  used  for  button  learning  in  TV  mode,  including  ,  ,  ,  , , ~ , ,  and .   DVD Mode: To enable the unit to control DVD, the prerequisite is to have the unit learned with DVD controller via infrared. Note:  A  total  of  18  buttons  can  be  used  for  button  learning  in  DVD  mode,  including  ,  ,  ,  , , ~ , ,  and .  1-9 Power Setting Mode Selection    Two mode types are provided for selections -- Normal Power Mode and Power Saving Mode.    Normal Power Mode is default setting.  Normal Power Mode: The LCD is always on, for the easy of user to monitor time and other relevant information.  Power Saving Mode: The LCD will turn off two minutes after use.    Press a button (this button is for awaking the unit only) to turn on the LCD.
5 1-10 USB Interface The built-in USB interface is compatible with Everspring PC software.    Scene and Schedule editing, RF device code learning, TV & DVD button learning, and time setting can be done via PC software. Note: Please switch the unit to RF mode before entering USB interface.    Avoid the unit entering time setup, learning mode or scene/schedule setup while connecting USB interface to PC.  OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  To control on/up and off/down status of each target device, follow the below steps for operation: 1.  It is of great importance to proceed with 2-2 learning mode as prerequisite. 2.  To display device status (e.g.    implies fully arm), press single/tens digit button ( ,   and  ). 3.  Press single/tens digit button and   for on/up; while pressing single/tens digit button and   for off/down (please refer to table 1 on page 11 for more operating instructions). 4.  Using    (All) and    will turn on all of the devices; whereas    (All) and    will turn off all of the devices at a time. Note: When using    (All) feature, it is only suitable for use with    and    type of products, while    and   type of products cannot be applied.  PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS 2-1 Time Setup  Set the present time as desired. 1.  Press  and  hold  the  button  next  to        for  3 seconds.              2.  Either AM or PM is flashing. Use    to choose AM or PM (e.g.                      ). 3.  After  pressing  ,  HH  of  HH:MM  starts  flashing (e.g.                    ).    Use    or ~ to  set HH.  Further  pressing  offers  MM  adjustment. Use    or ~  to  adjust  MM.  (Note:  Use   to  choose  the  item  that  needs  to  be adjusted) 4.  Further  pressing   will  enter  day  of  week selection.    Use    to  choose  day  of  week (e.g.                                  ).    Press     continuously will return to step 2 for edition. 5.  Upon completion, press   to save and exit.  2-2 Learning Mode (RF)  To be compatible with U-net devices: 1.  Press   for 3 seconds until   is flashing then release.   is on steadily,  which  implies  that the unit enters learning mode. Learning timeout period is 30 seconds.             2.  The  unit  will  distribute  an  undistributed  device number ( ~) automatically, which will flash as an indication.    While if a device number has been allocated, it will be on steadily. Alternatively, press   or single/tens digit button to choose a device (~)  as  desired,  then  press   as confirmation. 3.  The unit will emit  its ID code to target device and resume 30 seconds countdown. (Note: To terminate 30 seconds countdown before timeout and return to step 2, please press  ). 4.  Once the unit receives ID code of target device, the
6 device  type  --    ,       or    and  strength of RF signal   will be shown; the unit will return  to  step 2.    Press    to  exit  the learning mode.    If the unit exits  the learning mode due to timeout  without  pressing  ,  the  setting  will  still be saved.            5.  Check whether the learned device also shows an indication of successful learning.    Repeat step 1-4 if learning fails.  Note: The remote controller can only learn one set of Alarm System ID code.    If there is second Alarm System ID code needs to be learned, the ID code of first will be replaced by second.  2-3 Clearing Mode  1.    Press   for 3 seconds until   is flashing then release.   is on steadily, which implies that the unit enters learning mode. Learning timeout period is 30 seconds. 2.    