AC INFINITY CTR79A Wall Hang Controller User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- AC Infinity
Table of Contents
CTR79A Wall Hang Controller
**User Manual
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PRODUCT CONTENTS
POWERING AND SETUP
STEP 1
Plug the sensor probe into the 3.5mm port located at the bottom side of your
controller. 
STEP 2
Insert the power plug into a wall outlet to power your controller.
STEP 3
Position the corded sensor probe and secure it by using the included zip ties
and tie mounts.
STEP 4
Locate a spot free of obstruction and secure the anchor into your wall. Twist
the wood screw Into the anchor. STEP 5
Hang your controller by the screw using the hole located on its backside.
STEP 6
Plug your device (not Included) Into one of the two sockets to power it with
your controller. 
PROGRAMMING
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OUTLET BUTTON
Cycles through the two outlet devices. Each outlet device Is programmed Independently. or together when navigating to ALL. -
MODE BUTTON
Cycles through each of the controller’s mode: OFF, ON, AUTO (4 triggers), TIMER TO ON, TIMER TO OFF, CYCLE (On and Off), and SCHEDULE (On and Off). -
UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Adjusts the value of your current mode. The up button increases and down button decreases the setting. Hold both to reset values to OFF or 0. -
SETTING BUTTON
Cycles through each of the controller’s settings: DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS. ‘F/ ‘C. CLOCK, CALIBRATION (Temperature and Humidity). and BUFFER (Temperature and Humidity). -
OUTLETS
Displays the outlet controller’s power status, indicating whether or not electricity is being fed to your device. ON will display if your devices are being powered and OFF will display if your devices are not being powered. -
PROBE TEMPERATURE
The current temperature the probe is detecting. Displays “—” if no probe is plugged in. Includes a trend indicator that signals a rise, fall or no change in temperature within the last hour. -
PROBE HUMIDITY
Current humidity the probe is detecting. Displays “–” if no probe is plugged in. Includes a trend indicator that signals a rise, fall or no change in humidity within the last hour. -
CONTROLLER MODE
Displays the controller’s current mode. Pressing the mode button cycles through the available modes. -
STATUS ICONS
Flashes or displays the alert icons of the controller. The icons include TIMER ALERT and DISPLAY LOCK. -
CURRENT TIME
Displays the current time. The internal battery sustains the clock so it does not default to 00:00 if power is cut off. -
COUNTDOWN
Displays the countdown of the TIMER TO ON, TIMER TO OFF, CYCLE, or SCHEDULE modes. TO ON shows the amount of time left before your device power is on. TO OFF shows the amount of time left before your device power off. -
USER SETTING
Displays the value of your current mode. Use the up and down buttons to adjust the value.
OUTLETS
Pressing the outlet button will cycle through the controller’s available
outlets: ALL, 1, and 2. The dot indicates the current outlet.
ALL OUTLETS
Navigate to the ALL outlet to set simultaneous programming for all plugged-in
devices.
Programming set in this outlet mode applies to all plugged-in devices, but
will not be active if you navigate to other outlets. Re-entering the ALL
outlet will resume its programming.
INDIVIDUAL OUTLET
Navigate to a numbered outlet with a plugged-in device to set individual
programming.
Programming will run in the background even while you navigate to other
numbered outlets.
CONTROLLER MODES
Pressing the mode button will cycle through the controller’s available
programming modes: OFF, ON, AUTO (4 triggers), TIMER TO ON, TIMER TO OFF,
CYCLE (On and Off), and SCHEDULE (On and Off).
OFF MODE
Your device will remain off regardless of temperature, humidity, or time-
based triggers.
Jump back to OFF Mode anytime by holding the MODE button while in other modes
or settings.
ON MODE
Your device will stay on regardless of temperature, humidity, or time-based
triggers.
AUTO MODE (HIGH-TEMPERATURE TRIGGER)
Pressing the up or down button sets the high-temperature trigger. Your device
will turn on if the probe’s reading meets or exceeds this threshold.
If the probe’s reading falls below this trigger point, your device will turn
off. This shut-off point can be adjusted using the buffer setting as shown on
page 27.
This is typically used with devices like air conditioners and
cooling fans to help lower the temperature when it gets too hot. For example,
if you set a high-temperature trigger of 90°F, then your device will activate
when the temperature reaches 90°F or higher, and turn off when it falls below
90°F. Products shown here may still be in development.
Note that any of the four AUTO Mode triggers can activate at the same time,
even if you are not viewing that specific trigger. Turn off any triggers not
in use by pressing the up and down buttons together while viewing that
trigger. Triggers may be delayed from turning off by your Butler Settings.
please see page 27 for more info.
AUTO MODE (LOW-TEMPERATURE TRIGGER)
Pressing the up or down button sets the low-temperature trigger. Your device
will turn on if the probe’s reading meets or falls below this threshold.
If the probe’s reading rises above this trigger point, your device will turn
off. This shut-off point can be adjusted using the buffer setting as shown on
page 28.
This is typically used with devices like heaters and seedling mats
to help raise the temperature when it gets too cold. For example, if you set a
low-temperature trigger of 40°F, then your device will activate when the
temperature falls to 40°F or lower, and turn off when it rises above 40°F.
Products shown here may still be in development.
Note that any of the four AUTO Mode triggers can activate at the same time,
even if you are not viewing that specific trigger. Turn off any triggers not
in use by pressing the up and down buttons together while viewing that
trigger. Triggers may be delayed from turning off by your Buffer Settings,
please see page 27 for more in fo.
AUTO MODE (HIGH HUMIDITY TRIGGER)
Pressing the up or down button sets the high humidity trigger. Your device
will turn on if the probe’s reading meets or exceeds this threshold.
if the probe’s reading falls below this trigger point, your device will turn
off. This shut-off point can be adjusted using the buffer setting as shown on
page 29.
