AMX RDD-DM6 6-CHANNEL INTEGRATED DIMMER MODULE User manual

Installation Sheet
RDD-DM6 6-Channel Integrated Dimmer Module 120,240,277 VAC
The RDD-DM6 Six-Channel Integrated Dimmer Module controls up to six
dimmed channels with six onboard 10 A dimmers. The RDD-DM6 is
designed for use with the RDA series of enclosures, in a AMX Lighting™
modular digital dimming system. The RDD-DM6 is controlled by AXlink,
PROlink, or by dry (contact) closures. The RDD-DM6's 120, 240, and 277
VAC ratings are CE, UL, and C-UL approved.
RDD-DM6 UL and C-UL Ratings (per circuit)
Input
• 120, 240, 277 VAC, single phase, 3-wire, 50/60 Hz, 2400 W, one feed
• 120, 240, 277 VAC, single phase, 4-wire, 50/60 Hz, 4800 W, two feed
Output
• 1200 W max. per channel @120, 240, 277 VAC
• 2400 W max. total, all six channels on with 2400 W feed
• 4800 W max. total, all six channels on with dual 2400 W feeds
• Feed circuit #1 goes to dimmer 1, 3, and 5; feed circuit #2 goes to
dimmer 2, 4 and 6
Suggested Switched Loads
• Incandescent
• Low-voltage
• Neon, cold-cathode
• Motors
• Fans
Specifications
• Dimensions (HW): 5.87" x 10.0" (149.00 mm x 254.00 mm)
• Use wires rated at 75°C (167°F)
• Torque terminals to 20 in-lbs (2.3 N/M)
• Max. wire size: 10 AWG (4 mm²)
• Wire stripping length: 0.28" (7 mm)
• Weight: 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg)
•BTU/hr:300 single feed (2400 W); 600 dual feed (4800 W)
• Power consumption: 50 mA @ 120 VAC, 25 mA @ 240 VAC, 22 mA
@ 277 VAC
• Control port current: 200 mA @ 12 VDC
Caution: Pre-Installation Notes
• All Class 1 wiring must be connected to proper terminals.
• All control wiring must be connected to proper terminals.
• Disconnect power while installing or connecting the unit.
• Keep top and bottom air vents clear at all times.
• Test loads for shorts before connecting.
• Use low-voltage wires with a 300 volt rating or greater.
• Use field installed copper conductors.
• All electrical ratings are for continuous duty.
• For indoor use only.
• This module may require extra power from the AXlink connection or an
external power supply connected to the control card.
Connecting AXlink:
Connect the 4-pin captive-wire AXlink from the RDD-DM6 to the Central
Controller for AXlink control of the dimming system.
Connecting PROlink:
Connect the orange 4-pin captive-wire PROlink connector from the
RDD-DM6 to a PRO-DP8 PROlink wall panel.
Line-in Connections:
FIG. 1 RDD-DM6 6-channel Integrated Dimmer Module
5.87" (149 mm)
Mounting points
Mounting points
Dimmers
Bridge
High
connections
Load out
10.00"
(254.00 mm)
DRY CLOSURES
AXlink connector
PROlink connector
External +12V power
connector (optional)
Neutral
Chokes
AXlink address
DIP switch
PROlink
DIP switch
RESET
button
MEMORY
PROTECT
jumper
voltage
address
FIG. 2 Connecting AXlink
FIG. 3 Connecting PROlink
FIG. 4 Line-in Connections
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
Central
RDD-DM6 Controller
(optional)
PRO-DP8 Pack 1 Pack 2
+12
PR+
PR-
GND
+12
PR+
PR-
GND
Dual 2400 W Inputs
Bridged 2400 W Input
20 A
Using two feeds for line 1 and line 2 provides
two, 2400 W inputs.
Bridging line 1 and line 2 provides a single
2400 W input.

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Connecting Dry Closures:
Use the 8 (+ common) dry closures with a WPD8 eight-button wall panel.
Setting AXlink and PROlink Address Numbers:
Lighting Application Drawings
FIG. 5 Dry closures connection
12345678COM Each contact (1 - 8) is pre-
programmed with a default preset.
Refer to the AMX Lighting Control
System instruction manual for
details on dry closure default presets
and recording new presets.
FIG. 6 Setting AXlink and PROlink address numbers
AXlink Address PROlink Address
Te s t
Set the AXlink address number
(1-255) for the RDD-DM6. This
number must match the device
number in your Axcess program.
Use the PROlink DIP switch to set
the PROlink address number for the
RDD-DM6 (1-10).
Pin 8 on the PROlink DIP switch is
a test switch that turns all circuits on
to full.
FIG. 7 Method A
FIG. 8 Method B
Method A
120 VAC 1Ø /
Single-phase, six load
Method B
120/208-240 VAC 1Ø /
Single-phase, six load