044-005a RA RS232

RA-RS232, RB-RS232Setup and Installation Guide AddendumFor RadioRA® RS232 Interface

®

A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide for Programmingand Operating the Lutron® RadioRA® RS232 Interface

Note: Please leave this manual with homeowner.

Important Application Notes1. The RS232 Interface is a type of Master Control. The System can have a maximum of 12 Master Controls.

Therefore, for every 1 Master Control NOT used, 1 RS232 Interface may be used in its place.2. ALL ON is Phantom Button 16 and ALL OFF is Phantom Button 17.

FCC InformationNOTE: 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 aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which canbe 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.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Lutron Electronics Co. could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Notes on this ManualThis manual is an addendum to the original RadioRA® Setup Guide. The procedures to setup a RadioRA® RS232Interface are contained in this manual. For more information on programming the remainder of your RadioRA®

System, or for advanced features, refer to the original RadioRA® Setup Guide (P/N 044-001).

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important installation and operating instructions.

Consumer Information

DangerThis RadioRA® system must not be used to control equipment, other than lighting, which is not visible from every master orlocal control location. It also must not be used to control equipment which could create hazardous situations such asentrapment if operated accidentally. Examples of equipment which must not be controlled by this RadioRA® system include(but are not limited to) motorized gates, garage doors, industrial doors, and microwave ovens, heating pads, etc. It is theinstaller's responsibility to ensure that the equipment, other than lighting, being controlled is visible from every master orlocal control location and that only suitable equipment is connected to this RadioRA® system.

RadioRA® Setup Guide Addendum for the RS232 Interface2

Table of Contents

RadioRA® Setup Guide Addendum for the RS232 Interface 3

Section 1 - InstallationInstalling an RS232 Interface

Installation .......................................................................................................................................4

Overview of the RS232 InterfaceOverview ..........................................................................................................................................6Definitions of Common Terms .......................................................................................................7

Section 2 - Start-UpAdding an RS232 Interface

Activating an RS232 Interface........................................................................................................8

Programming PreparationsRS232 Programming Worksheet ...................................................................................................10Assigning Phantom Buttons as ROOMS or SCENES ..................................................................12

Phantom ROOM Button ProgrammingAssigning Dimmers, Switches or GRAFIK Eye Control Units to PhantomROOM Buttons ................................................................................................................................14Setting Light Levels/GRAFIK Eye SCENE Selection for Phantom ROOM Buttons ..................17

Phantom SCENE Button ProgrammingAssigning Dimmers, Switches or GRAFIK Eye Control Units to PhantomSCENE Buttons ...............................................................................................................................20Setting Light Levels/GRAFIK Eye SCENE Selection for Phantom SCENE Buttons .................23

Section 3 - Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Programming

Assigning Zone Numbers ...............................................................................................................26Assigning Master Control Numbers ..............................................................................................29Turning Hardware Handshaking ON or OFF .................................................................................33Copying Button Programming from a Master Control or an RS232 Interface to anRS232 Interface ...............................................................................................................................35Copying Button Programming from an RS232 Interface to a Master Control ...........................38Erasing Phantom Button Programming ........................................................................................40

Section 4 - OperationOperation

Toggling a Phantom Button ON or OFF Locally ...........................................................................42Feedback During Normal Operation ..............................................................................................43

Section 5 - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................44

Returning to Default Factory SettingsRS232 Interface ...............................................................................................................................46

Master Control Number Worksheet .........................................................................................47


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InstallationRead all instructions completely before installation.

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Assign LED – SCENELevel Set LED – ROOM

U2 – Dimmer Number AssignmentU3 – Master Control Number AssignmentU4 – Hardware Handshaking

Assign LED – ONLevel Set LED – OFF

Display1–15 Phatom Button

Number16 ALL ON17 ALL OFF

RS232 Connector

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See the RA-RS232 SetupGuide for programmingand operating instructions.

For additional assistance call the Lutron Hotline: (800) 523-9466

RadioRA is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.

This product may be covered by one or more of the followingU.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103

Step 1 Find a suitable location for theRS232 Interface

Place the RS232 Interface in a convenient andaccessible location. Note: RS232 Interfacemust be located within 30 feet of a Repeater.

Step 2 Mount the RS232 Interface

Using two screws, mount the RS232 Interfaceto a 4"x4" junction box or directly to a wall(screws and wall anchors provided).

Mounting tojunction box

WALL

Mounting towall

Knockout Hole

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4"x4" Junction Box

Use two screws for mounting.

Important Installation Notes1. Install in accordance with all national and local

electrical codes.2. Do not paint the RS232 Interface.3. Operate in ambient temperatures between 0°C

(32°F) and 40°C (104°F).4. Use only the AC adapter provided by Lutron with

your RS232 Interface unit. Using an AC adapter notrated at the following specifications could damagethe control and possibly overheat the AC adapter.• Input: AC 120V 60Hz• Output: AC 9V/500mA Class 2

5. The range and performance of the RadioRASystem is highly dependent on a variety of complexfactors such as:• Distance between system components• Geometry of the home• Construction of walls separating systemcomponents• Electrical equipment located near systemcomponents


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Step 4 Connect the RS232 cable

Connect a DB-9 male RS232 cable to theRS232 connector.

Step 5 Plug in the power supply

Plug the power supply into a 120VAC, 60Hzwall receptacle.

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Step 3 Attach the power supply

Remove terminal cover. Attach the powersupply cord to the RS232 Interface (jacklocated in the bottom right corner). Powersupply cord must enter unit through a knockouthole located on either side of the unit. Place theprovided grommet in the knockout hole beforewiring. Note: Terminal cover is only necessaryduring shipping.

