Lutron Electronics RadioRA RA-RS232 Operating and safety instructions

RA-RS232, RB-RS232
Setup and Installation Guide Addendum
For RadioRA®RS232 Interface
®
A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide for Programming
and Operating the Lutron®RadioRA®RS232 Interface
Note: Please leave this manual with homeowner.

Important Application Notes
1. The RS232 Interface is a type of Master Control. The System can have a maximum of 12 Master Controls.
Therefore, for every 1 Master Control NOT used, 1 RS232 Interface may be used in its place.
2. ALL ON is Phantom Button 16 and ALL OFF is Phantom Button 17.
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 and used in accordance with the instructions, may 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.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Lutron Electronics Co. could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Notes on this Manual
This manual is an addendum to the original RadioRA®Setup Guide. The procedures to setup a RadioRA®RS232
Interface are contained in this manual. For more information on programming the remainder of your RadioRA®
System, or for advanced features, refer to the original RadioRA®Setup Guide (P/N 044-001).
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 master 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.
RadioRA®Setup Guide Addendum for the RS232 Interface2

Table of Contents
RadioRA®Setup Guide Addendum for the RS232 Interface 3
Section 1 - Installation
Installing an RS232 Interface
Installation .......................................................................................................................................4
Overview of the RS232 Interface
Overview ..........................................................................................................................................6
Definitions of Common Terms .......................................................................................................7
Section 2 - Start-Up
Adding an RS232 Interface
Activating an RS232 Interface ........................................................................................................8
Programming Preparations
RS232 Programming Worksheet ...................................................................................................10
Assigning Phantom Buttons as ROOMS or SCENES ..................................................................12
Phantom ROOM Button Programming
Assigning Dimmers, Switches or GRAFIK Eye Control Units to Phantom
ROOM Buttons ................................................................................................................................14
Setting Light Levels/GRAFIK Eye SCENE Selection for Phantom ROOM Buttons ..................17
Phantom SCENE Button Programming
Assigning Dimmers, Switches or GRAFIK Eye Control Units to Phantom
SCENE Buttons ...............................................................................................................................20
Setting Light Levels/GRAFIK Eye SCENE Selection for Phantom SCENE Buttons ................. 23
Section 3 - Advanced Features
Advanced Programming
Assigning Zone Numbers ...............................................................................................................26
Assigning Master Control Numbers ..............................................................................................29
Turning Hardware Handshaking ON or OFF ................................................................................. 33
Copying Button Programming from a Master Control or an RS232 Interface to an
RS232 Interface ...............................................................................................................................35
Copying Button Programming from an RS232 Interface to a Master Control ...........................38
Erasing Phantom Button Programming ........................................................................................40
Section 4 - Operation
Operation
Toggling a Phantom Button ON or OFF Locally ...........................................................................42
Feedback During Normal Operation ..............................................................................................43
Section 5 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................44
Returning to Default Factory Settings
RS232 Interface ...............................................................................................................................46
Master Control Number Worksheet .........................................................................................47

