Lutron Electronics AuroRa User manual

AuroRa®Installation Guide
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The AuroRa installation guide is designed to
help you plan and complete the installation
of your AuroRa Lighting Control System.
Refer to the information included in this
guide to learn about the following:
•AuroRa lighting control package contents
•How to install AuroRa dimmers
•How to operate your system
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Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
7200 Suter Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036
MADE AND PRINTED IN USA
P/N 044-110 06/06 Rev. B
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Consumer Information:
This lighting control system must not be used to control equipment other than lighting. It must not
be used to control equipment which could create hazardous situations, such as entrapment, if
operated accidentally. Examples of equipment which must not be controlled by this system include
(but are not limited to) motorized gates, garage doors, industrial doors, microwave ovens, heating
pads, etc. It is the installer's responsibility to ensure that only lighting is connected to this system.
FCC Information
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
•Re-orient 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.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Lutron Electronics Co. may void
the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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Installing your system is simple. We recommend you read through
all the instructions before starting.
Choose from the topics below to help guide you through the process.
Table of Contents
Before You Begin 2
Selecting Your Dimmer Location 3
Installing Your Dimmers 4
Replacing Switches With Dimmers 5
Setting Up Your Master Control 12
Setting Up Your Central Antenna 13
Enjoying Your System 14
Adding to Your System
- bridging two systems 15
- activating additional wireless controllers 16
Frequently Asked Questions 17
General Information 18
Troubleshooting 19
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Notes

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What’s in your new system
slotted
screwdriver
phillips
screwdriver
wire
stripper
wire
cutter
Tools you may need
5
4
3
2
1
Rooms
Fr Entry
Grge Ext
Foyer
Kitchen
Family
All On All Off
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
master control
and dc adapter
(1)
wireless controller
(1)
dimmers
(5)
central antenna and
dc adapter (1)
label sheets
(2)
“at a glance”
sheet
(1)
instruction
booklet
(1)
AuroRa®Installation Guide
The AuroRa installation guide is designed to
help you plan and complete the installation
of your AuroRa Lighting Control System.
Refer to the information included in this
guide to learn about the following:
•AuroRa lighting control package contents
•How to install AuroRa dimmers
•How to operate your system
(Please leave Installation Guide with resident homeowner)
wire nut and
screw kit
(5)
electrical tape
Before You Begin
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Troubleshooting
Ensure that plug on the rear of the
central antenna is inserted fully and
that the unit is plugged in to a live
wall receptacle.
Move the wireless controller closer to
the central antenna and try again. We
recommend no more than 100 feet.
Replace batteries in the wireless
controller with new ones (CR2032).
Ensure that the plug on the rear of
the unit is inserted fully and that the unit
is plugged in to a live wall receptacle.
Check that the receptacle is not
controlled by a switch.
Check that breaker is on and not tripped.
Swap dc adapters with master
control or central antenna and
check unit for power.
Replace light bulb.
Turn service switch on by pushing
the switch in. See note 15 on page 18.
Check that breaker is on and not tripped.
Refer to wiring instructions.
See number 7 on page 18.
Remove and replace additional AuroRa
dimmer with standard 3/4-way switch.
Move the central antenna closer
to the dimmer.
Move central antenna closer
to master control.
Dimmers do not respond to
the wireless controller.
Master control or
central antenna appears not
to be working at all.
A dimmer appears not to be
working at all.
Dimmer keeps turning on
and off.
Dimmer performs normally
when operated manually, but
fails to respond to master
control button pushes.
Central antenna is not powered.
The wireless controller may be out
of communication range of the
central antenna.
Batteries in the wireless controller
are weak or dead. (factory installed
batteries are designed to last ten
(10) years during typical useage)
No power available to unit.
Faulty dc adapter.
Burned out or missing light bulb.
Service switch is in the OFF
position (pulled out).
No power available to unit.
Unit has been wired incorrectly.
Wattage is under recommended
minimum load.
2 or more AuroRa dimmers on
one circuit.
The dimmer may be out of
communication range of the
central antenna.
The master control may be out of
communication range of the
central antenna.
