Operation Manual

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Problem: LED does not flash when I press the remote control.
Cause: The remote control batteries are (almost) flat.
Solution: Replace the batteries.
Cause: The remote control is not in the Infrared mode.
Solution: Switch the remote control to IR transmitter.
Cause: The infrared signals are not received.
Solution: Reduce the distance between transmitter and receiver.
Problem: The infrared receiver only works when the remote control
is used at a short distance from the infrared receiver.
Cause: The remote control batteries are (almost) flat.
Solution: Replace the batteries.
Cause: The sun or high frequency (fluorescent) lighting is shining directly
onto the infrared receiver and interfering with the infrared receiver.
Solution: Move the infrared receiver and ensure that it is not directly
exposed to the sun or this lighting source.
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting (cont'd.)
Problem: After the remote control batteries are replaced, I cannot
operate anything.
Cause: The remote control batteries are incorrectly positioned or make
insufficient contact.
Solution: Check if the batteries are correctly positioned.
Problem: When I want to dim the lamp, the lamp switches on or off
instead of dimming after I have pressed a number on the
remote control.
Cause: The IRIX35 is in the IR-toggle mode.
Solution: Switch the IRIX35 to the standard mode.
Problem: The modules in the house do not switch when I press the
remote control.
Cause: The IRIX35 is set to an incorrect letter code.
Solution: Switch the receiver to the correct letter code.
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Problem: Now and then, I have to press the remote control twice
before a module switches or carries out a command.
Cause: The IRIX35 is programmed to the IR-toggle mode and does not
perform "Address Learn Mode" well.
Solution: Carry out "Address Learn Mode" again.
Problem: The "Address Learn Mode" cannot be performed well.
Cause: Commands from other (Marmitek X-10) components are
transmitted via the lighting circuit and disrupt the learning
process of the infrared receiver.
Solution: Switch all other (Marmitek X-10) components off, such as
movement sensors, computer interface and Home Control Box etc.,
so that they cannot transmit via the lighting circuit during the
learning process. Do not operate any switches during this process.
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Electrical equipment and systems can be sensitive to signals from
other equipment, which causes electro magnetic disturbance. In
the European Union, countries agreed upon laws for the immunity
(sensitivity) of signals of other equipment as well as equipment
emission (disturbance). When equipment or applications in a certain
surrounding comply with the valid standards, they will not disturb
each other's operations (they are called "Electro Magnetic
Compatible").
For residential surroundings, where the home automation system
Marmitek X-10 is being applied, the European standard for
immunity is standardised in EN 61000-6-1. Equipment that complies
with this standard is resistant to electro magnetic emission of other
equip ment, which complies with the European standard EN 61000-
6-3 for residential surroundings. Experience has shown that in
domestic surroundings, equipment is being used which has an
EMC-emission level that is above the levels stated in EN 61000-6-3.
This equip ment can disturb the correct functioning of the Marmitek
X-10 modules. The immunity of the Marmitek X-10 built-in modules
is therefore revaluated and equivalent to EN 61000-6-2 (the more
severe European standard for immunity in industrial surroundings).
Nevertheless, the application area for Marmitek X-10 will
remain restricted to residential areas.
Undisturbed functioning of Marmitek X-10 automation
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Marmitek X-10 is therefore not responsible for the disfunctioning
of the Marmitek X-10 system as a consequence of equipment in
the building with emission levels that exceed the maximum
allowed levels set as standard for residential, commercial and
semi-industrial surroundings stated in EN 61000-6-3.
Application area Valid European Standard Marmitek X-10
home automation*
Immunity of Emission of Immunity and
equipment equipment emission standards
Residential 61000-6-1 61000-6-3 Compatible/
Commercial meets the
Semi-industrial requirements
* Condition is that the total Marmitek X-10 system is installed in accordance
with valid instructions supplied by a certified and trained Marmitek X-10
dealer.
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