This is typically used with devices like dehumidifiers to help
lower the humidity when it gets too humid. For example, if you set a high
humidity trigger of 70%, then your device will activate when the humidity
rises to 70% or higher, and turn off when it falls below 70%. Products shown
here may still be in development.
Note that any of the four AUTO Mode triggers can activate at the same time.
even if you are not viewing that specific trigger. Turn off any triggers not
in use by pressing the up and down buttons together while viewing that
trigger. Triggers may be delayed from turning off by your Buffer Settings,
please see page 27 for more info.
AUTO MODE (LOW HUMIDITY TRIGGER)
Pressing the up or down button sets the low humidity trigger. Your device will
turn on if the probe’s reading meets or falls below this threshold.
If the probe’s reading rises above this trigger point, your device will turn
off. This shut-off point can be adjusted using the buffer setting as shown on
page 30.
This is typically used with devices like humidifiers to help raise the
humidity when it gets too dry. For example, if you set a low humidity trigger
of 50%, then your device will activate when the humidity falls to 50% or
lower, and turn off when it rises above 50%. Products shown here may still be
in development.
Note that any of the four AUTO Mode triggers can activate at the same time,
even if you are not viewing that specific trigger. Turn off any triggers not
in use by pressing the up and down buttons together while viewing that
trigger. Triggers may be delayed from turning off by your Buffer Settings.
please see page 27 for more info.
TIMER TO ON MODE
Pressing the up or down button sets a countdown time. During the countdown,
your device will be set to OFF. Once the timer ends, your device will trigger
to turn on.
The countdown will begin if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds.
The time left on the countdown is shown on the lower right corner of the
display above the setting. Leaving the timer mode while the countdown is
running will pause it until you return to this mode.
TIMER TO OFF MODE
Pressing the up or down button sets a countdown time. During the countdown,
your device will be set to ON. Once the timer ends, your device will trigger
to turn off.
The
countdown will begin if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds. The time left on
the countdown is shown on the lower right corner of the display above the
setting. Leaving the timer mode while the countdown is running will pause it
until you return to this mode.
CYCLE MODE (ON AND OFF)
Sets an ON duration and an OFF duration for your device to cycle through
continuously. Press the up or down button to set a countdown for your device
to turn on. Then press the mode button and use the up or down button to set a
countdown for your device to turn off.
The countdown will begin if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds. Leaving the
CYCLE mode while the countdown is running will pause it until you return to
this mode.
PROGRAMMING
SCHEDULE MODE (ON AND OFF) Sets an ON clock time and an OFF clock-time
schedule for your device to follow daily. Press the up or down button to set a
clock time for your device to turn on. Then press the mode button again to set
a clock time for your device to turn off.
The countdown will begin if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds. The time
left on the countdown before the next ON or OFF phase is shown on the lower
right corner of the display above the setting. Your device will not follow
this schedule if you leave this mode. If you re-enter the schedule mode, it
will continue to follow the latest schedule you have set.
PROGRAMMING
ALERT/STATUS ICONS On the top left of the display is the alert icon section.
Icons may flash when the controller wishes to alert you that a particular
function or alarm Is being triggered.
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OTHER SETTINGS
CONTROLLER LOCK Holding the setting button will lock the controller in your
current mode. While your controller Is locked, no parameters may be adjusted,
nor will you be able to switch modes. Holding the setting button again will
unlock the controller.|
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HIDE SCREEN Lock the controller so no settings can be adjusted. See above.
Then press the setting button to turn the display off. Pressing it again will
turn the display back on. Programs will still run in the background while the
LCD screen is off.|
JUMP TO OFF MODE Holding the mode button for 3 seconds while In any mode or
setting will automatically Jump to OFF Mode. This function is disabled if the
controller is locked.|
RESET TO OFF/DEFAULT Holding the up and down buttons together for 2 seconds
will reset the value of your current mode or controller setting to
OFF/Default. Pressing either the up or down button will return to the previous
value.|
AUTO INCREASING OR DECREASING Holding the up or down button will increase or
decrease the user setting automatically until you release them.|
FACTORY RESET Holding the mode, up, and down buttons together for 5 seconds
will reset your controller and restore factory settings. This clears all user
parameters in each controller mode and setting.|
DOWNLOAD THE APP
THE AC INFINITY APP
The AC Infinity app enables you to connect with the next generation of
intelligent controllers, giving you access to advance programs and
environmental data.
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Download the AC Infinity app from the App Store or Play Store by searching “AC Infinity”.
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Open the AC Infinity app and follow the instructions on pages 35-37 to pair your controller with the app.
HOW TO USE THE APP
Visit our website at www.acinfinity.com or open
your smartphone camera and scan the OR code below for more information on the
AC Infinity app.
https://www.acinfinity.com/pages/technical-guides/how-to-use-the-ac-infinity-
app.html
ADD A DEVICE
SETUP AND PAIRING
Power your device on before pairing your device with the app. Refer to pages
10-12 for more information regarding controller setup.
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Tap on the “+” tab to add your smart device.
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To launch the app, tap on the ‘Smart Outlets’ tab to begin pairing.
Please note: Bluetooth must be enabled on your mobile device before
starting the pairing process. -
Select CONTROLLER 79 to begin pairing.
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Hold the port button for 5 seconds to activate Bluetooth. Wait for the Bluetooth icon to start flashing on your controller’s screen.
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Tap the DONE button to complete the pairing process.
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Your controller will appear on your smart device with a unique ID.
Please note: When pairing the app around multiple controllers, move your mobile device closer to your desired controller.
FCC Warning
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.