Skylink LS-318 User Manual

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Thank you for your purchase of a SkylinkHome  Screw-In Dimmer, Model 
LS-318.  This receiver module allows you to wirelessly turn on and off, 

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dim and brighten connected light with a SkylinkHome

transmitters. 

The Screw-In Dimmer LS-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:

- Screw-In Dimmer LS-318
- Antenna
- User's Instructions

There is no wiring involved in setting up the 
Screw-In Dimmer LS-318. 

Insert the antenna to the Screw-In Dimmer, 
as shown.

2. Screw the Screw-In Dimmer to an 
    empty socket. 

3. Screw a light bulb to the fixture end 
    of the Screw-In Dimmer. 

Note: The antenna should be placed
away from the light bulb so it is away
from the heat generated by the light bulb.

In order to operate the 

 remotely with a transmitter or 

sensor, it must be programmed to the 

. Each module 

can be operated by up to 8 different transmitters (or 8 different command 
signals). 

There are 3 operating modes with the 

:

1) Regular Mode - When a valid signal is received, it will 

 or change the brightness of a light.

2) Flashing Alert Mode - When a valid signal is received, the light will flash 
    for a specific period of time, which is the time defined in the timer 
    duration. This works as an alert indication. 

3) Countdown Timer Mode - When a valid signal is received, the light will 
    be on for a specific period of time, from 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 
    30 minutes, and 60 minutes

You can program multiple transmitters / sensors to the module and 
different transmitter / sensor can 

To program a transmitter / Sensor into the 

, follow the 

instructions below. 

Before you program a transmitter to the Screw-In Dimmer, decide the 
operating mode for this transmitter (Regular Mode, Flashing Alert Mode 
or Countdown Timer Mode). 

Screw-In Dimmer

Screw-In Dimmer

Screw-In Dimmer

turn on or off a 

    light

, then turn off.

activate a different mode.

Screw-In Dimmer

1.  Switch off the Screw-In Dimmer 
     with light bulb by the wall switch. 

2.  Place the operating mode 
     slide switch at the desired 
     position, for example: 
     On/ Off.

3. Power on the Screw-In Dimmer 
    by the wall switch, light bulb will 
    be on under factory default. 

4.  The red LED indication shows the 
     operation mode you have selected:

Operating Mode

Regular

Flashing Alert

Timer

Countdown 

LED Indication

Flash quickly

Flash slowly

Steadily On

5.  Ensure the LED indication shows the operation mode you have 
     selected. 

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

7. Once the transmitter is programmed, the red LED on the Screw-In 
    Dimmer flashes quickly then stops flashing. You have successfully 
    programmed the transmitter. 

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

You may follow the same instructions to program additional transmitters 
or sensors to operate the receiver module. 

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

The timer for both Flashing Alert Mode and Countdown Timer Mode 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.

 

Note: ON/OFF represents Regular Mode

1. Screw-In Dimmer should be powered 
    up. 

2. If the light bulb is on after power-up, 
    turn it off with a programmed TC 
    transmitter.