Installation Guide

Wireless Dimmer
Installation Guide
Supported Models
C4-DIM101-Z-W Wireless Dimmer (White)
C4-DIM101-Z-B Wireless Dimmer (Black)
C4-DIM101-Z-A Wireless Dimmer (Almond)
Specifications and Supported Fixtures
This Control4® Wireless Dimmer operates independently or as part of a Control4®
home automation system to enable intelligent lighting control. It installs in a standard
wall box using typical wiring standards and communicates with other devices through a
wireless RF (radio frequency) connection.
Warnings & Considerations
WARNING! Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
WARNING! Improper use or installation can cause SERIOUS INJURY,
DEATH or LOSS/DAMAGE OF PROPERTY.
WARNING! If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a
qualified electrician.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to this
device and other equipment, DO NOT install to control a receptacle, a motor, or
a transformer-operated appliance.
WARNING! Use this device only with copper or copper clad wire. This
product has NOT been approved for use with Aluminum wiring.
WARNING! This product generates heat during normal operation.
IMPORTANT! Use or modification of this product in a manner not expressly
approved by Control4 voids your warranty. Further, Control4 is NOT liable for
any damage incurred with the misuse of this product. See "Limited 2 Year
Warranty."
IMPORTANT! The range and performance of the wireless control system is
highly dependent on the following: (1) distance between devices; (2) layout of
the home; (3) walls separating devices; and (4) electrical equipment located
near devices.
Installation Instructions
1 TURN OFF POWER by switching off the circuit breaker or
removing the fuse and test that power is off before wiring!
2 Ensure Dimmer capacity matches the load requirements. In
multi-dimmer installations, a reduction of the dimmer's capacity
is required to allow the dimmers to be installed side-by-side in
the same wall box. The dimmer capacity depends on the
number "ganged" in the wall box as follows:
• 1 gang = 1000 W / VA maximum
• 2 gang = 800 W / VA maximum per dimmer
• 3 or more gang = 600 W / VA maximum per dimmer
If installing in multi-gang scenarios, use pliers to remove the inner-side break-
away tabs: Bend each one back and forth until it breaks off. Remove the inner-
side tabs ONLY on any device side that will be adjacent to another device. DO
NOT remove tabs on any side that will become the outer side of a group of
devices.
3 Identify your wiring application (refer to the appropriate diagram in “Sample Wiring
Configurations” on the back page).
• "Single-Pole (with power source at wall box) - see Figure 1
• "Single-Pole (with power source at light fixture) - see Figure 2
• "3-Way (with power source at wall box) - see Figure 3
• "3-Way (with power source at light fixture) - see Figure 4
4 Prepare wires by removing pre-cut
insulation from the appropriate dimmer
leads. Wire insulation should be stripped
back 5/8 of an inch from the wire end (as
shown).
5 Connect the dimmer wires to the wall box
wires using wire nuts according to the relevant
wiring diagram. See “Sample Wiring
Configurations.”
WARNING! The Blue wire is not a traditional
traveler: It cannot directly power a lighting load. It must only be used to provide
power to another Control4 keypad. If you do not intend to use this wire, leave it
capped. The blue wire is a "switched hot" wire that is connected internally to
the dimmer's hot wire through the air-gap switch. Power is applied to the blue
wire whenever the air-gap switch is closed. Thus, the blue wire is used to
provide power to downstream keypads in 3-way/4-way scenarios in order to
ensure that all power to the load has been removed when the air-gap switch is
open. Refer to “Sample Wiring Configurations” on the back page.
6 Mount Dimmer into wall box by partially securing the
wall box screws attached to the dimmer. Ensure that
the word "Top" on the dimmer frame is facing up. Bend
wires in a zigzag pattern so that they easily fold into the
wall box.
WARNING! Ground the Wireless Dimmer in
accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC) requirements. Although the
dimmer's aluminum yoke plate and green ground wire are directly bonded
together inside the dimmer, DO NOT rely solely upon the yoke plate's contact
with a metal wall box for adequate grounding. Use the dimmer's ground wire to
make a secure connection to the safety ground of the electrical system.
IMPORTANT! Not grounding this product according to the preceding
Warning! may result in an installation less immune to damage caused by
electrical disturbances, such as lightning, and void the warranty.
7 If you are using the Control4 push-on (screw-less) wall plate that shipped with
your dimmer:
a. For a single-gang scenario, attach the black plastic sub-plate using the
provided sub-plate screws.
