Cooper Wiring Devices Aspire RF User manual

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Wir l ss Control Syst m
User Guide
A Step-by-Step Guide for
Planning, Installing, and
Operating a Complete Designer
Wireless Control System

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Congratulations!
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Congratulations on your Purchas of an
Wir l ss Control Syst m!
Part of the next generation of convenient, dependable, and user-friendly wireless controls, your new system
allows you to create a wireless, two-way network within your family home, condo, or apartment. The network
puts you in command of a large number of compatible devices from a single, remote control. Some of the
benefits that you will enjoy with your new wireless control system include:
• Convenience and Versatility – use the centralized control system for home lighting controls, and appliances.
• Security – enjoy a safe arrival at night by coming home to a well-lit house by simply triggering your Z-Wave
enabled garage door opener
• Enhanced ome Experience – set the mood for entertainment, romance, or relaxation by setting all light
levels for any group of fixtures with the touch of a button
• Ease of Installation – benefit from the simple and practical set-up process with a quick and painless install
every time
• Time and Energy Savings – turn off groups of lights from any location in the home and reduce energy bills
with one-touch control

Table of Contents
Using This Guid
We recommend that you carefully review the contents of this guide to get the most from your wireless
system. Although previous verions of the User Guide are mostly valid, Version B of the User Guide is best
suited for software version 1.1.2. If you have additional questions related to the installation or the operation
of your Aspire RF Wireless Control System, please call 1-866-853-4293 or go to
cooperwiringdevices.com/AspireRF.
Safety Information and FCC Information........................................................................... 6
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 7
Important Notes ................................................................................................. 7
ow the System Works ........................................................................................ 7
Quick Reference Guide ............................................................................................. 8
Optional Accessories ............................................................................................... 10
Get Started ........................................................................................................... 11
Navigate Menu Screens ........................................................................................ 11
Create Custom Names ......................................................................................... 12
Set Current Day and Time ...................................................................................... 13
Install and Control Devices ....................................................................................... 14
Install a Device .................................................................................................. 14
Configure a Device .............................................................................................. 15
Configure Off Delay ............................................................................................. 16
Configure ALL ON and ALL OFF Group ....................................................................... 16
Configure Panic On and Off Times ............................................................................ 18
Configure Power On State ...................................................................................... 19
Configure Ramp Time .......................................................................................... 20
Non-Cooper Parameters ........................................................................................ 21
Activate Individual Devices .................................................................................... 23
Check Device Status ............................................................................................ 24
Rename a Device ............................................................................................... 25
Change a Location of a Device ............................................................................... 26
Activate ALL ON and ALL OFF ................................................................................. 27
Activate Panic Mode ............................................................................................ 28
Customize Panic Group ........................................................................................ 29
ide Devices ..................................................................................................... 29
Create and Control Scenes ........................................................................................ 31
Create a Scene .................................................................................................. 31
Activate a Scene ................................................................................................. 33
Create Favorite Scenes ......................................................................................... 34
Rename a Scene ................................................................................................ 35
Renumber a Scene .............................................................................................. 36
Delete a Scene .................................................................................................. 37
Edit a Scene ..................................................................................................... 38
Transfer a Scene to a Wall Mount Controller ................................................................ 39
ide Scenes ..................................................................................................... 40
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Devices Scenes Events Settings Away
Create and Control Events ......................................................................................... 41
Create an Event .................................................................................................. 41
Activate or Deactivate an Event ................................................................................ 44
Activate or Deactivate All Events .............................................................................. 44
Rename an Event ............................................................................................... 45
Delete an Event .................................................................................................. 46
Edit an Event ..................................................................................................... 47
Edit and Control the Away Feature ............................................................................... 50
Edit the Away Feature ........................................................................................... 50
Activate or Deactivate the Away Feature ...................................................................... 54
ake Advanced Changes to Your System ....................................................................... 55
Create an Association Between Devices ...................................................................... 55
Replicate andheld Information to a Second Controller .................................................... 56
Select a New Primary Controller ............................................................................... 58
Uninstall a Device ............................................................................................... 59
Activate Child Lockout .......................................................................................... 60
Reset the System ................................................................................................ 61
Scan for Devices ................................................................................................ 62
Troubleshooting Guide and aintenance ....................................................................... 63
Retrieve Version Information about your System ............................................................ 63
Retrieve Version Information about Individual Devices ..................................................... 64
Retrieve Device Information (“Who Are You” feature) ....................................................... 65
Update Secondary Controller Device Information (“Get Name & Locn” feature) ......................... 65
Replace a Failed Device ........................................................................................ 66
Remove a Failed Device ........................................................................................ 67
Utilize Network Discovery ...................................................................................... 68
Ordering Information for Cooper Wiring Devices .............................................................. 69
Glossary .............................................................................................................. 71
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 73