RadioRA®Setup Guide Addendum for the RS232 Interface4
Section 1 - Installation
Installing an RS232 Interface
Installation
Read all instructions completely before installation.
Up
Down
Assignment Mode
Level Set Mode PowerSelect
Coopersburg, PA USA
Infrered Interface
RA-RS232
Up
Down
Assignment
Mode
Level Set
Mode
PowerSelect
Power
9V
AC IN
Display
Programming Mode
U1 - ROOM/SCENE Selection
Assign LED – SCENE
Level Set LED – ROOM
U2 – Dimmer Number Assignment
U3 – Master Control Number Assignment
U4 – Hardware Handshaking
Assign LED – ON
Level Set LED – OFF
Display
1–15 Phatom Button
Number
16 ALL ON
17 ALL OFF
RS232 Connector
TX RX
See the RA-RS232 Setup
Guide for programming
and operating instructions.
For additional assistance call the
Lutron Hotline: [phone]
RadioRA is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.
This product may be covered by one or more of the following
U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;
5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103
Step 1 Find a suitable location for the
RS232 Interface
Place the RS232 Interface in a convenient and
accessible location. Note: RS232 Interface
must be located within 30 feet of a Repeater.
Step 2 Mount the RS232 Interface
Using two screws, mount the RS232 Interface
to a 4"x4" junction box or directly to a wall
(screws and wall anchors provided).
Mounting to
junction box
W
A
L
L
Mounting to
wall
Knockout Hole
W
A
L
L
4"x4" Junction Box
Use two screws for mounting.
Important Installation Notes
1. Install in accordance with all national and local
electrical codes.
2. Do not paint the RS232 Interface.
3. Operate in ambient temperatures between 0°C
(32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
4. Use only the AC adapter provided by Lutron with
your RS232 Interface unit. Using an AC adapter not
rated at the following specifications could damage
the control and possibly overheat the AC adapter.
• Input: AC 120V 60Hz
• Output: AC 9V/500mA Class 2
5. The range and performance of the RadioRA
System is highly dependent on a variety of complex
factors such as:
• Distance between system components
• Geometry of the home
• Construction of walls separating system
components
• Electrical equipment located near system
components

RadioRA®Setup Guide Addendum for the RS232 Interface 5
Section 1 - Installation
Installing an RS232 Interface
Step 4 Connect the RS232 cable
Connect a DB-9 male RS232 cable to the
RS232 connector.
Step 5 Plug in the power supply
Plug the power supply into a 120VAC, 60Hz
wall receptacle.
Up
Down
Assignment Mode
Level Set Mode PowerSelect
TX RX
Coopersburg, PA USA
Infrered Interface
RA-RS232
Up
Down
Assignment
Mode
Level Set
Mode
PowerSelect
Power
9V
AC IN
Display
Programming Mode
U1 - ROOM/SCENE Selection
Assign LED – SCENE
Level Set LED – ROOM
U2 – Dimmer Number Assignment
U3 – Master Control Number Assignment
U4 – Hardware Handshaking
Assign LED – ON
Level Set LED – OFF
Display
1–15 Phatom Button
Number
16 ALL ON
17 ALL OFF
RS232 Connector
TX RX
See the RA-RS232 Setup
Guide for programming
and operating instructions.
For additional assistance call the
Lutron Hotline: [phone]
RadioRA is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.
This product may be covered by one or more of the following
U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;
5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103
Step 3 Attach the power supply
Remove terminal cover. Attach the power
supply cord to the RS232 Interface (jack
located in the bottom right corner). Power
supply cord must enter unit through a knockout
hole located on either side of the unit. Place the
provided grommet in the knockout hole before
wiring. Note: Terminal cover is only necessary
during shipping.
Remove terminal
cover.
Feed power supply
cord through
knockout hole.
DANGER -
• Do not connect line voltage power to the
RS232 Interface.
• Connecting line voltage power or improper
wiring can result in personal injury or damage
to the control or to other equipment.
Up
Down
Assignment Mode
Level Set Mode PowerSelect
Coopersburg, PA USA
Infrered Interface
RA-RS232
Up
Down
Assignment
Mode
Level Set
Mode
PowerSelect
Power
9V
AC IN
Display
Programming Mode
U1 - ROOM/SCENE Selection
Assign LED – SCENE
Level Set LED – ROOM
U2 – Dimmer Number Assignment
U3 – Master Control Number Assignment
U4 – Hardware Handshaking
Assign LED – ON
Level Set LED – OFF
Display
1–15 Phatom Button
Number
16 ALL ON
17 ALL OFF
RS232 Connector
TX RX
See the RA-RS232 Setup
Guide for programming
and operating instructions.
For additional assistance call the
Lutron Hotline: [phone]
RadioRA is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.
This product may be covered by one or more of the following
U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;
5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103
Up
Down
Assignment Mode
Level Set Mode PowerSelect
TX RX
Coopersburg, PA USA
Infrered Interface
RA-RS232
Up
Down
Assignment
Mode
Level Set
Mode
PowerSelect
Power
9V
AC IN
Display
Programming Mode
U1 - ROOM/SCENE Selection
Assign LED – SCENE
Level Set LED – ROOM
U2 – Dimmer Number Assignment
U3 – Master Control Number Assignment
U4 – Hardware Handshaking
Assign LED – ON
Level Set LED – OFF
Display
1–15 Phatom Button
Number
16 ALL ON
17 ALL OFF
RS232 Connector
TX RX
See the RA-RS232 Setup
Guide for programming
and operating instructions.
For additional assistance call the
Lutron Hotline: [phone]
RadioRA is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.
This product may be covered by one or more of the following
U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;
5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103
To select the proper RS232 cable for your
application, see the RadioRA RS232 Protocol
and Programming Guide (P/N 044-006).
Power Jack
RS232 Connector
To External Device

