Push Button Override Module installation - POWER LINE CARRIER (PLC) TRANSCEIVER OR MINI RECEIVER

OPERATION

The Push Button Override Module (Figure 1) can be installed with a Steffes Transceiver or Mini Receiver, which are used to control devices such as water heaters. The push button override module is an optional feature that allows the user to override the peak control signal and operate the controlled device during a peak time (power company permitting). If activated, the duration of one override cycle is 90 minutes.

To initiate the override, press the override button on the front cover of the transceiver/mini receiver once.

yellow triangle with lightning boltWARNING

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE: Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death. System may be connected to more than one branch circuit. Disconnect power to all circuits before servicing.

Transceiver Installation

De-energize Control

De-energize the transceiver and remove the front cover.

Drill hole

Drill a ¼” hole for the override button on the front cover. See diagrams in Figure 2 for specific application.

Six Pole Mini Receiver Installation: Locate the center hole in the top row of the bottom cluster of pre-drilled ventilation holes on the front cover. (Refer to Figure 3 for reference to the correct position in the front cover.)

Remove Nut

Remove the nut from the push button override.

Insert Button

Insert the push button of the override through the drilled hole from the backside of the front cover.

Secure Button

Secure the push button in place with the nut.

Connect OVR and OVS

Connect the two purple wires to OVR and OVS on the transceiver board (Figure 3).

Set Dipswitch 8

If the transceiver is being installed as a receiver, set DIP switch #8 to the appropriate position with relation to the override configuration desired: OFF: Circuit connected to relay 1 is enabled during a peak control time when an override cycle is initiated. ON: All circuits are enabled during a peak control time when an override cycle is initiated.

Check Out

Proceed to Check-Out Procedure.

Transceiver Replacement

De-energize Control

De-energize the transceiver and remove the front cover.

Remove Nut

Remove the nut from the push button override on the front cover of the transceiver.

Remove Purple Wires

Remove the 2 purple wires from OVR and OVS on the transceiver board and discard the existing push button override.

Install Button

Remove the nut from the new push button override and insert the push button through the drilled hole from the backside of the front cover. Secure the push button in place with the nut.

Connect Purple Wires

Insert the two purple wires from the module into the OVR and OVS terminals on the transceiver board (Figure 3).

Check Out

Proceed to Check-Out Procedure.

Mini Receiver Replacement

De-energize Control

De-energize the mini receiver and remove the front cover.

Remove Nut

Remove the nut from the existing push button override on the front cover of the mini receiver.

Remove Connector

Remove the 2-prong connector to disconnect the two purple wires from the circuit board and discard the existing push button override.

Install Button

Remove the nut from the new push button override and insert the push button through the drilled hole from the backside of the front cover. Secure the push button in place with the nut.

Connect Purple Wires

Connect the two purple wires to the 2-prong jumper connector (Figure 4). A two-pin connector, not included, will be required to make this connection. NOTE: The two-pin connector from the old push button override can generally be used on the new override.

Check Out

Proceed to Check-Out Procedure.

Check-Out Procedure

Energize Control

Energize the transceiver/mini receiver.

Hold Button

To enable the 90-minute override cycle, make sure the system is in peak mode. Press and hold the button in for about two seconds to initiate the override.

Check Lights

Transceiver: Relay lights on the transceiver board will illuminate to indicate the override started.

Mini Receiver: Yellow light on the circuit board will illuminate to indicate the override started.

Check Load

Check to make sure the device(s) connected to the relay(s) is operating.

Cancel Override

To cancel the override, de-energize the transceiver/mini receiver. The relay(s) should open and the controlled device(s) should no longer be operating.

Install Cover

Install the front cover and restore power.

Rev 6 - 05/18/2021