LUTRON RadioRA3 Dimmer User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Lutron
Table of Contents
RadioRA3 Dimmer
User Guide
RadioRA3 Dimmer
Dimmer
P/N 044385 REV A
Sunnata LED+ RF Dimmer
RRST-PRO-N
120 V~ 50 / 60 Hz
Companion Dimmer
(for 3-way wiring)
RRST-RD
120 V~ 50 / 60 Hz 8.3
Turn the power OFF at the circuit breaker
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
May result in Serious Injury or Death. Turn off the power at the circuit
breaker or fuse before installing.
Load types and operation
* Maximum Allowable Load
Single Gang
| End of Gang
| Middle of Gang
__ Load Type
| Minimum Load|
Maximum Load
| __ Neutral|
Required Phase Mode¹
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Single Gang
| End of Gang|
Middle of Gang
LED| 1 bulb| 250 W| 200 W| 150 W| Required| Either
MLV
Transformer with LEDs| See Application Note #559 (P/N 048559) at
www.lutron.com| Forward
ELV
Transformer with LEDs| Reverse
MLV
Transformer with Halogen| 10 W| 400 VA
(300 W)| No Derating Required| Forward
ELV
Transformer with Halogen| 10 W| 500 W| 400 W| 300 W|
Reverse
Incandescent / Halogen| 10 W| 500 W| 400 W| 300 W| Either
Dimmable Fluorescent Ballast| 1 ballast| 3.3 A (400 VA)| No Derating
Required| Forward
Hi-lume 1% 2-wire (LTE) LED Driver| 1 driver| 3.3 A (400 W) 20 drivers
max.| No Derating Required| Forward
PHPM-PA / 3F and GRX-TVI| 1 interface| 3 interfaces| No Derating Required|
Forward
¹ See Section 7 on page 2 of this guide for phase-select instructions.
Note: For dimming MLV fixtures, the maximum lamp wattage is typically
70%85% of the transformer’s VA rating. For actual transformer efficiency,
contact the manufacturer. The total VA rating of the transformer(s) shall not
exceed the VA rating of the dimmer.
IMPORTANT
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CAUTION: Use only with permanently installed fixtures with dimmable screw-in LED, and dimmable self-ballasted compact fluorescent, halogen, or incandescent lamps. Use only to control the primary side of permanently installed transformer-supplied low-voltage lighting, or in combination with incandescent lamps. To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment DO NOT use to control receptacles, fluorescent lighting fixtures, non-ballasted or externally ballasted compact fluorescent lamps, motor-operated appliances, or transformer-supplied appliances.
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Neutral is required for all load types.
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Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
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When no “grounding means” exist within the wall box, the NEC® 2011, Article 404.9 allows a dimmer without a grounding connection to be installed as a replacement, as long as plastic, noncombustible wallplate is used. For this type of installation, twist a wire connector onto the green ground wire or remove the green ground wire on the dimmer and use an ap pro pri ate wallplate such as Claro or Satin Colors series wallplates by Lutron.
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Protect the dimmer from dust and dirt when painting or spackling the wall.
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This dimmer is not compatible with standard 3-way or 4-way switches. Use only with Lutron companion dimmers listed above.
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In any 3-way / 4-way circuit use only one dimmer with up to 4 companion dimmers.
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The maximum wire length between the dimmer and the farthest companion dimmer is 150 ft (45 m).
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Operate between 32 °F and 104 °F (0 °C and 40 °C).
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It is normal for the dimmers to feel warm to the touch during operation.
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Clean the dimmer with a soft damp cloth only. Do not use any chemical cleaners.
For more information, please see www.lutron.com/cleaning -
For indoor use only.
Determine wiring configuration
3A ** For lights controlled from one location:
Fully wrap the
wires around the screw and tighten (A), or strip insulated wires to 1/2 in
(13 mm) and insert them into the push-in terminals (B). Solid copper wire
only.