Press   for  3  seconds,  the  device  numbers (~) allocated and their corresponding type of product --  ,  ,   or   will be on steadily.                3.    If  only  some  of  the  device  numbers  need  to  be cleared,  follow  steps  1,2,3.    The  clearing  should be done within a time period of 30 seconds. Use     or single/tens digit button to select the device number that is to be cleared.    The chosen device  number  and  its  corresponding  type  of product will be flashing.    Press  , the chosen device  number  and  its  corresponding  type  of product  will  be  turned  off.  Press   to  save and  exit.    Wait  for  a  while  until   is  shown.    It implies that the clearance is completed.              4.    If you plan to clear all of the device number at a time, follow steps  1.2.4.    The clearing  should be done within a time period of 30 seconds.  Simply press    (All).    All of the device numbers and  their  corresponding  type  of  products  will  be flashing.    Press  ,  all  of  chosen  device numbers and their corresponding type of products will  be  turned  off.  Press   to  save  and  exit. Wait for a while until   is shown.    It implies that the clearance is completed.  5.  Make sure the target device also clears off the ID code of remote controller.  Note: If the unit exits the learning mode due to time out  without  pressing  ,  the  setting  will not be saved.  3-1 Scene Setup  When  getting  up,  turn off  the lights  in  the  porch  and corridor, turn on a coffee maker to make a cup of coffee, and roll up the curtain in your bed room.    These three scenarios  are  set  all  together  as  a  group  which  for instance  has  been  configured  for  scene  number  1. Simply pressing   and then        will take the actions as you wish.    In short, when you plan to control several devices all at a time, make use of scene setting as the best and quickest solution.
7 1.  Press   for  3  seconds  until    is  flashing then release.   is on steadily. 2.  Use    or single/tens digit button to select the scene  number  for  which  you  plan  to  configure.   The scene number inside the   is flashing. Note:   (ALL)  button  is  not  suitable  for  use  in scene setup.         3.  Press   to enter scene setup. 4.  Choose device number using    or single/tens digit button, and then use     to control ¡on¡ or ¡off¡ status directly for each device (e.g. for device number    to be turned on, press        and then   for on or up; while   for off or down.    Repeat this procedure until designated devices are all set. 5.  If all of the device numbers under the designated scene number are well set, press    to save and exit. Press    to exit without saving.  3-2 Operating Scene Command  Press   and the scene number.                                         3-3 Editing Scene Setup If  modification  is  required,  follow  the  below  steps  for revision. 1.  Press   for  3  seconds  until      is  flashing then release.   is on steadily. 2.  Use    or single/tens digit button to select one of the preset scene numbers.    The scene number selected inside the   starts flashing. 3.  Press   to enter scene setup. 4.  Use    or  single/tens  digit  button  to  choose one  of  the  preset  devices.    The  chosen  device whose  corresponding  device  number  will  be flashing and type of product will be on steadily. 5.  Modify its ¡on¡ or ¡off¡ status using    one by one.    If  any  preset  device  needs  to  be  cleared, press   for 3 seconds. 6.  Upon  completion,  press    to  save  and  exit.  disappear  simultaneously.    Press   to exit without saving.  3-4 Clearing Scene Command  If you would like to disregard preset scene command, clear the setup according to the following instructions: 1.    Press   for  3  seconds  until    is  flashing then release.   is on steadily. 2.    Use    or single /tens digit button to select one of the preset scene numbers. The scene number selected inside the    starts flashing. 3.  Keep  pressing   for  3  seconds,  the  device number  ~   shown on the LCD screen will be extinguished. It means the chosen scene number has been cleared.              4.    If other scene number needs to be cleared, repeat step 2 and 3. 5.    Upon  completion,  press    to  save  and  exit.  disappears  simultaneously.  Press   to     exit without saving.