RemedySymptom Possible Cause
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small
screwdriver
(1)
flashlight

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Selecting Your Dimmer Location
Decide which lights you want to control with dimmers
1
12345
Helpful Hint: Dimmer 1
should control your most
used light. Dimmer 2 should
control your second most
used light. Repeat for
dimmers 3, 4, and 5.
Suggested Locations:
Dimmer 1: Front Entry
Dimmer 2: Garage Exterior
Dimmer 3: Hall/Foyer
Dimmer 4: Kitchen
Dimmer 5: Family Room
Choose Your Locations:
Dimmer 1:
Dimmer 2:
Dimmer 3:
Dimmer 4:
Dimmer 5:
Label your master control with your light locations
2
Helpful Hint: Use the
included labels.
All On All Off
Rooms
Fr Entry
Grge Ext
Foyer
Kitchen
Family
(Suggested locations shown)
1
2
3
4
5
Personalize your system
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Hot
120V
60Hz
Dimmer
Ground Ground
Neutral
Light
3-way
Switch
General Information
Hot
120V
60Hz
Dimmer
Ground
Neutral
Light
Single-pole circuit Three-way circuit
Wire Preparation:
Trim or strip wallbox wires to the
length indicated by the strip gauge
on the back of the dimmer.
Push-in: Use #14 AWG solid
copper wire only. Insert wires fully.
For aluminum wire, consult an
electrician. DO NOT use stranded
or twisted wire.
Screw Terminals: Tighten securely.
Screw terminals are for use with
solid copper wire only.
For aluminum wire, consult an
electrician. DO NOT use stranded
or twisted wire.
Service Switch: Pull service switch out
to open position to replace light bulbs.
Push service switch in after new bulb
is installed.
service switch
open
service switch
closed
1. Caution: To avoid overheating and possible
damage to other equipment, do not use
dimmers to control receptacles, fluorescent
lighting fixtures, motor-operated or
transformer-supplied appliances.
2. Caution: Use dimmers with 120V incandescent
lighting fixtures only. Do not use with low-voltage
transformers.
3. Install in accordance with all national and local
electrical codes.
4. When there is no ground wire or way to connect
the wallbox, to ground within the wallbox the
NEC®2002, Article 404-9 allows a dimmer without
a grounding connection to be installed as a
replacement, (as long as a plastic, noncom-
bustible wallplate is used). For this type of instal-
lation, cap or remove the green ground wire on
the dimmer, and use an appropriate wallplate
(such as Lutron’s Fassada®series wallplates).
5. Do not paint dimmers or wallplates.
6. Cleaning Instructions: Clean with a soft, damp
cloth only. Do not use any chemical cleaners.
7. The total wattage of all light bulbs controlled by
each dimmer must be between 50 and 600 watts.
8. Dimmers work with most incandescent light
bulbs. Dimmers may not work with dioded
light bulbs (Sylvania Designer 16TM or
Philips PAR-16TM).
9. Operate system in temperatures between
0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
10. Dimmer may feel warm to the touch during
normal operation.
11. Recommended wallbox depth is 2 1/2” minimum.
13. When combining dimmers in the same
wallbox, the dimmer’s load capacity
must be reduced.
Follow the load capacities in table below
for multi-ganged dimmers.
14.
15.
12.
Four-way circuit
Hot
120V
60Hz
Dimmer 3-way
Switch
Ground Ground Ground
Neutral
Light
4-way
Switch
Derating Chart
Model
AR-6D
Not
Ganged
End
of Gang
Middle
of Gang
600 W 500 W 400 W
middle of gang
end of gang

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Installing Your Dimmers
Installing an AuroRa dimmer is as straightforward as replacing a light switch.
Your first step is to identify how many switches control the lights you
have decided to add to your system.
This is important so that you use the correct installation instructions.
Lutron has created specific instructions for lights controlled by one, two,
or three switches to help simplify your installation.
After you have installed the first dimmer, repeat the process until all of the
AuroRa dimmers have been installed.
If this is your first time wiring a dimmer, we recommend that you read over
the dimmer information found on page 18 before proceeding. If you have any
questions, give our 24/7 Technial Support Center a call at 800.523.9466.