Remove terminalcover.

Feed power supplycord throughknockout hole.

DANGER -• Do not connect line voltage power to the

RS232 Interface.• Connecting line voltage power or improper

wiring can result in personal injury or damageto the control or to other equipment.

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To select the proper RS232 cable for yourapplication, see the RadioRA RS232 Protocoland Programming Guide (P/N 044-006).

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Display(p. 43)

Assign buttonand LED(p. 14, 20)

Power jack

Power LEDindicatesthe RS232Interface haspower

Up buttonincrementsthe Display

RS232Connector

TX LEDflutters whenthe RS232Interface istransmittingany RS232data

RX LEDflutters whenthe RS232Interface isreceiving anyRS232 data

Level Setbutton andLED(p. 17, 23)

Down buttondecrementsthe display

Select buttonand LED(p. 42)

This manual contains information on how to setup andinstall an RS232 Interface. The RadioRA® RS232Protocol and Programming Guide (P/N 044-006)contains information regarding the RS232 commandset and how to interface the RS232 Interface withequipment external to the RadioRA® System.

The RS232 Interface allows an external device tocontrol RadioRA® lighting loads and provides anexternal device with feedback of RadioRA® activity.Depending on your application, Phantom Buttons,Zone Numbers, or Master Control Numbers may nothave to be assigned.

Phantom Buttons must be assigned to have anexternal device:• Activate Phantom Buttons 1 – 15, ALL ON (Phantom

Button 16), or ALL OFF (Phantom Button 17).• Monitor the status of Phantom LEDs 1 – 15.• Raise or Lower Phantom Buttons 1 – 15. *

Zone Numbers must be assigned to have anexternal device:• Individually control a zone.• React when a zone is changed locally.

Master Control Numbers must be assigned to havean external device:• React when a Master Control button is pressed.• Control the LED of a Master Control button which

has no RadioRA® loads assigned to it.• React when a Raise/Lower button is pressed on a

Master Control. *• React when a Cordless Master Control wakes up or

goes to sleep. *

Antenna forRadio Frequencycommunication

* Only applies to RS232 Interfaces Lutron shippedafter August 1, 2001

• After 10 minutes with no button presses, the displaywill turn OFF. To restore the display, press andrelease any button on the RS232 Interface or sendan RS232 command.

• Restore the display on the RS232 Interface beforestarting any programming steps in this guide.

NOTE: RS232 Interface will not operate until ithas been programmed.


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Overview of the RS232 Interface

Definitions of Common Terms

Delay Time - The time a switch will wait before it goes to the desired state.

Fade Time - The time it takes a dimming device to reach its goal level.

Master Control - A RadioRA® Master Control is a system control point that provides control of lights throughout ahome. Master Controls can be wall mounted, tabletop, or cordless. Other system Master Controls are the SwitchClosure Interface, the Infrared Interface, or another RS232 Interface.

Master Control Number - Master Control Numbers are used to identify RadioRA® Master Controls via the RS232Interface.

Phantom Buttons - Phantom Buttons are “virtual” buttons in the RS232 Interface. Though there are no physicalbuttons that represent these Phantom Buttons, they work very similarly to buttons on RadioRA® Master Controls.Each Phantom Button can be assigned either as a ROOM or SCENE.

Phantom LEDs - Phantom LEDs are “virtual” LEDs in the RS232 Interface. Though there are no physical LEDsthat represent these Phantom LEDs, they work very similarly to LEDs on RadioRA® Master Controls. PhantomLEDs 1–15 are associated with Phantom Buttons 1–15, respectively.

ROOM Button - A ROOM button is a programmable button whose LED is ON when any lighting zone assigned tothat button is ON at any level. When issuing an “ON” command, a ROOM button may only turn zones ON, notOFF.

SCENE Button - A SCENE button is a programmable button whose LED is ON when the SCENE associated withthat button has been activated. The LED will go out when the light zone changes level or receives a command tochange level, even if the new level is the same as its preset level. The LED will also go out if the SCENE is turnedOFF. When issuing an “ON” command, a SCENE button may turn zones ON or OFF.

Zone - A zone is any individual RadioRA® Dimmer, Switch, or GRAFIK Eye® Interface. A RadioRA® System has amaximum of 32 zones.

Zone Number - Zone Numbers can be used to identify any individual zone (one Dimmer, Switch, or GRAFIKEye® Interface) in your RadioRA® System via the RS232 Interface.


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Activating an RS232 InterfaceThe RS232 Interface is a type of Master Control. The RadioRA System can have a maximum of 12 MasterControls. Therefore, for every 1 Master Control NOT used, 1 RS232 Interface may be used in its place.

Step 2 Activate RS232 Interface

? If an RS232 Interface fails to respond asdescribed above, consult the TroubleshootingSection on page 44.

Display will flash 0 I when the RS232 Interfacehas been activated.

Note: Press any button to restore the display ifit is OFF.Press any button.• All LEDs will flutter, then• Top and bottom row of the display will flash

alternately.

Step 1 Begin RS232 Interfaceactivation

Press and hold the ACTIVATE CONTROLSbutton on any Repeater until the greenACTIVATE CONTROLS LED turns ON(approximately 3 seconds).

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The green ACTIVATE CONTROLS LED onALL Repeaters will turn ON.

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Step 3 Complete RS232 Interfaceactivation

Press and hold the ACTIVATE CONTROLSbutton on any Repeater until the greenACTIVATE CONTROLS LED turns OFF(approximately 3 seconds).

