1Introductionhe Taralist Series relay controllers represent a significant advancement in theevolution of the NCD product line. The Taralist Series controllers representmany foundation technologies that will significantly strengthen our productofferings in the years to come.The Taralist Series of controllers are the first time-controlled devices we have everdeveloped. This new architecture allows powerful computer-based configurationwithout writing a single line of code. Taralist controllers are the first to offer aAutonomous time controlled at any time, and even change settings in theconfiguration through a direct USB connection or using a wireless 802.15.4 orZigBee Mesh Interface. The Taralist Series are manufactured using SurfaceMount Technology. A Break Away design has been implemented to meet therequirements of customers who need an enclosure AND to customers who needthe smallest possible size. Break Away tabs allow the user to “break” off the outeredges of the circuit board for a smaller profile. This type of controller inconjunction with several other “no programming required” devices represent thefuture direction of National Control Devices.Who’s Qualified to Use the Taralist Series?Anyone. The Taralist Series Controllers are one of the most user-friendly deviceswe have ever manufactured. Whether you are an electronics engineer or homehobbyist, anyone is qualified to use the Taralist Series controller provided thismanual is carefully studied.How do the Taralist Series Controllers Work?The Taralist Series Relay Controllers are configured using a computer (either usingwireless or a direct USB connection). Once configured, a Taralist controller willoperate without a computer. At any time, a computer may monitor the TaralistDevice, Activate Relays, or Change Configuration settings. A computer can takeover a Taralist or a Taralist can operate autonomously (without a computer). TheNCD Base Station software provides 1000 User Configurable events where a relayor group of relays can be turned on or off. It’s that easy.Once the Taralist is configured, it will run through the list of events sored in it’son board memory every second to look for a match with the current time. If amatch with the current time and a configured event is discovered, it will executethe event.Chapter1T