Universal Remote Control LIGHTING User manual

Native Lighting Control
Control Dimmers, Lamp Dimmers and Switches
Directly from URC Remote Controls

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URC Lighting Control by Lutron™
Give Your Clients Control of the Lights
in the Room They’re In...

MX-6000
MX-3000B KP-900
Lighting Control backed by two of the biggest names in the
business-Universal Remote Control and Lutron Electronics-both
relentlessly committed to quality, reliability, service and support.
MX-980 MX-880 MX-810 MX-450
URC Remotes
control the dimmers &
switches directly via RF!
URC-Lutron Compatible Remotes
Model
MX-6000 Yes
MX-3000 Black Yes
MX-3000 Yes*
MX-980 Yes
MX-950 Yes*
MX-900 Yes*
MX-880 Yes
MX-850 Yes*
MX-810 Yes
MX-650 Yes*
MX-450 Yes
MX-350 Yes*
MX-350N Yes*
TX-1000 Yes*
KP-900 Yes
Yes=Preprogrammed.
*Some models require Learning.

Native Control
No interface required when used with URC remotes. URC remotes
control the dimmers and switches directly via RF. No additional parts
are ever needed.
Easy Operation
Simply press-and-hold to re-program lighting scenes. Homeowners can
change the lighting scenes as often as they like-all by themselves. No
truck rolls or late-night visits required.
Scalable Solutions
Flexible entree into installing lighting control. Build a small system, one
dimmer at a time. Low cost of entry: one dimmer and one URC remote
is a lighting system that can “control the lights in the room you’re in.”
Your client will enjoy all of the benefits of lighting control. Lighting
control can help save energy and associated energy costs, improve
homeowner security and create comfortable ambiance. Add lighting
control to every job.
URC Lighting Control by Lutron™
Add Lighting Control to Every Job...
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In less time than it takes to speed dial the installer, the
homeowner can reset the lighting scenes using a simple
press-and-hold operation.

10% 10% 3 years $97
25% 20% 6 years $173
60% 50% 10+ years $358
Dimming Saves Bulbs Last 10 Year
the Lights Electricity on average Savings
Numbers based on (4) 75watt bulbs, operating for 5 hours a day, at 10¢ per
kilowatt hour (1500 hour incandescent bulbs at $1.75 each or many 3000
hour halogen bulbs at $3.35 each). Designed for 10+ year lifetime.
©2008 Lutron Electronics, used with permission.
Technical Information
Individual URC RF Dimmers, RF Lamp Dimmers and RF Switches can
store up to three (3) “Lighting Addresses.” Each address has twelve
(12) commands: On; Off; Brighten; Dim; Scenes 1~8.
In a typical installation, addresses might be applied as in one of the following:
With one address stored in all dimmers:
Eight (8) Lighting Scenes involving all RF Dimmers and RF Switches.
On, Off, Brighten and Dim control ALL the dimmers in the room.
With one address stored in all dimmers and one unique address stored in each dimmer:
Eight (8) Lighting Scenes involving all RF Dimmers and RF Switches.
All: On, Off, Brighten and Dim.
Each: On, Off, Brighten and Dim individually.
With two addresses stored in all dimmers and one unique address stored in each dimmer:
Sixteen (16) Lighting Scenes involving all RF Dimmers and RF Switches.
All: On, Off, Brighten and Dim.
Each: On, Off, Brighten and Dim individually.
URC Lighting Control by Lutron™
Lighting Control Can Help Conserve
Energy – and Save Cash for Your Clients!
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Incandescent Dimmer 60W 600W 500W 400W
MLV Dimmer 40W/VA 600VA/ 500VA/ 400VA/
450W* 400W* 300W*
Wallbox Switch 10W 6A light/ 5A light/ 3.5A light/
3A fan** 3A fan** 3A fan**
Lamp Dimmer 25W 300W
Accessory Dimmer 8.3A
Accessory Switch 8.3A
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*Note: The maximum lamp wattage is determined by the efficiency of the transformer, with 70–85%
as typical. For actual transformer efficiency, contact either the fixture or transformer manufacturer.
The total VA rating of the transformer(s) shall not exceed the VA rating of the dimmer.
**Note: When controlling a combined fan and light load, the total cannot exceed 3A.

Build a small lighting control system one dimmer at a time...
Lighting Control uses Wall Dimmers, Lamp Dimmers and Switches-rated for the
correct
Load – to create Scenes for different Activities .
Load
The load on the dimmer (or switch) is determined by the total wattage of ALL of the lights controlled
by the dimmer, i.e., everything that is on that circuit.
The load is calculated by adding together the wattage of each light. Each light’s highest allowable
wattage (“worse case”) light bulb is used for purposes of calculation. For example, even if the
client currently has a 60 watt bulb installed, if the fixture is labeled “100 Watts Maximum” they
might install a 100 watt bulb. Therefore, you must use 100 Watts as the wattage when calculating
the load on the dimmer. (This information is provided for specification purposes only-do not install
high voltage wall dimmers or switches unless you are legally and technically qualified to do so.)
Scene
A group of Loads controlled altogether and at the same time.
A Scene can include a multiple of RF Switches and/or RF Dimmers. Every RF Dimmer in a scene
operates at a stored brightness setting. Every RF switch in a scene either turns on or off. Scenes
are only directly controlled from the remote. Every RF Dimmer and RF Switch must be in the
range of the remote control (but not necessarily line-of-sight).
Activities
Things people do-like watching movies or playing video games-that can be made more enjoyable
by controlling the lighting within that environment.
Different Activities require different lighting Scenes. Loads are turned On or Off depending on
the Activity. Lights are dimmed to different levels depending on the Activity. For example, in the
Family Room, people might watch TV, read, play video games, entertain guests, an so forth.
Other rooms have unique Activities.

Style
Contemporary design with LED indicator lights.
Color
Available in 28 designer colors and finishes.
Quality
Products feature world famous Lutron technology and design.
Gloss Finish: white, light almond, black, almond, brown, gray, ivory
Satin Finish: biscuit, bluestone, desert stone, eggshell, goldstone,
greenbriar, hot, limestone, merlot, midnight, mocha stone, palladium,
plum, sea glass, sienna, snow, stone, taupe, terracotta, turquoise
Metal Finish: stainless steel (wallplates only)
Footnote: Standard Wall Dimmer and Switch colors are White, Black
and Light Almond. Other colors and finishes are special order only and
may incur additional cost and longer delivery time. Lamp Dimmers are
available in White and Black only. Contact your Sales Representative or
Distributor for more details and availability information.
Available exclusively from:
white light almond black almond brown gray ivory
biscuit bluestone desert stone
limestone merlot midnight
mocha stone palladium plum
sea glass sienna snow
stone taupe
turquoise stainless steel
(wallplates only)
terracotta
eggshell goldstone greenbriar hot
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