RadioRA®Setup Guide Addendum for the RS232 Interface6
Section 1 - Installation
Overview of the RS232 Interface
Overview
Up
Down
Assignment Mode
Level Set Mode PowerSelect
TX RX
Coopersburg, PA USA
Infrered Interface
RA-RS232
Up
Down
Assignment
Mode
Level Set
Mode
PowerSelect
Power
9V
AC IN
Display
Programming Mode
U1 - ROOM/SCENE Selection
Assign LED – SCENE
Level Set LED – ROOM
U2 – Dimmer Number Assignment
U3 – Master Control Number Assignment
U4 – Hardware Handshaking
Assign LED – ON
Level Set LED – OFF
Display
1–15 Phatom Button
Number
16 ALL ON
17 ALL OFF
RS232 Connector
TX RX
See the RA-RS232 Setup
Guide for programming
and operating instructions.
For additional assistance call the
Lutron Hotline: [phone]
RadioRA is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.
This product may be covered by one or more of the following
U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;
5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103
Display
(p. 43)
Assign button
and LED
(p. 14, 20)
Power jack
Power LED
indicates
the RS232
Interface has
power
Up button
increments
the Display
RS232
Connector
TX LED
flutters when
the RS232
Interface is
transmitting
any RS232
data
RX LED
flutters when
the RS232
Interface is
receiving any
RS232 data
Level Set
button and
LED
(p. 17, 23)
Down button
decrements
the display
Select button
and LED
(p. 42)
This manual contains information on how to setup and
install an RS232 Interface. The RadioRA®RS232
Protocol and Programming Guide (P/N 044-006)
contains information regarding the RS232 command
set and how to interface the RS232 Interface with
equipment external to the RadioRA®System.
The RS232 Interface allows an external device to
control RadioRA®lighting loads and provides an
external device with feedback of RadioRA®activity.
Depending on your application, Phantom Buttons,
Zone Numbers, or Master Control Numbers may not
have to be assigned.
Phantom Buttons must be assigned to have an
external device:
• Activate Phantom Buttons 1 – 15, ALL ON (Phantom
Button 16), or ALL OFF (Phantom Button 17).
• Monitor the status of Phantom LEDs 1 – 15.
• Raise or Lower Phantom Buttons 1 – 15. *
Zone Numbers must be assigned to have an
external device:
• Individually control a zone.
• React when a zone is changed locally.
Master Control Numbers must be assigned to have
an external device:
• React when a Master Control button is pressed.
• Control the LED of a Master Control button which
has no RadioRA®loads assigned to it.
• React when a Raise/Lower button is pressed on a
Master Control. *
• React when a Cordless Master Control wakes up or
goes to sleep. *
Antenna for
Radio Frequency
communication
* Only applies to RS232 Interfaces Lutron shipped
after August 1, 2001
• After 10 minutes with no button presses, the display
will turn OFF. To restore the display, press and
release any button on the RS232 Interface or send
an RS232 command.
• Restore the display on the RS232 Interface before
starting any programming steps in this guide.
NOTE: RS232 Interface will not operate until it
has been programmed.

