Skutch AS-2500-3
Remote Power Controller Product Manual

INTRODUCTION

The AS-2500-3 allows a method of remotely controlling up to two different devices via the telephone lines. Both channel 1 and 2 may be turned "ON" or "OFF" as desired. The channel status is stored in a State-Of-The-Art EEPROM which means that the AS-2500-3 will retain the proper state of the channels even after long power outages. The EEPROM is capable of retaining information for up to 100 years without power. The unit features a 4 digit security access code that prevents non-authorized persons from controlling the unit. This code can be changed or verified by the user.

CONTR0L OUTPUTS

• Channel 1-an unfused, 110VAC, 3 prong power outlet, rated at 10 amps. This outlet can be used to directly control AC powered devices, including computers.
• Channel 2-an isolated (up to 1000VAC) relay contact closure, can pass AC/DC voltages (110VAC max.), 1/8" mini phone jack output, rated at 2 amps. This output is located on the back of the unit and is labeled RESET SWITCH.

INSTALLATION

1. The AS-2500-3 installs the same way as an answering device.
2. Connect the supplied modular cable to the back of the AS-2500-3 into the "LINE" jack. Note that the "TAD" jack is NOT used on this unit.
3. Connect the other end of the supplied modular cable to any standard telephone company line (RJ-11).
4. Connect the power cord to power.

ACCESS CODE PROGRAMMING

The AS-2500-3 allows you to program your own four digit access code; do the following:

1. Place the PROGRAM SWITCH, on the back of the unit, to the PROGRAM position.
2. Call the telephone line, connected to the unit, from any touch tone capable telephone.
3. When the unit answers, you will hear a confirmation tone.
4. After the confirmation tone is finished, dial a touch tone *; you will then hear a pulsating acknowledgment tone.
5. Enter your new four digit access code (the * and # cannot be used in your access code); you will then hear a pulsating acknowledgment tone.

    You can now verify your access code by going to Step 4 of VERIFYING YOUR ACCESS CODE, or you can hang up and place the PROGRAM SWITCH, on the back of the unit, to the NORMAL position.

VERIFYING YOUR ACCESS CODE

1. Place the PROGRAM SWITCH, on the back of the unit, to the PROGRAM position.
2. Call the telephone line, connected to the unit, from any touch tone capable telephone.
3. When the unit answers, you will hear a confirmation tone.
4. After the confirmation tone is finished, dial a touch tone #.
5. The unit will play the access code to you through a series of BEEPS, i.e. the code 1 2 3 4 will give you: 1 BEEP, two second pause, 2 BEEPS, pause, 3 BEEPS, pause and 4 BEEPS (NOTE: you will get 10 BEEPS for a 0).

    You can now program a new access code by going to Step 4 of ACCESS CODE PROGRAMMING, or you can hang up and place the PROGRAM SWITCH, on the back of the unit, to the NORMAL position.

NORMAL OPERATION

    For normal operation, the PROGRAM SWITCH, on the back of the unit, MUST be in the NORMAL position.

CONTROL ACCESS

1. To turn the control outputs on/off, do the following:
2. Call the telephone line, connected to the unit, from any touch tone capable telephone.
3. When the unit answers, you will hear a confirmation tone.
4. After the confirmation tone is finished, enter your four digit access code; you will then hear a pulsating acknowledgment tone.
5. * 1 --Turns Channel 1 ON.
6. # 1 --Turns Channel 1 OFF.
7. * 2 --Turns Channel 2 ON.
8. # 2 --Turns Channel 2 OFF.
9. * # --Verifies the current state of both channels.

VERIFYING CHANNEL STATES

    You can verify the state of each channel by completing the steps in CONTROL ACCESS. When you enter * #, the unit will give you: one LOW tone (this indicates channel 1), either one short HIGH tone (if channel 1 is off) or 10 short BEEPS (if channel 1 is on), two LOW tones (this indicates channel 2) and either one short HIGH tone (if channel 2 is off) or 10 short BEEPS (if channel 2 is on).

TIME-OUT

In ALL modes of operation, the AS-2500-3 will automatically hang up if no touch tone is detected within a 15 second period.

Short Cut Instructions

ACCESS CODE PROGRAMMING

1. PROGRAM SWITCH up, then call unit.
2. After the tone, enter *, then your new access code (i.e. 1 2 3 4).
3. Hang up.
4. PROGRAM SWITCH down.

VERIFYING YOUR ACCESS CODE

1. PROGRAM SWITCH up, then call unit.
2. After the tone, enter * #.
3. The unit will give the access code in BEEPS.
4. Hang up.
5. PROGRAM SWITCH down.

NORMAL OPERATION

1. PROGRAM SWITCH down, then call unit.
2. Enter your four digit access code.
3. Hang up.