Safety Information & FCC Information
Saf ty First
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WARNING
• Turn OFF circuit breaker or remove fuse(s) and test that power is off before wiring.
• Never wire any electrical device with power turned on. Wiring device (switch, dimmer, receptacle)
energized may cause permanent damage to device and void warranty.
• If you are not sure about any part of these instructions, please contact a licensed electrician.
CAUTION
• Use only with 120V AC 60 z.
• Do not exceed maximum rating of the devices as indicated on the product.
• Must be installed and used in accordance with electrical codes.
• If a bare copper or green ground connection is not available in the wallbox, contact a licensed electrician
for installation.
• Use only #14 or #12 copper wire with these devices.
FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1: This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2: This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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. owever, 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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment into 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.
FCC CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cooper Wiring Devices could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Cooper Wiring Devices, 203 Cooper Circle, Peachtree City, GA 30269 • 866-853-4293

Introduction
How th Syst m Works
Batteries Required
In order to power on, the tabletop controller requires AA batteries or AC adapter and the handheld controller
requires AA batteries.
Powering On and Off the Controllers
Pressing any button will activate the controllers.
Timing Out
The display backlight will turn itself off after a period of
10 seconds of inactivity. After 60 seconds of inactivity,
the controller will automatically power off. This will cause
all unsaved data to be lost.
Your ASPIRE RF devices function as both receivers, allowing you to control the loads to which they are
attached, and as repeaters, extending and improving signals throughout your home. Rather than depending
on line-of-site communications like other technologies, Aspire RF employs Z-Wave technology that creates
a “mesh” network.
The controller is a portable device capable of both managing your Z-Wave network and controlling all of
the devices on your network.
In addition to your ASPIRE RF Wireless Control System, ASPIRE offers a fully integrated array of devices and
accessories, including smart dimmers, switches, duplex receptacles, and a wealth of accessories to link
your entire network.
This product works with other Z-Wave products from different vendors and product categories as part of the
same Z-Wave network.
Controller Dimmer
switch
Switch Receptacle
Handheld controller
2 AA batteries
Tabletop controller
3 AA batteries
or AC adapter
Important Not s
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Quick Reference Guide
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ALL
ON
ALL
OFF
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AC adapter plug-in
OK button
Primary Controller
Callout
ALL OFF/Dim
button
Panic button
ALL ON/Brighten
button
Favorite Scene
buttons
Eight of your favorite scenes
can be accessed directly with
an easy one-touch control.
Use this button to select
settings in menus.
Indicates if it is the
primary controller.
Battery Status
Indicator
Appears when battery is low
on power. Arrow pad
Navigate through menus and
screens, create custom names,
and change various settings.
Turn all devicesin the ALL ON group on
at once. Brightens selected dimmer
switches.
Turn all devicesin the ALL OFF group off
at once. Dims selected dimmer switches.
Trigger agroup of devicesto turn off and on
in a pattern that attracts attention.
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Menu/Save
button
Access the main menu
and save desired settings.
Back/Cancel
button
Exit a menu screen and return
to the previous menu.
Devices enu
A device can be a dimmer switch, a regular switch, or a receptacle. Use this menu to
install and configure each device. From this menu you can also activate individual
devices, check device status, rename a device, change the location of a device, and add a
device to the ALL ON / ALL OFF group. Some advanced functions in this menu include:
Creating an association between devices, activating child lockout, and uninstallation of a
device.
Scenes enu
A scene is a combination of lighting or appliance devices selected by the user that can be
controlled as a group by the wireless system. Once you’ve installed devices into the
system, you can program your controllers to create and control up to 64 scenes in your
home. You can create a list of favorite scenes (such as Bedtime, Movie Time, or Dinner)
that can be accessed with an easy one-touch control. Use this menu to create a scene,
activate a scene, create favorite scenes, rename a scene, renumber a scene, edit a scene,
and delete a scene.
Example: For watching movies, you can create a Scene that dims the overhead
light and turns on accent lights. The scene can then be easily accessed with a
one-touch control.
M nus
Tabl top Controll r