Use dimmers with 120V incandescent lighting fixtures only. Do not use
with low-voltage transformers.
The total wattage of all light bulbs controlled by each dimmer must be
between 50 and 600 watts.
When combining dimmers in the same wallbox, the dimmer’s load capacity
must be reduced.
Note:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will other equipment in
my home or neighboring
homes interfere with my
AuroRa®system?
How far away can I use
my wireless controller?
All On All Off Favorite
100 feet typically in any direction
from the central antenna
RFCommunication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
The central antenna has a radio frequency range of at least 30 feet in
any direction.
AuroRa®operates at a frequency different from most remote controls,
cellular/portable phones, and other wireless devices. The communication
protocol ensures that any device operating at the same frequency will not
affect your system.
AuroRa has non-volatile memory that maintains all system addressing
and master control programming during a power outage. After the power
outage, the memory restores all system lighting to its previous state
before the power failure.
Yes. One or all of the dimmers can be relocated to different locations
in the home, if the user prefers to control different lights. All system
addressing, as well as master control and wireless controller
programming remains unchanged.
You can increase the capability of your AuroRa system by adding
another complete package or by adding up to nine additional
wireless controllers. (See “Bridging AuroRa Systems” on page 15)
No. AuroRa dimmers work with standard 3 or 4-way switches. Only one
AuroRa dimmer can be used to control a light or group of lights.
What is the range of the
central antenna?
What happens to the
AuroRa system during a
power outage?
Can I replace or move a
dimmer after the initial
installation?
Can I add to my AuroRa
system?
Can I use two AuroRa
dimmers to control a light
or a group of lights?

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Replacing Switches With Dimmers
For lights controlled by two switches,
use instructions on page 8 and 9
BHelpful Hint:
This circuit is called
a three-way circuit.
Typical location:
Hallway light
Kitchen light
•
•
For lights controlled by one switch,
use instructions on page 6 and 7
AHelpful Hint:
This circuit is called
a single-pole circuit.
Typical location:
Porch light
Bedroom light
•
•
For lights controlled by three switches,
use instructions on page 10 and 11
CHelpful Hint:
This circuit is called
a four-way circuit.
Typical location:
Stairwell light
•
Write down how many switches control the lights you
selected as 1-5 on your Master Control
1
Your Locations:
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
Number of Switches:
Activate Wireless Controller
Press and hold any button on the wireless
controller until the “Visor” LED light on the
central antenna starts flashing
(approximately three seconds), indicating
the wireless controller has been activated
in the system. The “Add” LED and the
“Visor” LED will remain flashing until the
wireless controller button is released.
2
Before additional wireless controllers can be used to control
lights in the AuroRa®system, they must be activated.
Follow the steps below to activate a wireless controller.
1Enter Advanced “Add” Mode
Press and hold the “Add” button on the
central antenna until the LED light begins to
flash (approximately 3 seconds).
Dimmers that are in the system will flash
the lights connected to each. The master
control will flash the LEDs corresponding to
dimmers present in the system.
3Exit Advanced “Add” Mode
Press and hold the “Add” button until the
“Add” LED light stops flashing and remains
off (approximately 3 seconds).
The dimmers will stop flashing their lights.
4The wireless controller has now
been activated.
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
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Adding to Your System
Activating Additional Wireless Controllers
All On All Off
Rooms
Fr Entry
Grge Ext
Foyer
Kitchen
Family
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power

The central antennas should be at least
3 feet apart and within 60 feet of each
other when bridging two systems.
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Installing A Dimmer For Lights Controlled
By One Switch
Uninstall switch
A. You should see two
insulated wires attached to
the switch. A green or bare
wire is a ground wire.
B. Disconnect the wires from
the switch.
4
Remove wallplate
Remove existing switch
WARNING: Power
must be turned off
for your safety.
1
2
3
Helpful Hint:
Save your wallplate
and screws.