8 4-1 Schedule Setup    Turn  on  the  dim light  and  radio  with soft music  while going to bed at 9:00pm.    When you fall asleep usually at  10:00pm,  the dim  light and radio  will  be  turned off automatically  when  10:00pm  is  due  using  schedule setup.    In  short,  besides  the  devices  included  to  the schedule function, this feature also allows the devices which are grouped to one of the scene numbers take actions automatically when preset time for operation is up.  1.  Press    for  3  seconds  until    is  flashing then  release.   is  on  steadily,  which  implies that the unit enters schedule setting. 2.  Use      or single /tens digit button to select one of the schedule numbers.    Press  .                3.  Either AM or PM starts flashing.    Select AM or PM using    . 4.  Pressing    enables  HH  of  HH:MM  to  flash. Further  pressing    enables  MM  of  HH:MM  to flash.             5.  Use      or        ~      to  adjust  HH  and  MM. (Note: use      to choose the item that needs to be modified) 6.    Press    again to enter day of week selection. Use     to choose day of week as needed.     (Note:  Keep pressing    will  return to  step 3  for edition.) 7.  Selection for day of week can be single or multiple choices.    Use    to confirm or    to delete. (If  planned  schedule  will  be  taken  actions  from Monday to Friday regularly, use    to confirm one by one; while among fixed day of week - Monday to Friday,  if  you  want  to  delete  Monday,  use    to delete.)           8.  Press  .    If the chosen time and day have been set  prior  with  other  schedule,   will  be  shown.   Please reselect a day. 9.  Use      or single/tens digit button to select the devices which have been fixed. (The chosen device whose  corresponding  device  number  will  be flashing  and  its  corresponding  symbol  --  ,  ,  or   will be on steadily.)
9 10.  If  including a scene  number to  schedule setup  is needed,  press   and   will  start  flashing.   The scene number will be on steadily if it is already included in the schedule, else scene number will be flashing.    Use      or single/tens digit  button to choose one of the scene numbers.          Note:  In  schedule setup, only one scene  can be included. 11.  Press    to  confirm  which  scene  number  will  be included to the schedule setup. 12.  Press    for 3 seconds, the device number/scene number  will  be  excluded  from  schedule  setup  if needed. 13.  Upon completion, press    to save and exit. Or press    to exit without saving. Note:    (ALL)  button  is  not  suitable  for  use  in schedule setup.  4-2 Auto Mode  This  feature  enables  automatic  execution  of  devices which  have  been  included  to  schedule  setup.    By pressing    button  to  enter  auto  mode,   will  be indicated on the LCD screen and the devices grouped to the schedule function will execute their preset status automatically when the preset time for operation is up. Press    button again to exit the auto mode and   will not be shown on the LCD screen.    Beware    is extinguished  after  replacing  batteries,  press   button  again to  enable  auto  execution.  In  short,  only when   is appeared on the LCD screen, the schedule function would become effective.             4-3 Clearing Schedule Command  1.    Press    for  3  seconds  until   is  flashing then  release.   is  on  steadily,  which  implies that the unit enters schedule setting. 2.    Use      or single/tens digit button to select one of the schedule numbers that needs to be cleared. 3.    Press    for  3  seconds.  The  time  for  execution, day of week  and   will  be  off.    It means  the particular schedule number is cleared. 4.    Repeat step 2 and 3 to clear the rest of schedule numbers one by one. 5.    Upon completion, press    to save and exit. Or press    to exit without saving.                 Note: Press any of setting buttons (e.g.  ), the set up mode  will  remain  for  3  seconds.    If  no  command  is given  within  this  period  of  time,  the  set  up  will  be extinguished automatically.  5-1 TV Mode  To learn the functions of TV Remote Controller (IR): 1.  Press the button next to    once to switch the unit from RF mode to TV mode.   is on. 2.  Press    for  3  seconds  until    is  on  steadily