• The RS232 Interface is now activated.

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The green ACTIVATE CONTROLS LED onALL Repeaters will turn OFF. The MAIN orAUXILIARY LED will remain on.

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If you want to verify that your RS232 Interfacehas been activated, enter Flash Mode on anyRepeater (see RadioRA Setup Guide’sTroubleshooting Section).

• Proceed to the RS232 ProgrammingWorksheet on page 10.

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The RS232 Interface’s Display and LEDs willbegin to flash.

Exit Flash Mode on the Repeater. The RS232Interface’s Display and LEDs will stop flashing.


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Programming Preparations

RS232 Programming WorksheetAfter the RS232 Interface has been activated, it can be programmed so that a light or a group of lights can becontrolled by one or more Phantom Buttons. Prior to programming your system, complete the RS232Programming Worksheet (page 11).

Step 1 Record all Dimmer, Switch,and GRAFIK Eye Control Unitlocations and control typesalong the top of the worksheet

(Accessory Dimmers and Accessory Switches do notneed to be recorded.)

Step 4 Select Dimmers, Switches orGRAFIK Eye Control Units

Select which Dimmers, Switches or GRAFIK EyeControl Units will be controlled by each PhantomButton by going across the worksheet and placing acheck in the corresponding box(es).

• Repeat Steps 1 through 4, for all RS232Interfaces in your system.

• Proceed to Assigning a Phantom Buttonas a ROOM or SCENE on page 12.

Step 2 Select an RS232 InterfaceStart with any RS232 Interface and write down itslocation.

Step 3 Record Phantom Buttonnames

Write a description for each Phantom Button under theDescription column of the worksheet.

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Assigning Phantom Buttons as ROOMS or SCENESNote: Phantom Buttons 1-15 on an RS232 Interface can be individually programmed as a ROOM or a SCENE.Note: For a description of a ROOM, SCENE or Phantom Button, see the Definitions of Common Terms on page7.


Step 1 Begin ROOM/SCENEassignment

After 3 seconds, the display will beginalternately flashing the Phantom ButtonNumber currently being programmed and U I.The Assign or Level Set LED will turn ONindicating whether the current Phantom Buttonis a ROOM OR SCENE as shown below.

ROOM

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Simultaneously press and hold the Up andDown buttons until U I (User ProgrammingMode 1) appears on the display and the SelectLED turns ON (approximately 3 seconds).

By default, all buttons are assigned asROOMS.

Changing a button assignment from ROOM toSCENE (or vice versa) will delete all previousprogramming of that button.

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Step 2 Select Phantom Button toprogram

Display will alternately flash the selectedPhantom Button Number and U I.

Press and hold the Up or Down button untilthe desired Phantom Button Number is on thedisplay.

ALL ON (Phantom Button 16) and ALL OFF(Phantom Button 17) cannot be accessed inthis mode. They are always SCENES.


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Step 3 Changing ROOM/SCENEassignment

Display will alternately flash the selectedPhantom Button Number and U I.

Press and release the Assign button to makethe Phantom Button Number on the display aROOM; the Assign LED will turn ON. Pressand release the Level button to make thePhantom Button Number on the display aSCENE; the Level LED will turn ON.

• Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to change ROOM/SCENE assignment for any remainingbuttons.

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Step 4 Completing ROOM/SCENEassignment

Simultaneously press and hold the Up andDown buttons until all the LEDs begin to flutter(approximately 3 seconds).

Display will stop flashing. The Select LED andcorresponding ROOM/SCENE LEDs will turnOFF.

• Proceed to Assigning Dimmers,Switches or GRAFIK Eye Control units toPhantom ROOM Buttons on page 14.


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Phantom ROOM Button Programming

Step 2 Select a Phantom ROOMButton to program

Assigning Dimmers, Switches or GRAFIK Eye® ControlUnits to Phantom ROOM ButtonsNote: A Phantom Button can also be assigned as a SCENE (see page 12).

Press and hold the Up or Down button toselect the Phantom ROOM Button you want toprogram.

Selected Phantom ROOM Button Number willflash on the display.

Step 1 Begin assigning Dimmers,Switches or GRAFIK EyeControl Units to PhantomROOM Buttons

Press and hold the Assign button until theAssign LED turns ON and the display beginsto flash (approximately 3 seconds).

Assign LED will turn ON and the displayflashes.

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Step 4 Select next Phantom ROOMButton to program

Perform Step 3 for this newly-selectedPhantom ROOM Button.

• Proceed to Step 5 when all PhantomROOM Buttons on the RS232 Interfacehave been programmed.

To assign Dimmers, Switches or GRAFIK EyeControl Units to another Phantom ROOMButton, press and hold the Up or Down buttonto select the next Phantom ROOM Button youwant to program.


Step 3 Assign a Dimmer, Switch orGRAFIK Eye Control UnitControl to the Phantom Button

Notes:• Multiple Dimmers, Switches or GRAFIK Eye Control

Units can be assigned to a single Phantom ROOMButton.

• Controls must be assigned to a Phantom Buttonwhile its number is flashing on the display.

Assign Dimmers or Switches to the PhantomButton by turning the Controls ON.

Assign a GRAFIK Eye Control Unit to thePhantom Button by changing the selectedGRAFIK Eye scene.

If you assign the wrong Dimmer,Switch or GRAFIK Eye Control Unit toa Phantom Button, turn the Dimmer,Switch or GRAFIK Eye Control UnitOFF to unassign it.

Note: GRAFIK Eye Control Units will automaticallyturn on to scene 1 once assigned.

