Lutron Electronics RadioRA RA-SBT-CHR Operating and safety instructions

A Step-by-Step Guide for Installion, Programming, and Operation
Note: Please leave this manual with homeowner.
RA-SBT-CHR, RB-SBT-CHR
Setup and Installation Guide For a RadioRA®
ChronosTM System Bridge and Timeclock
READ FIRST

Setup Guide for the RadioRA Chronos System Bridge2
1. It is recommended that only one GRAFIK Eye®Control Unit be wired to each GRAFIK Eye Interface. Multiple GRAFIK Eye
Control Units may be wired (linked) to the same GRAFIK Eye Interface, however, all GRAFIK Eye Control Units on that
link will respond in unison to the commands from the GRAFIK Eye Interface. ALL GRAFIK Eye Control Units wired to the
same Interface will carry out ALL commands from the GRAFIK Eye Interface (i.e. go to GRAFIK Eye scene 3, Turn OFF,
etc...). Interface commands cannot be sent to one individual GRAFIK Eye Control Unit on a link of multiple GRAFIK Eye
Control Units.
• This application may be desired if multiple GRAFIK Eye Control Units are in the same room and it is intended that
the same scene be selected on each GRAFIK Eye Control Unit simultaneously.
• Lutron does not recommend using one GRAFIK Eye Interface to linked GRAFIK Eye Control Units located in more
than one room.
2. Scene 1 on a GRAFIK Eye Control Unit is the default scene for ALL ON, SECURITY, and FLASH MODES. It is recom-
mended that Scene 1 on GRAFIK Eye Control Units be set to full intensity with a fade time of zero seconds.
3. Setting the light levels for GRAFIK Eye scenes should be done prior to any operations in this Setup Guide.
4. A GRAFIK Eye scene may be added to any RadioRA®Master Control button which has been previously programmed
without altering that buttons existing programming.
5. See RadioRA Application Note No.48 (P/N 366-730) for steps to activate GRAFIK Eye scenes 5-16 from a RadioRA
Master Control.
6. For information on integrating your RadioRA system with a photocell, telephone interface, shade motor control, etc... see
the RadioRA Application Notes on our web page at www.lutron.com/applicationnotes/index.html.
7. RadioRA lighting control systems use radio frequency technology for communication. Currently, RadioRA lighting control
systems are available in two frequencies. To determine the frequency of a RadioRA product, examine the model number
on the product’s unit label. The labels are located on the side of all “wallbox” products, and on the bottom of all “tabletop”
products.
The second letter in all RadioRA model numbers indicates the product’s frequency. For example: RA-6D is an “A” fre-
quency product, whereas RB-6D is a “B” frequency product.
Note: Do not mix RadioRA “A” and “B” frequency products within the same system. Products with different frequencies
are not compatible.
If you have any questions concerning the installation or operation of this product, please call the Lutron Technical
Support Center at 1-800-523-9466.
Important Application Notes
System Operation Notes
This guide replaces the Setup Guide (P/N 044-001) included with a system Repeater.
The installer should be aware of the following:
1. In order to install the ChronosTM System Bridge as the Main Repeater in an existing system, all devices in the system must
be returned to their factory defaults prior to installation of the Chronos System Bridge.
2. When using a Whole-home Button on a Master Control, there will be a delay between when the Whole-home Button is
pressed and when the scene activates. The delay will typically be approximately 2 seconds. This applies for scenes that
contain zones of lighting in one system or in both systems. The delay does not apply when the button is activated via
RS-232.
3. For Whole-home Buttons that contain lighting in both System 1 and System 2, the scene will activate one system at a
time, with a delay in between. The delay is typically 3 seconds. The system that the Master Control is in determines which
half of the scene activates first.
4. Only unprogrammed Master Control buttons can be used as Whole-home Buttons. All local programming must be erased
from a Master Control button before it can be assigned as a Whole-home Button.
5. When using Cordless Tabletop Master Controls, the Master Control LEDs will not update when the Master Control is first
awakened from a “sleep” state.
6. When using Master Controls with Raise/Lower buttons with the Chronos System Bridge, the Raise/Lower buttons will not
work on Whole-home scenes.