Turn power off at circuit breaker or remove fuse
1
2
Adding to Your System
Bridging AuroRa®Systems
Bridged System Functionality
To bridge two systems, press and hold the “Bridge”
button on the central antenna of either system for 3
seconds. The “Bridge” LED should flash slowly.
2
The systems are now bridged.
5
Press and hold the “Bridge” button on the second
central antenna for 3 seconds. The “Bridge” LED
should flash slowly.
The LEDs on both central antennas will begin to
flash quickly as the bridging process starts.
The loads in both systems will start flashing.
When the process is finished, the “Bridge” LEDs on
both central antennas will stop flashing and stay
on. The loads in both systems will stop flashing.
“All On” Button
All dimmers in both systems will turn on to full brightness.
“All Off” Button
All dimmers in both systems will turn off.
“Favorite” Button
All dimmers in both systems will turn on to their
local slider levels.
3
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All On All Off
Rooms
Fr Entry
Grge Ext
Foyer
Kitchen
Family
All On All Off Favorite
Purchase and install two separate AuroRa systems.
1
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
Helpful Hint:
Use the Lutron screwdriver (supplied)
to help remove “pushed-in” wires on
existing switch.
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
For information about returning your system to its
original default settings, visit www.lutron.com/aurora.
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Mount dimmer
Turn power on at circuit breaker or replace fuse
Install dimmer
A. Connect the green or bare wire
(ground wire) to the green wire
on the dimmer with a wire nut.
B. Connect one wire to the black
screw on the dimmer.
C. Connect the other wire to one of
the two gold colored screws (brass)
on the dimmer.
5
6
7
8
Replace wallplate
brass screws
ground wire
green wire
black screw
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Enjoying Your System
Monitor and control lights throughout your home from one place
Dim to transform the look of any room
1
3
Have your lights welcome you home
2
Tap to turn lights
on and off.
Slide to adjust
light level.
All On All Off Favorite
Turn all dimmers
on to 100%
brightness.
Turn all
dimmers
off.
Turn all dimmers
on to the slider
levels.
Turn all dimmers on to 100% brightness.
Turn all dimmers off.
Turn dimmer on (to slider level) or off.
LED indicates dimmer is on.
Double-tap turns light on to 100%.
All On All Off
Rooms
Fr Entry
Grge Ext
Foyer
Kitchen
Family
Double-tap button turns
lights on to 100%.
Hold button for 1-2
seconds to start 10
second fade to off.
Service Switch: Pull service
switch out to open position
to replace light bulbs. Push
service switch in after new
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A. You should see three
insulated wires attached
to the switch. A green or
bare wire is a ground wire.
B. Tag the wire attached to
the different colored
screw. This screw is
usually labeled COMMON.
C. Disconnect the wires from
the switch.
Installing A Dimmer For Lights Controlled
By Two Switches
Turn power off at circuit breaker or remove fuse
Remove wallplate
Remove existing switch from wall (Do not disconnect
wires yet)
WARNING: Power
must be turned off
for your safety.
Uninstall switch
1
2
3
4
Helpful Hint:
Save your wallplate
and screws.
Reminder:
Only replace one of
the two switches
controlling the light
with a dimmer.
12
3
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Setting Up Your Central Antenna
Plug in your central antenna
The Central Antenna plugs in to a standard wall outlet
and should be placed centrally in the home to ensure
the best Radio Frequency coverage.
Helpful Hint: Don’t place
your central antenna inside
a metal container. The
metal container will block
radio signals and keep the
central antenna from
working properly.
The central antenna does
not need to be placed in
the open. We recommend
placing it in a discrete
location that is out of sight.
Suggested locations:
Under a sofa
Under a table
In a closet
In a cabinet above
microwave
2
•
•
•
•
12345
All On AllOff
Rooms
Fr Entry
Grge Ext
Foyer
Kitchen
Family
Find the approximate center of your system
1Helpful Hint: the
central antenna works
best within 30 feet of
your master control
and dimmers.
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
Helpful Hint:
Use the Lutron screwdriver (supplied) to help
remove “pushed-in” wires on existing switch.
master control
dimmers
central antenna

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brass screws
ground wire
green wire
black screw
Install dimmer
Turn power on at circuit breaker or replace fuse
A. Connect the green or bare wire
(ground wire) to the green wire on
the dimmer with a wire nut.