IMPORTANT! Tighten the screws until the back side of the metal yoke plate
is even with the wall surface, but no farther. Over-tightening can damage the
dimmer and cause mechanical malfunction. Do NOT use a power screw driver
to install this device as this may lead to over-tightening.
b. If you are installing in a multi-gang scenario, only partially tighten the
mounting screws, leaving about 1/8 of an inch gap between the wall and the
yoke plates prior to attaching the black plastic sub-plate. This allows each
device in a multi-gang scenario to conform to the sub-plate, creating a
single assembly. Secure the multi-gang sub-plate to all devices using the
provided sub-plate screws. Then secure the assembly by tightening the wall
box screws the remaining 1/8 of an inch. Do not over-tighten any of the
screws or you will misalign the flat plane of the multi-gang wall plate.
c. With the wall plate's removal slot facing down, push the wall
plate onto the dimmer's black plastic sub-plate.
8 If you are using a Decora-style screw-on wall plate:
a. Do not attach the dimmer's black plastic sub-plate
b. Align the dimmer to the wall box and fasten with screws.
c. Fasten the wall plate to the dimmer with screws.
9 Turn ON power at the circuit breaker or replace fuse from fuse
box.
10 Test the dimmer to see if it is working properly. See "Operation
and Configuration" for specific instructions.
Optional Antenna Extension
In some installation scenarios, it may be desirable to enhance the Dimmer's wireless
(RF) transmission capabilities. This may be needed to overcome issues such as local
interference from other devices, range considerations due to the distance between
devices or the use of metallic faceplates. The Control4 Wireless Dimmer has been
designed with a wire whip antenna coiled underneath the plastic button that can be
extended to accommodate such scenarios. Instructions for extending the antenna are
provided below.
WARNING! To avoid risk of electrical shock that may cause personal injury
or damage to the Dimmer, this procedure should be performed prior to
connecting the dimmer at the wall box.
WARNING! This procedure enables advanced functionality and should only
be performed by a competent trained installer.
1 Remove the plastic button frame by
squeezing the side tabs near the top and
bottom of the button and pulling outward. A
small flat-head screw driver can also be used
to assist in releasing the tabs.
2 Once the button has been removed, detach
the radio board from its connector by gently
pulling away from the dimmer frame.
3 Slip the end of the antenna out of the radio
board hole and uncoil it, being careful not to
exert undue tension on the wire. Once
uncoiled, thread the antenna wire under the
plastic spacer at the bottom of the radio
board.
4 Re-attach the radio card to the dimmer frame
by carefully aligning the connector and pressing gently.
Then re-attach the button and button frame by aligning
the button frame securement tabs with the appropriate
slots on the dimmer frame and pushing gently. Ensure
that the antenna is routed through the small notch on
the bottom left-hand side of the button frame provided
for this purpose. Once the button has been re-attached,
proceed with the standard installation procedure for
wiring the dimmer to the light load and securing it into
the wall box, as described in Step 1
through Step 6 of
“Installation Instructions.”
5 The antenna has been designed to extend well
beyond the faceplate. For optimal performance, it
should be oriented in a vertical plane below the
dimmer. To enable this without leaving the antenna
visible to the end user, a very small hole should be
made in the wall just below the dimmer frame and
the antenna inserted through the hole back into the
wall. Once the antenna has been routed into the
wall, proceed with standard installation of the
dimmer sub-plate and faceplate, as described in
Step 7
and Step 8 of “Installation Instructions.”
WARNING! The antenna must not be inserted
into the junction box containing high voltage wires.
WARNING! Do not shortened or cut the antenna in any way as this may
seriously impair transmission capabilities.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC
FCC ID: R33C4DIM101Z
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 interfence, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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.
IMPORTANT! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
ETL Statement
ETL Control Number: ______
This product has been tested by ETL and was found to comply with:
• UL 1472, First Edition, “Standard for Solid State Dimming Controls”
• CSA C22.2 No. 184.1, First Edition, “Solid State Dimming Controls”
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Power:
120 VAC +/-10% 50/60 Hz
490 mW
Supported Load
Types and
Ratings:
120 VAC 1000 W Incandescent (all types)
120 VAC 1000 W Halogen (all types)
120 VAC 1000 W Forward Phase Controlled Electronic
Low Voltage (dimmable only)
120 VAC 1000 W Forward Phase Controlled Fluorescent
Light Fixtures (dimmable only)
120 VAC 1000 VA Forward Phase Controlled Magnetic
Low Voltage (all types with 70 percent or greater load
factor)
Total minimum load must exceed 25W
This device can function with or without a neutral AC
connection (see relevant wiring diagrams). However,
when controlling Magnetic Low Voltage loads, a neutral
wire connection is required.
Operating
Temperature:
All load ratings are based on an ambient temperature of
25 degrees Celsius.
Volume:
5.0 Cubic inches
Communications:
ZigBee, IEEE 802.15.4, 2.4 GHz, 15-channel, spread
spectrum radio