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Assign LED will be ON. Selected PhantomROOM Button Number will flash on thedisplay.


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Step 5 Complete assigning Dimmers,Switches or GRAFIK EyeControl Units to PhantomROOM Buttons

Press and hold the Assign button until all theLEDs begin to flutter (approximately 3seconds).

Display will be ON and the Assign LED will beOFF.

• Proceed to Setting Light Levels/GRAFIKEye SCENE Selection for PhantomROOM Buttons on page 17.



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Setting Light Levels/GRAFIK Eye® SCENE Selection forPhantom ROOM ButtonsNote: Dimmers can be set to variable light levels. Switches must remain ON. GRAFIK Eye Control Units can beset to any scene.

Step 2 Select Phantom ROOM Buttonto program



All devices assigned to that Phantom ROOMButton will turn ON to: Dimmers 100% lightlevel, Switches ON, and GRAFIK Eye ControlUnits to scene 1. All devices not assigned tothat Phantom ROOM Button will turn OFF.

Press and hold the Up or Down button toselect the Phantom ROOM Button you want toprogram.

Level Set LED will turn ON and the display willflash.

Selected Phantom ROOM Button Number willflash on the display.

Step 1 Begin setting light levels/GRAFIK Eye scene selection

Press and hold the Level Set button until theLevel Set LED turns ON and the displaybegins to flash (approximately 3 seconds).


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Step 3 Set light levels for Dimmers

Use the dimming rocker to adjust the lightlevel of any Dimmer(s) assigned to that button.This is the light level that the Dimmers will turnON to when the ROOM button is pressed ON.

The GRAFIK Eye Control Unit will turn ON tothe scene selected in this step when thePhantom ROOM Button is turned ON. The lastscene selected on the GRAFIK Eye ControlUnit will be the scene programmed to thePhantom ROOM Button.

Step 4 Select a GRAFIK Eye® scene

At the GRAFIK Eye Control Unit, select one ofthe pre-programmed scenes (1 through 4) byturning that scene ON.

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While setting light levels• Dimmers assigned to a Phantom ROOM

Button cannot be turned OFF.• Dimmers not assigned to a Phantom ROOM

Button cannot be turned ON.


While setting light levels• GRAFIK Eye Control Units assigned to a

Phantom ROOM Button cannot be turnedOFF.

• GRAFIK Eye Control Units not assigned to aPhantom ROOM Button cannot be turned ON.


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Step 6 Complete setting light levels/GRAFIK Eye scene selection

Press and hold the Level Set button until allthe LEDs begin to flutter (approximately 3seconds).

Level Set LED will turn OFF and the displaywill stop flashing.

Step 5 Select next Phantom ROOMButton to program

To set the light levels for another PhantomROOM Button, press and hold the Up or Downbutton to select the Phantom ROOM Buttonyou want to program.

Level Set LED will be ON. Selected PhantomROOM Button Number will flash on the display.

Perform Step 3 for this newly-selectedPhantom ROOM Button.

• Proceed to Step 6 when all PhantomROOM Buttons on the RS232 Interfacehave been programmed.

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? Note: To access scenes 5-16 on a GRAFIKEye Control Unit, refer to Application Note #48(P/N 366-730).


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Step 2 Select a Phantom SCENEButton to program

Assigning Dimmers, Switches or GRAFIK Eye® ControlUnits to Phantom SCENE ButtonsNote: A Phantom Button can also be assigned as a ROOM (see page 12).

Press and hold the Up or Down button toselect the Phantom SCENE Button you want toprogram.

Selected Phantom SCENE Button Number willflash on the display.

Step 1 Begin assigning Dimmers,Switches or GRAFIK EyeControl Units to PhantomSCENE Buttons

Press and hold the Assign button until theAssign LED turns on and the display begins toflash (approximately 3 seconds).

Assign LED will turn ON and the display willflash.

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Step 3 Assign Dimmers, Switches orGRAFIK Eye Control Units toPhantom SCENE Buttons

In this Step you must not only assign lightcontrols which you want to turn ON whenthe scene is selected, you must also assignlight controls which you want to turn OFFwhen the scene is selected.

Assign a Dimmer or Switch to the selectedSCENE by turning the Dimmer or Switch ON.

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Note: GRAFIK Eye Control Units will automaticallyturn ON to scene 1 once assigned.

If you assign the wrong Dimmer,Switch or GRAFIK Eye Control Unit toa SCENE, turn the Dimmer, Switch orGRAFIK Eye Control Unit OFF tounassign it.

Assign a GRAFIK Eye Control Unit to theselected scene by changing the scene of theGRAFIK Eye Control Unit.

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Step 4 Select next Phantom SCENEButton to program

Perform Step 3 for this newly-selectedPhantom SCENE Button.

• Proceed to Step 5 when all PhantomSCENE Buttons on the RS232 Interfacehave been programmed.

To assign Dimmers, Switches or GRAFIK EyeControl Units to another Phantom SCENEButton, press and hold the Up or Down buttonto select the next Phantom SCENE Buttonyou want to program.

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Assign LED will be ON. Selected PhantomSCENE Button Number will flash on thedisplay.


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Step 5 Complete assigning Dimmers,Switches or GRAFIK EyeControl Units to PhantomSCENE Buttons

Press and hold the Assign button until all theLEDs begin to flutter (approximately 3seconds).


• Proceed to Setting Light Levels/GRAFIKEye SCENE Selection for PhantomSCENE Buttons on page 23.


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Setting Light Levels/GRAFIK Eye® SCENE Selection forPhantom SCENE ButtonsNote: Dimmers can be set to variable light levels or turned OFF. Switches can be turned ON or OFF. GRAFIKEye Control Units can be set to any scene or turned OFF.