B. Connect the tagged wire to the black
colored screw on the dimmer.
C. Connect one of the remaining wires
to either of the gold colored screws
(brass) on the dimmer.
D. Connect the remaining wire to the
remaining gold colored screw (brass)
on the dimmer.
8
5
Mount dimmer
6
7Replace wallplate
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Setting Up Your Master Control
Select a location and plug in master control Helpful Hint: Place the
master control where you
will want to control lights
throughout your home.
Suggested locations:
Bedside table
Kitchen counter
1
•
•
Remove the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 label
2
All On All Off
Rooms
Fr Entry
Grge Ext
Foyer
Kitchen
Family

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Installing A Dimmer For Lights Controlled
By Three Switches
Turn power off at circuit breaker or remove fuse
Remove wallplate
Remove existing switch from wall (Do not disconnect
wires yet)
WARNING: Power
must be turned off
for your safety.
Locate a switch with three insulated wires attached to it
1
2
3
4
Helpful Hint:
Save your wallplate
and screws.
Note: If the switch has four wires attached to it, remount it and remove one of the other
two switches. The AuroRa dimmer cannot be used in a switch location that has four wires.
Reminder:
Only replace one of
the three switches
controlling the light
with a dimmer.
12
43
12
3
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Install dimmer
Turn power on at circuit breaker or replace fuse
A. Connect the green or bare wire
(ground wire) to the green wire on
the dimmer with a wire nut.
B. Connect the tagged wire to the black colored
screw on the dimmer.
C. Connect one of the remaining wires to either of
the gold colored screws (brass) on the dimmer.
D. Connect the remaining wire to the remaining
gold colored screw (brass) on the dimmer.
8
6
brass screws
Uninstall switch
5
7Mount dimmer and replace wallplate
A. Tag the wire attached to
the different colored screw.
This screw is usually
labeled COMMON.
B. Disconnect the wires from
the switch.
ground wire
green wire
black screw
Helpful Hint:
Use the Lutron screwdriver (supplied) to help
remove “pushed-in” wires on existing switch.

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Installing A Dimmer For Lights Controlled
By Three Switches
Turn power off at circuit breaker or remove fuse
Remove wallplate
Remove existing switch from wall (Do not disconnect
wires yet)
WARNING: Power
must be turned off
for your safety.
Locate a switch with three insulated wires attached to it
1
2
3
4
Helpful Hint:
Save your wallplate
and screws.
Note: If the switch has four wires attached to it, remount it and remove one of the other
two switches. The AuroRa dimmer cannot be used in a switch location that has four wires.
Reminder:
Only replace one of
the three switches
controlling the light
with a dimmer.
12
43
12
3
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Install dimmer
Turn power on at circuit breaker or replace fuse
A. Connect the green or bare wire
(ground wire) to the green wire on
the dimmer with a wire nut.
B. Connect the tagged wire to the black colored
screw on the dimmer.
C. Connect one of the remaining wires to either of
the gold colored screws (brass) on the dimmer.
D. Connect the remaining wire to the remaining
gold colored screw (brass) on the dimmer.
8
6
brass screws
Uninstall switch
5
7Mount dimmer and replace wallplate
A. Tag the wire attached to
the different colored screw.
This screw is usually
labeled COMMON.
B. Disconnect the wires from
the switch.
ground wire
green wire
black screw
Helpful Hint:
Use the Lutron screwdriver (supplied) to help
remove “pushed-in” wires on existing switch.

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brass screws
ground wire
green wire
black screw
Install dimmer
Turn power on at circuit breaker or replace fuse
A. Connect the green or bare wire
(ground wire) to the green wire on
the dimmer with a wire nut.
B. Connect the tagged wire to the black
colored screw on the dimmer.
C. Connect one of the remaining wires
to either of the gold colored screws
(brass) on the dimmer.
D. Connect the remaining wire to the
remaining gold colored screw (brass)
on the dimmer.
