Contro l4 Auxiliary C4-KA Series User manual

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Warnings and considerations
WARNING! Turn OFF electrical power before installing or servicing this
product. Improper use or installation can cause SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH
or LOSS/DAMAGE OF PROPERTY.
ATTENTION! Coupez l’alimentation électrique avant d’installer ou de
réparer ce produit. Une mauvaise installation ou utilisation peut entraîner
des blessures graves, décès ou perte / dommages à la propriété.
WARNING! This device must be protected by a circuit breaker (20A max).
ATTENTION! Cet appareil doit être protégé par un disjoncteur (20A max.)
WARNING! Ground this device in accordance with the National Electric
Code (NEC) requirements. DO NOT rely solely upon the yoke plate’s
contact with a metal wallbox for adequate grounding. Use the device’s
ground wire to make a secure connection to the safety ground of the
electrical system.
ATTENTION! Cet appareil doit être en conformité avec le Code national
de l’électricité (NEC). Ne comptez pas uniquement au contact de la
plaque avant avec un boîtier mural métallique pour la mise à la terre
adéquate. Utilisez cet appareil à la terre de l’appareil pour établir une
connexion sécurisée au système électrique.
IMPORTANT! This device must be installed by a licensed electrician in
accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
IMPORTANT! If you are unsure about any part of these instructions,
consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT! 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.
IMPORTANT! Install in accordance with all applicable national and local
electrical codes.
IMPORTANT! Using this product in a manner other than outlined in this
document voids your warranty. Further, Control4 is NOT liable for any
damage incurred with the misuse of this product. See “Troubleshooting.”
IMPORTANT! Do NOT use a power screwdriver to install this device. If you
do, you may overtighten the screws and strip them. Also, overtightening
the screws may interfere with proper button operation.
IMPORTANT! This is an electronic device with intricate components.
Handle and install with care!
IMPORTANT! Do not exceed a maximum cable length of 150 feet (45m)
when the Yellow traveler wire is being run in parallel with the load, e.g., the
wire is a 3 conductor (4 wire).
IMPORTANT! When used in conjunction with a Control4 switch or dimmer,
the wire connecting the Auxiliary Keypad to the switch or dimmer must
not exceed 150 feet (45m) at 120VAC, and 100 feet (30 m) at 277VAC.
Installation instructions
1 Turn o the local electrical power by either switching o the circuit breaker or
removing the fuse from the fuse box. To ensure the wires do NOT have power
running to them, use an inductive voltage detector.
NOTE: For wiring diagrams, refer to the Control4 switch or dimmer
installation guide. The wallbox wiring shown in this document is an
example. Your wire colors and functions may dier. If you are not sure
which wires are the Line In/Hot, Neutral, and Earth Ground wires, have a
trained electrician do the installation.
Supported model
• C4-KA Auxiliary Keypad
Introduction
The Control4® Auxiliary Keypad is intended for use in a Control4 system. It installs
in a standard wallbox and connects and communicates with a compatible Control4
dimmer or switch using the traveler wire.
Box contents
• Auxiliary Keypad
• Wire nuts
• Warranty card
• Auxiliary Keypad Installation Guide (this document)
Compatible devices
The Auxiliary Keypad can connect to and control any of the following Control4
devices:
• C4-APD120 Adaptive Phase Dimmer
• C4-APD240 Adaptive Phase Dimmer
• C4-APD277 Adaptive Phase Dimmer
• C4-FPD120 Forward Phase Dimmer
• C4-KD120 Keypad Dimmer
• C4-KD240 Keypad Dimmer
• C4-KD277 Keypad Dimmer
• C4-SW120277 Switch
• C4-SW240 Switch
• C4-TV120277 0-10V Dimmer
• C4-TV240 0-10V Dimmer
• C4-4SF120 Fan Speed Controller
Specifications
The specifications are described below.
Model number C4-KA-xx
Power requirements 120/240/277 VAC +/-10% 50/60 Hz
Environmental
Operational temperature 32˚F ~ 104˚F (0˚C ~ 40˚C)
Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Storage -4˚F ~ 158˚F (-20˚C ~ 70˚C)
Miscellaneous
Wallbox volume 4.75 cubic inches
Weight 0.07 lb. (0.03 kg)
Shipping weight 0.12 lb. (0.05 kg)
Maximum number of
supported devices
10
Auxiliary Keypad
Installation Guide

2 Prepare each wire. Wire insulation should be stripped back 5/8 of an inch
from the wire end (see Figure 1).
Figure 1. Strip wire insulation
IMPORTANT! Not grounding this product, as described in the “Warnings
and Considerations” section, may result in an installation less immune to
damage caused by electrical disturbances, such as ESD or lightning, and
may void the warranty.
3 Identify and connect the keypad wires to the wallbox wires using the wire
nuts as shown in “Sample Wiring Configurations” in the Installation Guide for
the Control4 device that the Auxiliary Keypad is being connected to..
IMPORTANT! The yellow wire is not a traditional traveler. It cannot directly
power a lighting load. It must be used only to connect to a compatible
Control4 load control device.
TIP: If you are using a Control4 push-on (screwless) faceplate in a multi-
gang installation, attach the black faceplate sub-plate to all of the devices
that will be installed into the wallbox prior to attaching the devices to the
wallbox. This will help ensure that all the devices are properly aligned and
on the same plane after installation.
4 Fit the wires back into the wallbox. Bend the wires in a zigzag pattern so that
they easily fold into the wallbox (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Bend the wires
5 Align the keypad to the wallbox (the model # label should be at the bottom)
and fasten it with screws. Tighten the screws until the back side of the yoke
plate is even with the wall surface, but no further. Overtightening can warp
the configurable keypad and cause mechanical malfunction.
6 Install the Control4 Faceplate following the instructions in the Faceplate
Installation Guide or attach a standard Decora-style faceplate.
7 Turn ON power at the circuit breaker or replace the fuse from
the fuse box.
Operation and configuration
The Auxiliary Keypad acts as a slave device to the Control4 dimmer or switch to
which it is connected.
• Click the top button to turn the load on. (When connected to a Fan Speed
Controller, each click of the top button increases the fan speed by one.)
• Click the bottom button to turn the load o. (When connected to a Fan
Speed Controller, each click of the bottom button decreases the fan speed by
one.)
• When connected to a dimmer, press and hold the top button to ramp the load
up. Release the button at the desired level.
• When connected to a dimmer, press and hold the bottom button to fade the
load down. Release the button at the desired level.
Troubleshooting
If the Auxiliary Keypad does not control the load that is connected to the
associated dimmer, switch, or Fan Speed Controller:
• Ensure that the circuit breaker is not turned OFF or tripped.
• Check for proper wiring of both the Auxiliary Keypad and the associated
dimmer or switch (see “Sample Wiring Configurations”). You may also need to
contact a trained electrician.
• For help on the installation or operation of this product, email or call the
Control4 Technical Support Center. Please provide your exact model number.
Contact [e-mail] or see the web site www.control4.com.
Care and cleaning
• Do NOT paint the keypad or its wall plate.
• Do NOT use any chemical cleaners to clean the keypad.
• Clean surface of the keypad with a soft damp cloth as needed.
Regulatory/Safety information
To review Regulatory information for your particular Control4 products, see the
information located on the Control4 website at:
http://www.control4.com/regulatory/.
Patent information
Applicable patents are available at http://www.control4.com/legal/patents.
Warranty
For complete warranty information, including details on consumer legal rights as
well as warranty exclusions, review the Warranty card or visit:
www.control4.com/warranty.
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