Step 2 Select Phantom SCENEButton to program



All devices assigned to that Phantom SCENEButton will turn ON to: Dimmers 50% lightlevel, Switches ON, and GRAFIK Eye ControlUnits to scene 1. All devices not assigned tothat Phantom SCENE Button will turn OFF.

Press and hold the Up or Down button toselect the Phantom SCENE Button you want toprogram.

Level Set LED will turn ON and the display willflash.

Selected Phantom SCENE Button Number willflash on the display.

Step 1 Begin setting light levels/GRAFIK Eye scene selection

Press and hold the Level Set button until theLevel Set LED turns ON and the displaybegins to flash (approximately 3 seconds).

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Go to any assigned Dimmer (which will beON at 50%). Adjust this Dimmer’sprogrammed light level for the selectedPhantom SCENE Button using the dimmingrocker, or turn the Dimmer OFF if it is to beturned OFF when this Phantom SCENEButton is selected.

Adjust light levels Turn OFF

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Go to any assigned GRAFIK Eye Control Unit(which will be ON at scene 1). Select from pre-programmed scenes (1 through 4) by turningthat scene ON or select OFF if it is to beturned OFF when this Phantom SCENEButton is selected.

Go to any assigned Switch (which will beON). Turn the Switch OFF if it is to be turnedOFF when this Phantom SCENE Button isselected.

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Step 4 Select next Phantom SCENEButton to program

To set the light levels for another PhantomSCENE Button, press and hold the Up orDown button to select the Phantom SCENEButton you want to program.

Level Set LED will be ON. Current PhantomSCENE Button Number will flash on thedisplay.

Perform Step 3 for this newly-selectedPhantom SCENE Button.

• Proceed to Step 5 when all PhantomSCENE Buttons on the RS232 Interfacehave been programmed.

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Press and hold the Level Set button until allthe LEDs begin to flutter (approximately 3seconds).


If at any point in this procedure you are unsurewhich Dimmers, Switches or GRAFIK EyeControl Units are assigned to an RS232Interface Phantom SCENE Button:• While the display is flashing, press and hold

the Select button (approximately 3 seconds).• The Level Set LED will begin to flash and all

Dimmers, Switches, and GRAFIK EyeControl Units assigned to that RS232Interface Phantom SCENE Button will turnON to full intensity.Note: Dimmer, Switch or GRAFIK EyeControl Unit assignments cannot bechanged at this time. See page 20 tochange control assignment.

• Press the Select button again to continuesetting light levels. The Level Set LED willstop flashing.

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Assigning Zone NumbersZone Numbers are only necessary if the RS232 Interface will be used to directly control one zone or if RS232feedback is desired when a zone changes. The RS232 Programming Worksheet on page 11 is already numberedfor your convenience. For a description of a Zone Number, see Definitions of Common Terms on page 7.

Step 1 Begin assigning ZoneNumbers

After 3 seconds the display will begin flashinga Phantom Button Number and U I.

Simultaneously press and hold the Up andDown buttons until the Select LED turns ONand U I appears on the display (approximately3 seconds).

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Step 2 Select User ProgrammingMode 2

After 3 seconds, the display will beginalternately flashing the Zone Number currentlybeing programmed and U 2. The Select LEDwill remain ON.

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Step 3 Select a Zone Number toprogram

Press and hold the Up or Down button toselect the Zone Number you want to program.

Display will alternately flash the selected ZoneNumber and U 2.

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Step 4 Assign a Dimmer, Switch orGRAFIK Eye Control Unit to aZone Number

Assign a Dimmer or Switch to the displayedZone Number by turning the Dimmer or SwitchON or OFF.

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Assign a GRAFIK Eye Control Unit to thedisplayed Zone Number by changing scene ofthe GRAFIK Eye Control Unit.

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The Assign LED will flash for approximately 2seconds. The Level LED will then turn ONindicating that the Zone Number is nowprogrammed.

• Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for any remainingZone Numbers you wish to assign.

If you assign a Dimmer, Switch or GRAFIK EyeControl Unit to the wrong Zone Number, simplyassign the Dimmer, Switch or GRAFIK EyeControl Unit to the correct Zone Number. Theprogramming for the old Zone Number will beerased.


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Display will stop flashing and the Select LEDwill turn OFF.

• Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to assign ZoneNumbers to any remaining RS232Interfaces.

Zone Numbers must be assigned to eachRS232 Interface in the system for which zonefeedback is desired via RS232.

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? To verify a Zone Number assignment, changethe status of the Dimmer, Switch or GRAFIKEye Control Unit by turning it ON or OFF.

The Display will flash followed by the ZoneNumber assigned. This sequence will flashtwo times.

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Assigning Master Control NumbersMaster Control Numbers are only necessary if: the RS232 Interface will be used to control the LEDs on a MasterControl, RS232 feedback is desired when a Master Control button or a Raise/Lower button is pressed, or RS232feedback is desired when a Cordless Master Control wakes up or goes to sleep. For a description of a MasterControl Number, See Definitions of Common Terms on page 7.

Step 2 Begin assigning MasterControl Numbers

After 3 seconds the display will begin toalternately flash a Phantom Button Numberand U I.


Step 1 Complete the Master ControlNumber Worksheet

Complete the Master Control NumberWorksheet on page 47 for easy referencewhile assigning the Master Control Numbers.

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After 3 seconds, the display will beginalternately flashing the Master Control Numbercurrently being programmed and U 3. TheSelect LED will remain ON.