10 then  release.      is  flashing,  which  implies  that the  unit  enters  learning  mode.    Learning  timeout period is 30 seconds.           3.  Press  a  button  ( , , , , ,  ~,  ,  or    ) on the unit,    is on steadily, hold the button while pressing a corresponding button of TV remote  controller.  Release  both  buttons,    is flashing,  which  implies  that  the  unit  is  ready  for learning  next  button  and  resumes  30  seconds countdown.               4.  If learning fails,    will be shown. Note: If button pressing is too long during learning process, IR signal will be repeated when using the unit to control TV (e.g. press button 2 on the unit, the TV received 22).              5.  To learn next button, repeat step 1-4. 6.  Upon  completion,  press   to  save  and  exit learning mode. Note: The unit cannot replace all the  functions of TV remote controller.  5-2 TV Mode Operating Instructions  1.  Press the button next to   once to switch the unit from RF mode to TV mode,   is on. 2.  Press  a  learned  button  ( , , , , , ~,  ,   or ) on the unit to control TV.  6-1 DVD Mode  To learn the functions of DVD Remote Controller (IR): 1.  Press the button next to    twice to switch the unit from RF mode to DVD mode.   is on. 2.  Press    for  3  seconds  until    is  on  steadily then  release.      is  flashing,  which  implies  that the  unit  enters  learning  mode.    Learning  timeout period is 30 seconds.          3.  Press  a  button  ( , , , , ,  ~,  ,  or    ) on the unit,    is on steadily, hold the button  while  pressing  a  corresponding  button  of AC124 TV Remote Controller Within 5cm in line of sight
11 DVD Remote Controller DVD  remote controller.  Release  both buttons,   is flashing, which implies that the unit is ready for learning  next  button  and  resumes  30  seconds countdown.               4.  If learning fails,    will be shown. Note: If button pressing is too long during learning process, IR signal will be repeated when using the unit to control DVD (e.g. press button 2 on the unit, the DVD received 22).             5.  To learn next button, repeat step 1-4. 6.  Upon  completion,  press    to  save  and  exit learning mode. Note: The unit cannot replace all the functions of DVD remote controller.  6-2   DVD Mode Operating Instructions  1.  Press the button next to    twice to switch the unit from RF mode to DVD mode,   is on. 2.  Press  a  learned  button  ( , , , , , ~,  ,   or ) on the unit to control DVD.  7-1   Power Setting Mode  1.  Press the  button  next  to   three times  to  switch the  unit  from  RF  mode  to  power  setting  mode.    flashing  implies  that  the  unit  is  in  power setting mode. Note: Normal power mode is default setting. 2.  Press   to  set  the  unit  in  normal  power  mode ;  while  pressing    for  power  saving  mode . 3.  Wait  30  seconds  to  return  to  RF  mode automatically or alternatively press    to exit power setting mode.  SPECIFICATIONS  Battery Type  1.5V AAA alkaline battery x 4 pieces Battery Life  About 12 months, @25¢C standby mode Operating Frequency 868.30MHz or 923.00MHz *Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.   A501111256R  Operation Reference Normal operation Type of Product  Operation  Command  Action of Device     Remote on  On  On/Off Module  Remote off  Off     Remote on  On     Remote off  Off  Dimmer level up  Upgrade one degree of brightness (Only applicable for lamp module at ON status)  Lamp Module    Dimmer level down  Reduce one degree of brightness (Only applicable for lamp module at ON status) Within 5cm in line of sight AC124
12     Up  Rolling up  Down  Rolling down  Curtain Switch   Stop  Stop rolling   +    Arm  Enter fully arm   +    Part-arm 1  Enter part-arm 1   +    Disarm  Disarm   +    Part-arm 2  Enter part-arm 2   Alarm System Note: After the first button ( , ,   or  ) is pressed, then press  .  Scene and schedule setup Type of Product  Operation  Command  Action of Device  Remote on  On  On/Off Module  Remote off  Off  Lamp Module  Use    to choose on/off action or brightness of lighting      Up  Rolling up  Curtain Switch  Down  Rolling down Arm  Fully arm Part-arm 1  Part-arm 1 Disarm  Disarm   Alarm System  Use     to choose mode Part-arm 2  Part-arm 2  Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 of the following measures: -  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  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.  FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.  This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.  WARNING: Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.    Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.  If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.  When  replacing  old  appliances with  new  once,  the  retailer  is  legally  obligated  to  take  back  your old  appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.

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