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Wireless Dimmer

Installation Guide

Supported Models

C4-DIM1-Z Wireless Dimmer

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.

IMPORTANT! This product generates heat during normal operation.

IMPORTANT : Ce produit produit la chaleur pendant l'opération normale.

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 : l'Utilisation ou la modification de ce produit dans une manière

pas expressément approuvée par les vides Control4 votre garantie. De plus,

Control4 n'est pas responsable pour aucun dommage encouru avec le mauvais

usage de ce produit. Voir "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.

IMPORTANT : la gamme et la performance du système de contrôle sans fil

dépendent hautement de la chose suivante : (1) la distance entre les artifices;

(2) la disposition de la maison; (3) les murs séparant des artifices; et (4)

l'équipement électrique se positionnait près des artifices.

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 that the 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 and see the appropriate diagram in "Sample Wiring

Configurations."

• Single-Location Scenario—Power Source at Wall Box

• Single-Location Scenario—Power Source at Light Fixture

• Two-Location Scenario—Power Source at Wall Box

• Two-Location Scenario— Power Source at Light Fixture (on page 2)

4 Prepare wires by removing the 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 the wire nuts according to the relevant wiring

diagram. See “Sample Wiring Configurations.”

IMPORTANT! 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. See "Sample Wiring Configurations."

IMPORTANT : le fil Bleu n'est pas un voyageur traditionnel : Il ne peut pas

directement le pouvoir une charge prenante. Il doit seulement être utilisé pour

fournir le pouvoir d'un autre pavé numérique Control4. Si vous n'avez pas

l'intention d'utiliser ce fil, le quitter couronné. Le fil bleu est un "" fil chaud

échangé qui est raccordé à l'intérieur au fil chaud du variateur par le

changement de trou aérien. Le pouvoir est appliqué au fil bleu chaque fois que

le changement de trou aérien est fermé. Ainsi, le fil bleu est utilisé pour fournir

le pouvoir d'en aval les pavés numériques dans 3-way/4-way les scénarios

pour garantir que tout le pouvoir de la charge a été enlevé quand le

changement de trou aérien est ouvert. Faites allusion “Sample Wiring

Configurations.”

6 Mount the 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 the

wires in a zigzag pattern so that they easily fold into the wall

box.

Power:

• 120 VAC +/-10% 50/60 Hz

• 350 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

Warnings & Considerations

WARNING! Risk of Electric Shock. Install in accordance with all regional,

national, and local electrical codes.

AVERTISSEMENT : Risque de Décharge électrique. Installez conformément à

tous des codes électriques régionaux, nationaux et locaux.

WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury, Death, or Property Damage or Loss. Install

and use properly—as described in this document—to avoid danger of injury,

death, or property damage or loss.

PRÉVENANT : le Risque de Blessure Sérieuse, Mort, ou Dommage de Propriété

ou Perte. Installez et utilisez correctement comme décrit dans ce document —

pour éviter le danger de blessure, mort, ou dommage de propriété ou perte.If you

are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury, Death, or Property Damage or Loss. If you

are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a qualified electrician.

PRÉVENANT : le Risque de Blessure Sérieuse, Mort, ou Dommage de Propriété

ou Perte. Si vous êtes peu sûrs d'une partie de ces instructions, consultez un

électricien qualifié.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.

CAUTION! Risk of Overheating. To reduce the risk of overheating and possible

damage to other equipment, do not install to control a receptacle, or a motor-

operated appliance.

PRUDENCE : Risque du fait de surchauffer. Pour réduire le risque du fait de

surchauffer et du dommage possible à d'autre équipement, n'installez pas pour

contrôler un réceptacle, ou un appareil opéré de moteur.

WARNING! Risk of Electrical Fire. Use this device only with copper or copper

clad wire. Do not use aluminum wiring. This product has not been approved for

use with aluminum wiring.

AVERTISSEMENT : Risque de Feu Électrique. Utilisez cet artifice seulement

avec le fil habillé couleur cuivre ou couleur cuivre. N'utilisez pas d'installation

électrique en aluminium. Ce produit n'a pas été approuvé pour l'utilisation avec

l'installation électrique en aluminium

Single-Location Scenario—Power Source at Wall Box

To wire the dimmer for a Control4 single-location scenario in which

the power is first routed to the wallbox, connect together and cap with

a wire nut the wires indicated in the following table:

Dimmer Wires

Wires in the Wall Box

From Power Source To Light Fixture

White (neutral) White (neutral) White (neutral)

Red (load)

None black (load)

Black (hot) Black (hot)

None

Green (ground) Green (ground) Green (ground)

Blue (switched hot)

None None

Single-Location Scenario—Power Source at Light Fixture

To wire the dimmer for a Control4 single-location scenario in which the

power is first routed to the light fixture electrical box, connect together

and cap with a wire nut the wires indicated in the following table:

Dimmer Wires Wires in the Wall Box

(from the Light Fixture)

White (load)

Red (load)

Black (hot) Black (hot)

Green (ground) Green (ground)

Blue (switched hot)

None

Two-Location Scenario—Power Source at Wall Box

To wire the dimmer and a multi-button keypad in a two-location scenario (Control4’s 3-

way-switch solution) where the power is first routed to the wall box, do the following:

1. Wire the dimmer into Wall Box #1 by connecting together and capping with

a wire nut the following wires:

Dimmer Wires

Wires in Wall Box 1

From Power

Source

To Light Fixture

To Wall Box 2

White (neutral) White (neutral) White (neutral) White (neutral)

Red (load)

None Black (load) None

Black (hot) Black (hot)

None None

Green (ground) Green (ground) Green (ground) Green

(ground)

Blue (switched hot)

None None Black (traveler)

2. Wire the multi-button keypad into Wall Box #2 by connecting together and

capping with a wire nut the following wires:

Multi-Button Keypad Wires

(2, 3, or 6-Button)

Wires in Wall Box 2

(from Wall Box 1)

White (neutral) White (neutral)

Green (ground) Green (ground)

Black (traveler) Black (traveler)

Summary of content (2 pages)

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IMPORTANT! This product generates heat during normal operation. IMPORTANT : Ce produit produit la chaleur pendant l'opération normale. Sample Wiring Configurations 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.
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surserrer peut nuire au variateur et provoquer le mauvais fonctionnement mécanique. N'utilisez pas de chauffeur de vis de pouvoir pour installer cet artifice comme cela peut causer le fait de surserrer. Two-Location Scenario— Power Source at Light Fixture b. If you are installing in a multi-gang scenario, only partially tighten the mounting c. 8 screws, leaving about 1/8 of an inch gap between the wall and the yoke plates prior to attaching the black plastic sub-plate.