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Step 4 Select a Master ControlNumber to program

Press and hold the Up or Down button toselect the Master Control Number you want toprogram.

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Step 5 Assign a Master Control to aMaster Control Number

Assign a Master Control to the displayedMaster Control Number by pressing the ALLON button on the Master Control.

Assign a Switch Closure Interface to thedisplayed Master Control Number byactivating any previously programmed inputchannel (1 – 5) on the Switch ClosureInterface. (An input channel can be activatedby an external device or by jumpering a wirebetween the input channel and commonterminals.)

The Assign LED on the RS232 Interface beingprogrammed will flash for approximately 2seconds. The Level LED will then turn ONindicating that the Master Control Number isnow programmed.

• Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for any remainingMaster Control Numbers you wish toassign.

If you assign the wrong Master Control to aMaster Control Number, simply assign theMaster Control to the correct Master ControlNumber. The programming for the old MasterControl Number will be erased.

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See the Switch Closure Interface Addendum to the ProgrammingGuide for operating instructions.For additional assistance call the Lutron Technical AssistanceHotline: 1-800-523-9466FCC ID JPZ0005This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept anyinterference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Patents Pending

Switch Closure Interface

Assign an Infrared Interface or RS232Interface to the displayed Master ControlNumber by pressing the Up or Down buttonuntil the ALL ON (SCENE 16) is on thedisplay. After the ALL ON (SCENE 16) is onthe display, press and release the Selectbutton.

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RS232 Interface

See the RA-IR Setup Guide for operating instructions.For additional assistance call the Lutron Hotline: 1-800-523-9466


This product may be covered by one or more of the followingU.S. patents: 5,736,965; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442

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Step 6 Complete Master ControlNumber assignment



• Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to assignMaster Control Numbers to anyremaining RS232 Interfaces.

Master Control Numbers must be assigned toeach RS232 Interface in the system.


? To verify a Master Control Number, select anyprogrammed Room, Scene, or Input Channelon the Master Control.

The Display will flash (Master ControlNumber) followed by the programmed MasterControl Number. The display will then flash (Master Control button) followed by the buttonor input channel number. This sequence willflash two times.

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See the Switch Closure Interface Addendum to the ProgrammingGuide for operating instructions.For additional assistance call the Lutron Technical AssistanceHotline: 1-800-523-9466FCC ID JPZ0005This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept anyinterference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Patents Pending

Switch ClosureInterface

See the RA-IR Setup Guide for operating instructions.For additional assistance call the Lutron Hotline: 1-800-523-9466


This product may be covered by one or more of the followingU.S. patents: 5,736,965; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442

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Turning Hardware Handshaking ON or OFFHardware handshaking can be use to ensure that no data is lost during high speed RS232 communication. To findout more about hardware handshaking, refer to the RadioRA® RS232 Protocol and Programming Guide (P/N 044-006).

Step 1 Begin hardware handshakingassignment

After 3 seconds the display will begin flashinga Phantom Button Number and U I.


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Step 3 Changing hardwarehandshaking settings

Display will alternately flash 0 I and U 4.

Press and release the Assign button to turnhardware handshaking ON; the Assign LEDwill turn ON. Press and release the Levelbutton to turn hardware handshaking OFF, theLevel LED will turn ON.

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Step 2 Select the Phantom Buttonyou want to program


Press and hold the Up or Down button toselect the Phantom Button you want toprogram.

Copying Button Programming from a Master Control or anRS232 Interface to an RS232 InterfaceIf you have more than one RS232 Interface or Master Control in your system, you can copy the Phantom Buttonprogramming from a previously programmed RS232 Interface or Master Control button to an un-programmed RS232Interface Phantom Button so that both buttons function identically.

Un-programmedRS232 Interface

Phantom ButtonNumber to beprogrammed willflash on thedisplay andLevel Set LEDwill be ON.


The programming from a ROOM button cannotbe copied to a SCENE, or vice versa.

Step 1 Begin copying buttonprogramming

On the RS232 Interface you want to program,press and hold the Level Set button until theLevel Set LED turns ON and the displaybegins to flash (approximately 3 seconds).

Level Set LEDwill turn ONand the displaywill flash.

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Step 3 Select the button you want tocopy from a Master Control


When the LED turns OFF fora few seconds and thenresumes flashing

programming has beencopied to

On a previously programmed Master Control,press and hold the programmed button thatyou want to copy until its LED turns OFF(approximately 3 seconds).

OR Select the PhantomButtonyou want to copy from anRS232 Interface

Previously ProgrammedMaster Control

On a previously programmed RS232 Interface,press and hold the Up or Down button toselect the Phantom Button Number you wantto program.

Previously ProgrammedRS232 Interface

When the display turnsOFF for a few seconds andthen resumes flashing


Press and hold the Select button until thedisplay turns OFF (approximately 3 seconds).

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• Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for all RS232Interface Phantom Buttons for whichyou want to copy programming.

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Press and hold the Level Set button until allLEDs flutter (approximately 3 seconds).



• Repeat Steps 1 through 4 to copybutton programming on any remainingunprogrammed RS232 Interfaces.


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Step 2 Select the button you want toprogram


Press and release the button you want toprogram. Its LED will begin to blink.

Un-programmedMaster Control


The programming from a SCENE button cannotbe copied to a ROOM button, or vice versa.

LED blinks.

Copying Button Programming from an RS232 Interface toa Master ControlIf you have a Master Control in your system, you can copy the Phantom Button programming from a previouslyprogrammed RS232 Interface to an un-programmed Master Control button so that both buttons function identically.