3B For lights controlled from two locations:
NOTE: Dimmer must be wired on the load side. Connect Neutral to the
dimmer. Up to four companion dimmers may be used. For additional wiring,
assistance go to
www.lutron.com/wiringwizard
NOTE: Only one dimmer can be used per circuit. NOTE: Dimmer MUST be on the load side.
For more
information please go to
www.lutron.com/wiringwizard
NOTE: DO NOT install a dimmer on the line side.
3C For
lights controlled from three or more locations:
NOTE: Dimmer must be wired on the load side. Connect Neutral to the dimmer. Up to four companion dimmers may be used.
For additional wiring, assistance go to www.lutron.com/wiringwizard
NOTE: Only one dimmer can be used per circuit.
Mount all devices using the provided screws and attach the wallplate
Turn the power ON at the circuit breaker
Operation
ON:
- Default – Lights go to full brightness
- See the Sunnata Dimmer MyLevel PersonalizationApplication Note #734 (P/N 048734) at www.lutron.com/SunnataMyLevel to change this behavior.
- Anytime – Double tap to full brightness Adjust: (Light Bar)
- Touch the light bar to set the lamps to the desired level
- Slide to adjust the light level
- Will not turn lights off
OFF:
- Default – Lights go off
- Press and Hold for more than 1 second – Delayed long fade to off (30-second delay)
FASS
(Front Accessible Service Switch) Pull the tab out to change the room’s light
bulb.
Setup
Setup for use WITHOUT a system
NOTE: If setting up as part of the system, phase settings and low-end
trim levels made on the dimmer will be over-written by the system software.
Adjust Low-End Trim (PRO-N Only)
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Press and hold the middle (LED 5) of the light bar until the dimmer goes to the low-end and the low-end setting starts to flash.
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Slide up or down on the light bar.
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Press and release Off to save and exit.
Phase-Select Mode – Refer to Section 2 (PRO-N Only)
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Pull out the Front Accessible Service Switch (FASS).
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Press and hold On Push in the Front Accessible Service Switch (FASS) and continue to hold On until LED 1 and LED 9 start flashing.
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Release the On LED 1 or LED 9 will be flashing to indicate the current phase mode.
LED 9 – Forward-Phase
LED 1 – Reverse-Phase (default) -
Touch the light bar to select the desired phase.
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Press and hold On to save and exit.
See the Sunnata Dimmer MyLevel Personalization Application Note #734 (P/N
048734) at www.lutron.com/RA3support for
details on how to change these settings.
NOTE: If setting up as part of the system, local MyLevel changes,
including phase setting and low-end trim, made locally on the dimmer will be
over-written by the system software.
For use in a RadioRA 3 system, please refer to the Getting Started Guide:
www.lutron.com/RA3support
For reliable performance in a system, Clear Connect-Type X devices must be
placed within 25 ft (7.6 m) of two additional compatible Clear Connect-Type X
devices.
Clear Connect-Type X devices include, for example, RadioRA 3 Sunnata dimmer,
switch, keypad, and RadioRA 3 wireless processor/gateway devices. Companion
devices are excluded from the list of compatible devices because they are not
Clear Connect-Type X devices. Companion devices have wired communication with
the main device. For more information please refer to the Wireless Setup
guide: www.lutron.com/RA3support Setup for
use WITH a system
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Cause | Action |
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Main dimmer: LEDs 6, 8, and 9 are flashing slowly (once per second)
Some companions: LEDs 1, 2, and 4 are flashing quickly (three times per
second)
Other companions: LEDs 7, 8, and 9 are flashing slowly (once per second) or no
LEDs are illuminated| One or more companion dimmer is on the load side of the
main dimmer. The main dimmer is not on the load side.| 1. Swap the main
dimmer with a companion dimmer that has LEDs 1, 2, and 4 flashing quickly
(three times per second).
