Installation and Operating Instructions for the Mini Controller

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Questions

How do I setup and use my Mini Controller?

Answer

Installing the Mini Controller

  • Plug the power cord into any functioning wall outlet.
  • Set the slide switch on the top of the Mini Controller for the Modules you want it to control (unit codes 1 through 4 or 5 through 8).
  • Using a small screwdriver, choose one of the 16 letters on the Mini Controller's House code dial.

All X10 modules have a similar red House code dial. The Mini Controller and all the modules it controls need to have the same one.

Using the Mini-Controller

Turn a Light or Appliance On

Press and release the TOP of one of the 4 number keys for the unit code of one of your control modules.

To turn all lights on (i.e. all lamps connected to Lamp Modules or Wall Switch Modules set to the same House code), press the TOP of the All Lights On/All Units Off key. This key does not affect Appliance Modules.

Turn a Light or Appliance Off

Press and release the BOTTOM of one of the 4 number keys To turn off all modules, including Appliance Modules, press the bottom of the All Lights On/All Units Off key.

Dim or Brighten lights

Press and release the TOP of the number key for the Lamp or Wall Switch Module you want to Dim or Brighten (Appliance Modules cannot dim or brighten). Then, press the TOP of the Dim/Bright key to Brighten or the BOTTOM of the Dim/Bright key to Dim. Hold the key until the desired light level is reached.

The Finder Label is a convenient place to indicate the locations of lights and appliances controlled by your system. There is one box for each unit key.

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