Step 1 Begin copying buttonprogramming

On the Master Control you want to program,simultaneously press and hold the 1st and 5thbuttons in the right most column until theupper right LED begins to blink (approximately3 seconds).


ALL ON

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Upper right LED blinks.

Note: LEDs on all other Master Controls andRS232 Interfaces will flash.

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Step 4 Complete copy buttonprogramming


Simultaneously press and hold the 1st and 5thbuttons in the right most column until all LEDsbegin to flutter (approximately 3 seconds).

Newly ProgrammedMaster Control

Previously ProgrammedRS232 Interface

When the display turnsOFF for a few seconds andthen resumes flashing


Newly ProgrammedMaster Control

• Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for all MasterControl buttons for which you want tocopy programming.

Press and hold the Select button until thedisplay turns OFF (approximately 3 seconds).

Step 3 Select the Phantom Buttonyou want to copy from theRS232 Interface

On a previously programmed RS232 Interface,press and hold the Up or Down button until thePhantom Button Number you want to copy ison the display.

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• Repeat Steps 1 through 4 to copybutton programming on any remainingunprogrammed Master Controls.


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Erasing Phantom Button ProgrammingErasing Phantom Button Programming will remove all Dimming or Switching Controls assigned to an RS232Interface Phantom Button.

Step 2 Select a Phantom Button toerase

Selected Phantom Button Number will flash onthe display.Assign LED will turn ON and the display will

flash.

Step 1 Begin erasing PhantomButton programming

Press and hold the Assign button until theAssign LED turns on and the display begins toflash (approximately 3 seconds).

Press and hold the Up or Down button toselect the Phantom Button Number you wantto erase.


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The Assign LED will stop flutteringand will turn ON. The display willbegin to flash. All Dimmers and/orSwitches will turn OFF. Programmingis now erased from that RS232Interface Phantom Button.

• Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for all RS232Interface Phantom Buttons withprogramming that you want to erase.

Step 4 Complete erasing PhantomButton programming

While the Assign LED is fluttering, press theLevel Set button. Note: The Assign LED willonly flutter for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the Assign button until thedisplay stops flashing and the Assign LEDturns OFF (approximately 3 seconds).


Simultaneously press and hold the Select andAssign buttons until the Assign LED begins toflutter and the display stops flashing(approximately 3 seconds).

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Press and release the Select button.

Step 2 Toggle Phantom Button

Toggling a Phantom Button ON or OFF Locally

Step 1 Select a Phantom Button totoggle ON or OFF

Press and hold the Up or Down button toselect the Phantom Button you want to ToggleON or OFF.

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Selected Phantom Button Number will be onthe display.

• ALL ON (Phantom Button 16) will onlyturn ON Dimmers, Switches, andGRAFIK Eye Control Units whenpressed.

• ALL OFF (Phantom Button 17) will onlyturn OFF Dimmers, Switches, andGRAFIK Eye Control Units whenpressed.

The Select LED will flutter.Note: If no Dimmers, Switches, or GRAFIKEye Control Units are assigned to the selectedPhantom Button, the Select LED will notflutter.

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Feedback During Normal OperationDuring normal operation, if Zone Numbers and/or Master Control Numbers are assigned to system devices, alphaand numeric feedback will flash on the display of the RS232 Interface when an action occurs. The following chartis used to identify feedback.

“ ”

Alternately flashing “ ” followed by a ControlNumber, and “ ” followed by a Button Number.

Alternately flashing “ ” followed by a Zone Number.

Flashing “ ”

Flashing “ ”

Alternately flashing “ ”, “ ”

Select LED fluttering

A valid RS232 command was received.

A numbered Master Control button was pressed andfeedback was transmitted via the RS232 Interface.Example: Display shows “ ”, “02”, “ ”, “I 6”means that button 16 (ALL ON) was pressed onMaster Control 02.

The status of a numbered zone was changed locallyand feedback was transmitted via the RS232Interface. Example: Display shows “ ”, “24” meansthat the status of zone 24 was changed locally.

The RS232 Interface caused the RadioRA® Systemto go into Security Solid Mode.

The RS232 Interface caused the RadioRA® Systemto go into Security Flash Mode.

The RS232 Interface caused the RadioRA® Systemto go into Security Solid and Security Flash Mode.

The RS232 Interface is transmitting an RFcommand.

Display Cause

? For questions regarding the feedback viaRS232, see the RadioRA® RS232 Protocol andProgramming Guide (P/N 044-006).


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Troubleshooting Guide

Proper operation of the RadioRA Wireless Central Home Lighting Control System is based upon a complexseries of radio frequency (RF) communications between system components. As such, it is highly dependentupon proper system installation and programming of controls.

If you experience difficulties programming or operating your RadioRA system, please refer to this guide.Many symptoms of common system activation or programming errors are contained in this TroubleshootingGuide. If you are having a problem with your system not described here, or if you have any questions, callthe Lutron Technical Support Center at 1-800-523-9466.

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Discontinue activating your RadioRAsystem until activation of the neighboringsystem is complete.

Move a system Repeater closer to theRS232 Interface in question, or vice versa,or you may have to add another Repeater.

Place system in ACTIVATE CONTROLSmode.

Check that breaker is on and not tripped.

Verify that the plug in power supply isworking.

Reprogram the RS232 Interface.

Verify whether the RS232 Interface is inrange of a Repeater by placing the systemin BEEP mode.

Press and release any button on theRS232 Interface.

Check cable connections.

Verify cable, see the RadioRA RS232Protocol and Programming Guide(P/N 044-006).