RadioRA®Setup Guide Addendum for the RS232 Interface 7
Section 1 - Installation
Overview of the RS232 Interface
Definitions of Common Terms
Delay Time - The time a switch will wait before it goes to the desired state.
Fade Time - The time it takes a dimming device to reach its goal level.
Master Control - A RadioRA®Master Control is a system control point that provides control of lights throughout a
home. Master Controls can be wall mounted, tabletop, or cordless. Other system Master Controls are the Switch
Closure Interface, the Infrared Interface, or another RS232 Interface.
Master Control Number - Master Control Numbers are used to identify RadioRA®Master Controls via the RS232
Interface.
Phantom Buttons - Phantom Buttons are “virtual” buttons in the RS232 Interface. Though there are no physical
buttons that represent these Phantom Buttons, they work very similarly to buttons on RadioRA®Master Controls.
Each Phantom Button can be assigned either as a ROOM or SCENE.
Phantom LEDs - Phantom LEDs are “virtual” LEDs in the RS232 Interface. Though there are no physical LEDs
that represent these Phantom LEDs, they work very similarly to LEDs on RadioRA®Master Controls. Phantom
LEDs 1–15 are associated with Phantom Buttons 1–15, respectively.
ROOM Button - A ROOM button is a programmable button whose LED is ON when any lighting zone assigned to
that button is ON at any level. When issuing an “ON” command, a ROOM button may only turn zones ON, not
OFF.
SCENE Button - A SCENE button is a programmable button whose LED is ON when the SCENE associated with
that button has been activated. The LED will go out when the light zone changes level or receives a command to
change level, even if the new level is the same as its preset level. The LED will also go out if the SCENE is turned
OFF. When issuing an “ON” command, a SCENE button may turn zones ON or OFF.
Zone - A zone is any individual RadioRA®Dimmer, Switch, or GRAFIK Eye®Interface. A RadioRA®System has a
maximum of 32 zones.
Zone Number - Zone Numbers can be used to identify any individual zone (one Dimmer, Switch, or GRAFIK
Eye®Interface) in your RadioRA®System via the RS232 Interface.

RadioRA®Setup Guide Addendum for the RS232 Interface8
Section 2 - Start-Up
Up
Down
Assignment Mode
Level Set Mode PowerSelect
TX RX
Level
Set
LED
–
OFF
and
o erating
instructions
.
For additional assistance call the
Lutron Hotline: [phone]
RadioRA is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.
This product may be covered by one or more of the following
U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;
5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103
Up
Down
Assignment Mode
Level Set Mode PowerSelect
TX RX
Level
Set
LED
–
OFF
and
o erating
instructions
.
For additional assistance call the
Lutron Hotline: [phone]
RadioRA is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.
This product may be covered by one or more of the following
U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;
5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103
Adding an RS232 Interface
Activating an RS232 Interface
The RS232 Interface is a type of Master Control. The RadioRA System can have a maximum of 12 Master
Controls. Therefore, for every 1 Master Control NOT used, 1 RS232 Interface may be used in its place.
Step 2 Activate RS232 Interface
?
If an RS232 Interface fails to respond as
described above, consult the Troubleshooting
Section on page 44.
Display will flash 0 I when the RS232 Interface
has been activated.
Note: Press any button to restore the display if
it is OFF.
Press any button.
•All LEDs will flutter, then
•Top and bottom row of the display will flash
alternately.
Step 1 Begin RS232 Interface
activation
Press and hold the ACTIVATE CONTROLS
button on any Repeater until the green
ACTIVATE CONTROLS LED turns ON
(approximately 3 seconds).
MAIN
REPEATER
REPEATER
CONTROLS
ACTIVATE
BEEP
FLASH
VERIFY
AUXILIARY
The green ACTIVATE CONTROLS LED on
ALL Repeaters will turn ON.
MAIN
REPEATER
REPEATER
CONTROLS
ACTIVATE
BEEP
FLASH
VERIFY
AUXILIARY

