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Thank you for your purchase of a SkylinkHome  Plug-In ON/OFF Control
(In /Outdoor), Model PA-318.  This receiver module allows you to wirelessly 

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turn on and off connected lights or small appliances with the  SkylinkHome
transmitters.  

The Plug-In ON/OFF Control (In /Outdoor) PA-318 can communicate with 
up to 8 transmitters, so user has the option to  add more transmitters to the 
system, such as more remote controls, or motion sensors  etc. 

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All wireless signal communications within the SkylinkHome   System are 
based on rolling code technology to ensure highest security is  used. 

The following items are included in this package:

Plug-In ON/OFF Control (In /Outdoor)

- Antenna

User's Instructions

1. INTRODUCTION

5. SET TIMER DURATION

2. SETUP

3. PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS

3. PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS (CONT)

Model PA-318

Plug-In ON/OFF Control (In/Outdoor)

Plug-In ON/OFF Control 
(In /Outdoor)
PA-318

Insert the antenna to the Plug-In ON/OFF Control 
(In/Outdoor) as shown. Place the antenna in 
the upright position to have the best reception. 
Simply plug the Plug-In ON/OFF Control (In/Outdoor) 
to an electrical outlet, then plug in a light or home 
appliance to the socket on the Plug-In ON/OFF 
Control (In/Outdoor).

The Plug-In ON/OFF Control (In/Outdoor) is designed
to operate maximum load of 1500W at 120VAC.

In order to operate the Plug-In ON/OFF  Control (In/Outdoor) remotely,  
transmitter or sensor must be programmed to  the Plug-In ON/OFF 
Control (In /Outdoor). Each module can be  operated by up to 8 different 
transmitters (or 8 different command signals). 

There are 2 operating modes with the  Plug-In ON/OFF Control (In/Outdoor):

1) 

On / Off Mode

 - When a valid signal is received,  it will turn on or off a 

    load.
2) 

Countdown Timer Mode

 - When a valid signal is received,  the load will 

    be on for a  specific period of time, either 1 minute,  5 minutes, 15 minutes, 
    30 minutes, or 60  minutes, then off.  This is mainly for energy  saving.

To program a transmitter  into the Plug-In ON/OFF Control (In/Outdoor),  
follow the instructions below:

Before you program a transmitter to the  Plug-In ON / OFF Control (In/
Outdoor), decide the operating mode for this  transmitter (On/Off Mode or 
Countdown Timer Mode). 

1. Plug in a load to the  Plug-In Module (Indoor / Outdoor)

2. Plug in the module to an  AC electrical outlet, the red LED flashes once 
    quickly. The connected load (i.e. light) should be in  

off mode

.

3. Press and hold the "SET" button  for about 3 seconds, the 

red LED

 flashes, 

    meaning it is in  On/Off Mode programming sequence. Release the "SET" 
    button if you are  programming a transmitter to operate in On/Off Mode.

4. If you are programming a transmitter  to operate in Countdown Timer Mode, 
    continue to hold the  "SET" button for about 10 seconds, until  the red LED 
    is on steadily. Release the "SET" button once  the LED is on steadily.

5. Transmit a "Learn" code from the transmitter. Refer to the manual of  the 
    transmitter to transmit this  "Learn" code. 

6. Once the transmitter is programmed, the  red LED flashes quickly then 
    stops flashing. You have successfully programmed the transmitter. 

Red LED

3

1

2

LED Flashing: On/Off Mode

LED Steadily ON: Timer Mode

On / Off

Countdown Timer

Flashing

Steadily On

Note: You must complete the programming sequence within the 
15-second interval, otherwise, the module will quit from programming 
mode and you need to start again from step 3 if the red LED is off. 

 

Number of Flashes

1

2

3

4

5

This section is for transmitters that are programmed for Countdown Timer  
Mode.

The timer can be set to the following duration, meaning the light  will stay 
on for the following time: 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30  minutes, or 
60 minutes. Only one timer interval can be set. To set the timer duration, 
follow the instructions below.

1. Plug in the module to an AC outlet, the red LED flashes once, so it is  
    powered on properly.

2. 

Turn on

 the connected load by a programmed transmitter. The load 

    must be on under 

ON/OFF mode

 in order to set the timer duration.

3. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds, the red LED flashes  
    once. The number of flashes indicates the timer duration:

Timer Duration

1 min.

5 min.

15 min.

30 min.

60 min.

Antenna

4. ON / OFF OPERATION

The PA-318 Plug-In ON/OFF Control (In/Outdoor) allows on / off operation, 
when the programmed transmitter is activated. 

Depends on the type of transmitter, different functions can be performed 
such as:

- Individual On / Off, Zone On / Off, All On, All Off etc.
- Motion Activation

Refer to the user's instructions of the transmitter for detailed instructions .

Note:
When using the Plug-In ON/OFF Control (In/Outdoor) in outdoor, always 
connect it to a wall socket so it is hanging down. Placing  the unit on 
ground level may cause serious damage due to water penetration.

4. Continue to hold the SET button until it reaches the desired setting. The 
    status will change every 6 seconds, i.e. hold the SET button, you will 
    see the number of flashes changes from 1 to 2, 2 to  3, etc. 

LED Indication 

during programming

Operating Mode

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