Integrating LaunchPort AM.2 Sleeve Buttons w/ Lutron Systems Overview The LaunchPort, from Dana Innovations, consists of a Station and a Sleeve that allows the user to mount and charge an iPad anywhere in the residence. There are versions of the AM.2 which...
HomeWorks QS Integration w/ LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons The LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons can communicate directly with a HomeWorks QS system, mapping to a 3 Button w/ Raise and Lower Pico Wireless Controller. The LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons can control any of the Assignable Items in the HomeWorks QS system as well as drive functionality within various 3 party control systems.
2.1.2 Wired (QS) Link Connection In this configuration, the LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons communicate to the HomeWorks QS processor by sending wireless data to a QS Sensor Module (QSM) which then passes the communication back to the Processor over the QS Wired Link. The QSM takes up (1) of the available (99) addresses on the QS Link.
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Add a Pico 3BRL to the selected area and provide an appropriate Device Location name. You may need to first add the Pico 3BRL to the Toolbox. If the Sleeve Buttons are going to communicate to the HomeWorks QS system via the RF Link, as shown in Section 2.1.1, the Pico placeholder must be link assigned to the appropriate RF link.
Programming LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons to Control a HomeWorks QS System Programming the actions of the LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons requires that the appropriate actions be programmed to the Pico 3BRL placeholder, added in Section 2.2. Go to Program > Devices. Use the Device Location drop-down menu to select the area where the Pico 3BRL has been placed and click on the Pico 3BRL image to select the control in the pop-up window.
To the right will be options to configure the Program Type, Button Type, and LED Logic. As a result of the buttons not having LED status indication, buttons are typically programmed as Single Action with Scene LED logic. The buttons can be assigned any Program Type (Normal, Single Variable, or Conditional) and can be program to control any Assignable Item in the database.
These commands appear in the Assignable Items drop down when programming devices, sensors, or timeclocks. The other option is to not assign any items to the button in the programming software and having the 3 party system monitor network traffic for a command which would signify a button press or release.
RadioRA 2 Integration w/ LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons The LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons can communicate directly with a RadioRA 2 system. Mapping to a 3 Button w/ Raise and Lower Pico Wireless Controller, the LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons can control lights and shades in the RadioRA 2 system as well as drive functionality within various party control systems.
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Select the desired room in which the Sleeve Buttons will be installed by clicking on the room name within the room list. Click on the “+” to add a new Device Location within the room. Click on the image of the Pico Wireless Controller within the Keypads category of Available Devices.
In the middle of the Add New Device window, enter the various parameters for the device. Be sure to select the Mounting Style as “3 Button + R/L,” “No” for Nightlight, and “Free Standing” as the Mounting Style. This will ensure that the correct model number is chosen and that no unnecessary additional gear will be added to the Bill of Materials.
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Use the Selected Device Location drop-down menu and locate the room where the Pico 3BRL has been placed. Click on the device name of the Pico 3BRL. On the left-side of the screen will be a larger image of the Pico 3BRL. Click on the button that you would like to program.
Once a room has been selected, assign the loads and configure the levels, fade times, and delay times for each zone using the check box for each device, the pop up window (hover over the check box for it to appear), and the table at the bottom of the screen showing the currently assigned loads.
The 3 party system can monitor network traffic for a command which would signify a button press or release. When a Sleeve Button is pressed, a command similar to the following will be sent out which the 3 party system can subsequently listen to and react from: #DEVICE,X,Y,Z where X = the integration ID of the Pico (acting as the LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons placeholder) Y = the component number of the button being pressed...
4.0 Caséta Wireless Smart Bridge Integration w/ LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons 4.1 Connecting LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons to the Smart Bridge The LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons can communicate to the Caséta Wireless system by sending wireless data to the Smart Bridge. The Sleeve Buttons can also be assigned directly to Caséta Wireless dimmers, switches, and window treatment solutions.
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The next step is to add the Pico Remote that will serve as the Sleeve Buttons placeholder. Select Pico Remote from the Add Device screen. Once the Pico Remote has been chosen, the app will show how to add a Pico Remote to the Smart Bridge.
Once the Pico has been added to the Smart Bridge, loads can be assigned to the Sleeve Buttons and controlled either through the app, pictured below, or locally on the Sleeve Buttons. 5.0 Grafik Eye QS Integration w/ LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons The LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons can communicate directly with a Grafik Eye QS.
5.1 Connecting LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons to the Grafik Eye QS 5.1.1 Wireless (RF) Link Connection The LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons communicate to the Grafik Eye QS by sending wireless data directly to the Grafik Eye QS Main unit. Refer to the Product Specification Submittal for more details on the hardware and wiring specifications.
5.2 Associating LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons to a Grafik Eye QS In order to program the LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons to the Grafik Eye QS, the Sleeve Buttons must be associated to the Grafik Eye QS, either as a Scene controller or a Zone controller. To start, ensure that the wireless mode of the Grafik Eye QS is Enabled.
6.0 Controlling Standalone Lutron Products PJ2-3BRL Pico Wireless controllers are capable of controlling Lutron products that do not require a processor. As a result of having similar functionality, so are the LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons. These products include the following: Serena and Triathlon Shading Solutions •...
Appendix Appendix A – LaunchPort Button Mapping LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons map to the buttons of a PJ2-3BRL model number of Pico Wireless Controller. LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons can be mounted such that they are oriented on the right or the left of the iPad. It is important to consider the mounting when programming the system as the button mapping changes in relation to the sleeve button position.
Appendix B – Clear Connect Frequency Changing for Systems with Multiple RF Links In RadioRA 2 systems with two Main Repeaters or in HomeWorks QS systems with multiple RF Links, there may be a need to change the frequency (RF channel) of the product so that it can communicate to the system.
Appendix C – LaunchPort Sleeve Button Icon and Text Options There are 35 button icon and text options available for the LaunchPort Sleeve Buttons. The icons and texts can be correlated, through software, to the appropriate intuitive function. The five icons used by default are numbered 1 through 5. Below are the 30 alternative options. Example applications: Other Control Lutron HWQS...
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