8
5
Mount dimmer
6
7Replace wallplate
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Setting Up Your Master Control
Select a location and plug in master control Helpful Hint: Place the
master control where you
will want to control lights
throughout your home.
Suggested locations:
Bedside table
Kitchen counter
1
•
•
Remove the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 label
2
All On All Off
Rooms
Fr Entry
Grge Ext
Foyer
Kitchen
Family

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A. You should see three
insulated wires attached
to the switch. A green or
bare wire is a ground wire.
B. Tag the wire attached to
the different colored
screw. This screw is
usually labeled COMMON.
C. Disconnect the wires from
the switch.
Installing A Dimmer For Lights Controlled
By Two Switches
Turn power off at circuit breaker or remove fuse
Remove wallplate
Remove existing switch from wall (Do not disconnect
wires yet)
WARNING: Power
must be turned off
for your safety.
Uninstall switch
1
2
3
4
Helpful Hint:
Save your wallplate
and screws.
Reminder:
Only replace one of
the two switches
controlling the light
with a dimmer.
12
3
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Setting Up Your Central Antenna
Plug in your central antenna
The Central Antenna plugs in to a standard wall outlet
and should be placed centrally in the home to ensure
the best Radio Frequency coverage.
Helpful Hint: Don’t place
your central antenna inside
a metal container. The
metal container will block
radio signals and keep the
central antenna from
working properly.
The central antenna does
not need to be placed in
the open. We recommend
placing it in a discrete
location that is out of sight.
Suggested locations:
Under a sofa
Under a table
In a closet
In a cabinet above
microwave
2
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•
•
•
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Rooms
Fr Entry
Grge Ext
Foyer
Kitchen
Family
Find the approximate center of your system
1Helpful Hint: the
central antenna works
best within 30 feet of
your master control
and dimmers.
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
Helpful Hint:
Use the Lutron screwdriver (supplied) to help
remove “pushed-in” wires on existing switch.
master control
dimmers
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Mount dimmer
Turn power on at circuit breaker or replace fuse
Install dimmer
A. Connect the green or bare wire
(ground wire) to the green wire
on the dimmer with a wire nut.
B. Connect one wire to the black
screw on the dimmer.
C. Connect the other wire to one of
the two gold colored screws (brass)
on the dimmer.
5
6
7
8
Replace wallplate
brass screws
ground wire
green wire
black screw
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Enjoying Your System
Monitor and control lights throughout your home from one place
Dim to transform the look of any room
1
3
Have your lights welcome you home
2
Tap to turn lights
on and off.
Slide to adjust
light level.
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Turn all dimmers
on to 100%
brightness.
Turn all
dimmers
off.
Turn all dimmers
on to the slider
levels.
Turn all dimmers on to 100% brightness.
Turn all dimmers off.
Turn dimmer on (to slider level) or off.
LED indicates dimmer is on.
Double-tap turns light on to 100%.
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Rooms
Fr Entry
Grge Ext
Foyer
Kitchen
Family
Double-tap button turns
lights on to 100%.
Hold button for 1-2
seconds to start 10
second fade to off.
Service Switch: Pull service
switch out to open position
to replace light bulbs. Push
service switch in after new
bulb is installed.

The central antennas should be at least
3 feet apart and within 60 feet of each
other when bridging two systems.
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Installing A Dimmer For Lights Controlled
By One Switch
Uninstall switch
A. You should see two
insulated wires attached to
the switch. A green or bare
wire is a ground wire.
B. Disconnect the wires from
the switch.
4
Remove wallplate
Remove existing switch
WARNING: Power
must be turned off
for your safety.
1
2
3
Helpful Hint:
Save your wallplate
and screws.
Turn power off at circuit breaker or remove fuse
1
2
Adding to Your System
Bridging AuroRa®Systems
Bridged System Functionality
To bridge two systems, press and hold the “Bridge”
button on the central antenna of either system for 3
seconds. The “Bridge” LED should flash slowly.
2
The systems are now bridged.
5
Press and hold the “Bridge” button on the second
central antenna for 3 seconds. The “Bridge” LED
should flash slowly.
