Simply Automated URD-30-A Custom Series Controlled Receptacle, Almond Review

Simply Automated URD-30-A Custom Series Controlled Receptacle, Almond Feature

  • 12A Duplex Wall Relay Receptacle wires into standard outlet/junction boxes. Turns on/off appliances, heaters, fans, pumps, motors and lights.
  • Receives lighting scene commands from Simply Automated UPB dimmers, tabletop controllers or scheduler-timer.
  • Utilizes ultra-reliable Universal Powerline Bus (UPB) technology. No new wiring needed! For new or existing lighting fixtures, lamps, fans and other electrical devices.
  • Simply Automated devices transmit and receive lighting scene commands with other Simply Automated UPB dimmers, plug-in modules, fixture modules and other devices – can control virtually any device that connects to AC power wiring anywhere in the home.
  • To ensure a proper installation your home should be no more than 2500 square feet and have only one breaker panel. A phase coupler is required in some home installations. Not intended for use in multi-dwelling (condo, apartment, duplex) units.

Simply Automated URD-30-A Custom Series Controlled Receptacle, Almond Overview

Outlet provides UPB appliance control with a custom, built-in appearance. Replace any electrical outlet in your home with the UPB Split Duplex Receptacle, and you’ll be able to control any light or appliance plugged into the top outlet with any UPB wall switch or multi-button controller or with your PC through a UPB interface module (all not included). The UPB Split Duplex Receptacle is a wired-in duplex receptacle designed to control the operation of 120VAC appliances and lighting based on digital commands received over the powerline. The receptacle communicates using the highly reliable Universal Powerline Bus (UPB) technology. The UPB Split Duplex Receptacle delivers on/off control for lighting and appliances up to 12A. The receptacle fits a standard outlet box and connects directly to the existing household power wiring. Power to the top outlet is controlled by UPB commands, while the bottom outlet is always powered. UPB technology delivers exceptional reliability and noise immunity at a much lower installed cost when compared to hardwired and RF solutions, and you’ll experience no interference from adjacent homes. UPB technology is not X10 compatible.
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