Quick Reference Guide
Events enu
An event is a scheduled one-time or recurring program that launches a scene at a desired
time. You can program your controllers to create and control up to 32 events in your
home. Use this menu to schedule, create, name, edit, change, delete, activate and de-
activate events.
Example: If you plan on a romantic dinner, you can schedule an event to
automatically start a scene which dims the lights for the dinner.
Settings enu
Use this menu to customize your controller with your preferences for day/time, panic
mode settings, add a device to the Panic group, system information, replicating controller
information to a second controller, retrieving version information about your system, and
operating network discovery.
Away enu
The Away feature allows you to edit and control functions that give the impression that
your house is occupied when you’re away for an extended period of time. Use this menu
to activate, de-activate, and edit the Away feature.
Example: If you’re going on vacation you can schedule certain lights to turn on
during evening hours and then turn off at daybreak.
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Menu/Save
button
OK button
ALL ON/Brighten
button
Back/Cancel
button
Arrow pad
All OFF/Dim
button
Number pad
Access the main menu
and save desired settings.
Battery Status
Indicator
Appears when battery
power is low.
Use this button to select
settings in menus.
Panic button
Trigger agroup of devicesto
turn off and on in a pattern
that attracts attention.
Turn all devicesin the ALL ON
group on at once. Brightens
selected dimmer switches.
Exit a menu screen
and return to the
previous menu.
Navigate through menus
and screens, create custom
names,and change
various settings.
Turn all devicesin the
ALL OFF group off at once.
Dims selected dimmer
switches.
Select and activate scenes.
Enter numerical info.
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Primary Controller
Callout
Indicates if it is the
primary controller.
Handh ld Controll r

Optional Accessories
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RFWDC – Wall-mount 5-button Scene Controller
This controller stores up to five scenes for easy one-
touch activation and offers an ALL/OFF button for
turning all devices off controlled by this specific Scene
Controller. Mounts in any standard single-gang
wallbox and requires 120 VAC. A primary controller
( andheld, Tabletop, USB, or SDIO card) must be
used to program this device.
Optional Controll rs
RFUSB – USB Controller
RFUSB-PRO – USB Installer Controller
Allows for any PC or Laptop running Windows 2000
or newer to create, manage and control network
devices, scenes and events. Software and extension
cord is included with this controller and requires a USB
port. Can be set as a primary or secondary controller.
RF CC – SDIO Card Controller
Allows for any PDA running Windows Mobile to create,
manage and control network devices, scenes and
events. Software is included with this controller and
requires a SD card slot. Can be set as a primary or
secondary controller.

Get Started
Events
1Movie
2Dining
3Bedtime
4Entertain
Events
Activate
Deactivate
Edit
Create
Events
Activate
Deactivate
Edit
Create
Back
• To go to a menu item from a list, use the up
and down arrows to scroll and highlight your
choice. If you are at the top of a list, you can
use the up arrow to jump to the bottom of the
list.
Navigat M nu Scr ns
• To select the menu item you highlighted, go
to the menu item you selected, press the OK
button located at the center of the arrow pad
or press the right arrow.
• To exit to a menu screen and return to the
previous menu, press the Back button or
press the left arrow.
• To highlight a menu icon, use the left and
right arrows to highlight your choice.
• To select your entry, press the OK button
located at the center of the arrow pad.
You can easily navigate through the menu screens on your controllers. ere are some tips to help you
become familiar with the system. Note: Data will be lost for current operation if a button is not pressed on
the controller within 60 seconds.
Events
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Enter the event name
B_
Enter the event name
Bathroom 2
Enter the event name
Bathroom 2
Enter the event name
Bathroom
Enter the event name
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• To find a letter when entering a name,
use the up and down arrows to scroll through
a list containing the alphabet and a space
key. Up arrow starts with lower case letters
and down arrow starts with underscore,
space, then numbers (9-0) and the upper
case letters. You can hold the up or down
arrow and the letters will automatically
scroll. Let go when you get to the letter or
number you want.
Cr at Custom Nam s
• To go to next letter, press the right arrow
once. Use right arrow to move cursor one
space to the right.
• To enter a number instead of a letter
(handheld controller only), press the
number on the number pad.
• To enter a number instead
of a letter (table top
controller), use the up and
down arrows to scroll
through numbers.
• To erase the previous letter or number,
press the left arrow once.
• To save your entry, press the OK button
located at the center of the arrow pad.
Note: All Data will be lost for current
operation if a button is not pressed on the
controller within 60 seconds.
Several features of the wireless system give the option to create custom names. More detailed instructions
for each of these features is included in this manual. ere are some tips to introduce you to the process:

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Day/Time
Panic
Replicate
Network Discovery
Day/Time
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Settings
Day/Time
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1. Select the “Day/Time” option from the
Settings menu. Press the OK button.
S t Curr nt Day and Tim
3. Once you are in the time, the hour number
will be flashing slowly. Use the up or down
arrows to select the correct hour, then use
the right arrow to proceed to the next hour,
then to minutes, then select AM or PM. Press
the OK button to save the current day and
time.
Note: To enter 8:30 AM the user must enter
08:30 AM.
2. Use the up and down arrows to change the
current day. When finished, press the right
arrow to highlight the time.
Get Started
Reminder: Reset Date and Time after replacing
controller batteries.

Install and Control Devices
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Rename Dimmer
Press the Install Button
on the Device
Added Dimmer_12
Install Device
Associate
Configure
Uninstall
Install
Devices
Press the Install Button
on the Device
Install Device
The wireless control system can be programmed to direct up to 232 individual devices ( andheld/Tabletop
is one of the 232 devices). After reviewing this section, you will be able to perform the following basic
functions:
1. Select the “Install” option from the Devices
menu. Press the OK button.
2. Press the Install button on the device (The
install button on switch and dimmer is the
paddle). The installation process will last
thirty seconds (in larger networks time may
be longer). If you want to end the installation
process, press the Back button on your
controller during the waiting period.
Note: Remote must be a maximum of 30’ in
direct line of sight from the device being installed.
3. When the installation process has completed,
the controller will assign a name and attach
the device node ID to the device name.
Devices manufactured by Cooper Wiring
Devices will automatically be named:
Examples: Switch_2, Dimmer_12,
Receptacle_10.
4. In this screen, you can rename the device if
desired. Use the left and right arrows to add
or remove characters. Use the up and down
arrows for character selection. Press the OK
button to save the new name. If you wish to
keep the original name, just press the OK
button.
•If the device is a Cooper Wiring product, the
name is read from the device. The switch,
dimmer, or receptacle will automatically be
added to the All Switch and Away groups of the
wireless system (See pages 17 and 50 to
learn more about these features).
•If the device is not a Cooper Wiring product,
the controller will assign
“Device xxx”to the device. The device may not
be assigned to the All Switch and Away groups
of the system.
Install a D vic
• Install a Device
• Configure a Device
• Configure Off Delay
• Configure All Switch
• Configure Panic On and Off
Times
• Configure Power On State
• Configure Ramp Time
• Non-Cooper Parameters
• Activate Individual Devices
• Check Device Status
• Rename a Device
• Change a Location of a Device
• Activate ALL ON
• Activate All OFF
• Activate Panic Mode
• Customize Panic Group
• ide Devices

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Configur a D vic (for compatibl products only)
Who Are You
Associate
Configure
Uninstall
Location
1Receptacle
2Dimmer
Devices
Devices
Whole House
1st Floor
2nd Floor
3rd Floor
All Cooper Wiring devices share common configuration options. You can select your preferred configuration
for each device on your system. Note: It is recommended that you be in the same room as the device you
are configuring. If you are out of range, the device configuration may not get updated. The configuration
options available are as follows:
• Off Delay • Power On State
• All Switch On & Off • Ramp Time
• Panic On Time (Dimmer Only)
• Panic Off Time • Parameters
(Typically used for
non Cooper devices)
1. Scroll up or down and highlight the
“Configure” option from the Devices menu.
Press the OK button.
2. Scroll up or down to highlight the location of
the device that you would like to configure or
choose “Whole ouse.” Press the OK button.
3. Scroll up or down (or enter number for
handheld controller) to highlight the specific
device that you would like to configure.
Press the OK button.
! If you attempt to configure a device not
manufactured by Cooper Wiring, an error message
may appear. You can press the Back button to
return to the configuration menu.
None
1st Floor
2nd Floor
3rd Floor
Dimmer_12 Location
Install a D vic (continu d)
4. The controller will now prompt you to select
a location for the device. Use the up and
down arrows to scroll and highlight the
location of your device. Press the OK button
to save.
Note: Selecting None will put the device into
the default Location, which is Whole ouse.