The LEDs on both central antennas will begin to
flash quickly as the bridging process starts.
The loads in both systems will start flashing.
When the process is finished, the “Bridge” LEDs on
both central antennas will stop flashing and stay
on. The loads in both systems will stop flashing.
“All On” Button
All dimmers in both systems will turn on to full brightness.
“All Off” Button
All dimmers in both systems will turn off.
“Favorite” Button
All dimmers in both systems will turn on to their
local slider levels.
3
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Rooms
Fr Entry
Grge Ext
Foyer
Kitchen
Family
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Purchase and install two separate AuroRa systems.
1
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
Helpful Hint:
Use the Lutron screwdriver (supplied)
to help remove “pushed-in” wires on
existing switch.
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
For information about returning your system to its
original default settings, visit www.lutron.com/aurora.
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Replacing Switches With Dimmers
For lights controlled by two switches,
use instructions on page 8 and 9
BHelpful Hint:
This circuit is called
a three-way circuit.
Typical location:
Hallway light
Kitchen light
•
•
For lights controlled by one switch,
use instructions on page 6 and 7
AHelpful Hint:
This circuit is called
a single-pole circuit.
Typical location:
Porch light
Bedroom light
•
•
For lights controlled by three switches,
use instructions on page 10 and 11
CHelpful Hint:
This circuit is called
a four-way circuit.
Typical location:
Stairwell light
•
Write down how many switches control the lights you
selected as 1-5 on your Master Control
1
Your Locations:
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
Number of Switches:
Activate Wireless Controller
Press and hold any button on the wireless
controller until the “Visor” LED light on the
central antenna starts flashing
(approximately three seconds), indicating
the wireless controller has been activated
in the system. The “Add” LED and the
“Visor” LED will remain flashing until the
wireless controller button is released.
2
Before additional wireless controllers can be used to control
lights in the AuroRa®system, they must be activated.
Follow the steps below to activate a wireless controller.
1Enter Advanced “Add” Mode
Press and hold the “Add” button on the
central antenna until the LED light begins to
flash (approximately 3 seconds).
Dimmers that are in the system will flash
the lights connected to each. The master
control will flash the LEDs corresponding to
dimmers present in the system.
3Exit Advanced “Add” Mode
Press and hold the “Add” button until the
“Add” LED light stops flashing and remains
off (approximately 3 seconds).
The dimmers will stop flashing their lights.
4The wireless controller has now
been activated.
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
RF Communication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
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Adding to Your System
Activating Additional Wireless Controllers
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Fr Entry
Grge Ext
Foyer
Kitchen
Family
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Installing Your Dimmers
Installing an AuroRa dimmer is as straightforward as replacing a light switch.
Your first step is to identify how many switches control the lights you
have decided to add to your system.
This is important so that you use the correct installation instructions.
Lutron has created specific instructions for lights controlled by one, two,
or three switches to help simplify your installation.
After you have installed the first dimmer, repeat the process until all of the
AuroRa dimmers have been installed.
If this is your first time wiring a dimmer, we recommend that you read over
the dimmer information found on page 18 before proceeding. If you have any
questions, give our 24/7 Technial Support Center a call at 800.523.9466.
Use dimmers with 120V incandescent lighting fixtures only. Do not use
with low-voltage transformers.
The total wattage of all light bulbs controlled by each dimmer must be
between 50 and 600 watts.
When combining dimmers in the same wallbox, the dimmer’s load capacity
must be reduced.
Note:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will other equipment in
my home or neighboring
homes interfere with my
AuroRa®system?
How far away can I use
my wireless controller?
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100 feet typically in any direction
from the central antenna
RFCommunication
System Visor
Advanced
Bridge Add
Power
The central antenna has a radio frequency range of at least 30 feet in
any direction.
AuroRa®operates at a frequency different from most remote controls,
cellular/portable phones, and other wireless devices. The communication
protocol ensures that any device operating at the same frequency will not
affect your system.
AuroRa has non-volatile memory that maintains all system addressing
and master control programming during a power outage. After the power
outage, the memory restores all system lighting to its previous state
before the power failure.
