DESCRIPTION
The UMA series are plug-in UPB relay modules designed to control 120VAC
appliances, fan/pump motors, fluorescent and non-dimmable lights using
lighting scene-link commands received over the power line. The lighting
scene commands are communicated using highly-reliable Universal
Powerline Bus (UPB) technology. UPB devices such as switches, multi-
button controllers and schedulers are easily integrated in to a new home or
can replace switches and timers in an existing home. UPB technology
requires no new or special wiring, it provides a flexible, low-costs alternative
to hard wired or RF home lighting and automation strategies.
UMA modules deliver on/off control for appliances, fan/pump motors and
fluorescent lights (see model UML, dimmer modules for incandescent lamp
control). Installation is simple: the module is plugged into a standard 120
VAC outlet and the appliance or light to be controlled is plugged into the
bottom of the module. The connected appliance can be manually controlled
by a UPB switch or multi-button controller, or automatically with a scheduler
(model UCS-01), I/O module (model UMI) or with any PC / security / home
automation controller that provides a UPB serial driver software option (see FAQ for a current listing).
The UMA-20-W includes a powerful timer option that can automatically turn
off the controlled outlet after a preset period of: 1, 5, or 30 seconds; 1, 2, 4,
10, 20, 30, 40, or 50 minutes; 1,2, 3, or 4 hours. The timer can be disabled
so the UMA-20-W functions like a standard appliance module (no timer
function). A UPB switch, such as the US2-40, can command any of the
UMA-20-W timer functions via lighting scene-link commands to enable any
selection of the timed off options.
APPLICATIONS
Appliance ( UPB relay) modules provide a convenient control solution to add
lights, low-voltage outdoor lighting transformers or fan/pump motors to a room, yard and garage. They can be moved from one
outlet to another meeting present and future load control needs (e.g.
Christmas lighting). If mobility of the module is not needed, consider
using the controlled duplex receptacle (model URD). The most
common use of the appliance module is to add outdoor lighting or
water feature control in the yard outside a home, controlled by a
scheduler (model UCS) or UPB switch. If the outside lighting should
be on after dusk and the water feature on during waking hours, the
module can be automatically activated with the scheduler's celestial
clock and scene-link controls. The celestial clock knows when the
sun rises and sets and automatically compensates for daylight
savings and leap year. The vacation mode setting of the scheduler can also control indoor UPB lighting while you're away, with a
simple change of the run mode. Fluorescent lighting control in
the garage is also a popular application for the appliance
module. Replacing a garage light switch with a US2-40 and
ZS25O faceplate, adding an appliance module to an outlet and
connecting multiple fluorescent lights can turn a poorly lit
garage into a bright workshop. The single rocker of the US2-25O combination can be used for the existing light load while
the multiple buttons can control a variety of lights and work
bench appliances. A door, gate or garage door sensor
connected to an I/O module (model UMI) can trigger lighting
scenes for appliance modules, illuminating the garage as well
as the yard and entrance to the home - whenever the door is
opened. |