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Off Delay 00:20
All Switch All On & All Off
Panic On Time 00:01
Save
Off Delay
Receptacle
00:20
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Configur Off D lay (for compatibl products only)
1. ighlight “Off Delay” and press the OK
button to select it.
2. Using the arrow pad, highlight each number
and scroll up or down to select your off
delay time up to 04:14 seconds. Press the
OK button to select the time.
Configur ALL ON and ALL OFF group (for compatibl products only)
This feature gives the user time to leave a room before the light turns off. To activate Off Delay, press and
hold the dimmer or switch. The LEDs on the device will flash for the programmed Off Delay time and then
go off.
Associate
Configure
Uninstall
Install
Location
Devices
Whole House
1st Floor
2nd Floor
3rd Floor
ALL
ON
ALL
OFF
1. Select the “Configure” option from the
Devices menu. Press the OK button.
2. ighlight the location of the device that you
would like to customize or choose “Whole
ouse.” Press the OK button.
The All Switch feature determines how a device reacts when the user presses the ALL
ON and ALL OFF buttons. The available options are Disable, All On only and All On &
All Off,

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Configur ALL ON and ALL OFF group (continu d)
3. ighlight the specific device you would
like to customize. Press the OK button.
4. Use the up and down arrows to scroll
and highlight “All Switch All On & All
Off.” Press the OK button.
5. Checkmarks indicate the current all
switch settings. Using the arrow pad,
highlight your preferred level of
functionality. Press the OK button to
select or deselect the function. To save
the changes, press the Menu button.
6. Repeat Steps 2-4 to customize other
devices.
7. To save the changes, press the Menu
button.
All Switch
Not Include
All On Only
All Off Onlyy
All On & All Off
All Switch
Off Delay 00:20
All Switch All On & All Off
Panic On Time 00:01
Save
Menu
Device updated
Devices
Receptacle
1Device 1
2Receptacle
Off Delay 00:20
All Switch On & Off
Panic On Time 00:01
Save

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Configur Panic On and Off Tim s (for compatibl products only)
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Receptacle
Panic Off Time
Panic On Time 00:01
Panic Off Time 00:01
Power On State Last
Save
00:05
2. Using the arrow pad, highlight each number
and scroll up or down to select your panic
off time up to 04:14 seconds. Press the OK
button to select the time.
• After configuring the way a device’s Panic
On/Off timer, you must still include them in
the Panic Group. Refer to Page 28 for
instructions.
1. ighlight “Panic Off Time” or “Panic On
TIme” and press the OK button to select it.
Panic mode allows the user to trigger a group of devices to turn off and on in a pattern that attracts
attention. You can customize the devices you would like to come on as well as the time interval they turn
on and off. Example: You can program the overhead lights in your house to flash on for 2 seconds and off
for 1 second, attracting attention of neighbors or authorities.

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Configur Pow r On Stat (for compatibl products only)
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Configur Ramp Tim (for dimm rs only)
1Device
2Dimmer
Devices
1. Use the up and down arrows to scroll and
highlight the dimmer you would like to
configure.
Ramp Time refers to the time it takes to fully ramp up or down the brightness level of a dimmer switch.
Example: If you choose 00:10 seconds, it will take 10 seconds to ramp up from 0% brightness to 100%
brightness.
On
Off
Last
Power On State
Panic On Time 00:01
Panic Off Time 00:01
Power On State On
Save
Receptacle
Menu
Device updated
R
Panic On Time 00:01
Panic Off Time 00:05
Power On State Last
Save
Receptacle
2. Checkmark indicates the current power on
state. Using the arrow pad, highlight your
preferred power on state. Press the OK button
to select the desired power on state.
3. Press the Menu button to save the device
configuration. A window will display a
message saying “Device updated.”
1. ighlight “Power On State” and press the OK
button to select it.
The Power On state defines what state the device powers up into when power resumes after an outage.
After an outage, On will turn on the device, Off will leave the device off, and Last will return the device to its
state before the outage.

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Panic Off Time 00:01
Power On State Last
Ramp Time 00:03
Save
Ramp Time
Dimmer
Dimmer
00:20
Panic Off Time 00:05
Power On State Last
Ramp Time 00:20
Save
Menu
Device updated
3. Using the arrow pad, highlight each number
and scroll up or down to select your ramp
time up to 4:14 seconds. Press the OK
button to select the time.
4. Press the Menu button to save the device
configuration. A window will display a
message saying “Device updated.”
Configur Ramp Tim (for dimm rs only) (continu d)
2. ighlight “Ramp Time” and press the OK
button to select it.