Yes. One or all of the dimmers can be relocated to different locations
in the home, if the user prefers to control different lights. All system
addressing, as well as master control and wireless controller
programming remains unchanged.
You can increase the capability of your AuroRa system by adding
another complete package or by adding up to nine additional
wireless controllers. (See “Bridging AuroRa Systems” on page 15)
No. AuroRa dimmers work with standard 3 or 4-way switches. Only one
AuroRa dimmer can be used to control a light or group of lights.
What is the range of the
central antenna?
What happens to the
AuroRa system during a
power outage?
Can I replace or move a
dimmer after the initial
installation?
Can I add to my AuroRa
system?
Can I use two AuroRa
dimmers to control a light
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Selecting Your Dimmer Location
Decide which lights you want to control with dimmers
1
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Helpful Hint: Dimmer 1
should control your most
used light. Dimmer 2 should
control your second most
used light. Repeat for
dimmers 3, 4, and 5.
Suggested Locations:
Dimmer 1: Front Entry
Dimmer 2: Garage Exterior
Dimmer 3: Hall/Foyer
Dimmer 4: Kitchen
Dimmer 5: Family Room
Choose Your Locations:
Dimmer 1:
Dimmer 2:
Dimmer 3:
Dimmer 4:
Dimmer 5:
Label your master control with your light locations
2
Helpful Hint: Use the
included labels.
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Fr Entry
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Kitchen
Family
(Suggested locations shown)
1
2
3
4
5
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Hot
120V
60Hz
Dimmer
Ground Ground
Neutral
Light
3-way
Switch
General Information
Hot
120V
60Hz
Dimmer
Ground
Neutral
Light
Single-pole circuit Three-way circuit
Wire Preparation:
Trim or strip wallbox wires to the
length indicated by the strip gauge
on the back of the dimmer.
Push-in: Use #14 AWG solid
copper wire only. Insert wires fully.
For aluminum wire, consult an
electrician. DO NOT use stranded
or twisted wire.
Screw Terminals: Tighten securely.
Screw terminals are for use with
solid copper wire only.
For aluminum wire, consult an
electrician. DO NOT use stranded
or twisted wire.
Service Switch: Pull service switch out
to open position to replace light bulbs.
Push service switch in after new bulb
is installed.
service switch
open
service switch
closed
1. Caution: To avoid overheating and possible
damage to other equipment, do not use
dimmers to control receptacles, fluorescent
lighting fixtures, motor-operated or
transformer-supplied appliances.
2. Caution: Use dimmers with 120V incandescent
lighting fixtures only. Do not use with low-voltage
transformers.
3. Install in accordance with all national and local
electrical codes.
4. When there is no ground wire or way to connect
the wallbox, to ground within the wallbox the
NEC®2002, Article 404-9 allows a dimmer without
a grounding connection to be installed as a
replacement, (as long as a plastic, noncom-
bustible wallplate is used). For this type of instal-
lation, cap or remove the green ground wire on
the dimmer, and use an appropriate wallplate
(such as Lutron’s Fassada®series wallplates).
5. Do not paint dimmers or wallplates.
6. Cleaning Instructions: Clean with a soft, damp
cloth only. Do not use any chemical cleaners.
7. The total wattage of all light bulbs controlled by
each dimmer must be between 50 and 600 watts.
8. Dimmers work with most incandescent light
bulbs. Dimmers may not work with dioded
light bulbs (Sylvania Designer 16TM or
Philips PAR-16TM).
9. Operate system in temperatures between
0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
10. Dimmer may feel warm to the touch during
normal operation.
11. Recommended wallbox depth is 2 1/2” minimum.
13. When combining dimmers in the same
wallbox, the dimmer’s load capacity
must be reduced.
Follow the load capacities in table below
for multi-ganged dimmers.
14.
15.
12.
Four-way circuit
Hot
120V
60Hz
Dimmer 3-way
Switch
Ground Ground Ground
Neutral
Light
4-way
Switch
Derating Chart
Model
AR-6D
Not
Ganged
End
of Gang
Middle
of Gang
600 W 500 W 400 W
middle of gang
end of gang