Advanced Control Technologies RD161 (DIMMER,125VAC,500W,3 WAY,S.P.,INDUCTIVE, WHITE or IVORY) - Manual (Page 2)

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RD160-RD161 Installation Instructions
P/D 022597 ADVANCED CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46278
2. Check connections to be sure they are tight and no bare conductors are exposed.
3. Make sure the load or installation does not exceed the device rating.
4. Install into a standard single or multi-gang electrical wall box. Use a deep box to avoid
interference with box fittings and allow room for wiring connections.
Mount the device in the wallbox (with the Service switch on the bottom) and install a cover
plate/trim ring (Decora TM or compatible style available through electrical supply vendors).
CHECKOUT
NOTE! The paddle must be mounted with the word “TOP” (marked on the inside) positioned across
from the address code dials. The paddle will not function properly if it is mounted upside down.
1. Restore the power.
2. Set the address:
Up to 256 addresses can be selected from this module. The address consists of a Letter Code
(A through P) and a Number Code (1 through 16) for Unit address. Set the address code dials
as shown in the Wiring Diagram.
3. Test Local Operation:
NOTE! This module is equipped with a Service switch just under the paddle. Because of
differences in lighting loads, the light may appear to be off, but still be powered. In the “OFF”
position, the Service switch will turn off power to the load, making it safe to replace bulbs.
Be sure the Service switch is in the right or “ON” position. Tap the paddle several times to
ensure that the module is turning the controlled load on and off in response to manual control.
To check for proper local dimming, keep the paddle pressed down. Leave the load in the on,
full bright condition. Now move the Service Switch to the left or “OFF” position. The load should
turn off.
NOTE! Leave the Service switch in the “ON” position for normal operation.
4. Test Slave Operation:
Tap the paddle at each AS000/AS001 in the 3-way (4-way, etc.) circuit several times to ensure
the module turns the controlled load on and off in response to slave control. To check for proper
remote dimming, keep the paddle pressed down.
5. Test Remote Operation:
Using a controller, transmit “OFF”, “ON”, “ALL LIGHTS ON”, “ALL UNITS OFF”, “DIM”, and
“BRIGHT” commands to ensure the RD160/RD161controls the load in response to remote
control.
6. Test for Signal Strength and Noise once again using the AR300 and AT300.
7. When using the Cat. No. RD160/RD161 with an inductive load, DO NOT turn off load by
dimming to FULL DIM (lowest setting). Doing so will leave a voltage applied to the load which
may lead to motor or transformer burn out. Always PRESS & RELEASE the paddle to achieve
a FULL OFF.