Check cable connections.

Verify cable, see the RadioRA RS232Protocol and Programming Guide(P/N 044-006).

Verify baud rate of external device is set to9600 baud.

Program the RS232 Interface.

Verify handshaking, see TurningHardware Handshaking ON or OFF,page 33.

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ACTIVATE CONTROLS LED onMAIN or AUXILIARY Repeaterturns ON and then back OFFwhen attempting to go intoACTIVATE CONTROLS mode.

After activating an RS232Interface, the RS232 InterfaceLEDs flutter for approximately 5seconds then go out, and “- -” isstill on the display.

The RS232 Interface appears tonot be working at all and thePower LED is OFF.

The RS232 Interface appears tonot be working at all and thePower LED is ON.

RX LED not flashing whensending an RS232 command tothe RS232 Interface.

No RS232 feedback and TXLED is flashing.

No RS232 feedback and TXLED is not flashing.

Your system has encountered aneighboring system within RFcommunication range also inACTIVATE CONTROLS mode.

RS232 Interface is out of RFcommunication range of nearestsystem Repeater.

System not in ACTIVATECONTROLS mode.

No power available to the RS232Interface.

Faulty power supply.

The RS232 Interface was notprogrammed properly.

The RS232 Interface may be outof RF communication range of thenearest Repeater.

RS232 Interface is in powersavemode.

RS232 cable not connected toboth devices.

Incorrect type of RS232 cable.

RS232 cable not connected toboth devices.

Incorrect type of RS232 cable.

External device using incorrectbaud rate.

RS232 Interface not programmed.

Handshaking set incorrectly.


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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Program the RS232 Interface.

Verify command and parameters areaccurate.

Verify baud rate of external device is set to9600 baud.

Verify Master Control Number, seeAssigning Master Control Numbers,page 29.

Verify Master Control button pressfeedback is turned ON, see the RadioRARS232 Protocol and Programming Guide(P/N 044-006).

Verify Zone Number, see Assigning ZoneNumbers, page 26.

Verify Local Zone Change feedback isturned ON, see the RadioRA RS232Protocol and Programming Guide(P/N 044-006).

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“ ” does not appear on thedisplay and no action occurswhen an RS232 command issent from an external device.

No feedback appears on theRS232 Interface display when aMaster Control button ispressed.

No feedback appears on theRS232 Interface display when aDimmer, Switch, or GRAFIK EyeControl Unit’s level is changedlocally.

RS232 Interface not programmed.

RS232 command is incorrect.

External device using incorrectbaud rate.

Master Control does not have aMaster Control Number.

Master Control button pressfeedback is not turned ON.

Dimmer, Switch, or GRAFIK EyeControl unit does not have a ZoneNumber.

Local Zone Change feedback isnot turned ON.


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Returning to Default Factory Settings

RS232 InterfaceReturning an RS232 Interface to Default Factory Settings will permanently delete all current programminginformation. Do not do this unless you are sure that it is necessary. For more information call theLutron Technical Support Center at 1-800-523-9466.

Step 1 Begin returning to DefaultFactory Settings

Step 2 Complete returning to DefaultFactory Settings

All LEDs (except the Power LED) will turn OFFand the display will show “– –” indicating thatthe RS232 Interface has been returned toDefault Factory Settings.

Ensure that the ACTIVATE REPEATER LED orACTIVATE CONTROLS LED on any Repeateris NOT ON before proceeding. If either LED isON, press the corresponding button until itsLED turns OFF (approximately 3 seconds).

While the LEDs are fluttering, press and holdthe Down and Level Set buttons until theRS232 Interface resets (“– –” will be on thedisplay).

Press and hold the Up and Assign buttonsuntil the display turns OFF and the LEDsbegin to flutter (approximately 3 seconds).

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LIMITED WARRANTYLutron will, at its option, repair or replace any unit thatis defective in materials or manufacture within oneyear after purchase. For warranty service, return unitto place of purchase or mail to Lutron at 7200 SuterRd., Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, postage pre-paid.THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHEREXPRESS WARRANTIES, AND THE IMPLIEDWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITEDTO ONE YEAR FROM PURCHASE. THISWARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE COST OFINSTALLATION, REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION,OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MISUSE, ABUSE,OR DAMAGE FROM IMPROPER WIRING ORINSTALLATION. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOTCOVER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES. LUTRON’S LIABILITY ON ANY CLAIMFOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR INCONNECTION WITH THE MANUFACTURE, SALE,INSTALLATION, DELIVERY, OR USE OF THE UNITSHALL NEVER EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICEOF THE UNIT. This warranty gives you specific legalrights, and you may have other rights which vary fromstate to state. Some states do not allow the exclusionor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, orlimitation on how long an implied warranty may last, sothe above limitations may not apply to you.

This product may be covered under one or more of thefollowing U.S. patents: 4,835,343; 4,954,768;5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,637,930; 5,736,965;5,798,581; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442;5,982,103; DES 353,798; DES 378,814; DES 389,461;DES 389,805; DES 395,037; DES 404,013;DES 422,969; DES 428,855; DES 436,579 andcorresponding foreign patents. U.S. and foreignpatents pending. Lutron, GRAFIK Eye, and RadioRAare registered trademarks of Lutron Electronics Co.,Inc.© 2001 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

World HeadquartersLutron Electronics Co., Inc.7200 Suter RoadCoopersburg, PA 18036-1299 U.S.A.TOLL FREE: (800) 523-9466 (U.S.A., Canada, andthe Caribbean)Tel: (610) 282-3800Fax: (610) 282-3090

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