2. Repeat action 1 until the main dimmer stops flashing LEDs 6, 8, and 9
slowly (once per second).
Main dimmer: LEDs 1,7, and 9 are flashingCompanion: No LEDs illuminated|
Wiring error| 1. Swap wires on black and brass terminals on the main dimmer.
2. Ensure wiring matches wiring diagrams.
Main dimmer: LEDs 7 8, and 9 are flashing Companion: No LEDs illuminated|
Wiring error| 1. Swap wires on blue and brass terminals on the main dimmer.
2. Ensure wiring matches wiring diagrams.
Main dimmer: LEDs 1 and 7 are flashing Companion: No LEDs illuminated|
Improper phase selection| Change to forward-phase. Confirm load compatibility
in Step 2 and use instructions in Step 7/Phase-Select Mode to change phase.
The incoming line voltage is too high| Ensure that the input voltage to the
device is less than 130 V—.
Main dimmer: LEDs 1, 2, and 3 are flashing Companion: No LEDs illuminated|
Incompatible load| Check if the lamp is compatible with
www.lutron.com/ledfinder. Change to the
compatible lamp.
Hot and neutral connections are reversed| Swap wires on the black and silver
terminals.
Main dimmer: LED 5 is flashing Companion: No LEDs illuminated| Load or ambient
temperature exceeds ratings| 1. Ensure the load is within ratings in Step 2.
Note deratings for multi-gang applications.
2. Ensure the ambient temperature is less than 104 °F (40 °C).
3. Pull FASS and replace. See Step 6.
Main dimmer: LEDs 1-9 are flashing Companion: No LEDs illuminated| A.Wiring
issue at main dimmer
B.Wiring issue at load or load failure
C.Improper phase selection
D.Incompatible load| 1. Swap wires on the silver and brass terminals on the
main dimmer.
2. Check the wiring at all the terminals.
3. Check for short circuits to neutral or ground in all wiring locations,
including at the load.
4. Remove the load and check if it failed as a short.
5. Change phase. Confirm load compatibility in Step 2 and use instructions in
Step 7/Phase-Select Mode to change phase.
6. Check if the lamp is compatible with
www.lutron.com/ledfinder. Change to the
compatible lamp.
LED lights do not operate well or they flicker/buzz| The phase is not set to
the correct setting for your load type| 1. Confirm the phase setting for your
load type. See table in Step 2.
2. Use instructions in Step 7/Phase-Select Mode to change phase.
The low-end is not adjusted| Perform low-end trim adjustment in Step 7.
The lamp is not compatible with your Lutron dimmer| Find a compatible lamp by
visiting Lutron’s LED compatibility tool at
www.lutron.com/ledfinder
LED lights do not dim low enough| The low-end is not adjusted| Perform low-end
trim adjustment in Step 7.
For additional Troubleshooting, please visit
www.lutron.com/RA3support
FCC / IC / IFT Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
- This device may not cause interference, and
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifications not expressly approved by Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE: 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 the receiver
- Connect the equipment to 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.
This equipment complies with FCC/ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. The user should avoid prolonged exposure within
7.9 in (20 cm) of the antenna, which may exceed FCC/ISED radio frequency
exposure limits.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Help
RA3 Support Center
For additional support with installing, programming, and troubleshooting
lutron.com/RA3support
Find the right LED
lutron.com/LEDfinder
Use our mobile-friendly self-paced installation tool:
www.lutron.com/wiringwizard
Find more product information:
www.lutron.com/support
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References
- Application Notes | RadioRA 3 | Lutron
- Lutron: Beautiful light. Intelligent Shades. Powerful Controls
- Products Cleaning Recommendation | Lutron
- lutron.com/fcc-ic
- LED Compatibility Tool | Lutron
- Lutron Support Center
- Lutron Support Center | Lutron
- How to Install a Dimmer Switch | Dimmer Switch Wiring | Lutron Web Tools