RadioRA®Setup Guide Addendum for the RS232 Interface 9
Section 2 - Start-Up
Up
Down
Assignment Mode
Level Set Mode PowerSelect
TX RX
Level
Set
LED
–
OFF
and
o erating
instructions
.
For additional assistance call the
Lutron Hotline: [phone]
RadioRA is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.
This product may be covered by one or more of the following
U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;
5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103
Adding an RS232 Interface
Step 3 Complete RS232 Interface
activation
Press and hold the ACTIVATE CONTROLS
button on any Repeater until the green
ACTIVATE CONTROLS LED turns OFF
(approximately 3 seconds).
•The RS232 Interface is now activated.
MAIN
REPEATER
REPEATER
CONTROLS
ACTIVATE
BEEP
FLASH
VERIFY
AUXILIARY
The green ACTIVATE CONTROLS LED on
ALL Repeaters will turn OFF. The MAIN or
AUXILIARY LED will remain on.
MAIN
REPEATER
REPEATER
CONTROLS
ACTIVATE
BEEP
FLASH
VERIFY
AUXILIARY
If you want to verify that your RS232 Interface
has been activated, enter Flash Mode on any
Repeater (see RadioRA Setup Guide’s
Troubleshooting Section).
•Proceed to the RS232 Programming
Worksheet on page 10.
?
The RS232 Interface’s Display and LEDs will
begin to flash.
Exit Flash Mode on the Repeater. The RS232
Interface’s Display and LEDs will stop flashing.

RadioRA®Setup Guide Addendum for the RS232 Interface10
Section 2 - Start-Up
Programming Preparations
RS232 Programming Worksheet
After the RS232 Interface has been activated, it can be programmed so that a light or a group of lights can be
controlled by one or more Phantom Buttons. Prior to programming your system, complete the RS232
Programming Worksheet (page 11).
Step 1 Record all Dimmer, Switch,
and GRAFIK Eye Control Unit
locations and control types
along the top of the worksheet
(Accessory Dimmers and Accessory Switches do not
need to be recorded.)
Step 4 Select Dimmers, Switches or
GRAFIK Eye Control Units
Select which Dimmers, Switches or GRAFIK Eye
Control Units will be controlled by each Phantom
Button by going across the worksheet and placing a
check in the corresponding box(es).
•Repeat Steps 1 through 4, for all RS232
Interfaces in your system.
•Proceed to Assigning a Phantom Button
as a ROOM or SCENE on page 12.
Step 2 Select an RS232 Interface
Start with any RS232 Interface and write down its
location.
Step 3 Record Phantom Button
names
Write a description for each Phantom Button under the
Description column of the worksheet.
M.C.Type:
M.C. Location:
12345
1
2
3
4
Phantom
Button Description
Zones
RS232 Interface
Master BR Dimmer
Front Hall Dimmer
Rear hall Switch
M.C.Type:
M.C. Location:
12345
1
2
3
4
Phantom
Button Description
Zones
RS232 Interface
Master BR Dimmer
Front Hall Dimmer
Rear hall Switch
Den GRAFIK Eye
Front Porch Switch
A/V Room
M.C.Type:
M.C. Location:
12345
1
2
3
4
Phantom
Button Description
Zones
RS232 Interface
Master BR Dimmer
Front Hall Dimmer
Rear Hall Switch
Den GRAFIK Eye
Front Porch Switch
M. Bedroom / Room
Hall / Room
Movie / S
A/V Room
M.C.Type:
M.C. Location:
12345
1
2
3
4
Phantom
Button Description
Zones
RS232 Interface
Master BR Dimmer
Front Hall Dimmer
Rear Hall Switch
Den GRAFIK Eye
Front Porch Switch
M. Bedroom / Room
Hall / Room
Movie / Scene
Goodnight / Scene
A/V Room