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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 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 in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn-
ing 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 seperation 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. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important installation and operating instructions.
Consumer Information
Danger
This RadioRA®system must not be used to control equipment, other than lighting, which is not visible from every mas-
ter or local control location. It also 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 RadioRA
system include (but are not limited to) motorized gates, garage doors, industrial doors, and microwave ovens, heating
pads, etc. It is the installer's responsibility to ensure that the equipment, other than lighting, being controlled is visible
from every master or local control location and that only suitable equipment is connected to this RadioRA system.
Using the ChronosTM System Bridge with Older RadioRA®Lighting Zone Controls
On RadioRA Dimmers, Switches, and GRAFIK Eye®Interfaces shipped prior to January 1, 2001, the Legacy setting for fade
times must be used. Raise/Lower functions from Master Controls and the Level Capture feature are also not supported by
these devices shipped prior to January 1, 2001.
Using the Chronos System Bridge with Older RadioRA Master Controls and Interfaces
The Chronos System Bridge Whole-home scenes will not work with Master Controls shipped prior to January 1, 2001. The
buttons on these Master Controls do not send programming necessary to activate the Chronos System Bridge scenes. Also,
this feature was not supported in RA-RS232 and RA-IR Interfaces shipped prior to September 1, 2001. For this reason,
these older devices cannot be used to activate Whole-home scenes.
Using the RA-SCI Switch Closure Interface
The Switch Closure Interface cannot be used to activate Whole-home scenes. The security mode inputs on the Switch
Closure Interface will not work across systems. If a security system is connected to the RA-SCI security inputs, it should be
moved to the security input on the Chronos System Bridge. Refer to Section 6 for instructions on setting up the Chronos
System Bridge contact closure inputs.
Using the RAMC-MFE-WH Security Mode Inputs
The security mode input on the RAMC-MFE-WH will not work across systems. If a security system is connected to the
RAMC-MFE-WH security input, it should be moved to the security input on the Chronos System Bridge. Refer to Section 6
for instructions on setting up the Chronos System Bridge contact closure inputs.
Using Security mode from a RA-RS232 Interface
Security mode activated from an RA-RS232 Interface will not work across systems. If a third-party system is connected to an
existing RA-RS232 Interface, it should be moved to the RS-232 port on the Chronos System Bridge. Refer to Section 5 for
instructions on setting up the Chronos System Bridge RS-232 port.
Compatibility Information

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Using This Guide
This guide is divided into sections. Each section deals with a particular feature or set of features of the
ChronosTM System Bridge. Depending on the design of the RadioRA®system and the intended use for the
Chronos System Bridge, some sections may not apply. The figure below shows the sections containing critical
information for each listed feature, in the order that the sections should be read.
Section 1
Getting Started
Section 1
Getting Started
Section 1
Getting Started
Section 1
Getting Started
Section 4
Time Clock
Programming
Section 2
System
Activation
Section 3
Button
Programming
Section 6
Contact Closure
Programming
Section 3
Button
Programming
Section 5
RS-232
Programming
Time Clock
Bridge / Main
Repeater RS-232 Contact Closures
/ Security

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Table of Contents
Section 1 - Getting Started
System Overview
RadioRA System Components ........................................................................................................................7
Chronos System Bridge Features ..................................................................................................................8
System Layout ..................................................................................................................................................9
Chronos System Bridge Hardware Identification..........................................................................................11
Installing the Chronos
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................12
Using the LCD and Buttons ............................................................................................................................15
Using the Keyboard Port..................................................................................................................................16
System Configuration
System Configuration and Features ..............................................................................................................17
Initial Chronos System Bridge Configuration
Setting the Initial Chronos System Bridge Configuration............................................................................18
Section 2 - System Activation
Activating the System
Activate Auxiliary Repeaters............................................................................................................................20
Activate Controls ..............................................................................................................................................22
Section 3 - Button Programming
Button Programming Overview
Local Button Programming Overview ............................................................................................................25
ROOMS and SCENES Overview......................................................................................................................26
Local Buttons, Phantom Buttons, and Whole-home Buttons......................................................................27
Local Button Programming
Assigning a Column of Buttons as ROOMS or SCENES..............................................................................28
Assigning Lighting Zone Controls to Buttons ..............................................................................................30
Setting Light Levels/GRAFIK Eye and GRAFIK RA Scene Selection for Buttons......................................32
Programming the ALL ON and ALL OFF Buttons..........................................................................................34
Advanced Local Programming
Copying Local Button Programming..............................................................................................................36
Erasing Local Button Programming ..............................................................................................................38
Whole-home/Phantom Button Programming
Set Phantom Button Names ............................................................................................................................40
Set Phantom Button Types (ROOM or SCENE) ............................................................................................41
Assigning Lighting Zone Controls to Phantom Buttons ..............................................................................42
Setting Light Levels/GRAFIK Eye Scene Selection for Phantom Buttons..................................................44
Setting Button Properties for Phantom Buttons ..........................................................................................46
Assigning Phantom Buttons to Master Controls ..........................................................................................47
Testing Phantom Button Programming..........................................................................................................48
Erasing Phantom Button Programming ........................................................................................................48
Using the Button Copy Feature
Copying Existing Chronos Programming ......................................................................................................49
Copying Programming from Master Controls to the Chronos System Bridge ..........................................50
Section 4 - Time Clock Programming
Astronomical Time Clock Programming
Setting the Chronos System Bridge Date and Time ....................................................................................52
Creating Time Clock Scenes............................................................................................................................55
Testing Time Clock Scenes..............................................................................................................................59
Erasing Time Clock Scenes ............................................................................................................................60

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Table of Contents - Continued
Astronomical Time Clock Programming - Continued
Creating Time Clock Events ............................................................................................................................61
Viewing and Modifying Time Clock Events....................................................................................................63
Deleting a Time Clock Event............................................................................................................................64
Setting the Time Clock Home / Away Mode ..................................................................................................65
Section 5 - RS-232 Programming
RS-232 Port Programming
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................66
Configuring the RS-232 Serial Port ................................................................................................................67
Assigning Zone Numbers ................................................................................................................................68
Assigning Master Control Numbers................................................................................................................70
Phantom Button Programming........................................................................................................................72
Section 6 - Contact Closure Programming
Contact Closure Programming
Setting Up a General Purpose Contact Closure Input for Scene Control ..................................................73
Setting Up a General Purpose Contact Closure Input for Time Clock Mode Control................................76
Setting Up the Security Contact Closure Input..............................................................................................77
Testing Contact Closure Inputs ......................................................................................................................79
Section 7 - User Preferences
Dimmer Locked Presets
Enable Dimmer Locked Presets ......................................................................................................................80
Disable Dimmer Locked Presets ....................................................................................................................82
Asymmetric Fade Rates
Changing Asymmetric Fade Rates..................................................................................................................83
Section 8 - Additional Information
Diagnostic Tools
Viewing the Address Usage and Detecting Missing Devices ......................................................................84
Viewing Device Information ............................................................................................................................86
Using FLASH Mode ..........................................................................................................................................87
Using BEEP Mode ............................................................................................................................................89
Using System BEEP Mode ..............................................................................................................................91
Adding a Switch Closure Input, RS-232, or IR Interface
Activating a Switch Closure Input Interface, RS-232 Interface, or Infrared (IR) Interface ........................92
Returning Components to Default Factory Settings
Master Controls ................................................................................................................................................94
Dimmers ............................................................................................................................................................95
Switches ............................................................................................................................................................96
GRAFIK Eye Interface ......................................................................................................................................97
Repeaters ..........................................................................................................................................................98
Switch Closure Interface..................................................................................................................................99
RS-232 Interface................................................................................................................................................100
IR Interface ........................................................................................................................................................101
Chronos System Bridge ..................................................................................................................................102
Using RadioRA Master Controls with Raise/Lower
Using RadioRA Master Controls with Raise/Lower ......................................................................................103
Glossary
Definitions of Common Terms ........................................................................................................................104
Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................105

Section 1 - Getting Started
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System Overview
RadioRA®System Components
Lighting Zone Controls:
Replace existing switches with
RadioRA Dimmers, Switches, and
GRAFIK Eye®Preset Lighting Controls.
Master Controls:
Master Controls provide control of any
or all RadioRA Lighting Zone Controls.
Dimmer Switch Lamp
Dimmer GRAFIK Eye Preset Lighting Control
Wall-mounted Master Controls Multi-function Entry Master
Control and Visor Control
Transmitter
Tabletop Master Controls System Interface Master
Controls—RS-232, Switch
Closures, and Infrared (IR)
RF Signal Repeater:
Repeaters provide system setup and
diagnostic functions, and provide an
additional path for communications
between system devices.
Repeater
ChronosTM System Bridge and
Timeclock:
The Chronos System Bridge provides
timeclock capability, RS-232 and
contact closure input interfacing, the
ability to bridge two RadioRA systems,
and acts as a system’s Main Repeater.
Chronos System Bridge
and Timeclock

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Section 2 - System Activation
Section 1 - Getting Started
ChronosTM System Bridge Features
System Overview
System Bridge
The Chronos System Bridge bridges two RadioRA®systems for a total of 64 Lighting Zone
Controls and 24 Master Controls.
17 Whole-home Scenes
The Chronos System Bridge provides 17 whole-home scenes which can be accessed via any
button on a Master Control or via the RS-232 connection.
Astronomic Time Clock
The time clock provides an additional 13 whole-home scenes that can be activated by up to
100 programmable time clock events. These events can be scheduled relative to sunrise /
sunset or time of day.
Contact Closure Inputs
One security and two general-purpose contact closure inputs allow interfacing to security and
other third-party systems.
LCD User Interface
The interactive LCD interface guides the user through setting up whole-home scenes, time
clock events, RS-232 device mapping, and other system settings.
Advanced Diagnostics
The Chronos System Bridge provides advanced diagnostics through the LCD, simplifying sys-
tem setup and troubleshooting.
Main Repeater
When bridging two systems, the Chronos System Bridge always acts as the Main Repeater in
both systems. The Chronos System Bridge may also act as the Main Repeater in a single
system.
RS-232 Interface
The RS-232 interface allows for integration with third-party systems.

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Section 1 - Getting Started
System Overview
System Layout
Step 1 Determine if Bridging is Required
Bridging is required if:
• More than 32 Lighting Zone Controls exist, or
• More than 12 Master Controls exist
Step 2 For Bridging Two Systems
For optimal light response time, devices in System 1 and System 2 should not
be used in the same room. Splitting the two systems, as shown below, is
recommended.
Determine location of System 1 and System 2.
Examples:
a. System 1: 1st Floor (see illustration below)
System 2: 2nd Floor
b. System 1: East Wing
System 2: West Wing
c. System 1: Interior
System 2: Exterior

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Section 1 - Getting Started
Step 3 Repeater, ChronosTM System Bridge, Lighting Zone Controls,
and Master Control Placement
Place the Chronos System Bridge and Repeaters to provide appropriate RF coverage within
each system.
Repeaters
• Place System 1 Repeaters within 60 feet (18 m) of each other
• Place System 2 Repeaters within 60 feet (18 m) of each other
Chronos System Bridge
• Place the Chronos System Bridge within 60 feet (18 m) of a Repeater in each system
Lighting Zone Controls and Master Controls
• Place System 1 Controls within 30 feet (9 m) of System 1 Repeaters or Chronos System
Bridge
• Place System 2 Controls within 30 feet (9 m) of System 2 Repeaters or Chronos System
Bridge
System Overview
1st Floor View—System 1
60 ft. (18 m)
maximum
30 ft. (9 m) 30 ft. (9 m)