Installation Guide

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InHome
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Heavy-Duty Power Controller Installation Guide
Enable Automation Events for High-Voltage Systems in the Control4
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Automated Home
Introduction
The Card Access™ InHome™ Heavy-Duty Power Controller (HPC10A) is a wirelessly controlled power controller
specifically designed for use with the Control4® home automation system and is Control4 Certified. This gives the
Control4-automated homeowners the ability to turn high-voltage items on or off based on the time of day, and even
operate them from a remote location with Control4’s 4Sight
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service.
The InHome Heavy-Duty Power Controller can also be operated independent of the home automation system by ‘hard-
wiring’ in switches and controls in Stand-Alone configuration.
The device consists of two high voltage 100-240VAC 30 Amp relays that can be independently configured to control the
following types of loads:
• motors
• resistive loads
• ballast type loads
in residential or commercial applications. The control and configuration of these relays can occur through the Control4
Composer application (Control4 Operating Mode), or directly on the device, (Stand-Alone Operating Mode).
Control4 Operating Mode:
To operate in Control4 mode the device must be identified into the project. This is done by tapping of the ID button (the
method common to other devices in Control4 projects.)
Once the device is identified, its four contact inputs and two independently controlled high-voltage relays are available to
the project for configuration and control.
Device control is accomplished through one of three methods:
• Through an IEEE 802.15.4 ZigBee-based wireless radio signal
• Through the four local switch inputs
• Through a combination of both methods
Using both methods provides for failsafe independent operation.
The InHome Heavy-Duty Power Controller’s Control4 driver supports complete device configuration and operation through
user selectable options. The device utilizes Control4’s proxies for control of blind motors, lifts, screens, gate motors,
fountain and pool pump motors, lighting loads, and appliance loads, etc.
The device also includes several easy-to-use diagnostic modes to help installers set the device up for proper operation.
Stand-Alone Operating Mode:
In Stand-Alone Operating Mode, the device uses the four dry contact closure inputs to control the two high-voltage power
relays in a one (1), two (2), or 3 button control configuration. This allows for a wide variation of configurations and
homeowner operation.
The InHome Heavy-Duty Power Controller’s onboard switches enable ease of setup, easy diagnostic test, and easy
troubleshooting for installers. LEDs indicate relay status and radio functionality. A relay disable switch is provided to
allow functional test by the installer without sending power to connected high-power devices, allowing easy testing of the
system.
The InHome Heavy-Duty Power Controller is powered by one of two methods: